Thanks Frederick. If you learn of a good aggregator in the poetry world, let me know but honestly, poetry is the red headed stepchild of the literary world.
Frederick, I do struggle with the issues you talked about. I found a literary agent several years ago who liked my stuff but said, "No way can you do 107 poems". She didn't like the cover I wanted. She thought my chapter headings were insufficiently sober/literary, that they were "too casual and flippant". It would have cost me some $, the potential earnings were negligible, so all in all, it seemed like an unworthy direction. I remember that Keats, dead at 25, only published a total of 200 copies of his stuff. That's my goal, get 200 hard copies out in the world (half way there) and if it is any good, it will last. Otherwise, they will become shims for tables and a handy source to start a fire. I used Lulu and the finished product is just what I hoped for.
I engaged the help of one Amy Myers that I met here on Substack. She's a dandy poet. I don't know if she is still helping out people like us. She was a decent cost and very sharp. smallsunnygarden@gmail.com
Joan is totally right! I had never heard of aggregators. Thanks for sharing all this new information. There are so many new avenues in the publishing world now.
Aggregators are a better and likely a less expensive option than a vanity press. There are several that receive good reviews, depending on what you’re publishing and your goals. Each has its own pros and cons, so it’s important to research them first.
As I've said before, there is writing and then there is the business of writing. Too many great books, including yours, don't get the readership they deserve. And lots of so-so books get the exposure and I wonder why.
Thanks Frederick. If you learn of a good aggregator in the poetry world, let me know but honestly, poetry is the red headed stepchild of the literary world.
…or the bald geezer on his last legs.
Frederick, I do struggle with the issues you talked about. I found a literary agent several years ago who liked my stuff but said, "No way can you do 107 poems". She didn't like the cover I wanted. She thought my chapter headings were insufficiently sober/literary, that they were "too casual and flippant". It would have cost me some $, the potential earnings were negligible, so all in all, it seemed like an unworthy direction. I remember that Keats, dead at 25, only published a total of 200 copies of his stuff. That's my goal, get 200 hard copies out in the world (half way there) and if it is any good, it will last. Otherwise, they will become shims for tables and a handy source to start a fire. I used Lulu and the finished product is just what I hoped for.
Interesting...Lulu is one of the aggregators on my list.
I engaged the help of one Amy Myers that I met here on Substack. She's a dandy poet. I don't know if she is still helping out people like us. She was a decent cost and very sharp. smallsunnygarden@gmail.com
Frederick, that's great news! I'm worried about money these days, but will go on Amazon, and I hope to support you!
Thank you, SB. I appreciate it.
Many thanks to Jerileewei, Deni, and Pual Wittenberger for restacking Publishing Decisions.
That is good news Fred the more availability of your books is definitely a good thing. I thoroughly enjoy your writing.
Thank you, Kathleen. You're among the few dozen who've read my books.
Well, Fred, that makes me sad.
As the French say, c'est dommage, Mmais c'est la vie.
Sorry, Fred I really don't know what that means. I do not know any French.
It means, it's a pity, but that's life.
Thank you I learned something every day.
Joan is totally right! I had never heard of aggregators. Thanks for sharing all this new information. There are so many new avenues in the publishing world now.
Aggregators are a better and likely a less expensive option than a vanity press. There are several that receive good reviews, depending on what you’re publishing and your goals. Each has its own pros and cons, so it’s important to research them first.
As I've said before, there is writing and then there is the business of writing. Too many great books, including yours, don't get the readership they deserve. And lots of so-so books get the exposure and I wonder why.