tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3869854312562524230.post5086553945304283757..comments2023-10-22T14:04:46.934+01:00Comments on Talli Roland: Moving GoalpostsTalli Rolandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04780882465745107715noreply@blogger.comBlogger49125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3869854312562524230.post-33319604771772569262012-06-09T11:37:01.135+01:002012-06-09T11:37:01.135+01:00You know, I always thought traditional was the onl...You know, I always thought traditional was the only way to create lots of sales for my book, but the more I query, the more I wonder 'If I did go down the trad route, how long would I have to wait until my book is published?' I already know the answer: too long. I don't think I want to wait any longer. Its time to dip my toe in the world of self publishing and see where it takes me.Eliza Greenhttp://www.elizagreenbooks.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3869854312562524230.post-45009018440248369692012-06-03T01:06:48.353+01:002012-06-03T01:06:48.353+01:00So wonderfully put, Talli. I'm still at the be...So wonderfully put, Talli. I'm still at the beginning of my publishing journey, and right now, I dream to have success like yours! :-)Cally Jacksonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08313803959936813426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3869854312562524230.post-1166678085749760962012-06-02T21:45:03.153+01:002012-06-02T21:45:03.153+01:00Great post, Talli. I think it's significant th...Great post, Talli. I think it's significant that those who choose to go the indie route place such an emphasis on the readers. Even though I'm still holding out for traditional publishing, I'm not entirely sure that they do that - too many intermediaries between the writer and reader.Deniz Bevanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17134553551048836979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3869854312562524230.post-19170991514059947122012-06-01T03:51:19.775+01:002012-06-01T03:51:19.775+01:00I'm glad you modified your dream and decided a...I'm glad you modified your dream and decided and publish your romantic comedies yourself, Talli - I love reading them (as you know) and hate to think that they might not be available yet / might be different if you hadn't.<br /><br />I'll just be honest and say it: my dream is and always has been to make a living doing what I love -- writing fiction! Being able to earn a living by sharing the stories I'm passionate about with readers and knowing that they make people happy fulfills my dream. Of course, I do want to reach as many readers as possible, but what form they read my books in doesn't matter to me. I value my self-published titles as much as my traditionally published ones. <br /><br />I guess the ultimate silver lining to my dream would be if a specific book of mine (not one of my adult romances, LOL!) was made into a major motion picture. (Doesn't every writer say that?)<br /><br />And in my experience, all publishing paths can include cocktails, if you want them to. ;) LOLAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01025900107236429624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3869854312562524230.post-75335251732993615502012-06-01T03:10:12.938+01:002012-06-01T03:10:12.938+01:00Awesome post! My biggest dream is to see someone o...Awesome post! My biggest dream is to see someone on the subway reading my book... I know the chances of that happening are pretty slim (unless I stage the scene with a family member or friend) but I'm okay with that. And maybe it's for the best because, if I did see a stranger reading my book on the subway, I'd pounce on that person and probably get arrested by the transit police! ;)Cat Lavoiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11712502980229138259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3869854312562524230.post-11514717277215783902012-05-31T23:43:11.302+01:002012-05-31T23:43:11.302+01:00Great post!
I still want to be traditionally publ...Great post!<br /><br />I still want to be traditionally published. That isn't to say I think self-publishing isn't as much of an accomplishment or I wouldn't try it, if I thought it would work for me--but I suppose it's the chance of personal validation that attracts me to submissions.Golden Eaglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08721520451194318436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3869854312562524230.post-8211280587880427262012-05-31T23:05:10.671+01:002012-05-31T23:05:10.671+01:00I understand. After writing and querying for years...I understand. After writing and querying for years, I made the change to self publishing and don't regret it all. But every once in a while I feel twinges - but that's all they are right now. Twinges of a former way of thinking. Congrats on all the books!Laura Paulinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06503090226508079501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3869854312562524230.post-51137080305979129922012-05-31T22:11:28.204+01:002012-05-31T22:11:28.204+01:00I enjoyed this post and I find you a real inspirat...I enjoyed this post and I find you a real inspiration when it comes to self-publishing. Personally, every time someone gets in contact to say they've enjoyed something I've written, especially if that someone is a complete stranger... well, that is what makes me happy.Rebecca Eminhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01931904595437049369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3869854312562524230.post-89157324389465209452012-05-31T16:28:05.614+01:002012-05-31T16:28:05.614+01:00I think people are happier when they are willing t...I think people are happier when they are willing to reevaluate their dreams every once in a while. And I think everybody's path is different, so we all need a 'what works for me'. That said, I read recently people who traditionally publish FIRST and then self publish do a lot better than people that go straight to self-publishing (especially compared to those who TRY traditional but give up)--I think the traditional CV gives you street cred on the quality thing... gives it the stamp of 'choice' rather than 'resorted to'. I think you're doing great!Hart Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17599570189253229318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3869854312562524230.post-2991100272229609292012-05-31T14:20:55.261+01:002012-05-31T14:20:55.261+01:00I loved this post Talli. If the mountain will not ...I loved this post Talli. If the mountain will not come to Muhammad comes to mind. Waiting for a big break is so crazy, making your own break is so sane and so rewarding in so many ways.Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04735148155885016692noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3869854312562524230.post-60435215559356868742012-05-31T14:11:43.603+01:002012-05-31T14:11:43.603+01:00Thank you for sharing this - I appreciate your ins...Thank you for sharing this - I appreciate your inspiration and encouragement. :) Have a wonderful weekend!Karen Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3869854312562524230.post-23203320539985251782012-05-31T13:12:24.777+01:002012-05-31T13:12:24.777+01:00You do have readers!
I still long to be published...You do have readers!<br /><br />I still long to be published traditionally. I had considered it for a while, but I don't think it's for me--at least not yet.Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3869854312562524230.post-82439808425360382602012-05-31T12:42:02.708+01:002012-05-31T12:42:02.708+01:00I'm reassessing my goals in a lot of areas rig...I'm reassessing my goals in a lot of areas right now. Do I want to write another fiction book? Do I want to keep speaking? What do I want to do?L. Diane Wolfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425864276166334896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3869854312562524230.post-56192400578267528502012-05-31T10:57:49.649+01:002012-05-31T10:57:49.649+01:00So, so true, Talli! Your readers adore you, so wha...So, so true, Talli! Your readers adore you, so what more could any author possibly want? <br /><br />My dream's always been the same: to walk into a bookstore and see my book on the shelves. I cannot wait for that to happen :-)Sangu Mandannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09464061265952789628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3869854312562524230.post-72770516873896701982012-05-31T10:41:53.871+01:002012-05-31T10:41:53.871+01:00While in Waterstones, I told my daughter I'd h...While in Waterstones, I told my daughter I'd have one of my books on the shelves in there one day. I don't think she was listening but that's my goal. Even if I have to print it on A4 paper and sneak it onto a shelf myself.Jennifer Joycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14285381115807201869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3869854312562524230.post-23726137629748428862012-05-31T09:27:30.275+01:002012-05-31T09:27:30.275+01:00Great post Talli. As an author who did get the age...Great post Talli. As an author who did get the agent and the deal and all that comes with it, I should point out to all aspiring authors that it is still a BUSINESS. It can still take even a large publishing house years to build an author up, and everything that author can do to help, be it self-publishing or whatever, helps to spread knowledge to the public of your BRAND. The one advantage an author published by a major house has over the self-published writer is a bigger marketing budget and bigger reach, but that doesn't mean that the self-published author is out of the running. Careful marketing, nifty advertising ideas and didligent blogging ( like Talli ) can really make a difference. Stick at it, everyone, because it can lead to that swanky agenty, deal and wine-soaked launch party :o)Dean Crawfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05592445123854138758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3869854312562524230.post-13260143707708477282012-05-31T09:11:42.310+01:002012-05-31T09:11:42.310+01:00An excellent post, Talli, and you identify the dre...An excellent post, Talli, and you identify the dreams of many of us. I think we have far greater opportunities these days: self-publishing, small independent presses (here and overseas), and traditional agent/publisher. All three are valid, but I'm still holding on to the dream of seeing at least one of my future novels in book shops too!Rosemary Gemmellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09311840205603508422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3869854312562524230.post-75208797498351057702012-05-31T06:49:29.449+01:002012-05-31T06:49:29.449+01:00Tali, this is such a timely post. I've been wo...Tali, this is such a timely post. I've been working with a young lady who shares your dream. I'll forward the link to this post to her as you've described the exciting changes to traditional publishing beautifully. <br /><br />BTW, there's no harm in having a virtual book launch at assorted times to suit yourself ;) but I hope you're way ahead of me on that one!<br /><a href="http://traverselife.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Sue </a>Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09715879775216108688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3869854312562524230.post-50743984154864006242012-05-31T05:23:54.163+01:002012-05-31T05:23:54.163+01:00There are so many doors open right now, and that&#...There are so many doors open right now, and that's exciting. And as someone who went the other way, there's always something that's going to look and sound better through a different door.Elana Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05877856005992028912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3869854312562524230.post-12147466021493423472012-05-31T05:11:07.446+01:002012-05-31T05:11:07.446+01:00Thankfully, I've moved past my early "del...Thankfully, I've moved past my early "delusions of grandeur". ;) Like you, I just want to tell stories!Carrie Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01540590799406170410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3869854312562524230.post-44234375852437602002012-05-31T05:08:57.086+01:002012-05-31T05:08:57.086+01:00"There’s more than one way to achieve a dream..."There’s more than one way to achieve a dream." - Well said Talli. I thoroughly enjoyed this post. :-)Diane Fordhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15018013338268306704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3869854312562524230.post-3665612260762397142012-05-31T03:19:44.392+01:002012-05-31T03:19:44.392+01:00I've still got the traditional dream - exactly...I've still got the traditional dream - exactly as you described! Self-pub is a bit harder for those outside the UK/US, and I do really want to see my words in print. However, if my current MS doesn't generate any nibbles when I query, I may yet consider trying self-pub though. I really believe in this baby.Charlotte Brentwoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17241042192422436027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3869854312562524230.post-1636534693639184682012-05-31T02:17:39.610+01:002012-05-31T02:17:39.610+01:00That's interesting. And you make it sound easy...That's interesting. And you make it sound easy.:) (of course I know it was NOT)<br /><br />Yes, publishing is really changing fast. My last book was published traditionally and made a decent amount of money. I self published the previous book and it made a profit, but that was only because it had a clearly defined audience and lots of pretty definite sales. Oh and it was non fiction. The book before that was traditionally published and made very little money. On the whole, I incline more towards self publishing. <br /><br />Anyhow. I hope that one day you will post more about how it all happened. Or perhaps you have already? I'll have another browse around your site, there's so much on it. <br /><br />Thanks for an interesting post.Jenny Woolfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16881781466502273314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3869854312562524230.post-78232437341772195182012-05-31T01:20:03.381+01:002012-05-31T01:20:03.381+01:00Great post and so timely. I've released my fir...Great post and so timely. I've released my first novel today and I am having the greatest time. I like the ownership and control over every single aspect. I don't think the agency model is for me any more.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3869854312562524230.post-25214619830532276532012-05-31T00:30:42.231+01:002012-05-31T00:30:42.231+01:00Good point! I think what's nice is how many op...Good point! I think what's nice is how many options there are for writers these days. As for me, I'm still journeying down my path to publication and am not sure what it'll look like yet!alexiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07122487552931794871noreply@blogger.com