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    Turning fiction into a business opportunity

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    @joanna what is your reason for using a pen name for non fiction? I'm wondering if using your real name or pen name for non fiction would be better depending on the topics.
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    Starting off as a Publisher

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    So I wanted to update that I hired 4 ghost writers, and 2 have already sent me the first chapters. Both have really been able to bring my stories to life, though one definetly has some editing that will need to be done. I really love one of the writers and she has completely exceded all my...
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    Starting off as a Publisher

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    @Erock87 Thank you! I think the hardest part for me is to actually start writing and put the story together from beginning to end. I don't mind having to edit or add to the work that someone else would write. So far there are 2 ghost writers that I like and will probably go with them. We'll see...
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    Starting off as a Publisher

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    A few people mentioned that they found writers for as little as $50 per book, which is why I asked what a reasonable rate is. I don't mind paying more if the work meets my expectations but also don't want to spend a lot of money when I haven't really seen how they write. I have had some ideas...
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    Starting off as a Publisher

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    @COSenior My genre is romance/erotica because that is what I enjoy reading. I used Odesk and Elance to find writers. I had basic detail, genre(romance/erotica), word count, etc. Within the past day, 5 writers replied and submitted their work/samples. One agreed to work for $50 per book, the...
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    Developing a Kick a$$ Cover

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    @COSenior thanks for your input! The photo that I found is perfect for my story but considering what everyone has said and other's experiences I'm probably better off looking for a new cover photo. There is so much that goes into publishing a book, boy I still got a lot to learn. No wonder some...
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    Developing a Kick a$$ Cover

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    It was mentioned somewhere here on the forum that certain covers or titles can get flagged as "adult" on Amazon. Is no nudity allowed at all? What if it is a photo of a couple in the shower, with the women's back against the shower door, with most of her backside visible. Other than that no...
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    Starting off as a Publisher

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    Another question for ya, @Erock87! How much do you typically pay for a novel? I put up a few ads for shorter stories between 60-80 pages,price range between $50-65 and nobody is applying. I did mention that if I like the work there will be more jobs and better pay on future assignments.
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    Starting off as a Publisher

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    @Erock87 thanks a heap for taking time to answer my questions considering how busy you are. I have been really taking my time with research for my novel, and then all the research on outsourcing/publishing/laws and so on. I probably play things a little too safe and over analyze every single...
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    Starting off as a Publisher

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    Read the rest of the replies in this thread since the last time I posted. Erock since you are outsourcing your books I wanted to ask you some questions that I posted in another thread, if you don't mind. I started writing a novella, and have an idea for a series that I want to outsource. Do...
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    My Take on Self-Publishing

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    Another question, how unique are your book titles? I assume that it must be almost impossible to come up with a title that someone hasn't already used. Do you try to make your titles as unique as possible? For instance I searched "Playing With Fire" and there are tons of books with that title by...
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    My Take on Self-Publishing

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    Wowza! You're my inspiration, @GiroudJD! I have so many questions for you, I hope you don't mind. So sorry about the loser who tried to mess with your reviews, that's ridiculous. Is it a long process to start a publishing company? Are you part of any publisher's associations? Do you copyright...
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    [PROGRESS THREAD]: Six-figure Fiction

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    Thrifty, do you use a photo for your author bio? I heard some people use stock photos or alter a photo of themselves so that they are unrecognizable. Do you think it helps when building a fan base and gives fans a more personal connection to the author?
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    [PROGRESS THREAD]: Six-figure Fiction

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    Thanks Thrifty! Your thread has been full of so much great info. I guess the only way to get better is to just do it! I will definitely be writing under a pen name for many different reasons. Last night I actually sat down and Starbucks and started working on my plot and characters. I am...
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    [PROGRESS THREAD]: Six-figure Fiction

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    Awesome thread and tons of great info! Thank you! I'm not done reading but had a question for you Thrifty. How much research did you do before writing your first novel? You mentioned that you don't like reading, so what kind of research did you do to help you start the process of writing a...
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    Hello from Denver - self publishing success

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    @Held for Ransom Still going through this thread page by page, and I had a few questions for you. You said that you never wanted to be a writer yet you have written so many books, how long did it take you to publish your first book? Did you do a lot of research prior to writing your first book...
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    OK, I'm in! Let's Self Publish.

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    Thank you @Dave C for your reply!
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    Hi, I'm new here!

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    Thank you so much for the encouragement! :)
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    Starting off as a Publisher

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    Do you come up with a profile photo for your pen name and bio of "that" person?
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    Hello from Denver - self publishing success

    GOLD! 
    This thread is pure gold and I haven't even read half, currently on page 9. HFR you have really motivated me and I have been soaking up all the info in this thread. Can you please PM me your tool if it's still available? Thank you so much!

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