tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post5189163995445070407..comments2024-03-06T05:24:11.328-05:00Comments on Kelly Hashway: Writer Wednesday: Going IndieKelly Hashwayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13936313159809041986noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-7124195012705211242016-09-09T09:03:04.020-04:002016-09-09T09:03:04.020-04:00Thank you, Claudine. :)Thank you, Claudine. :)Kelly Hashwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13936313159809041986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-26727984941405232482016-09-09T09:02:44.303-04:002016-09-09T09:02:44.303-04:00I've been there. I've reverted rights and ...I've been there. I've reverted rights and it can be a nasty battle, unfortunately. You have to do what's best for you, and only you can know what that is. I'm here to help if I can. You can always email me.Kelly Hashwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13936313159809041986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-78085364105923149432016-09-09T09:01:53.886-04:002016-09-09T09:01:53.886-04:00Oh, and I love your Wicca book. I've felt for ...Oh, and I love your Wicca book. I've felt for a while that you'd do well going indie. I'm not trying to sway you though. It's a lot of work.Kelly Hashwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13936313159809041986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-79205799084304803342016-09-09T09:01:21.276-04:002016-09-09T09:01:21.276-04:00Thank you, Brenda. That means a lot to me. I belie...Thank you, Brenda. That means a lot to me. I believe in being yourself no matter what. I tend to put myself out there and that's scary sometimes. I hate failure, and there's a strong part of me that believes telling the world my dreams will make me push harder to achieve them. And I want to share my journey with others in the hope that it will help someone who is going through something similar, even if only to know they aren't alone.Kelly Hashwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13936313159809041986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-60541635480851187362016-09-09T08:58:41.856-04:002016-09-09T08:58:41.856-04:00I'm hoping my experience editing and doing oth...I'm hoping my experience editing and doing other tasks for publishers will serve me well.Kelly Hashwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13936313159809041986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-34726635532143947142016-09-09T08:40:41.046-04:002016-09-09T08:40:41.046-04:00Kelly, I love what you've written here. We are...Kelly, I love what you've written here. We are in control of our writing careers and things all boil down to how we want to lead this creative life. This year has been a lot of new beginnings for me, too, and I wish you the best, the most brilliant, the most beautiful outcomes with your creative career!Yanting Guehhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04788603550626277974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-52909008420492712852016-09-08T19:30:48.383-04:002016-09-08T19:30:48.383-04:00I'm having an issue with one of my publishers ...I'm having an issue with one of my publishers and now I'm tempted to gain rights back and do things on my own. I'd like to return to querying agents and getting submitted to big publishers, but I know that's not the only path. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-74498863839783220512016-09-08T15:46:17.311-04:002016-09-08T15:46:17.311-04:00Last year I sent out a novel (a Wicca story). I ha...Last year I sent out a novel (a Wicca story). I had three requests straight away for a full. All came back to me with requests to change the story, including suggestions. Unfortunately, or perhaps surprisingly, none of the suggested changes were similar. All liked the story premise but thought this and that would make it even better. Not sure what to do, I worked with a story editor. I enjoyed the experience, but her suggested changes were entirely different from that of the publishing house and the two agents. I put the novel on the shelf and floundered. Finally, I started writing another book. It wasn’t until I started the third rewrite of the newest novel did I decide what I wanted to do with my Wicca story. I have always wanted to be Indy but didn’t know how to go about it (yes, self-publishing 101 books are readily available), but I suck at marketing or did.. the long-winded answer to your question is I had to give myself permission to do it my way. Figure how to do it. Finally, I had to grow up as a writer and not collapse every time I have a setback or become overwhelmed. <br /><br />You edited a book for me earlier this year… when I sat down to work on the edits, reread my story, I howled. The writing was shite, but in your WW’s earlier this year, can’t remember which one, I found my way back to the novel. It was painful to rewrite the book, but it’s got a chance now. <br /><br />You’re a fighter. You might not realize it, but your honesty and the story you’ve told overtime on Writer Wednesday (I’ve been reading it for a long time) is one of perseverance. You’re one of a kind, Kelly. I believe you’ve helped or encouraged more than one writer to keep at it. Thanks for sharing your story and inspiring all of us who are defining our path.brendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05480258485472568272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-11273983956088666702016-09-08T08:11:54.818-04:002016-09-08T08:11:54.818-04:00Publishing can for sure be a tough world! You have...Publishing can for sure be a tough world! You have enough support here to go indie, though. I don't know much about the process of publishing that way, but I know it definitely puts you in control. Go for it!Stephanie Farishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10461865229341760836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-89530016426355757912016-09-08T07:01:41.497-04:002016-09-08T07:01:41.497-04:00Thank you, Mirka. I don't expect an easy road ...Thank you, Mirka. I don't expect an easy road by any means, but I know I'm making the right decision for me.Kelly Hashwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13936313159809041986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-36364890092150914762016-09-08T07:00:59.077-04:002016-09-08T07:00:59.077-04:00Yes, I'm amazed by some of the incorrect views...Yes, I'm amazed by some of the incorrect views I've heard. We need to talk more to correct this.Kelly Hashwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13936313159809041986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-51059834518320290742016-09-07T21:29:21.777-04:002016-09-07T21:29:21.777-04:00I waited for your Wednesday announcement, and was ...I waited for your Wednesday announcement, and was glad to see what it is. I think you are well positioned to be your own publisher, Kelly. Not only because your books have a following already and you have a lot of experience in editing and promoting, but because you are disciplined and always productive.Mirka Breenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00653086859905415156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-41753264039767379142016-09-07T20:46:53.185-04:002016-09-07T20:46:53.185-04:00It's fine to talk about the downsides of publi...It's fine to talk about the downsides of publishing. Even now, many aspiring writers have a wrong view of traditional and indie publishing. <br /><br />Congrats on your big decision. Good luck!Auden Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13484527377996130004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-68406680391389465562016-09-07T20:30:17.044-04:002016-09-07T20:30:17.044-04:00Thank you, Rick. I'm excited because going ind...Thank you, Rick. I'm excited because going indie means putting out more books and on a schedule that works for both me and my readers. :)Kelly Hashwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13936313159809041986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-31551966821577949242016-09-07T20:29:14.078-04:002016-09-07T20:29:14.078-04:00Thanks, Diedre. That's really sweet of you to ...Thanks, Diedre. That's really sweet of you to say. I know I'm not alone in my path, and that's very comforting.Kelly Hashwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13936313159809041986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-1441527155875467812016-09-07T20:06:17.095-04:002016-09-07T20:06:17.095-04:00Congrats on your accepting your own challenge of g...Congrats on your accepting your own challenge of going indie. You've come a long way and with your knowledge of the business, I'm sure success will only grow. You are one of the busiest writers/editors/people I know. <br /><br />I for one can't wait to here what you have in store for us. Rick Starkeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16871269805895470980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-44786807701092267652016-09-07T17:16:06.591-04:002016-09-07T17:16:06.591-04:00I'm not the least bit worried for you, everyth...I'm not the least bit worried for you, everything you touch is gold somehow;-) I appreciate you sharing a bit of your experience and feel like more and more writers are taking the same road - for the very same reasons. Good for you!diedre Knighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12772557495518846226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-83455752966135481092016-09-07T14:05:46.802-04:002016-09-07T14:05:46.802-04:00Thank you Kelly! :) this is so exciting! Thank you Kelly! :) this is so exciting! Ida https://www.blogger.com/profile/11147292645496131773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-10172934109251054542016-09-07T13:47:20.854-04:002016-09-07T13:47:20.854-04:00Thank you, Angelia! :) Happy to be joining the clu...Thank you, Angelia! :) Happy to be joining the club.Kelly Hashwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13936313159809041986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-51758503189911323742016-09-07T13:46:10.964-04:002016-09-07T13:46:10.964-04:00Good luck with the writing contest!Good luck with the writing contest!Kelly Hashwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13936313159809041986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-54639775708570360822016-09-07T13:45:47.934-04:002016-09-07T13:45:47.934-04:00Thanks, Katie!Thanks, Katie!Kelly Hashwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13936313159809041986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-44516736613765346502016-09-07T13:44:45.639-04:002016-09-07T13:44:45.639-04:00Thank you, Kai! I hope my reach is good enough to ...Thank you, Kai! I hope my reach is good enough to start this and that it will only continue to grow as I put out more books.Kelly Hashwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13936313159809041986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-63398742140726516052016-09-07T13:43:47.998-04:002016-09-07T13:43:47.998-04:00It definitely feels that way to me.It definitely feels that way to me.Kelly Hashwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13936313159809041986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-48562862841909255072016-09-07T13:42:45.517-04:002016-09-07T13:42:45.517-04:00Thank you, Diane!Thank you, Diane!Kelly Hashwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13936313159809041986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-70332382950871125502016-09-07T13:41:31.383-04:002016-09-07T13:41:31.383-04:00Thank you, Karen. I hate that it's taboo to ta...Thank you, Karen. I hate that it's taboo to talk about certain things in this industry. How else can we help others if we don't talk about it?Kelly Hashwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13936313159809041986noreply@blogger.com