Comments on: Ask Not What Your Publisher Can Do For You http://www.theindietimes.com/2012/10/ask-not-what-your-publisher-can-do-for-you/ Your source for news in the world of independent artists of all types. Thu, 09 May 2013 12:43:20 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Lindy Mennella http://www.theindietimes.com/2012/10/ask-not-what-your-publisher-can-do-for-you/#comment-11609 Lindy Mennella Wed, 01 May 2013 09:06:38 +0000 http://www.theindietimes.com/?p=2790#comment-11609 Brown's novels that feature the lead character Robert Langdon also include historical themes and Christianity as motifs, and as a result, have generated controversy. Brown states on his website that his books are not anti-Christian, though he is on a 'constant spiritual journey' himself, and says that his book The Da Vinci Code is simply "an entertaining story that promotes spiritual discussion and debate" and suggests that the book may be used "as a positive catalyst for introspection and exploration of our faith."-: Check ya later <http://www.caramoan.ph<B> </B> Brown’s novels that feature the lead character Robert Langdon also include historical themes and Christianity as motifs, and as a result, have generated controversy. Brown states on his website that his books are not anti-Christian, though he is on a ‘constant spiritual journey’ himself, and says that his book The Da Vinci Code is simply “an entertaining story that promotes spiritual discussion and debate” and suggests that the book may be used “as a positive catalyst for introspection and exploration of our faith.”-:

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]]> By: Connie Amarel http://www.theindietimes.com/2012/10/ask-not-what-your-publisher-can-do-for-you/#comment-6793 Connie Amarel Wed, 17 Oct 2012 23:31:15 +0000 http://www.theindietimes.com/?p=2790#comment-6793 Wow, Neal - very eye-opening article and really educational. (Hmmmm, I may be guilty of one or two of the above, but hopefully not anymore =D.) Thanks for a wonderful, truly informative article! You do good work!!! (make that great work!!!) Wow, Neal – very eye-opening article and really educational. (Hmmmm, I may be guilty of one or two of the above, but hopefully not anymore =D.) Thanks for a wonderful, truly informative article! You do good work!!! (make that great work!!!)

]]> By: Lisa Sarver http://www.theindietimes.com/2012/10/ask-not-what-your-publisher-can-do-for-you/#comment-6776 Lisa Sarver Wed, 17 Oct 2012 05:16:32 +0000 http://www.theindietimes.com/?p=2790#comment-6776 Perhaps there are too many dreamers and not enough realists. The successful best-selling authors you listed might also be likened to finding a needle in a haystack. But what if the needle happens to be 'fresh' - a neon glow stick in the haystack? Maybe some publisher predicts my book will be the next big thing; I'll get a huge advance, sell numerous copies and receive endless royalties. Thankfully, reality and the "if you want something done, you have to do it yourself" attitude takes over. Perhaps there are too many dreamers and not enough realists. The successful best-selling authors you listed might also be likened to finding a needle in a haystack. But what if the needle happens to be ‘fresh’ – a neon glow stick in the haystack? Maybe some publisher predicts my book will be the next big thing; I’ll get a huge advance, sell numerous copies and receive endless royalties. Thankfully, reality and the “if you want something done, you have to do it yourself” attitude takes over.

]]> By: Leslie Tesch http://www.theindietimes.com/2012/10/ask-not-what-your-publisher-can-do-for-you/#comment-6740 Leslie Tesch Mon, 15 Oct 2012 16:32:14 +0000 http://www.theindietimes.com/?p=2790#comment-6740 A thought provoking article with some new ideas to consider, while entering the world of self promotion. In this era of technology, it seems as if all the people on TV are interested only in promoting themselves. They make self promotion seem rather shallow. How do you get around this idea and still accomplish the work necessary to promote your book? A thought provoking article with some new ideas to consider, while entering the world of self promotion. In this era of technology, it seems as if all the people on TV are interested only in promoting themselves. They make self promotion seem rather shallow. How do you get around this idea and still accomplish the work necessary to promote your book?

]]> By: Bolivar Lopez http://www.theindietimes.com/2012/10/ask-not-what-your-publisher-can-do-for-you/#comment-6709 Bolivar Lopez Sun, 14 Oct 2012 18:22:00 +0000 http://www.theindietimes.com/?p=2790#comment-6709 Your right, it takes commitment and hard work. You only succeed as much as you work for it. Ihave not had someone knock on my door to buy many books. Getting my book out there takes all my extra time. Sometimes it feels as if you go in the wrong direction. I know I can't quit now and I don't want to. Your right, it takes commitment and hard work. You only succeed as much as you work for it. Ihave not had someone knock on my door to buy many books. Getting my book out there takes all my extra time. Sometimes it feels as if you go in the wrong direction. I know I can’t quit now and I don’t want to.

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