IWSG Monthly Blog Hop, Publishing Paths, and Helpful Links

9/5/2018

I'm happy to be back to blogging after a summer hiatus! Every month, the Insecure Writers Support Group poses an optional question that members can answer in their blog posts. Special thanks to Alex Cavanaugh for founding IWSG, and to this month’s awesome blog hop co-hosts: Toi Thomas, T. Powell Coltrin, M.J. Fifield, and Tara Tyler.

Productivity, Writing, and Reading Links

Before I get to the monthly question, here are some helpful links I wanted to share:

Productivity -- Interested in getting more done in less time? Marci Alboher interviews Laura Vanderkam about the nature of time and how we spend it.

For writers -- Here's a way to evaluate and reconsider your author presence on the web: Conduct an Audit of Your Author Platform by Dan Blank.

For readers -- Do you use BookBub? It’s a free online site that provides info on ebook deals based on the book categories you choose. You can also follow specific authors to automatically learn about their upcoming work or if their ebooks are on sale. If you use the site, or want to give it a try, would you consider following me there?

IWSG Monthly Blog Hop Question

What publishing path are you considering/did you take, and why?

Both of my novels are traditionally published. Rather than get into the pros and cons of various publishing methods, I thought I'd share Jane Friedman's graphic about various publishing paths.

For more information, you can read her post about The Key Book Publishing Paths.

The latest IWSG Anthology Contest opens for submissions today! You can read more about the rules here.
Have you ever entered a contest, writing or otherwise?

Crystal Collier link

9/5/2018 11:46:46 am

That graphic is epic, and what great links! Whew! Now I just need another hour in the day to study them all in depth. ;)

Yvonne V link

9/5/2018 02:09:05 pm

Glad you found the links helpful!

Tonja Drecker

9/5/2018 12:43:50 pm

Love the graph. It breaks it down very clearly.

9/5/2018 02:09:32 pm

It's one of my favorite references.

Anna

9/5/2018 02:57:57 pm

Thanks for the info.

<a href="http://emaginette.wordpress.com"> Anna from elements of emaginette</a>

9/5/2018 05:38:02 pm

You're welcome!

Damyanti link

9/6/2018 12:25:03 am

Those links are very useful--thanks for sharing them. I need to audit my online presence.

9/6/2018 06:13:08 pm

It's an interesting concept.

Shannon Lawrence link

9/6/2018 02:24:44 am

Great links and infographic! It gives a solid and helpful breakdown.

9/6/2018 06:13:22 pm

Thank you!

Bobbi

9/6/2018 09:38:56 am

This is an EXCELLENT graphic! I'll share this with my class. Thank you!

9/6/2018 06:13:46 pm

I love her website -- she provides lots of useful information.

Marcia Strykowski link

9/6/2018 02:33:08 pm

Thanks, Yvonne! You always find the best links, very helpful. Hope you had a wonderful summer.

9/6/2018 06:14:14 pm

Thank you! It's hard to believe it is fall already.

Arlee Bird link

9/7/2018 12:04:28 am

Anyone looking for the best publishing route for themselves should probably do a personal assessment coupled with research on the options. Something like the chart you show is a good start.

Each circumstance is different. To me the traditional route sounds best.

Arlee Bird
<a href="https://tossingitout.blogspot.com">Tossing It Out </a>

9/8/2018 08:13:44 am

I like the idea of a personal assessment.

Patricia Lynne aka Patricia Josephine link

9/7/2018 11:48:27 am

Thanks for the links.
Looks like everyone is getting on Bookbub. I just made my profile, too.

9/8/2018 08:14:33 am

Yes, it seems like it is increasing in reach. :)

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