tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post3397859294717889908..comments2024-01-12T00:48:48.031-06:00Comments on Go Teen Writers: Besides writing, how do you support the publishing industry?Stephanie Morrillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13128389560727867719noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-1339773329073271542017-06-23T06:05:21.444-05:002017-06-23T06:05:21.444-05:00What's your blog?
I can relate to the money st...What's your blog?<br />I can relate to the money struggles. I have to save up.<br />:)Ivie Brookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07078528126219230207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-60094948190969930272017-06-23T01:39:58.439-05:002017-06-23T01:39:58.439-05:00I haz little moneyz. :(
I seldom buy books at my ...I haz little moneyz. :( <br />I seldom buy books at my local used bookstore, but that ain't retail. <br />But I am planning on writing reviews on my blog... so that's something... if I do it. :) Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-31331120576001275722017-06-22T16:01:58.525-05:002017-06-22T16:01:58.525-05:00Does Amazon not pay the authors as much?
Thriftbo...Does Amazon not pay the authors as much? <br />Thriftbooks? I'll have to check that out. It sounds like you get great deals. I'm all about great deals, lol.<br /><3Ivie Brookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07078528126219230207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-33100835128323263242017-06-22T16:00:42.401-05:002017-06-22T16:00:42.401-05:00Absolutely correct. Each individual will have diff...Absolutely correct. Each individual will have different needs as a writer. Maybe rigged was the wrong term for me to use. Hopefully I didn't offend.<br /><br />What I meant by my comment is the industry seems to make it hard for anyone. Obviously, this is the cast because anything worth doing will be a challenge. What kind of makes me mad is when people with a famous name get published easily. Especially when they haven't been writing a long time like you or I have. They get published because of their name, not because of passion.<br /><br />Publishing is a business and it should be treated as such. It is important and I don't think the people are bad. My point was is when they're rejected a lot, more might turn to self-publishing and traditional publishing might loose steam.<br /><br />Hopefully I didn't offend, as that wasn't my intention. I was looking at it kind of negatively. I understand the purpose for it being difficult. Ivie Brookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07078528126219230207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-34265879056718358242017-06-21T19:55:13.300-05:002017-06-21T19:55:13.300-05:00I don't read pirated books. It isn't fair ...I don't read pirated books. It isn't fair to the author's hard work or time. I do buy both used and new books, and I try to use word of mouth to spread the word when it comes to books I've enjoyed. I know word of mouth can be a powerful force in the world of publishing!<br /><br />I also request books at my local and school libraries.<br /><br />I guess it isn't really supporting the publishing industry at large, but I try to support indie bookstores as much as possible.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-66237954482245287802017-06-21T14:16:27.932-05:002017-06-21T14:16:27.932-05:00I avoid the devouring dragon of Amazon and glad to...I avoid the devouring dragon of Amazon and glad to know someone else is too. I recently switched my ever-growing wish list to Barnes and to Thriftbooks.com. I have one at Christianbook.com too. God bless!Anne Marie Gazzolohttp://www.annemariegazzolo.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-9100713330350177802017-06-21T13:03:46.286-05:002017-06-21T13:03:46.286-05:00That's nice of you to buy another copy even th...That's nice of you to buy another copy even though you're in a launch team. I rarely do that, unless I'm giving it as a gift. But I do always share on social media, write a review, etc. <br /><br />And, yes! Like Jill mentioned, it's very helpful when libraries carry books and see them being checked out. That's another thing I do when I'm on a launch team, or when I'm wanting to be supportive but don't have a big budget.Stephanie Morrillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13128389560727867719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-12531026105181988272017-06-21T13:00:20.256-05:002017-06-21T13:00:20.256-05:00Your comment about the publishing industry being r...Your comment about the publishing industry being rigged is interesting to me. It can definitely feel like the odds are stacked against us - and unless we have a celebrity name to trade on, they are - but I don't think it's rigged. <br /><br />Publishing is a business, so yes, they don't offer contracts unless they think you can bring in money for them. It's certainly easier to self-publish, but I don't think self-publishing necessarily brings about more opportunities. Trad and self publishing have different strengths and are right (or wrong) for different types of writers.Stephanie Morrillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13128389560727867719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-21621814470265053012017-06-21T11:17:39.317-05:002017-06-21T11:17:39.317-05:00I feel you. It feels like I haven't been to th...I feel you. It feels like I haven't been to the library in forever. :(<br />You're part of a launch team? That's cool!<br /><3Ivie Brookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07078528126219230207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-57504954515376758022017-06-21T11:13:29.374-05:002017-06-21T11:13:29.374-05:00You're absolutely right. I didn't think of...You're absolutely right. I didn't think of it that way. I've read so many books so quickly just because I'm a fast reader. Being a writer now, I should stop and pause to think about all the work they put in to make it to my reading corner.<br /><br />God bless you, Ann.<br /><3Ivie Brookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07078528126219230207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-59100244523722924002017-06-21T10:30:19.829-05:002017-06-21T10:30:19.829-05:00There's only so much money in the bank. :)
Re...There's only so much money in the bank. :)<br /><br />Really, I think the best support is being thankful. We can take so much for granted without realizing how much work is involved in publishing what we sometimes read in one sitting.<br /><br />-AnnAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-65623847497955446042017-06-21T10:27:29.944-05:002017-06-21T10:27:29.944-05:00I like to ask for preorders for Christmas and my b...I like to ask for preorders for Christmas and my birthday. As part of a launch team for one author, I receive her books for free in exchange for reviews. But I buy another copy of the book as well.<br /><br />The more I realize how much work goes into writing, the more I appreciate those who make books possible. And I try to show a bit of encouragement to my favorite authors by shooting them an email of thanks for all they do.<br /><br />I didn't realize that asking for a book at the library helps. But it makes sense, now that I think about it. I haven't been to the library for so long! :(<br /><br />-Ann<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-21456043874347581892017-06-21T08:09:47.571-05:002017-06-21T08:09:47.571-05:00I don't typically buy books when they're n...I don't typically buy books when they're new. I have sometimes, but budgeting is important, too.<br /><br />I think I'm going to start supporting more indie authors because to me, the actual publishing industry seems a little rigged. I know that you can still get traditionally published, but they make it hard and when you can self-publish now, it brings more opportunities.<br /><br />However, supporting authors you like is very important. Now that I know the process they go through, I would love to support a lot of authors. But, as Dave Ramsey says, you gotta look out for deals.<br />God bless y'all.Ivie Brookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07078528126219230207noreply@blogger.com