tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4393512822627120580.post2180404669267118545..comments2023-08-01T05:26:06.539-05:00Comments on Unicorn Bell: A Week of Self-Published Authors: MR CorneliusHuntresshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08155372788872245758noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4393512822627120580.post-53883366075040313402014-03-20T15:37:45.831-05:002014-03-20T15:37:45.831-05:00I am really enjoying hearing the stories and advic...I am really enjoying hearing the stories and advice from other authors. Those covers, yes! Please make them beautiful (not your darling child's artwork, but something professional!). A gorgeous piece of artwork goes a long way to getting people to look a little further at your book.<br /><br />Editors—yes, a necessity, but I want to urge caution. Get referrals. Ask for a trial. I have seen far too many books lately that credit editors, but the editing itself was either terrible or ignored.<br /><br />Thanks for the wonderful tips, Marsha!Robin Lythgoehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06432411701244810312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4393512822627120580.post-41904891142364553222014-03-20T10:03:32.276-05:002014-03-20T10:03:32.276-05:00Yep, hiring an editor is key.
Great tips.Yep, hiring an editor is key.<br /><br />Great tips.Liz A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16531953467834426316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4393512822627120580.post-49185370205323556922014-03-19T09:09:17.752-05:002014-03-19T09:09:17.752-05:00IMO, the cover makes all the difference. I buy the...IMO, the cover makes all the difference. I buy the book because of the cover. But it gets my attention and I pick it up. One of the best marketing tools ever.<br /><br />Great posts, Matt!!Huntresshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08155372788872245758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4393512822627120580.post-19779555201804608132014-03-18T11:36:37.368-05:002014-03-18T11:36:37.368-05:00Really liking these posts! Very informative and he...Really liking these posts! Very informative and helpful - especially for those of us wanting to know more about self-publishing before jumping in.mshatchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06308916014310536449noreply@blogger.com