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Have you written a book? Did you have it published? Self published or do you have an agent?

helensusanswift · 26-30, F
Yes, I have written a book. I tried self publishing and then found a publisher.
My first attempt with a publisher was a complete disaster; I had no idea what I was doing and after I signed the contract, the publisher altered the guidelines and asked me for nearly £2,000 to have the book edited. I pulled out of that, as payment had not been mentioned in the contract, which was thus negated.
Since then I found, or rather was recommended, a decent publisher who has taken some of what I write.
I do not have an agent.
Tomorrow · 56-60, F
@helensusanswift Yes. I have been mulling that over.
helensusanswift · 26-30, F
@Tomorrow Remember to avoid vanity publishers - those who charge you hundreds or thousands of pounds to 'publish' your book.
Tomorrow · 56-60, F
@helensusanswift Oh there's no way I'd ever pay. They will pay me. :) Thanks.
Does writing stupid notes and leaving them on coworkers areas considered as personally published works?

If so then yes. I’ve done well for myself.
Tomorrow · 56-60, F
@MrFreeeeeze Everyone has to have their claim to fame! ;)
@Tomorrow 🥴 I just might make it still!
Tomorrow · 56-60, F
@MrFreeeeeze You never know!
SW-User
I’ve written one and half of a second one (the half of the second one is longer than the entire first one). Never published anything. Barely even had it read.
Tomorrow · 56-60, F
@SW-User Maybe someday you will. :)
SW-User
No not myself.

I have two friends who've both self published 2 novels each now.
Tomorrow · 56-60, F
@SW-User Nice. I have considered it.
SW-User
@Tomorrow they both down play it but I think it a remarkable achievement
Tomorrow · 56-60, F
@SW-User I think so as well!
ravenwind43 · 51-55, F
I have two completed novels I do nothing with. I seem to be in some forever editing loop.
Tomorrow · 56-60, F
@ravenwind43 Good luck!!
SW-User
I’m writing at the mo .... it’s about the characters I’ve met on sw so far.

😇😈💀🧟‍♀️🐷

Lol
Tomorrow · 56-60, F
@SW-User Lol!
Success · 26-30, F
I want to be a paperback writer
uncalled4 · 56-60, M
@Success Paperback writerrrrrrr
Success · 26-30, F
@uncalled4
It's a dirty story of a dirty man
And his clinging wife doesn't understand
SW-User
@Success His son is working for the Daily Mail
It's a steady job
But he wants to be a paperback writer
Paperback writer
Paperback writer, paperback writer
Paintedfox · 36-40, F
I self published my book about hairy butts.
Tomorrow · 56-60, F
@Paintedfox Oh. That's uh...an interesting subject. 😳
[@helenswift] is published? I’m not sure that’s her correct name here actually 🤷🏻‍♂️
helensusanswift · 26-30, F
@MentalFloss So what do you think my correct name is?
@helensusanswift sorry I missed out the middle name!
helensusanswift · 26-30, F
@MentalFloss No problem.
samueltyler2 · 80-89, M
Yes, had a publisher publish it. Today most "books" are really print on demand, and electronic. It was still a bear to get done!

 
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