Self-Publishing Part 12: the Book Hunts for 500 Buyers: from a Tournament to a Marathon

by wlancehunt in Personal Narrative

With marathons: as long as you cross the line, you win, no matter how long it takes.

Self-Publishing Part 12: How the Book Hunts for 500 Buyers, a Real Time Break

by wlancehunt in Personal Narrative

Going it Mostly Alone: the Publishing Path of A Perfect Blindness

So far, this path to publication has relied mostly on an extended flashback, with occasional forays into general truths. Today will be a break into present time, with a quick step back a couple of weeks to prepare for what is happening now. Read More

Self-Publishing Part 12: the Book Hunts for 500 Buyers or A Marathon, Not a Sprint

by wlancehunt in Personal Narrative, psychology

Going it Mostly Alone: the Publishing Path of A Perfect Blindness

Speaking of marathons, A Perfect Blindness has been out for about 6 months.

Sales?

Not nearly what I wanted, hoped, nor planned for. I’m creaking along with about half of what I need for the first milestone (with an asterisk explained later).

Likely owing to that I’ve avoided doing what’s important. By which I mean the hard parts. Been busy as hell. But not getting what I need to get done: outreach. The letting people know the book exists part. The scary part. Read More

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