I just have to say that I love this time of year. It is true that is is not snowing . . . yet. I'm sort of bummed out about it, but my parents are coming to get me later this week, and I don't want them driving in the snow. Anyway, a lot has happened with writing this year.
I started a new writing regime that did wonders. It was awesome! I wrote a total of six books this year! Talk about hardcore. I recently finished my eighth book this year and it was my first sequel. I was hoping to finish off the trilogy this year and write a Christmas story for this season, but alas, college had other ideas.
My plan is to get home and help my parents move into a new house and then set up writing central. I really want to write a Christmas story this year, an idea for which has been keeping me up at nights. Next year, I am hoping that the emotions that come with the new year will help me keep my schedule of writing every day. The problem with this past year was that it was a bunch of firsts. It was difficult for me to get anything done if I didn't have a straight schedule.
True, college is keeping life crazy, but now that I know more of how that life will go, I believe that it will be much easier for me to keep up with a deadline.
So, in other news, I am a very strong member of the Traditional Publishing party. . . . . you know the elections are coming up, so I thought I would try and be funny and patriotic at the same time. I guess it didn't work . . . anyway.
I believe that traditional publishing is the way to go. Ally Carter author of the New York Times Bestselling Gallagher Girls and Heist Society series says that it is the difference with being a professional baseball player and someone who makes their own uniform to look professional. I happen to agree. However, I recently read about a woman names Amanda Hockings. She started to self-publish her novels as ebooks. She has sold over 1,000,000 copies of her books and recently her newest series has been through a bidding war where the rumored payout was over $2,000,000.
Take THAT traditional publishing.
The point is that in the end, it is up to you as the writer which route you want to go. Keep in mind that with traditional publishing you give up the rights to your book (read: baby), must do your own promoting, and simply write. But also remember that in self-publishing, everything is on your shoulders. You must create a cover that would attract others and convince them to read the book in the first place. You are responsible for editing the book into perfection. They both have pros and cons.
My suggestion? Try traditional publishing. If agents aren't chomping at the bait, then maybe after a few years of real experience with traditional publishing it might be safe to do it al on your own. Your choice.
I just know that I want to give my books the best . I want to edit them the best and do all in my power to see that they get the proper treatment they deserve.
Have a great day!
Bex
