JK Rowling to self-pub Harry Potter not a game changer - CrimeSpace2024-03-28T13:46:47Zhttps://crimespace.ning.com/forum/topics/jk-rowling-to-selfpub-harry?commentId=537324%3AComment%3A296470&feed=yes&xn_auth=noThis is certainly a game chan…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2011-06-27:537324:Comment:2968112011-06-27T16:06:05.180ZDave Zeltsermanhttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/DaveZeltserman
<p>This is certainly a game changer. From what i read she owns her ebook rights, so her publisher is getting nothing from this.</p>
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<p>That's the big difference between her and Patterson, King, etc. is that she owns the ebook rights while these other authors don't. But could easily for future books, and even if they don't to build their own storefronts, I could see authors of their sales status forming a consortium so they don't have to take the burden on themselves.</p>
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<p>This is certainly a game changer. From what i read she owns her ebook rights, so her publisher is getting nothing from this.</p>
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<p>That's the big difference between her and Patterson, King, etc. is that she owns the ebook rights while these other authors don't. But could easily for future books, and even if they don't to build their own storefronts, I could see authors of their sales status forming a consortium so they don't have to take the burden on themselves.</p>
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<p>So yes, this is definitely a game changer.</p> I have to agree. Publishers s…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2011-06-25:537324:Comment:2965492011-06-25T20:57:18.414ZDavid DeLeehttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/DavidDeLee
I have to agree. Publishers seem to be doing little to help market mid-list and newbie authors, paying less in royalties, and making outrageous rights grabs in a lot of cases. Amanda Hocking went into her deal knowing she would lose money, but wanted to expand her readership by getting print books into the hands of readers who would not find her electronically, or know about her to order print books.<br />
That will only happen for someone operating up at her level $-wise these days I'm afraid.<br />
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I have to agree. Publishers seem to be doing little to help market mid-list and newbie authors, paying less in royalties, and making outrageous rights grabs in a lot of cases. Amanda Hocking went into her deal knowing she would lose money, but wanted to expand her readership by getting print books into the hands of readers who would not find her electronically, or know about her to order print books.<br />
That will only happen for someone operating up at her level $-wise these days I'm afraid.<br />
David DeLee<br />
Fatal Destiny - a Grace deHaviland novel I should add that there are s…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2011-06-25:537324:Comment:2965302011-06-25T18:21:58.403ZI. J. Parkerhttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/Ingpark
I should add that there are self-published authors who have built such a following that they got offers from major publishers and took them. No doubt to get the brand behind them. One wonders if those marriages will last.
I should add that there are self-published authors who have built such a following that they got offers from major publishers and took them. No doubt to get the brand behind them. One wonders if those marriages will last. I'm not so sure about this an…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2011-06-25:537324:Comment:2965292011-06-25T18:19:16.856ZI. J. Parkerhttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/Ingpark
I'm not so sure about this any longer. Small publishers do not promote you. They don't even submit books for awards or to major reviewers. The big six do some minimal stuff, but they take an enormous cut and keep all the control.
I'm not so sure about this any longer. Small publishers do not promote you. They don't even submit books for awards or to major reviewers. The big six do some minimal stuff, but they take an enormous cut and keep all the control. There's a certain sweet spot…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2011-06-25:537324:Comment:2964702011-06-25T14:45:57.787ZBenjamin Sobieckhttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/BenjaminSobieck
There's a certain sweet spot where self-pubbing makes more sense than going through a publisher. For that small handful of authors, they have nothing to lose turning their backs and going out on their own. But for most authors, self-pubbing still isn't the preferred route. Having a brand back you is important for exposure.
There's a certain sweet spot where self-pubbing makes more sense than going through a publisher. For that small handful of authors, they have nothing to lose turning their backs and going out on their own. But for most authors, self-pubbing still isn't the preferred route. Having a brand back you is important for exposure. King has tried it, hasn't he?tag:crimespace.ning.com,2011-06-24:537324:Comment:2964212011-06-24T20:33:29.614ZI. J. Parkerhttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/Ingpark
King has tried it, hasn't he?
King has tried it, hasn't he? No question but Rowling caugh…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2011-06-24:537324:Comment:2964312011-06-24T18:57:58.875ZI. J. Parkerhttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/Ingpark
No question but Rowling caught on to the trend. But she may still do this to get more control. That's why Barry Eisler and any number of bestselling authors did it. I can't get terribly excited about Rowling following suit. As I said, she's in a very different league. I'm just happy that I have an alternative to the big six or the small houses. And I don't mind a bit more control either.
No question but Rowling caught on to the trend. But she may still do this to get more control. That's why Barry Eisler and any number of bestselling authors did it. I can't get terribly excited about Rowling following suit. As I said, she's in a very different league. I'm just happy that I have an alternative to the big six or the small houses. And I don't mind a bit more control either. True, I.J, most self-publishe…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2011-06-24:537324:Comment:2964142011-06-24T18:45:24.651ZMark Younghttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/MarkYoung
True, I.J, most self-published authors (other than Locke, Hocking and a few others) are not in her enviable position. However, to discount what she is doing "as a wealthy author who has the inclination and means to build her own brand" is to discount what is happening on the broader scale in the industry. This statement reminds me of the antics of an ostrich.
True, I.J, most self-published authors (other than Locke, Hocking and a few others) are not in her enviable position. However, to discount what she is doing "as a wealthy author who has the inclination and means to build her own brand" is to discount what is happening on the broader scale in the industry. This statement reminds me of the antics of an ostrich. Mind you, Rowling has a good…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2011-06-24:537324:Comment:2964122011-06-24T17:49:36.589ZI. J. Parkerhttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/Ingpark
Mind you, Rowling has a good relationship with her publishers. Most self-publishing authors aren't in her enviable position.
Mind you, Rowling has a good relationship with her publishers. Most self-publishing authors aren't in her enviable position. Joe Konrath blogged about tha…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2011-06-24:537324:Comment:2964102011-06-24T17:46:52.185ZI. J. Parkerhttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/Ingpark
Joe Konrath blogged about that also. She holds the control but pays her publisher a percentage.
Joe Konrath blogged about that also. She holds the control but pays her publisher a percentage.