Tag Archives: self-publishing

Indie-Publishing: Devil’s in the Details

Posted on February 6, 2017 by Linda W. Yezak

Last week, I read a post by suspense master, Steven James, called “The Devil Went Down to Georgia,” on the award-winning blog Writer Unboxed (Jan. 31, 2017). He warned against settling for less than your best, taking the easy way as … Continue reading →

Posted in Authors, Writing | Tagged indie publishing, KM Weiland, publishing, self-publishing, Steven James, traditional publishing, Writing | 10 Comments

How Professionals Elevate Indie Publishing

Posted on February 24, 2016 by Linda W. Yezak

Long ago, in another time, another place, I lamented the foolishness of writers who skipped jumping the required hoops that litter the path to traditional publishing and simply published themselves. I mean, after all, self-published works carried a stigma. If the authors were … Continue reading →

Posted in editing, The Business | Tagged freelance cover designers, freelance editors, indie publishing, professional publishing services, self-publishing, traditional publishing | 11 Comments

What I’m Learning about Publishing Options

Posted on November 30, 2015 by Linda W. Yezak

You’ve put all that work into what you think is a stellar manuscript. Maybe you’re smart and you’ve had it critiqued by an experienced writer, and now you’re ready to rumble. It wasn’t that long ago I would’ve told you to … Continue reading →

Posted in Promotion/Publicity/Marketing, The Business | Tagged hybrid publishing, publishers, publishing, self-publishing, traditional publishing, vanity publishing | 4 Comments

Before You Write the First Word

Posted on October 14, 2015 by Linda W. Yezak

After all this time at the keyboard, I learned that I started out wrong–and I’ve been scrambling ever since. I was just playing around with my first manuscript, no particular goal in mind. I wasn’t looking to become an author, … Continue reading →

Posted in Promotion/Publicity/Marketing, write tips, Writing, Writing Tips | Tagged book cover design, book genres, editing, formatting books, marketing, Promotions, publishing business, self-publishing, traditional publishing, Writing | 7 Comments

Doing It All

Posted on August 24, 2015 by Linda W. Yezak

Yes, I want to be a writer. That’s all I want to do when it comes to this business. I want to write and send my manuscripts to someone who will turn them into books and market them and promote me and … Continue reading →

Posted in Misc., Promotion/Publicity/Marketing, The Business | Tagged book cover design, formatting, marketing, Promotions, self-publishing | 6 Comments

Strategizin’

Posted on October 3, 2014 by Linda W. Yezak

Do you have a strategy for your writing career? I thought I did, finally. Here it is: 1. Write a sequel to my Contemporary Western Romance, Give the Lady a Ride (which I’ve started and named Riding Herd), and self-publish it to … Continue reading →

Posted in Misc., Personal, Writing | Tagged ACFW, agents, career strategy, genres, hybrid publishing, indy publishing, novel writing, publishing, self-publishing, Writing | 7 Comments

The Rehabilitation of a Snob: a True Confession

Posted on July 2, 2014 by Linda W. Yezak

My name is Linda, and I am a snob. For years, I have defended traditional publishing as the only true route to success in this business. I have held disdain for those who rushed to provide the public with works … Continue reading →

Posted in Misc. | Tagged publishing industry, self-publishing, traditional publishing | 24 Comments

Good News and Gooder News!

Posted on February 3, 2014 by Linda W. Yezak

The good news is that everyone who entered the drawing by pre-ordering Writing in Obedience and leaving a comment for me will receive a copy of A Writer’s Survival Guide. Although I got so few comments to show for it, there were … Continue reading →

Posted in Personal, Promotion/Publicity/Marketing, Writing | Tagged A Writers Survival Guide, Amazon, Give the Lady a Ride, Kindle, Linda W. Yezak, Lynnette Bonner, self-publishing, Terry Burns, Writing in Obedience | 10 Comments

Self-Publishing Tips

Posted on December 5, 2011 by Linda W. Yezak

After three weeks of hit-and-miss internet time, I’m back! I enjoyed my time off, but I tell ya–as much as I complain about being overworked, I love it and missed it after about the third day of the computer hiatus. … Continue reading →

Posted in Reading, Writing Tips | Tagged Author, Novelist, self-publishing, tips, writer, Writing, Writing Tips | 16 Comments

Publishing House Thomas Nelson’s Big Announcement

Posted on October 14, 2009 by Linda W. Yezak

I’m going to be gone for several days, but I couldn’t leave without sharing the news: Publishing giant Thomas Nelson is going to offer an imprint for self-publication. Michael Hyatt made the announcement recently in his blog, Michael Hyatt, Leading with Purpose. Thomas Nelson’s new … Continue reading →