tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7778419115236399448.post1062310627205485546..comments2024-03-06T21:38:35.526-08:00Comments on Jonathan Dalar: Fear, Uncertainty, & Doubt: Guest Post by David GaughranUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7778419115236399448.post-5177256800202691252011-08-04T05:37:25.460-07:002011-08-04T05:37:25.460-07:00I think my last comment didn't go through. Rat...I think my last comment didn't go through. Rats must be chewing the wires again.<br /><br />I just wanted to say thanks for the comments and to Jonathan for allowing me to rant and ramble.David Gaughranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13236692339928690142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7778419115236399448.post-5678359068469718762011-08-03T09:35:59.613-07:002011-08-03T09:35:59.613-07:00Thanks for the great comments, folks! And you'...Thanks for the great comments, folks! And you're right - Dave's book Lets Get Digital is immensely helpful. It solidified some of the thought processes I've had about the publishing industry, and it clarified a distinct point that is probably the most important I've seen in a while: You now have the ability to succeed with more than just great writing, determination and a lot of luck. You also have your own business sense and marketing abilities to use.<br /><br />Let's Get Digital is well worth it for any author, no matter his or her publishing credentials or goals.Jonathan Dalarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08001176878191347542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7778419115236399448.post-92152611214338133492011-08-03T09:28:58.375-07:002011-08-03T09:28:58.375-07:00LET'S GET DIGITAL is a terrific book, and this...LET'S GET DIGITAL is a terrific book, and this guest post gives you an idea why. <br /><br />LindsayAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7778419115236399448.post-87605434151546138362011-08-03T08:30:39.182-07:002011-08-03T08:30:39.182-07:00David, your book reaffirmed my decision to self-pu...David, your book reaffirmed my decision to self-pub. Thanks! <br /><br />Jonathan, thanks for hosting David. Best of luck with your books! PJPJ Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03335788411878076130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7778419115236399448.post-12670948141474536522011-08-03T08:23:16.105-07:002011-08-03T08:23:16.105-07:00David wrote: "One of the more common tactics ...David wrote: "One of the more common tactics to scare people away from self-publishing is to tell them that no agent or publisher will ever touch them if they go that route."<br /><br />Great article, and yes, the parallels to what frequently happens in the software industry are all too real. <br /><br />There are also parallels between self-publishing and starting your own small business. I think, for some, it takes a bit of an entrepreneurial drive to succeed and have fun while doing it.<br /><br />P.S. Here's an ironic twist on all this: I submitted a book to the Writer's Digest Self-Publishing Contest a while back, and although I didn't win, the comments were excellent and the book scored very high. At the end of the commentary the judge wrote that "I should seek out a major New York House for my next book." That comment left me with more questions than answers, especially considering the nature of the contest. I guess that also sort of sums up the chaotic state of the publishing industry right now.MGallowayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08718621627004679271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7778419115236399448.post-89197247659796837812011-08-03T07:29:35.199-07:002011-08-03T07:29:35.199-07:00I was really thrilled to have David guest blog for...I was really thrilled to have David guest blog for me. He's seen a lot of success on his blog, and that appears to have continued with his stories. In my opinion, he is quickly becoming one of the experts in the field of digital publishing, and I wish him great success in the future!Jonathan Dalarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08001176878191347542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7778419115236399448.post-3633266476825640712011-08-03T05:43:01.507-07:002011-08-03T05:43:01.507-07:00Hi, Jonathan.
I'm so glad to see David spread...Hi, Jonathan.<br /><br />I'm so glad to see David spreading himself around! Let's Get Digital (the book) opened my eyes, changed my writing and I am now in the process of writing and self-publishing a golf adventure series using the knowledge that David was kind enough to share. So many new options, possibilities...<br /><br />Reading his blog also got me to your site and I'm looking forward to hearing what you have to say. Love your reading list, by the way.<br /><br />Wouldn't it be great if all of us could find success and happiness through self-publishing? I think we can.<br /><br />Landon<br />jlandoncocks.comLandonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16537257930120743790noreply@blogger.com