The Self Publishing Experience

Subject: The Self Publishing Experience Fri Jun 20, 2008 3:25 pm

Here's an interesting site featuring authors' self publishing experiences. The best of them end up saying here's what worked and here's what didn't work. It costs nothing to share your story and a bit of advice. You can't use your space to promote your book, but you can upload a picture of the cover and a website link:

http://www.shared-self-publishing.com/index.html

Malcolm
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Malcolm R. Campbell

http://www.malcolmrcampbell.com

Subject: Re: The Self Publishing Experience Fri Jun 20, 2008 5:42 pm

Thanks, Malcolm, for the link. Think I will check it out!

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http://www.weavingdreamspublishing.com
http://suesunshine.blogspot.com/
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Admin Joined : 11 Jan 2008 Posts : 1780 Location : UK

Hi Malcolm,

I visited the site and submitted an article that is now on the site:

http://www.shared-self-publishing.com:80/dont-expect-selfpublishing-to-be-easy.html

It's an interesting concept and certainly made me think about my own self-publishing experience.
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Shelagh Watkins
http://shelaghwatkins.co.uk/

Subject: Re: The Self Publishing Experience Mon Jun 23, 2008 4:32 pm

Oh yeah, that's Steve. A very cool guy.
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Wow! If you think you are doing enough to attract viewers to your website, read what Steve said about me and my efforts. He said I'm not doing enough. How do you compare with me?

http://www.shared-self-publishing.com:80/shelagh-watkins-mr-planemakers-flying-machine.html

I can guarantee you won't feel better after you've read it!
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Shelagh Watkins
http://shelaghwatkins.co.uk/

Subject: Re: The Self Publishing Experience Mon Jun 23, 2008 9:58 pm

I don't compare with you in any way. That makes you the winner, I think.

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Mystery Writers of America, Private Eye Writers of America
www.dickstodghill.com

Subject: Re: The Self Publishing Experience Tue Jun 24, 2008 1:03 am

Wow, he just kept writing and writing and writing.

Malcolm
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Malcolm R. Campbell

http://www.malcolmrcampbell.com

Subject: Re: The Self Publishing Experience Tue Jun 24, 2008 12:30 pm

OMG...there is much to do and so little time. What amazing feedback Shelagh--I've printed it off to do some contemplating, having one of those one book sites an' all.

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Pam Robertson

http://andthebandplayedonmylawn.blogspot.com

Admin Joined : 11 Jan 2008 Posts : 1780 Location : UK

Dick, you are incomparable.

Malcolm, there are a couple of comments on the article that you might find interesting.

Pam, Go to it girl! There's lots to do!

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Shelagh Watkins
http://shelaghwatkins.co.uk/

Subject: Re: The Self Publishing Experience Tue Jun 24, 2008 9:09 pm

Yes, I too printed it out! As Pam said about contemplation and one book site.

I have a question. Where did you get all the stats about who visits your site? I have yet to put up a counter. (I can't figure it out for my site.) How else do you get them?

Thanks!

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http://suesunshine.blogspot.com/
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Hi Sue,

You can sign up with statcounter here:

http://statcounter.com/
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Shelagh Watkins
http://shelaghwatkins.co.uk/

Subject: Re: The Self Publishing Experience Tue Jun 24, 2008 11:04 pm

Statcounter is GREAT.

Start a free account and put the code on all your pages. (I'd strongly suggest you make it invisible, so visitors won't see it.)

It gives an extremely useful and comprehensive look at who came to your site, where from, what kind of underwear they have on and if they like bisquits.

You'll end up sitting around playing with it, mark my words.

Be sure to bookmark the page with your account so you can go check the stats.
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Subject: Re: The Self Publishing Experience Wed Jun 25, 2008 4:07 am

And don't forget to bring your biscuits! Or maybe some chocolate chip cookies! Laughing

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Zada Connaway
Mother's Journals: parts 1, 2 and 3 ISBN # 1-4241-6969-0

http://www.zadaconnaway.com/

Subject: Re: The Self Publishing Experience Wed Jun 25, 2008 1:12 pm

I love statcounter too, and it's also on my blog. You may find yourself with more info than you ever wanted Sue, which is okay because you'll also have all kinds of fun seeing where your visitors come from. If you forget to go look at your stats they even send you an email reminder with a teaser in it so that you go check it all out. It's a fun way to burn a little time with a cup of tea and one of those cookies!
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Pam Robertson

http://andthebandplayedonmylawn.blogspot.com

Subject: Re: The Self Publishing Experience Wed Jun 25, 2008 6:00 pm

Another good one is Clicky.
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