Interesting Links #24: Kickstarter Crash
For the 24th Interesting Links post, we discuss writing advice, changing publishing technology, and the dangers of crowdfunding.
-At some point, you have to stop rewriting your book and move on to a new one: The Rewriting Myth.
-I’ve been meaning to read Peter Grant’s new SF trilogy, and here he discusses some lessons learned from writing all the books at once and then releasing them one at a time: Lessons Learned From A Trilogy: An Interim Report.
-I thought shifting from CreateSpace to KDP Print was going to be annoying, but it went more or less smoothly. CreateSpace Closing -It’s Official.
-An interview with a KDP manager: Self-Publishing Ebooks With Amazon KDP.
-This year is the 27th anniversary of Linux! So, 27 Interesting Facts About Linux.
-Don’t get an agent. Self-publish! Agent’s Former Clients Speak Out.
-If you’re self-publishing a book, you probably need a cover designer. Here’s a good article on how to work with a cover designer.
-When I need a break, I play some Skyrim and mow down some dragons. Why Every Indie Author Needs To Take A Break Now And Again.
-I agree with this: 5 Reasons This Is The Best Time To Be A Creator.
-A lot of people fail to realize that running a successful Kickstarter is a LOT like running a small business, with all the same problems as a small business. The Kickstarter money just replaces the small business loan. When Kickstarters fail, it’s because people didn’t realize they’re basically starting a small business: How a CEO fiddled while beloved board game Glory to Rome crashed and burned.
-JM