Comments on: Digital Age Authors & The Ugly Truth About "The Good Old Days" of Publishing https://authorkristenlamb.com/2013/08/digital-age-authors-the-ugly-truth-about-the-good-old-days-of-publishing/ Author, Blogger, Social Media Jedi Tue, 24 Sep 2013 17:18:47 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.8 By: Little Fish: Big Pond ~ Writing & Social Media | lisen minetti: A work in progress https://authorkristenlamb.com/2013/08/digital-age-authors-the-ugly-truth-about-the-good-old-days-of-publishing/#comment-39873 Tue, 24 Sep 2013 17:18:47 +0000 http://warriorwriters.wordpress.com/?p=12894#comment-39873 […] Kristen Lamb said it best: […]

]]> By: kbgardener https://authorkristenlamb.com/2013/08/digital-age-authors-the-ugly-truth-about-the-good-old-days-of-publishing/#comment-39872 Thu, 05 Sep 2013 23:15:11 +0000 http://warriorwriters.wordpress.com/?p=12894#comment-39872 As a Boomer myself, I am one of the more than 3 in 4 boomers that say they have no intention of seeking traditional retirement-though for me it’s need, not desire. Therefore, I am embracing the new paradigm with open arms.

]]> By: Top Picks Thursday 09-05-2013 | The Author Chronicles https://authorkristenlamb.com/2013/08/digital-age-authors-the-ugly-truth-about-the-good-old-days-of-publishing/#comment-39871 Thu, 05 Sep 2013 17:03:32 +0000 http://warriorwriters.wordpress.com/?p=12894#comment-39871 […] So what’s the key to success these days? Lisa and Laura Roeker say that one big key to success is simply finishing your work. And to all those wishing for the good old days of publishing, Kristen Lamb says that the good old days weren’t so good and today’s digital age is awesome for authors. […]

]]> By: Sue Shanahan https://authorkristenlamb.com/2013/08/digital-age-authors-the-ugly-truth-about-the-good-old-days-of-publishing/#comment-39870 Tue, 03 Sep 2013 15:25:36 +0000 http://warriorwriters.wordpress.com/?p=12894#comment-39870 Kristen, you are my new guru. I’m reading “Rise of the Machines” and loving it. Thanks for guiding us through the publishing terrain.

]]> By: David LeRoy https://authorkristenlamb.com/2013/08/digital-age-authors-the-ugly-truth-about-the-good-old-days-of-publishing/#comment-39869 Tue, 03 Sep 2013 00:40:58 +0000 http://warriorwriters.wordpress.com/?p=12894#comment-39869 “Empowerment” is the word that thinking about when describing the changes in publishing. Authors are now empowered in ways they never were before. However, at the same time, many authors are still existing in a state of learned helplessness. It is hard for many to embrace empowerment.

]]> By: DEEP DOUBTS ABOUT AGENT | failingatwriting https://authorkristenlamb.com/2013/08/digital-age-authors-the-ugly-truth-about-the-good-old-days-of-publishing/#comment-39868 Mon, 02 Sep 2013 22:13:53 +0000 http://warriorwriters.wordpress.com/?p=12894#comment-39868 […] Digital Age Authors & The Ugly Truth About “The Good Old Days” of Publishing (warriorwriters.wordpress.com) […]

]]> By: ExclusivelyCats https://authorkristenlamb.com/2013/08/digital-age-authors-the-ugly-truth-about-the-good-old-days-of-publishing/#comment-39867 Mon, 02 Sep 2013 18:08:02 +0000 http://warriorwriters.wordpress.com/?p=12894#comment-39867 Writing a book is my last frontier. I’ve been an editor, journalist, and freelancer for 40 years, and more recently a blogger. I’ve worked for newspapers, magazines, newsletters, and now, a small book publisher, which has both inspired and discouraged me. From the publicity side, I see how damn hard it is to get the attention of the powers that be. Our books are meticulously edited and well presented, but getting the word out there is damn hard. I have a couple books percolating — the matter of earning a living always seems to get in the way.
The compulsive editor in me feels compelled to bring this to your attention: “…monkey who’s <<> head was crushed…”

]]> By: Author Kristen Lamb https://authorkristenlamb.com/2013/08/digital-age-authors-the-ugly-truth-about-the-good-old-days-of-publishing/#comment-39866 Mon, 02 Sep 2013 16:24:50 +0000 http://warriorwriters.wordpress.com/?p=12894#comment-39866 In reply to Mary Gottschalk.

Great to meet you, Mary!

]]> By: juan blea https://authorkristenlamb.com/2013/08/digital-age-authors-the-ugly-truth-about-the-good-old-days-of-publishing/#comment-39865 Mon, 02 Sep 2013 14:16:11 +0000 http://warriorwriters.wordpress.com/?p=12894#comment-39865 the thing is, though, is that as a reader i can’t help but think that the QUALITY of writing is sacrificed when self-published books hit the market. without an editor, anyone can out anything out on the streets without that very necessary editorial process. i don’t disagree with what you say, but i think that indies/self-publishing has its place. still, i dig what you have to say…

]]> By: The Hook https://authorkristenlamb.com/2013/08/digital-age-authors-the-ugly-truth-about-the-good-old-days-of-publishing/#comment-39864 Mon, 02 Sep 2013 12:48:29 +0000 http://warriorwriters.wordpress.com/?p=12894#comment-39864 I’ve been an absent fan, but I’m glad I finally made it back here to view this wonderful piece, Kristen! My self-publishing experience was a nightmare, but perhaps things will be different the second time around. Assuming there is a second time, that is.
Once again, thank you for being the best resource a writer could ask for.
Well done!

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