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Originally Posted by SigilBear
I'm working on a variety of books in several series, primarily symbols, geography, biology and political science. I'm also working on videos to promote them on YouTube and Vimeo. Plus I'm going to promote them on my websites and through corresponding with groups that might have a special interest in my books.
PERIOD.
That's my plan. If it doesn't work, I really don't care. One of the cool things about epubs is that they're essentially miniature websites. That will make it easier for me to convert them to websites, whether my books sell or not. I really can't lose.
After I've spent a few weeks or months trying it my way, I'll probably hook up with Amazon and iBooks. But I'll never sell all my books through them. And if I can't sell any books through them at all, then I'll try something else. I don't care how big they are - they are NOT the only options out there.
I've been designing websites for about 25 years. I've self-published books. I've worked as a contract writer. I had a contract with a major publisher for a series of six books, which I rejected because they tried to screw me. I then got an agent - but she turned out to be a flake.
I'm well aware that the publishing industry is incredibly complex and sleazy. It's a sewer.
So I'm going to do it MY WAY.
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Well Mr. Sinatra, enjoy and I do hope you do well. Couldn't resist calling you that with the MY WAY line.
Good luck and I hope your books do sell.
I was just giving you some options and observations. Can't blame you on the publishers. Though now I know you need to go read Konrath's blog. You will love what he says to the big publishers. He has been known to be blunt.
Technical point: Amazon is not the publisher in the typical sense but they take a fee for distributing your book.
They do have a publishing division but it is strictly invitation only.