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anamardoll · 12-12-2011, 02:15 PM

So why do they say "“Self-publishing” is a misnomer."? I mean, I care, I'm about to call myself a self-publisher. Let's see if I fit the bill.

1. Curator: We find and nurture talent.

Yeah, I'm definitely finding and nurturing my talents on a daily basis.

2. Venture Capitalist: We fund the author’s writing process.

Uh, yeah, I do that too. I call it "a day job".

3. Sales and Distribution Specialist: We ensure widest possible audience.

Huh. I was going to do that, too, by using sales to reduce the price on my books at keys times in order to reach a wide group of people. But I guess a flat NO COUPONS ALLOWED approach might work too... buh??

4. Brand Builder and Copyright Watchdog: We build author brands and protect their intellectual property.

Hey! Funny enough, I know how to do that too, and I also know how to do that without being a jerk and annoying my customer base. Swiffy!

Huh. So maybe "self-publisher" isn't a misnomer after all. But I've enjoyed this Dictionary Dance, so thank you, Hatchette.

12-12-2011, 02:15 PM	#11
anamardoll Chasing Butterflies Posts: 3,132 Karma: 5074169 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: American Southwest Device: Uses batteries.	So why do they say "“Self-publishing” is a misnomer."? I mean, I care, I'm about to call myself a self-publisher. Let's see if I fit the bill. 1. Curator: We find and nurture talent. Yeah, I'm definitely finding and nurturing my talents on a daily basis. 2. Venture Capitalist: We fund the author’s writing process. Uh, yeah, I do that too. I call it "a day job". 3. Sales and Distribution Specialist: We ensure widest possible audience. Huh. I was going to do that, too, by using sales to reduce the price on my books at keys times in order to reach a wide group of people. But I guess a flat NO COUPONS ALLOWED approach might work too... buh?? 4. Brand Builder and Copyright Watchdog: We build author brands and protect their intellectual property. Hey! Funny enough, I know how to do that too, and I also know how to do that without being a jerk and annoying my customer base. Swiffy! Huh. So maybe "self-publisher" isn't a misnomer after all. But I've enjoyed this Dictionary Dance, so thank you, Hatchette.