So, who wants a publishing story?
No one?
…Tough.
To preface, this was prompted by a post I saw about always making sure you read a contract before signing it. I wholeheartedly agree.
So, I write books. A roundabout result of writing books is I occasionally get to speak at conventions. When I do speak at conventions (which hasn’t been for a year. Thanks, covid), a standard question I get asked is about the benefits of self-publishing versus getting a contract. And yes, I fully realize that everyone’s experience in this is different, and I get that. Here’s mine.
Afficher davantage
Have I posted this yet
“Slytherins are evil.”
*Aggressively shoves Horace Slughorn towards you*
“Hufflepuffs are just weak-willed pansies.”
*Points at Cedric Diggory with a large pointing stick*
“Ravenclaws are just a bunch of snobbish nerds.”
*Majestically reminds you of Luna Lovegood*
“Gryffindors are just cocky arrogant bigheads.”
*Launches Remus Lupin in your general direction with a catapult*
J'ai tellement peur de décevoir les quelques personnes qu'il me reste, je ne sais même plus comment être avec les autres, je me dis que si je suis moi-même ils vont forcément partir.
(via neuviemechance)
Every writer on Tumblr: “I would combust out of love if someone ever drew fanart of my fic!!” Me: “oh man I wanna draw this scene BUT THEY WOULD PROBABLY HATE IT AND HATE ME FOR THE NERVE”
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Me: *stops writing* well that’s enough writing for now
Me: *later* Alright time to write!
Me: *staring at where I left off*
Dark Elementalist Lux by Natalie O.