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  • Susan, except for the horrible agent thing, what a great experience! So impressive that you wrote TWO novels while you were there. I know that some MFAs try to help their students with the cost. It's definitely worth looking into while researching an MFA. 
  • Paulette, Whew! What an adventure you've had. Maybe I should write how I went about publishing my out of print backlist to Kindle, as it is way different from your exp...
  • To answer Amy's question about budget, all told it was under $2,500. It easily could have cost more, but we were super efficient and both artists did the work at the deep discount because they liked the project.
  • Writing for publication, and then trying to sell what you've written certainly are certainly difficult, uncertain, and ego-shredding activities! Best of luck to you!...
  • I bought your book in the BookBub promotion and read every word of it - and enjoyed it greatly. I also found out about this website and became a member through your bo...
  • Ha. Infomercials. They get me to - up until the only 4 payments of $99.99. I have also learned to gage how expensive the gadgetry is by how long this privately sponsor...
  • I was considering POD, (print on demand) for my poetry volume when I was introduced to my friend's publisher. This woman, who will publish my book, is the best of both...
  • I assisted my friend who self-published three books with Authorhouse and Xlibris. The process was easy enough and the initial cost was reasonable, but the cost goes up...
  • Kerina, you've brought up a great point, this constant spewing of every detail of one's current activities. It's as if a person must take advantage of EVERY chance to...
  • This is a very good post. But as somebody who has self-published, let me translate: Don't think that self-publishing is going to be inexpensive, or quick. If you want...