Recent content by MichaelSullivan

Anyone who knows me, knows how important and frustrating I find the subject of Writers and Contracts. Mainly for many of the reasons pointed out in the article. 1. Writers don't read them. 2. They rely on agents to advise them without considering that the agents advice may be what is best for...

Yes, it's hard. But it's also a profession that rewards persistence. If your first book doesn't get picked up, write another one. My first published book was #14, and I believe Brandon Sanderson was writing either #13 or #14 when his sixth book got an offer. I know of only one author whose...

There is no single path to publication - everyone's is different. For me it was. 1. First book released through a small press that earned me exactly $0. 2. Getting the rights back and self-publishing which did well. 3. Leveraging my self-publishing success to get the books re-published by a...

Agreed 100%

Yes, all my books are in audio - as well as some of my shorts. I've used two different narrators. Jonathan Davis for my science fiction and Tim Gerard Reynolds for my fantasy. I couldn't be happier with how my audio books have done. It's a HUGE part of the discoverability of my books.

I'm REALLY surprised he is doing this with Machete - seems like a perfect thing to go indie with.

I may be wrong but the exclusivity aspect of Unlimited is only for ebooks. It prevents you publishing the ebook on B&N or Apple, but it doesn't have anything to do with the print version.

I have nothing but positive things to say about CreateSpace. And highly recommend them. I've used Lulu for hardcovers and they have been "mostly fine" but I have had some books that were messed up very badly (containing other people's books within mine. kind of thing. Both are really easy to...

Thanks Russ...it's always good to get insights from more than one source.

You are very welcome.

I think both Russ and I have had substantial experience and I welcome his comments,even if they do differ from my own. It's good for people to see several perspectives. The one thing about publishing, is almost everyone's experience is different. Levels of success vary wildly and in some cases...

That was very kind of you...Glad to see you helping her out like that.

Well it depends on WHICH indies you are speaking about. And yes we are in full agreement that those who are doing it right are earning VERY, VERY well. Again, it depends. I judge each of my projects before going traditional or self. The fact that I've continued to sign traditional...

You are welcome. But keep in mind that the royalty %'s are just one of the factors when considering between the two. There are a whole slew of other things to keep in mind - the most important being if you'll be able to produce a product that has the same high quality standards of a...

Sorry about that. I flushed my inbox. You should be able to send it now.