tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9119615232600399164.post51856855178094566..comments2023-09-20T15:14:58.778-04:00Comments on Carmen DeSousa: FAQ ~ How did you get published, and why Indie? #AmWriting #BlogCarmen DeSousahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14802237651430170152noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9119615232600399164.post-48560181785516288782013-06-07T18:32:01.833-04:002013-06-07T18:32:01.833-04:00Wonderful, Ashley! Those are the stories I love to...Wonderful, Ashley! Those are the stories I love to hear. And you are definitely a success story. Congratulations on your new release. I look forward to seeing the final copy. 😊Carmen DeSousahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08835462755654747169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9119615232600399164.post-40390590798608296992013-06-07T16:33:45.290-04:002013-06-07T16:33:45.290-04:00Very informative and uplifting post Ms. Carmen!
L...Very informative and uplifting post Ms. Carmen!<br /><br />Like you, I didn't even realize that there was such a thing as Indie or "self-publishing" when I completed my first novel. A novel, by the way, that started out as a Creative Writing semester project! The world-o-publishing was a foreign concept to me. I did a bit of research as well on the whole "submit a query---wait--wait some more---oh look! A rejection letter" and then stumbled upon an article about John Locke. Reading about his success made me decide to try that route.<br /><br />Which is exactly what I did. Yes, I made every rookie mistake out there but I learned from each and every one of them. Some of the more painful ones still haunt me, but this is about the entire journey. Each day I grow, learn a little more and continue on.<br />Ashley Fontainnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00473212617485824277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9119615232600399164.post-12196496491158987622013-06-07T14:09:44.509-04:002013-06-07T14:09:44.509-04:00We did, Carmen. :)We did, Carmen. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09657017791983284991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9119615232600399164.post-55825771868707461652013-06-07T13:41:50.925-04:002013-06-07T13:41:50.925-04:00My pleasure, Ruthie. I'm glad you enjoyed it. ...My pleasure, Ruthie. I'm glad you enjoyed it. I rarely take on new proofreading jobs, but I never mind reading a query letter and first ten pages for a friend. You have my email, friend. Just be patient with me, as you know I have a lot of balls--or should I say books--in the air. LOL! 😃Carmen DeSousahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08835462755654747169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9119615232600399164.post-28447228696782781782013-06-07T13:38:11.160-04:002013-06-07T13:38:11.160-04:00Thank you, Susan. And I do believe we found that s...Thank you, Susan. And I do believe we found that same kindred soul. 😊Carmen DeSousahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08835462755654747169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9119615232600399164.post-30200174321611504702013-06-07T10:53:06.568-04:002013-06-07T10:53:06.568-04:00Maybe someday you would like to proofread mine, bu...Maybe someday you would like to proofread mine, but if you are busy I understand. I agree with Terry. Thanks for sharing. I am in process of looking for an agent myselfRuthie Madisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10967444799855146815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9119615232600399164.post-13818836770366667622013-06-07T10:49:31.147-04:002013-06-07T10:49:31.147-04:00Terrific post, Carmen. I feel exactly the same way...Terrific post, Carmen. I feel exactly the same way.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09657017791983284991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9119615232600399164.post-3018644120353166592013-06-07T09:09:32.438-04:002013-06-07T09:09:32.438-04:00Awesome, Renee! Agents and publishers don't al...Awesome, Renee! Agents and publishers don't always see 'the next big thing'. The great thing is that you have a choice. You can let the readers decide. I hate to use it as an example, but 50SOG wasn't picked up by a 'traditional publisher' until the readers called out. I haven't, nor will I ever, read, but it's a good example because the agents said, 'no', and the readers screamed, 'yes!' There are tons of examples. I do believe in 'traditional publishing'. No doubt the rewards are large, but I also don't believe in giving up or sacrificing your beliefs. I wanted to tell my story the way I wanted to tell it. So, I went with someone who believed in me. :)<br /><br />Good luck, my friend!<br /><br /><3Carmen DeSousahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08835462755654747169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9119615232600399164.post-12378737656955015132013-06-07T09:02:45.051-04:002013-06-07T09:02:45.051-04:00Thanks so much Carmen for sharing. My journey is m...Thanks so much Carmen for sharing. My journey is much lie yours. I moved into YA and couldn't find a publisher but everyone who read my nitty gritty YA said they loved it and I decided to heck with it - I'm doing it anyway and it's been a wonderful journey. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9119615232600399164.post-60076343307674127712013-06-07T08:57:50.135-04:002013-06-07T08:57:50.135-04:00Thank you, Terry. As I said, I'm no expert; th...Thank you, Terry. As I said, I'm no expert; this is just my opinion. And though I know some may not care...so many people ask that I feel I should share to encourage aspiring writers.<br /><br />I'm glad you enjoyed.<br /><br /><3Carmen DeSousahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08835462755654747169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9119615232600399164.post-47483817782288034122013-06-07T08:55:05.792-04:002013-06-07T08:55:05.792-04:00Thank you for sharing your experience and knowledg...Thank you for sharing your experience and knowledge of the publishing world. I know many new and upcoming authors out there want to know how the successful authors did it! KUDOS to you my sweet friend!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com