Episode 292 – zero to published, part 2
by Dan Repperger
* (0:24) The traits to expect from a good editor. Determining the kinds of edits you’re looking for. Separating style and other subjective choices from genuine problems with the writing.
* (9:32) Choosing traditional publication versus self-publication.
* (18:08) Name placement on a list or bookstore shelf.
* (20:17) The importance of marketing your book and yourself as an author. How name recognition led to the creation of Fear the Boot.
* (42:38) A few quick notes on Kickstarter and other methods of fundraising. Monte Cooke’s book, Kicking It. Joel and Tristan’s first interview with Postcards from the Dungeon. (As of this release, the follow-up has not yet been posted, but be sure to keep watching their site!)
* (44:18) A wrap-up of what everyone is doing and where you can find their work.
Hosts: Chuck, Dan, Joel, John, Tristan
Chuck Wills’ Chronicles of Spire in ebook or print.
Joel Dalenberg and Tristan Zimmerman’s The GM’s Real World Reference on DriveThru. You can also find Tristan over at Dragonlance Canticle.
John Grana’s Bloodmoon Goblins on DriveThru and Paizo.
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Thanks for putting this show together! I decided to buy a copy of the GM’s Real World Reference after hearing Tristan and Joel talk about it on this show. So, the media reach worked in at least one instance!
Your comments about editors, especially good ones, makes me want to give a nod to the Beneath Ceaseless Skies site.
I have submitted two stories to them, both of which were rejected, and the rejection e-mails that I received were the exact opposite of everything I have ever been told about rejection letters. Good, constructive criticism and actual practical advice, detailed enough that I could tell they’d actually read both stories in their entirety.
It was invaluable. If I do manage to get published in the future, I ‘ll have to give them some credit (specifically Scott Andrews), whether they publish me or not.