Adventures in Self-Publishing

[Jacob]

I'm dedicating a good chunk of the next six months to writing - short stories, probably some screenplays and maybe taking a stab at a novel or two. That's my intention anyhow.

Part of that is getting into self-publishing online, and as it happens my first short story has just become available on Smashwords. Eventually, as the process moves forward it will also appear on Amazon and in the apple store (though you can get kindle, epub and Sony ebook reader versions on Smashwords already).

This first story, Prince Arkenbright and the Forsaken Maid is a fairly light fantasy story which may or may not appeal to anyone here on languish. The next story I'm putting up (just as soon as my friend finishes the cover for me) is a more serious story (still fiction though); it's about Chinese gangsters in Vancover (I've done a bit of research on the subject these last many years).

Here's the cover for the fantasy story:



If you click on it, it should take you to a page where you can buy it, should you be so inclined. If you do read the story and like it (or even if you don't), please tell anyone who you think might like it to check it out.

On the other hand, if you don't like it, if you just feel like trolling or even if you are inclined to share some well-meaning advice feel free to do so here on languish

[MadImmortalMan]

Map sucks.

[Jacob]

Map sucks.

Maybe if I start making money, I can hire Tim to do the map for me?

[MadImmortalMan]

Is it easy to self-publish online now? I've heard of a couple people who have been very successful already.

Prince Arkenbright and the Forsaken Maid is a tale of the epynomous prince and his stalwarth squire Siward wandering the lands, as they do, in search of true love. It is, to the best knowledge of the author, factually accurate.

Nice.

[Ed Anger]

Dammit. I was beaten to the punch in self publishing. 

Look for my novel, Adolf and Heinrich go to White Castle.

Also, congrats dude. 

[Jacob]

Is it easy to self-publish online now? I've heard of a couple people who have been very successful already.

It's not that hard. Basically you need to write something, a modicum of technical savvy (nothing beyond anyone here on languish, I should think) and a cover. Smashwords has pretty much everything you need.

The hard part (in addition to writing something that you think is worthwhile), as with most such things, is the marketing. Luckily I have an ace up my sleeve with Languish. If I can get you lot to like what I write I'm sure that, somehow, millions of other people will buy my work as well. It can't fail.

[Jacob]

Dammit. I was beaten to the punch in self publishing. 

Look for my novel, Adolf and Heinrich go to White Castle.

Sounds like a promising premise.

Also, congrats dude. 

Thanks

[The Brain]

 

[Slargos]

I'm going to buy it and write a glowing review.

Troll, troll, troll your way
gently down the web
merrily, merrily, merrily, merrily
philanthropy is but a dream

[Jacob]

I'm going to buy it and write a glowing review.

Sounds good.

Are you still up for a meeting in early May when I'm in Denmark, by the way?

[Slargos]

I'm going to buy it and write a glowing review.

Sounds good.

Are you still up for a meeting in early May when I'm in Denmark, by the way?

I doubt it.

Business, it's not so good at the moment. 

[Jacob]

Are you still up for a meeting in early May when I'm in Denmark, by the way?

I doubt it.

Business, it's not so good at the moment. 

Doesn't that mean that you'll have free time?

[Slargos]

Are you still up for a meeting in early May when I'm in Denmark, by the way?

I doubt it.

Business, it's not so good at the moment. 

Doesn't that mean that you'll have free time?

What is the goddamned use for free time if you're broke? 

No, when business is bad, it only means I have to work more hours.

[Jacob]

What is the goddamned use for free time if you're broke? 

No, when business is bad, it only means I have to work more hours.

... and I guess you can't sell any kitchens to the Danes, huh?

[Grey Fox]

I'll wait for the 5$ French Translation.