Advice about whether to go the self publishing or traditional publishing route is often provided from those who started their careers five to ten years ago. We wanted to chat with a few individuals who were recently in the midst of the quagmire. Jennifer Foehner Wells, the science fiction author of FLUENCY, and Jodi McIsaac, fantasy author of the THIN VEIL series, join us for the second part of a two-part conversation about what it’s like today in self publishing for the new, hopeful and uninitiated. Kristi helps provide contrast with some of the lessons she’s learned through traditional publishing.
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In our second Self-Pub vs. Traditional-Pub episode:
Jennifer Foehner Wells’ Fluency
Jodi McIsaac’s The Thin Veil Collection
We chat on a number of topics including Jennifer Foehner Wells and Jodi McIsaac’s respective thoughts on how to market your work.
The conversation also addresses self-publishing advice that once was held as best practice but may not be as valid today.
Conversely, Jennifer Foehner Wells and Jodi McIsaac offer their advice for anyone looking to get into publishing and views about the future of publishing.
Before Part 2, Kristi and I chat feedback we’ve received, both regarding the Hugo Awards controversy as well as about Part 1 of Self Publishing vs. Traditional Publishing discussion.
We also about upcoming guests, including revealing the surprise guest for Hugos talk.
Speaking of awards, we also encourage you to nominate a podcast for the 2015 Parsec Awards. Nominations close Sunday, May 31, 2015.
Finally, if you missed our interview with SCY-FY: The Blog of S.C. Flynn, check it out for a preview of future segments.
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