tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post8816471616884070308..comments2024-03-06T05:24:11.328-05:00Comments on Kelly Hashway: Writer Wednesday: Choices of a Hybrid AuthorKelly Hashwayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13936313159809041986noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-36097898157868984032016-03-18T06:54:51.318-04:002016-03-18T06:54:51.318-04:00I've done it before, which is why I didn't...I've done it before, which is why I didn't make the decision lightly. It's a tough route to take.Kelly Hashwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13936313159809041986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-80337997130219134872016-03-18T05:27:52.908-04:002016-03-18T05:27:52.908-04:00Good luck with the adult titles, too, Kelly. And h...Good luck with the adult titles, too, Kelly. And have fun in self-publishing! It's a lot, a lot of work, but there's a lot of gratification and pride after your work is released, too. (Just remember to check and double-check everything before you submit to the distribution outlets. You'll do fine!)Yanting Guehhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04788603550626277974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-79919016506848630342016-03-18T03:47:41.658-04:002016-03-18T03:47:41.658-04:00Really helpful post, Kelly. Thank you.Really helpful post, Kelly. Thank you.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05933073564209801215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-51934533659194014422016-03-17T20:13:38.488-04:002016-03-17T20:13:38.488-04:00We all have to help each other. :)We all have to help each other. :)Kelly Hashwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13936313159809041986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-21003093139517682722016-03-17T20:13:15.179-04:002016-03-17T20:13:15.179-04:00Thanks, Diedre.Thanks, Diedre.Kelly Hashwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13936313159809041986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-26995949196999337012016-03-17T20:11:24.701-04:002016-03-17T20:11:24.701-04:00If you ever decide to self publish, feel free to a...If you ever decide to self publish, feel free to ask me questions. If I can help, I'd be happy to.Kelly Hashwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13936313159809041986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-9648815954538018152016-03-17T19:14:27.758-04:002016-03-17T19:14:27.758-04:00I like the word "hybrid author". It real...I like the word "hybrid author". It really describes a lot of us out here. It helps though when we see a successful author like you, Kelly, using both avenues. Thank you for always sharing, teaching, and helping.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03489752015396663963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-2430093233357918902016-03-17T13:43:33.479-04:002016-03-17T13:43:33.479-04:00Good for you, Kelly! I think it's wonderful th...Good for you, Kelly! I think it's wonderful that B&N is still going as strong as it is and giving the other competition. Monopolies get tiresome; as in publishing. Who doesn't find another route when one road is gridlocked?<br />Best wishes:-)diedre Knighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12772557495518846226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-44242669829796914882016-03-17T10:01:17.994-04:002016-03-17T10:01:17.994-04:00When did writing get so complicated? :) I've t...When did writing get so complicated? :) I've thought about self-publishing but have no idea where to start. I like the way authors have more control over their stories. Maybe some day... You're doing great.Beverly Stowe McClurehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02176195451841801819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-70510665100367957162016-03-17T08:05:06.111-04:002016-03-17T08:05:06.111-04:00When I originally self published it was because I ...When I originally self published it was because I wanted to learn that side of publishing.Kelly Hashwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13936313159809041986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-69694010406640635772016-03-17T03:17:10.121-04:002016-03-17T03:17:10.121-04:00That's great about the sales. You have to do w...That's great about the sales. You have to do what's right for yourself and the project. I enjoy working with publishers, but wouldn't be surprised if I became a hybrid author one day. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-14993331154816167432016-03-16T21:34:03.217-04:002016-03-16T21:34:03.217-04:00Everything Ashelyn is published by Kelly, if that ...Everything Ashelyn is published by Kelly, if that makes sense. It helps.Kelly Hashwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13936313159809041986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-44806023394910658692016-03-16T18:30:27.333-04:002016-03-16T18:30:27.333-04:00It seems to be working for you. I can just imagine...It seems to be working for you. I can just imagine how complicated it can get come tax time to keep names straight.William Kendallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00331324250821836822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-41480125987573903052016-03-16T17:27:03.434-04:002016-03-16T17:27:03.434-04:00I was shocked by my sales on B&N. I can't ...I was shocked by my sales on B&N. I can't figure out why they're so much better than Amazon.Kelly Hashwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13936313159809041986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-59083768929481519962016-03-16T17:26:20.273-04:002016-03-16T17:26:20.273-04:00It does require a lot of energy and time. That'...It does require a lot of energy and time. That's very true. That's why I have to know it's the best choice for the book to pursue that option.Kelly Hashwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13936313159809041986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-38690438341835488652016-03-16T17:24:56.169-04:002016-03-16T17:24:56.169-04:00Yes, every book is different. We have to do what&#...Yes, every book is different. We have to do what's best for each book, whether that's publishing traditionally or on our own.Kelly Hashwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13936313159809041986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-55582089459299477062016-03-16T17:24:03.526-04:002016-03-16T17:24:03.526-04:00Yeah, the royalty rate is different. ;) Seriously ...Yeah, the royalty rate is different. ;) Seriously though, there are publishers doing it correctly. One of mine has been absolutely amazing to work with, but I've been burned by other publishers.Kelly Hashwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13936313159809041986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-87045900430662207512016-03-16T17:22:19.215-04:002016-03-16T17:22:19.215-04:00Very true. And so much falls on the author now.Very true. And so much falls on the author now.Kelly Hashwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13936313159809041986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-65276804457308960732016-03-16T13:54:32.217-04:002016-03-16T13:54:32.217-04:00I'm a hybrid author too. And there are definit...I'm a hybrid author too. And there are definitely perks to both options. It's interesting about your finds on what sells best and on which platform.Catherine Stinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08131569196977321229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-59278301010904096882016-03-16T13:44:22.400-04:002016-03-16T13:44:22.400-04:00You are the real Super Author (a la Superwoman) in...You are the real Super Author (a la Superwoman) in that you do it all, crossing all genres and age-levels and publishing modalities. I would dread being my own publisher just because I am somewhat aware of the incredible amount of energy that would entail.Mirka Breenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00653086859905415156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-19109999908551005152016-03-16T12:16:42.156-04:002016-03-16T12:16:42.156-04:00I completely agree with you. I'm a hybrid too,...I completely agree with you. I'm a hybrid too, because different books need to take different paths. I'm happy we now have viable options with self-publishing as well as within traditional publishing. It's a lot of work. I think I might try to catch an agent's attention with my next manuscript. I'd love to have someone on my team. Kai Strand, Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10012304963642303041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-56188667471631534022016-03-16T10:07:26.904-04:002016-03-16T10:07:26.904-04:00isn't it crazy how things change so much in pu...isn't it crazy how things change so much in publishing day-to-day?? I feel like with the amount of promo and work we do on our own books there's not much difference between self and trad pubbing!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07181207761130079393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-68025942368930923282016-03-16T09:09:19.468-04:002016-03-16T09:09:19.468-04:00I know so many self-published authors who make nex...I know so many self-published authors who make next to nothing...so I think you work your buttocks off promoting all of your books! I have several friends who used to be traditionally published but self publish now because they figure if they have to work their butts off promoting their work, they want to get every dime of it. They were published back in the day when publishers actually did the promotion--of course, that was before social media and blogging and the Internet. It's far easier for authors to promote our own stuff than it used to be when you had to send out news releases and just hope newspapers reported it.Stephanie Farishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10461865229341760836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-54722329870608532912016-03-16T08:20:02.063-04:002016-03-16T08:20:02.063-04:00Glad you found it helpful, Sheri. Glad you found it helpful, Sheri. Kelly Hashwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13936313159809041986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-30652066938144648062016-03-16T07:53:31.203-04:002016-03-16T07:53:31.203-04:00You're in a fantastic position to do some anal...You're in a fantastic position to do some analysis and pros/cons to both. So interesting about better on B&N than on Amazon. Hmm... I'll be honest. The whole realm of noting and comparing, learning about marketing and promoting makes my head spin, so I really appreciate reading posts like this. S.A. Larsenッhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06241633272588383935noreply@blogger.com