6/12 #indiechat A bit of info on everything!

laurapauling Hey everyone! #indiechat -9:01 PM Jun 12th, 2012

LM_Preston Open topic tonight :-D #indiechat -9:01 PM Jun 12th, 2012

DougSolter Hello! #indiechat -9:02 PM Jun 12th, 2012

laurapauling I see lots of people do more than one chat at a time. It's called multi tasking! #indiechat :) -9:02 PM Jun 12th, 2012

KatGirl_Studio @LM_Preston Hey LM. Been working on your cover today. #indiechat -9:02 PM Jun 12th, 2012

LM_Preston I can't wait :-D like? wow aren't you on tour? RT @KatGirl_Studio: Hey LM. Been working on your cover today. #indiechat -9:03 PM Jun 12th, 2012

laurapauling @KatGirl_Studio How many covers do you do a month typically? #indiechat -9:03 PM Jun 12th, 2012

KatGirl_Studio @laurapauling it depends on the month. Also covers aren't the only thing I do at my studio. #indiechat -9:04 PM Jun 12th, 2012

LM_Preston Okay how many books have you all written this year? #indiechat -9:04 PM Jun 12th, 2012

laurapauling @KatGirl_Studio Didn't I see your cover on Joe's cover awards this month? #indiechat -9:04 PM Jun 12th, 2012

laurapauling @KatGirl_Studio Must be hard to find that balance. Or maybe the different creativity feeds off eachother. #indiechat -9:04 PM Jun 12th, 2012

KCircelli Hmm, open topic. I just signed up for my first blog tour for 'The Sour Orange Derby.' I'm nervous! #indiechat -9:05 PM Jun 12th, 2012

laurapauling @LM_Preston Since January? I've written one. :) #indiechat And published one. -9:05 PM Jun 12th, 2012

LM_Preston You'll do great! Just promote it. RT @KCircelli: My first blog tour for 'The Sour Orange Derby.' I'm nervous! #indiechat -9:05 PM Jun 12th, 2012

LM_Preston That's awesome! Publishing in itself is a lot of work RT @laurapauling: Since January? I've written one. :) #indiechat And published one. -9:05 PM Jun 12th, 2012

laurapauling @KCircelli Is that your book title? #indiechat -9:05 PM Jun 12th, 2012

LM_Preston Do you think as an Independent you write and publish work more frequently than you would otherwise? #indiechat -9:06 PM Jun 12th, 2012

laurapauling It was my first time formatting and setting up author pages so that took up time just learning the ropes. #indiechat -9:06 PM Jun 12th, 2012

laurapauling @LM_Preston More frequently than if I went traditional? I would think so. Book 2 will be out before christmas. #indiechat -9:07 PM Jun 12th, 2012

laurapauling And I have a middle grade coming out this fall with a small press. #indiechat -9:07 PM Jun 12th, 2012

KCircelli @laurapauling Yup that's the title. It's based on my family history and the game we created, The Sour Orange Derby #indiechat -9:07 PM Jun 12th, 2012

Battista_j @LM_Preston I've written 2 and am working on a 3rd. #indiechat -9:07 PM Jun 12th, 2012

laurapauling @KCircelli Cool. What's the genre? Age group? #indiechat -9:07 PM Jun 12th, 2012

LM_Preston Awesome! Is that more than typical for you since you are the publisher? RT @Battista_j: I've written 2 and am working on a 3rd. #indiechat -9:08 PM Jun 12th, 2012

laurapauling It takes me longer to edit than to write the first draft. #indiechat But that's probably normal. -9:08 PM Jun 12th, 2012

KCircelli @LM_Preston I've written 2 this year and will likely publish 2, but 1 is a rerelease of my very first that's out of print #indiechat -9:08 PM Jun 12th, 2012

laurapauling @Battista_j That is terrific! #indiechat -9:08 PM Jun 12th, 2012

Battista_j @LM_Preston Definitely. I think I'd only write one book a year if I were on a Big 6 schedule. #indiechat -9:08 PM Jun 12th, 2012

KCircelli RT @laurapauling: It takes me longer to edit than to write the first draft. #indiechat But that's probably normal. -9:08 PM Jun 12th, 2012

KatGirl_Studio @LM_Preston I may be touring 30 blogs over the next 2 weeks but I do still have to get work done too. #indiechat -9:09 PM Jun 12th, 2012

Battista_j @LM_Preston Oh yeah. I write at my own pace, but if I had to publish on theirs I'd be miserable. #indiechat -9:09 PM Jun 12th, 2012

LM_Preston Epublishing is so easy and I was shocked at how well my recent short story did that I may release 1 a year now #indiechat -9:09 PM Jun 12th, 2012

laurapauling @KatGirl_Studio Did you set up the blog tour yourself? #indiechat -9:10 PM Jun 12th, 2012

laurapauling @LM_Preston So cool! What did you do to market it? anything? #indiechat -9:10 PM Jun 12th, 2012

LM_Preston There is freedom in this RT @Battista_j: Oh yeah. I write at my own pace, but if I had to publish on theirs I'd be miserable. #indiechat -9:10 PM Jun 12th, 2012

KCircelli @laurapauling YA. Ive got some feelers out for getting it into schools. Genre adolescent lit and general http://t.co/7ydXJu6N #indiechat -9:10 PM Jun 12th, 2012

KatGirl_Studio @laurapauling yes the cover for DAEMONS IN THE MIST was featured in May's cover awards on The Book Designer. #indiechat -9:10 PM Jun 12th, 2012

Battista_j FYI: I set up forums for indie writers to get help on book blurbs and critiques. Check it out: http://t.co/3nuRKJ9l #indiechat -9:10 PM Jun 12th, 2012

KatGirl_Studio @laurapauling finding the balance? #indiechat -9:11 PM Jun 12th, 2012

laurapauling @KCircelli Thanks for the link. Sounds like an emotional story. #indiechat -9:11 PM Jun 12th, 2012

Battista_j @LM_Preston So you found that short stories do well? I haven't done one yet. #indiechat -9:11 PM Jun 12th, 2012

JessicaCheramie Hey, Indies. A little late. What are we chatting about? #indiechat -9:11 PM Jun 12th, 2012

kristiecookauth Hi #indiechat Dropping in to see what's up. What's the topic? -9:11 PM Jun 12th, 2012

laurapauling @JessicaCheramie Open topic! #indiechat -9:11 PM Jun 12th, 2012

JessicaCheramie @laurapauling Thanks. #indiechat -9:12 PM Jun 12th, 2012

LM_Preston Goodreads recommendation. Set up mini-blog tour & Facebook Release party RT @laurapauling: What did you do to market it? #indiechat -9:12 PM Jun 12th, 2012

laurapauling @LM_Preston Cool. How many of you schedule or your own blog tours or do you even do a blog tour? #indiechat -9:12 PM Jun 12th, 2012

LM_Preston They do much better than I expected. RT @Battista_j: Short stories do well? #indiechat -9:13 PM Jun 12th, 2012

KCircelli @LM_Preston I know, promotion is key! I'm the world's worst self-promoter. My mom, however, is my best bragger #indiechat -9:13 PM Jun 12th, 2012

KatGirl_Studio Yes I did. RT @laurapauling: @KatGirl_Studio Did you set up the blog tour yourself? #indiechat -9:13 PM Jun 12th, 2012

laurapauling I think just like novels some shorts do great and others don't. #indiechat -9:13 PM Jun 12th, 2012

LM_Preston I schedule my own blog tour, but also get a boost of help from others that do it if I run out of time. #indiechat -9:14 PM Jun 12th, 2012

JessicaCheramie @laurapauling @LM_Preston Sorry to intrude, but mkt local too. Many indie bookstores and even coffee shops are big supporters #indiechat -9:14 PM Jun 12th, 2012

laurapauling @KCircelli I'm not a very good self promoter either. #indiechat -9:14 PM Jun 12th, 2012

LM_Preston @KCircelli Promotion is hard when not planned. Always create a book marketing plan and do a little each day #indiechat -9:14 PM Jun 12th, 2012

BiblioCrunch Hi! What's the topic for #indiechat today? -9:15 PM Jun 12th, 2012

laurapauling @JessicaCheramie Great idea. #indiechat Market locally. -9:15 PM Jun 12th, 2012

laurapauling @BiblioCrunch Open topic! #indiechat -9:15 PM Jun 12th, 2012

laurapauling What's been the hardest part of the self publishing journey for you? Or small press journey? #indiechat -9:15 PM Jun 12th, 2012

kristiecookauth I used to schedule my own tours but let someone else take control this time. Loved it! Huge relief to not have to do so much. #indiechat -9:15 PM Jun 12th, 2012

Battista_j @laurapauling Have you found a genre or type that tends to do better? #indiechat -9:15 PM Jun 12th, 2012

BiblioCrunch @laurapauling Nice! Here's my question. What are the best eBook tools you use for conversion? #indiechat -9:15 PM Jun 12th, 2012

laurapauling @kristiecookauth Great idea. Did it work out? #indiechat -9:15 PM Jun 12th, 2012

BiblioCrunch Anyone try Jutoh for eBook conversion? #indiechat -9:16 PM Jun 12th, 2012

KCircelli @LM_Preston Yeah I know WHAT to do, it's the HOW that gets me. I'm your stereotypical hermit author, ha #indiechat -9:16 PM Jun 12th, 2012

JessicaCheramie @laurapauling Yes. People are so willing to read local authors. They feel a connection. You can set it up by fone many times. #indiechat -9:16 PM Jun 12th, 2012

laurapauling @Battista_j I don't think I"ve researched the shorts enough. But I enjoy reading them. #indiechat -9:16 PM Jun 12th, 2012

LM_Preston @JonathanMaberry gave us great advice at our #MBPA meeting. He takes timed breaks to promote #indiechat -9:16 PM Jun 12th, 2012

KatGirl_Studio @LM_Preston One book came out last month. Book 2 is about 64% done. #indiechat -9:16 PM Jun 12th, 2012

kristiecookauth @laurapauling Most definitely. We're working on a service for other authors b/c it was so much better than doing myself. #indiechat -9:16 PM Jun 12th, 2012

LM_Preston I have an intern RT @KCircelli: Yeah I know WHAT to do, it's the HOW that gets me. I'm your stereotypical hermit author, ha #indiechat -9:17 PM Jun 12th, 2012

KatGirl_Studio @BiblioCrunch No, I make my eBooks in Indesign. #indiechat -9:17 PM Jun 12th, 2012

laurapauling @BiblioCrunch I've used Sigil. Calibre doesn't work well for me. But I start with a clean word doc for Smashwords. #indiechat -9:17 PM Jun 12th, 2012

BiblioCrunch Also, what are the best resource guides for #indiechat blogs? -9:17 PM Jun 12th, 2012

Battista_j @laurapauling I need to read more shorts. But I'm buried by my novel reading list already! #indiechat -9:17 PM Jun 12th, 2012

laurapauling @KatGirl_Studio I tried my first with Indesign but felt it took longer. Maybe b/c it was my first time. #indiechat -9:17 PM Jun 12th, 2012

BiblioCrunch Anyone interested in being a guest blogger for @BiblioCrunch and share their marketing tips or success stories? #indiechat -9:17 PM Jun 12th, 2012

LM_Preston Wow 2 in 1 year! RT @KatGirl_Studio: One book came out last month. Book 2 is about 64% done. #indiechat -9:17 PM Jun 12th, 2012

DougSolter You have an intern? That's cool. I need one. RT @LM_Preston #indiechat -9:18 PM Jun 12th, 2012

JessicaCheramie Also, 4 mrkting, for YA for example, look 4 advertising 4 local schools. Many school org. do some sort of adv for their programs. #indiechat -9:18 PM Jun 12th, 2012

KCircelli @Battista_j @LM_Preston There's a definite market for shorts. I love using them in my classes. #indiechat -9:18 PM Jun 12th, 2012

kristiecookauth @laurapauling Did you know InDesign first? It has a high learning curve on its own. #indiechat -9:18 PM Jun 12th, 2012

KatGirl_Studio @LM_Preston I was aiming for 3 but I AM getting married too this year. #indiechat -9:18 PM Jun 12th, 2012

laurapauling @KatGirl_Studio I couldn't get the linked TOC to work. #indiechat -9:18 PM Jun 12th, 2012

LM_Preston Put out ad at local college for marketing majors RT @DougSolter: You have an intern? That's cool. I need one. RT #indiechat -9:18 PM Jun 12th, 2012

LM_Preston :-D still that's amazing RT @KatGirl_Studio: I was aiming for 3 but I AM getting married too this year. #indiechat -9:19 PM Jun 12th, 2012

laurapauling @kristiecookauth No I didn't so I think that was part of the problem. I should probably give it another try. #indiechat -9:19 PM Jun 12th, 2012

KCircelli @BiblioCrunch Absolutely. I'd love to share some tips on how I've learned to overcome my annoying shyness #indiechat -9:19 PM Jun 12th, 2012

KatGirl_Studio @laurapauling Didn't take me very long at all. Did both the Kindle and Nook ones at the same time. #indiechat -9:19 PM Jun 12th, 2012

kristiecookauth I released in Feb & plan 2 more this year. 1's written & in revisions; other is being written now. @LM_Preston #indiechat -9:19 PM Jun 12th, 2012

DougSolter If he loves u. He will wait for you to finish it. :) RT @KatGirl_Studio I was aiming for 3 but I AM getting married too this year #indiechat -9:19 PM Jun 12th, 2012

KatGirl_Studio @laurapauling in Indesign or another program? #indiechat -9:19 PM Jun 12th, 2012

laurapauling How long do most of you take from starting the first draft to pressing publish? #indiechat -9:20 PM Jun 12th, 2012

laurapauling @KatGirl_Studio With Indesign. #indiechat -9:20 PM Jun 12th, 2012

kristiecookauth @laurapauling I knew InDesign from my days at the newspaper, so I love it. But it's a big program w/ lots of features to learn. #indiechat -9:20 PM Jun 12th, 2012

LM_Preston Do you produce more as an Independent you think? RT @kristiecookauth: I released in Feb & plan 2 more this year. #indiechat -9:20 PM Jun 12th, 2012

laurapauling @kristiecookauth Yeah, no kidding. But now I'm familiar with both photoshop and Indesign. #indiechat -9:20 PM Jun 12th, 2012

DougSolter Do I have to fill out paperwork and stuff? Or do you pay them in pizza gift cards. :) RT @LM_Preston #indiechat -9:21 PM Jun 12th, 2012

kristiecookauth Yes pls. RT @KCircelli: @BiblioCrunch Absolutely. I'd love to share some tips on how I've learned to overcome my annoying shyness #indiechat -9:21 PM Jun 12th, 2012

KatGirl_Studio @DougSolter lol Not if I want to get married on the day I want. #indiechat -9:21 PM Jun 12th, 2012

KCircelli @LM_Preston Ah, my wedding took over my writing for sure. I'm making up for it this year. Good luck with planning! #indiechat -9:21 PM Jun 12th, 2012

KatGirl_Studio @laurapauling huh, I had no problem with it. #indiechat -9:21 PM Jun 12th, 2012

Battista_j @LM_Preston @DougSolter That's good to know. #indiechat -9:21 PM Jun 12th, 2012

kristiecookauth @LM_Preston Write more? No. Publish more? Absolutely. #indiechat -9:21 PM Jun 12th, 2012

JessicaCheramie @AppleGrove_Gang Great job. Mrkting local will get those sales boosting until the rest of the world catches up. hehe #indiechat -9:21 PM Jun 12th, 2012

LM_Preston Lol! RT @kristiecookauth: Write more? No. Publish more? Absolutely. #indiechat -9:22 PM Jun 12th, 2012

laurapauling @KatGirl_Studio I'm sure it was me still learning the program. #indiechat -9:22 PM Jun 12th, 2012

KatGirl_Studio @laurapauling depends on my studio schedule. DITM only took 2 months to write but about another month or 2 for edits. #indiechat -9:22 PM Jun 12th, 2012

DougSolter I see. From a woman's pov I can understand that. :) RT @KatGirl_Studio #indiechat -9:22 PM Jun 12th, 2012

KCircelli I definitely produce more as an indie. This year I'm writing my current series and releasing old books to restart that series #indiechat -9:23 PM Jun 12th, 2012

laurapauling @KatGirl_Studio That's good. It usually takes me 2.5-3 months to finish a first draft. #indiechat -9:23 PM Jun 12th, 2012

LM_Preston Yep :-D RT @JessicaCheramie: @AppleGrove_Gang Markting local will get those sales boosting until the rest of the world catches up #indiechat -9:23 PM Jun 12th, 2012

kristiecookauth @LM_Preston I can't help the writing, if I want to keep my insanity. I'm not as prolific as many, but publishers can't keep up. #indiechat -9:23 PM Jun 12th, 2012

KatGirl_Studio @laurapauling I also don't work on only one project at once so. #indiechat -9:23 PM Jun 12th, 2012

laurapauling @KatGirl_Studio I can see that. I don't mind working on short stories while working on the novel. #indiechat -9:24 PM Jun 12th, 2012

laurapauling I've never written 2 novels at the same time. #indiechat -9:24 PM Jun 12th, 2012

KatGirl_Studio @laurapauling is that time frame with writing every day or not? #indiechat -9:24 PM Jun 12th, 2012

kristiecookauth I have 4 pubbed books, but the one I'm working on now is the first time I can clock start-to-publish time. Looks like ~5 months. #indiechat -9:24 PM Jun 12th, 2012

MaganVernon Late, but I'm here for #Indiechat -9:24 PM Jun 12th, 2012

LM_Preston Me either - too distracting and I wouldn't finish either RT @laurapauling: I've never written 2 novels at the same time. #indiechat -9:24 PM Jun 12th, 2012

laurapauling @kristiecookauth 5 months is awesome! #indiechat -9:24 PM Jun 12th, 2012

JessicaCheramie @MaganVernon Welcome. #indiechat -9:24 PM Jun 12th, 2012

MaganVernon @KatGirl_Studio @laurapauling I'm kind of working on three novels at once. I'm kind of all over the place. #indiechat -9:25 PM Jun 12th, 2012

LM_Preston @MaganVernon Howdy! #indiechat -9:25 PM Jun 12th, 2012

KatGirl_Studio @laurapauling I have about 15 open projects at the moment. #indiechat -9:25 PM Jun 12th, 2012

Addison_Moore Hi all! Topic? #indiechat -9:25 PM Jun 12th, 2012

kristiecookauth @KatGirl_Studio @laurapauling I'm working on 2 at once for first time. One in revision, one in first draft. It's fun. #indiechat -9:25 PM Jun 12th, 2012

laurapauling @KatGirl_Studio Okay, I bow to your multi tasking! #indiechat -9:25 PM Jun 12th, 2012

kristiecookauth Holy cow! You got skillz. RT @KatGirl_Studio: @laurapauling I have about 15 open projects at the moment. #indiechat -9:25 PM Jun 12th, 2012

KatGirl_Studio @MaganVernon you are so like me. #indiechat -9:25 PM Jun 12th, 2012

laurapauling @kristiecookauth I could see that. Working on two at different stages. #indiechat I'm sure I'll experiment. -9:25 PM Jun 12th, 2012

DougSolter Strong local base helped me. RT @LM_Preston Markting local will get those sales boosting until the rest of the world catches up #indiechat -9:26 PM Jun 12th, 2012

LM_Preston So who here is strictly publishing their work in ebook? Who's doing audio? Who's doing Hardcover? Who's doing paperback? POD? #indiechat -9:26 PM Jun 12th, 2012

MaganVernon @Addison_Moore We are discussing how your awesome book Etheral is #free on #amazon #indiechat -9:26 PM Jun 12th, 2012

KCircelli @KatGirl_Studio @laurapauling Glad Im not the only one. I have at least 5 books going at a given time #indiechat -9:26 PM Jun 12th, 2012

laurapauling I'm just ebook right now but would like to do print too. Baby steps. #indiechat -9:26 PM Jun 12th, 2012

kristiecookauth @LM_Preston Eventually all of the above except hardcover. Audio still in the works. #indiechat -9:26 PM Jun 12th, 2012

MaganVernon @KatGirl_Studio Sometimes I get bored of the same thing. And I write on three diff computers. #indiechat -9:26 PM Jun 12th, 2012

KatGirl_Studio @laurapauling I write non-linearly so I write what comes to mind and then paste it into the right project. #indiechat -9:26 PM Jun 12th, 2012

laurapauling Hardcover seems to not make profit though they are nice to pet. #indiechat -9:26 PM Jun 12th, 2012

DougSolter So far I have two local indie bookstores that were happy to stock my book. Good relationship to build. #indiechat -9:27 PM Jun 12th, 2012

KCircelli @KatGirl_Studio Although, there are times when I find myself slipping into the wrong character. I have to be careful of that #indiechat -9:27 PM Jun 12th, 2012

JessicaCheramie I have paperback and ebook. Will be putting out hardcover too this year. #indiechat -9:27 PM Jun 12th, 2012

Addison_Moore @laurapauling Agree. #indiechat -9:27 PM Jun 12th, 2012

KatGirl_Studio @KCircelli Ya I think I have about 15 open projects at the moment. #indiechat -9:27 PM Jun 12th, 2012

laurapauling The dangers of writing more than one story at a time. #indiechat -9:27 PM Jun 12th, 2012

KCircelli RT @laurapauling: Hardcover seems to not make profit though they are nice to pet. #indiechat -9:27 PM Jun 12th, 2012

kristiecookauth @laurapauling Actually, I just recounted (used my fingers this time). Looks like 6 months. LOL #indiechat -9:27 PM Jun 12th, 2012

JessicaCheramie @Addison_Moore Cool. Thanks. Will remember that. :o) #indiechat -9:27 PM Jun 12th, 2012

Addison_Moore @MaganVernon And to which I am forever indebted that you are so awesome! #indiechat #ETHEREAL #FREE -9:27 PM Jun 12th, 2012

kristiecookauth Agree. RT @laurapauling: Hardcover seems to not make profit though they are nice to pet. #indiechat -9:28 PM Jun 12th, 2012

KCircelli @laurapauling I definitely make more in ebooks, but the vain side of me sure likes to see the paperbacks lined up on the piano #indiechat -9:28 PM Jun 12th, 2012

KatGirl_Studio @KCircelli I've never had that happen to me. #indiechat -9:28 PM Jun 12th, 2012

MaganVernon Sometimes it's hard to seperate my projects and then I find myself using futuristic swear words in every day life. #indiechat -9:28 PM Jun 12th, 2012

Lisa_Nowak Hey everyone. #indiechat -9:28 PM Jun 12th, 2012

LM_Preston @kristiecookauth So who do you use to do the audio? I'm considering this. Have figure out narrator and distribution #indiechat -9:28 PM Jun 12th, 2012

laurapauling @KCircelli I agree. I will do POD. Hopefully in the next year. #indiechat -9:28 PM Jun 12th, 2012

KatGirl_Studio @kristiecookauth ya it's like my super power or something =^.^= #indiechat -9:29 PM Jun 12th, 2012

DougSolter Many of my local friends wanted print version. RT @laurapauling Hardcover seems to not make profit though they are nice to pet #indiechat -9:29 PM Jun 12th, 2012

Addison_Moore @laurapauling I'm right there with you. I will try paper for the first time this summer. I hope it's delish. ;) #indiechat -9:29 PM Jun 12th, 2012

kristiecookauth Almost said I couldn't do 3, but when current 1 is in edits, I'll have 2 more going. @Battista_j @KatGirl_Studio @laurapauling #indiechat -9:29 PM Jun 12th, 2012

laurapauling @Addison_Moore I'm sure they will be great. Same covers? Or new ones? #indiechat -9:29 PM Jun 12th, 2012

KCircelli @KatGirl_Studio My husband says it happens to me because I'm slightly crazy and think my characters are real. He may be right #indiechat -9:29 PM Jun 12th, 2012

Addison_Moore @MaganVernon I need to learn those. The present day ones are far too overused. #indiechat -9:30 PM Jun 12th, 2012

KatGirl_Studio I have a whole system set up to be able to work on so many projects. #indiechat -9:30 PM Jun 12th, 2012

MaganVernon And it's @Lisa_Nowak #indiechat She writes books from a boy's POV and about racing. #indiechat -9:30 PM Jun 12th, 2012

laurapauling I've found that I have less editing with book 2 b/c it's the second. #indiechat -9:30 PM Jun 12th, 2012

Addison_Moore @laurapauling Same. I'm adding a little to the first cover to make it more of a cover family. #indiechat -9:30 PM Jun 12th, 2012

LM_Preston Well we just do paperback and ebook thus far, hoping to add audio next year #indiechat -9:30 PM Jun 12th, 2012

MaganVernon @Addison_Moore My daughter says 'gop' alot, so I decided that means 'sh*t' in future swearing. #indiechat -9:30 PM Jun 12th, 2012

laurapauling @KatGirl_Studio I need to work on some systems like that but I'm not sure about 15! :) #indiechat -9:30 PM Jun 12th, 2012

Lisa_Nowak @MaganVernon I like to write on multiple computers, too. The laptop is my fav. #indiechat -9:31 PM Jun 12th, 2012

KatGirl_Studio @KCircelli I treat all my characters as if they were real. If I didn't they wouldn't be real to my readers. #indiechat -9:31 PM Jun 12th, 2012

LM_Preston Library's apparently like the hardcovers but I won't be doing them for our releases #indiechat -9:31 PM Jun 12th, 2012

Addison_Moore @MaganVernon It's a good monosyllable go-to word. #gop #indiechat -9:32 PM Jun 12th, 2012

KatGirl_Studio On top of my fiction I'm also working on a few instructional eBooks #indiechat -9:32 PM Jun 12th, 2012

LM_Preston Do you all know that previous to all this epublishing, the rule was 1 book per author a year. #indiechat -9:32 PM Jun 12th, 2012

KCircelli RT @KatGirl_Studio: @KCircelli I treat all my characters as if they were real. If I didn't they wouldn't be real to my readers. #indiechat -9:32 PM Jun 12th, 2012

MaganVernon @Lisa_Nowak I write on my Ipad while at work, PC at home and sometimes I bring the Mac to write on my lunches. #indiechat -9:32 PM Jun 12th, 2012

laurapauling How many of you have different covers for your print vs ebook? #indiechat -9:32 PM Jun 12th, 2012

JessicaCheramie @KatGirl_Studio @KCircelli Same here. I make character profiles. To keep track when I work on different stories. #indiechat -9:32 PM Jun 12th, 2012

Lisa_Nowak @MaganVernon like "frak"? I impressed a boy in 8th grade by saying that. That was when the original Battlestar Galactica was on. #indiechat -9:32 PM Jun 12th, 2012

kristiecookauth @LM_Preston Still working on it. Looking at Audible's program. #indiechat -9:33 PM Jun 12th, 2012

MaganVernon @laurapauling I know @karlkirkpatrick has a different cover for her print and Ebook of ITS (which is also #free on #Amazon) #indiechat -9:33 PM Jun 12th, 2012

LM_Preston I do. RT @laurapauling: How many of you have different covers for your print vs ebook? #indiechat -9:33 PM Jun 12th, 2012

KatGirl_Studio @LM_Preston that's why some wrote under pen names I'll bet. #indiechat -9:33 PM Jun 12th, 2012

laurapauling @LM_Preston What did authors do with their spare energy? Write for fun? #indiechat -9:33 PM Jun 12th, 2012

KCircelli @LM_Preston Will you do the audio for your book or assign it out?Id love to do audio version for my latest,but not in my voice! #indiechat -9:33 PM Jun 12th, 2012

Addison_Moore @LM_Preston I bet some of those authors were frustrated. #indiechat -9:33 PM Jun 12th, 2012

Lisa_Nowak @KCircelli they ARE real. #indiechat -9:33 PM Jun 12th, 2012

laurapauling Very true! RT @KatGirl_Studio: @LM_Preston that's why some wrote under pen names I'll bet. #indiechat -9:33 PM Jun 12th, 2012

kristiecookauth Yep. RT @LM_Preston: Do you all know that previous to all this epublishing, the rule was 1 book per author a year. #indiechat -9:33 PM Jun 12th, 2012

Lisa_Nowak Not to make you guys jealous or anything, but I have French fries. #indiechat -9:34 PM Jun 12th, 2012

MaganVernon @Lisa_Nowak Frak has to be one of my favorites! I decided to use 'fritz' in my futuristic book so not to rip off BSG completely. #indiechat -9:34 PM Jun 12th, 2012

JessicaCheramie Who do you recommend for producing audiobooks? #indiechat -9:34 PM Jun 12th, 2012

KatGirl_Studio @JessicaCheramie I actually don't make character profiles. I just keep most of it my head. #indiechat -9:34 PM Jun 12th, 2012

LM_Preston Assign it out definitely, lol! RT @KCircelli: Will you do the audio for your book or assign it out?I #indiechat -9:34 PM Jun 12th, 2012

kristiecookauth @Lisa_Nowak I raise your fries to Ben & Jerry's Chocolate Therapy. Hmm..I think they'd go well together. #indiechat -9:34 PM Jun 12th, 2012

laurapauling @kristiecookauth I'll take the Ben and Jerry's! #indiechat -9:34 PM Jun 12th, 2012

LM_Preston I believe they used other names RT @laurapauling: What did authors do with their spare energy? Write for fun? #indiechat -9:34 PM Jun 12th, 2012

Addison_Moore @Lisa_Nowak I'll trade you some iced coffee for a fry. #indiechat -9:35 PM Jun 12th, 2012

KatGirl_Studio @Lisa_Nowak I have Red Bull and citrus-free hand-made jam =^.^= #indiechat -9:35 PM Jun 12th, 2012

laurapauling @LM_Preston I"m sure some were fine with one a year. #indiechat -9:35 PM Jun 12th, 2012

laurapauling Man, I got nothing! #indiechat -9:35 PM Jun 12th, 2012

JessicaCheramie @KatGirl_Studio I wish I could. I would get lost w/ who hates chocolate and who knits their eyebrows. Terrible memory. hehe #indiechat -9:35 PM Jun 12th, 2012

Addison_Moore @KatGirl_Studio @JessicaCheramie I have a notebook for each series and it guides me as to who has what colored eyes and what not. #indiechat -9:35 PM Jun 12th, 2012

KCircelli An author I knew wrote under his name but originally used a woman's pen name, as he was one of the first romance writers. Crazy! #indiechat -9:36 PM Jun 12th, 2012

KatGirl_Studio @MaganVernon Frak is used in far more places than BSG just so you know. #indiechat -9:36 PM Jun 12th, 2012

laurapauling So what's the most challenging part of publishing for all of you? #indiechat -9:36 PM Jun 12th, 2012

LM_Preston Well options are much better for authors nowadays. Before it was much different with only option Vanity and high priced PODs #indiechat -9:36 PM Jun 12th, 2012

DougSolter I don't really know my characters until after the first draft. RT @KatGirl_Studio @JessicaCheramie #indiechat -9:36 PM Jun 12th, 2012

Addison_Moore @JessicaCheramie I would love this answer as well. #indiechat -9:36 PM Jun 12th, 2012

KatGirl_Studio @JessicaCheramie oh I have a nearly edetic memory. #indiechat -9:36 PM Jun 12th, 2012

kristiecookauth I have a bible for each series, too. Divided by main chars, settings & each bk @Addison_Moore @KatGirl_Studio @JessicaCheramie #indiechat -9:37 PM Jun 12th, 2012

Lisa_Nowak @KatGirl_Studio not in 1980 it wasn't. :P #indiechat -9:37 PM Jun 12th, 2012

Addison_Moore @laurapauling Not enough hours in the day. #indiechat -9:37 PM Jun 12th, 2012

Froze8 @KatGirl_Studio That's so cool! Have I mentioned I am LOVING your book? #indiechat -9:37 PM Jun 12th, 2012

laurapauling @Addison_Moore So true. We all want to do more. I hate putting of an idea b/c of lack of time! #indiechat -9:37 PM Jun 12th, 2012

LM_Preston Wearing both publisher/writer hat makes for little time RT @laurapauling: The most challenging part of publishing for all of you? #indiechat -9:37 PM Jun 12th, 2012

KatGirl_Studio @Froze8 not yet. But yay! #indiechat -9:38 PM Jun 12th, 2012

JessicaCheramie @kristiecookauth @Addison_Moore @KatGirl_Studio hehe me too. Or I spend so much time looking through old book. #indiechat -9:38 PM Jun 12th, 2012

laurapauling So we all need a magical extra 6 hours each day. #indiechat -9:38 PM Jun 12th, 2012

kristiecookauth Yes, please. RT @laurapauling: So we all need a magical extra 6 hours each day. #indiechat -9:38 PM Jun 12th, 2012

Froze8 @KatGirl_Studio I so do! Been sneaking away to read it, haha! #indiechat -9:38 PM Jun 12th, 2012

LM_Preston Before epublishing was popular - the most challenging was being taken seriously as a business owner & publisher #indiechat -9:38 PM Jun 12th, 2012

KatGirl_Studio @Lisa_Nowak I used frak in DITM but only for some of the characters. #indiechat -9:38 PM Jun 12th, 2012

Addison_Moore @laurapauling Let's up it to 8. #indiechat -9:38 PM Jun 12th, 2012

DougSolter I agree! RT @LM_Preston Wearing both publisher/writer hat makes for little time RT @laurapauling #indiechat -9:38 PM Jun 12th, 2012

laurapauling @LM_Preston I can see that. I love that self publishing is more accepted now and cheaper! #indiechat -9:39 PM Jun 12th, 2012

kristiecookauth @JessicaCheramie Yeah, I do that anyway. LOL #indiechat -9:39 PM Jun 12th, 2012

KatGirl_Studio @Addison_Moore I do all my writing in Scrivener. Even used it to write all the guest posts for the tour. #indiechat -9:39 PM Jun 12th, 2012

laurapauling No kidding! RT @Addison_Moore: @laurapauling Let's up it to 8. #indiechat -9:39 PM Jun 12th, 2012

Froze8 So what are we talking about in #indiechat ? I have missed the last few D: -9:39 PM Jun 12th, 2012

MaganVernon Hmmm maybe I should write instead of doing #indiechat #maybe -9:39 PM Jun 12th, 2012

LM_Preston @laurapauling I'm wondering if it's as accepted as it appears. It's better but old perceptions die hard #indiechat it still hovers there -9:39 PM Jun 12th, 2012

Froze8 @MaganVernon We still need to meet sometime o_o #indiechat -9:40 PM Jun 12th, 2012

Lisa_Nowak @laurapauling Only six? I need an extra 12. #indiechat -9:40 PM Jun 12th, 2012

laurapauling Okay so if you could one piece of advice to someone just starting out - what would it be? #indiechat -9:40 PM Jun 12th, 2012

KatGirl_Studio @Froze8 Open mic night. #indiechat -9:40 PM Jun 12th, 2012

KatGirl_Studio @Froze8 ask a question. #indiechat -9:40 PM Jun 12th, 2012

KCircelli @Addison_Moore @laurapauling Definitely 8. 2 jobs plus writing leaves for very little TV and fun time. #indiechat -9:40 PM Jun 12th, 2012

kristiecookauth @laurapauling Research, research, research. Know what you're getting into. #indiechat -9:40 PM Jun 12th, 2012

laurapauling @LM_Preston I know. It's not quite where we'd like it to be yet. #indiechat -9:40 PM Jun 12th, 2012

LM_Preston My advice to a new Independent publisher is to take your time and LEARN the business, do a business plan, DON'T rush it! #indiechat -9:41 PM Jun 12th, 2012

Battista_j @laurapauling Pay for editing.#indiechat -9:41 PM Jun 12th, 2012

KatGirl_Studio @laurapauling in indie or in writing in general? #indiechat -9:41 PM Jun 12th, 2012

laurapauling @kristiecookauth Great one. And so important. #indiechat -9:41 PM Jun 12th, 2012

laurapauling @KatGirl_Studio In indie. #indiechat -9:41 PM Jun 12th, 2012

Froze8 Since this is #indiechat and I dream of being on a book cover one day what do YOU authors want for your cover girls? -9:41 PM Jun 12th, 2012

Addison_Moore @laurapauling Set big goals then little ones to get you there and stick to them. #indiechat -9:41 PM Jun 12th, 2012

Lisa_Nowak @laurapauling Indie publishing is a business. Treat it as such. #indiechat -9:41 PM Jun 12th, 2012

laurapauling Oo I like RT @Addison_Moore: @laurapauling Set big goals then little ones to get you there and stick to them. #indiechat -9:42 PM Jun 12th, 2012

Froze8 Amen to this! RT @Battista_j: @laurapauling Pay for editing.#indiechat -9:42 PM Jun 12th, 2012

kristiecookauth Good one! RT @Lisa_Nowak: @laurapauling Indie publishing is a business. Treat it as such. #indiechat -9:42 PM Jun 12th, 2012

DougSolter Love my local SCBWI group. But I feel weird telling them I've selfpub. Still feel that old stigma. RT @LM_Preston @laurapauling #indiechat -9:42 PM Jun 12th, 2012

kristiecookauth Esp the "stick to them" part. RT @Addison_Moore: @laurapauling Set big goals then little ones to get you there and stick to them. #indiechat -9:42 PM Jun 12th, 2012

Addison_Moore @Froze8 Confidence! #indiechat -9:42 PM Jun 12th, 2012

LM_Preston Has anyone considered publishing others? #indiechat -9:42 PM Jun 12th, 2012

MaganVernon @Froze8 If I'm going for a cover model I see if she is who I envision as the character. #indiechat -9:42 PM Jun 12th, 2012

KatGirl_Studio @laurapauling Learn to do as much as you can yourself and hire pros for the rest. #indiechat -9:42 PM Jun 12th, 2012

laurapauling @DougSolter I felt it at our scbwi too but ran into authors in the biz a long time that were very supportive. #indiechat -9:42 PM Jun 12th, 2012

Lisa_Nowak @DougSolter Don't get me started on SCBWI. #indiechat -9:43 PM Jun 12th, 2012

kristiecookauth @LM_Preston Will be as soon as I get my business partner full time. #indiechat -9:43 PM Jun 12th, 2012

Froze8 @Addison_Moore I have some nice shots I think show confidence :) #indiechat -9:43 PM Jun 12th, 2012

KatGirl_Studio @laurapauling If you’re not willing to put in the work to deliver a professional product, then don’t even try to go it your own. #indiechat -9:43 PM Jun 12th, 2012

laurapauling ha ha RT @Lisa_Nowak: @DougSolter Don't get me started on SCBWI. #indiechat -9:43 PM Jun 12th, 2012

MaganVernon @Froze8 I can do tonight if you are up for it. I'm in my jammies, though. #indiechat -9:43 PM Jun 12th, 2012

LM_Preston Has your perspective about becoming a published author changed since you became a publisher? #indiechat -9:43 PM Jun 12th, 2012

Froze8 @MaganVernon Where do you look for images? #indiechat -9:43 PM Jun 12th, 2012

KCircelli RT @kristiecookauth: Good one! RT @Lisa_Nowak: @laurapauling Indie publishing is a business. Treat it as such. #indiechat -9:43 PM Jun 12th, 2012

overdunne Hi all, I'm really late, but I thought I'd pop by and say hello. Never been here 'afore. #indiechat -9:43 PM Jun 12th, 2012

MaganVernon @Froze8 I use Dreamstime and a photographer friend has models she uses. #indiechat -9:44 PM Jun 12th, 2012

laurapauling @LM_Preston I've definitely seen it more as a business and a career instead of a dream. #indiechat -9:44 PM Jun 12th, 2012

Froze8 @MaganVernon Totally can to it tonight :) #indiechat -9:44 PM Jun 12th, 2012

Lisa_Nowak @Froze8 The girls on my book covers need to be able to hold a wrench like they know how to use it. #indiechat -9:44 PM Jun 12th, 2012

Addison_Moore @overdunne Welcome! It's never too late! #indiechat -9:44 PM Jun 12th, 2012

KatGirl_Studio @MaganVernon Dreamstime? #indiechat -9:45 PM Jun 12th, 2012

LM_Preston Who still expects to make millions by just sitting at home and writing all day? #indiechat -9:45 PM Jun 12th, 2012

MaganVernon @Froze8 Alright when shall we 'meet' up? #indiechat -9:45 PM Jun 12th, 2012

Lisa_Nowak @overdunne howdy! #indiechat -9:45 PM Jun 12th, 2012

Froze8 @MaganVernon I hear this a lot about photographers having models. I need to find a way into this business…#indiechat -9:45 PM Jun 12th, 2012

KatGirl_Studio @LM_Preston lol definitely not me. #indiechat -9:45 PM Jun 12th, 2012

JessicaCheramie @KatGirl_Studio So true. Totally agree #indiechat -9:45 PM Jun 12th, 2012

MaganVernon @KatGirl_Studio For stock art. It's where I got the cover art for My Paper Heart. #indiechat -9:45 PM Jun 12th, 2012

KCircelli @LM_Preston I started young with a crappy publisher(didnt know better) so my opinion changed for the better when I did it myself #indiechat -9:46 PM Jun 12th, 2012

Froze8 @Lisa_Nowak Good one :) #indiechat -9:46 PM Jun 12th, 2012

Battista_j @KatGirl_Studio @MaganVernon I use them too. Some good models. #indiechat -9:46 PM Jun 12th, 2012

LM_Preston That's awesome! Will you work with authors in current genre? RT @kristiecookauth: Will be. #indiechat -9:46 PM Jun 12th, 2012

overdunne @Addison_Moore @Lisa_Nowak thank you! Just decided this week to self pub an ms. Very excited but holy cow, what a learning curve #indiechat -9:46 PM Jun 12th, 2012

DougSolter Again, my SCBWI group is awesome and some of the published authors have been supportive. But I don't "promote" inside my group. #indiechat -9:46 PM Jun 12th, 2012

JessicaCheramie @overdunne Hey. Glad you're here. #indiechat -9:46 PM Jun 12th, 2012

Froze8 @MaganVernon RIght after this chat? I'm not sure what time it is over where you are :)… #indiechat -9:46 PM Jun 12th, 2012

laurapauling @overdunne The first one is the hardest! #indiechat -9:46 PM Jun 12th, 2012

kristiecookauth @LM_Preston Yeah, will probably start in current genre, then expand from there. #indiechat -9:46 PM Jun 12th, 2012

KatGirl_Studio @MaganVernon Oh could you post i link? I always like finding new resources. #indiechat -9:46 PM Jun 12th, 2012

MaganVernon @Froze8 If you find a local photographer alot of times they need models for projects,or you can just upload your own photos (cont)#indiechat -9:47 PM Jun 12th, 2012

LM_Preston Smart to start w/ market you know RT @kristiecookauth: Yeah, will probably start in current genre, then expand from there. #indiechat -9:47 PM Jun 12th, 2012

MaganVernon @Froze8 a stock photo site like Dreamstime or istockphoto #indiechat -9:47 PM Jun 12th, 2012

DougSolter And that's all I have to say about that. :) #indiechat -9:47 PM Jun 12th, 2012

kristiecookauth @LM_Preston Exactly. Plus we can cross-promote books to readers. #indiechat -9:47 PM Jun 12th, 2012

laurapauling What's everyone's biggest piece of marketing advice? #indiechat -9:48 PM Jun 12th, 2012

LM_Preston You don't need to! Great cover and great book is enough :-D RT @DougSolter: I don't "promote" inside my group. #indiechat -9:48 PM Jun 12th, 2012

MaganVernon @KatGirl_Studio http://t.co/5jpNcC73 and then my book cover is here http://t.co/ZzVQZWpH #indiechat -9:48 PM Jun 12th, 2012

Addison_Moore @overdunne Remember to have fun and relax! Congrats to you! #indiechat @Lisa_Nowak -9:48 PM Jun 12th, 2012

laurapauling @MaganVernon Love how the cover turned out! #indiechat -9:49 PM Jun 12th, 2012

Froze8 @MaganVernon I had a friend that was into it but changed to writing I guess I still feel new to my area (only been in GA 3 years) #indiechat -9:49 PM Jun 12th, 2012

Lisa_Nowak @overdunne That's for sure. Good luck. It can be brutal, as far as time management, but it's so worth it. #indiechat -9:49 PM Jun 12th, 2012

KCircelli @laurapauling Just get out and do it,even when you dont think you have the guts.You might just end up in front of 3000 people! #indiechat -9:49 PM Jun 12th, 2012

LM_Preston Marketing - Don't burn out. Don't break the bank. Do a little each day. Find what works & what you like & do it well. Have a plan #indiechat -9:49 PM Jun 12th, 2012

MaganVernon @Battista_j @KatGirl_Studio I am paying for original artwork for my next series, though. #indiechat -9:49 PM Jun 12th, 2012

DanaElmendorf what does types of conversation happens during #indiechat -9:49 PM Jun 12th, 2012

Froze8 @laurapauling Have a good cover. The only time I pick up a book with a cover I don't like is if someone tells me I HAVE TO. #indiechat -9:49 PM Jun 12th, 2012

MaganVernon @laurapauling Thanks! I love your cover more. #indiechat -9:50 PM Jun 12th, 2012

overdunne @MaganVernon Looks awesome. #indiechat -9:50 PM Jun 12th, 2012

laurapauling @Froze8 I agree me too. Cover totally plays into it. But then the writing and story is why I keep reading. #indiechat -9:50 PM Jun 12th, 2012

LM_Preston True it is. RT @Froze8: @laurapauling Have a good cover. The only time I pick up a book with a cover. #indiechat -9:50 PM Jun 12th, 2012

MaganVernon @Froze8 I think #indiechat is over in 10 minutes. -9:50 PM Jun 12th, 2012

JessicaCheramie Different Marketing works for different people. No two ways work the same for anyone. Bank on 10% of what you try working #indiechat -9:50 PM Jun 12th, 2012

Addison_Moore @laurapauling Try all forms of advertising to see what works best for you. #indiechat -9:50 PM Jun 12th, 2012

MaganVernon @overdunne Thanks! I try! #indiechat -9:50 PM Jun 12th, 2012

overdunne @Lisa_Nowak I've got time... well, no, I don't - but I'll make time. #indiechat -9:50 PM Jun 12th, 2012

Addison_Moore @Froze8 @laurapauling Ditto. #indiechat -9:50 PM Jun 12th, 2012

laurapauling It amazes me the difference b/t adult and YA covers. It's like YA is more art. Adult covers get away with a lot more. #indiechat -9:51 PM Jun 12th, 2012

Lisa_Nowak @laurapauling It's a crapshoot. What works for one person, won't work for everyone. Luck is a big factor. #indiechat -9:51 PM Jun 12th, 2012

LM_Preston Who publishes in paperback first? Then other formats? #indiechat -9:51 PM Jun 12th, 2012

JessicaCheramie When you find that 10%, Market like it's nobody's business #indiechat -9:51 PM Jun 12th, 2012

KatGirl_Studio @MaganVernon I purchase stock photography and create enhanced photo covers but I also do 100% painted ones as well. #indiechat -9:51 PM Jun 12th, 2012

MaganVernon #Indiechat has been my best form of advertising. For sure. -9:51 PM Jun 12th, 2012

Froze8 @laurapauling Very true. But it is always cover and word of mouth that gets me to buy the book :) #indiechat -9:51 PM Jun 12th, 2012

KatGirl_Studio @LM_Preston I publish eBook first then paperback. #indiechat -9:51 PM Jun 12th, 2012

laurapauling @Froze8 Def. me too! #indiechat -9:51 PM Jun 12th, 2012

Lisa_Nowak @overdunne You won't have time once you go indie. Bwa ha ha ha! I'd give my left kidney for an extra hour in the day. #indiechat -9:52 PM Jun 12th, 2012

laurapauling @Froze8 It's amazing the power a cover has. #indiechat -9:52 PM Jun 12th, 2012

KCircelli RT @Froze8: @laurapauling Very true. But it is always cover and word of mouth that gets me to buy the book :) #indiechat -9:52 PM Jun 12th, 2012

Froze8 @MaganVernon Okay. Meet on Skype? #indiechat -9:52 PM Jun 12th, 2012

Lisa_Nowak @LM_Preston I do ebook first, in case I missed any typo. They're easier/cheaper to fix in ebook. #indiechat -9:52 PM Jun 12th, 2012

LM_Preston Up until this year we published paperback first - then ebook. Now we've changed #indiechat -9:53 PM Jun 12th, 2012

DougSolter Don't market to people. Give to people. (80% Give) (20% Sell) Don't be a used car salesman. RT @laurapauling #indiechat -9:53 PM Jun 12th, 2012

overdunne @Lisa_Nowak :) I kinda figured that... thank God I have an understanding husband. #indiechat -9:53 PM Jun 12th, 2012

MaganVernon @KatGirl_Studio http://t.co/LpSjag4w this is the girl who is doing the covers for my next series. All drawing. #indiechat -9:53 PM Jun 12th, 2012

Froze8 @KatGirl_Studio That is too cool. I just wish I could give stock to authors I adore and hope they find it useful :) #indiechat -9:53 PM Jun 12th, 2012

laurapauling I don't have as much time but I write just as much or more. I just use my time more wisely. #indiechat -9:53 PM Jun 12th, 2012

Lisa_Nowak @laurapauling Also, be like Susan Kaye Quinn and keep records and graphs on everything you try. #indiechat -9:53 PM Jun 12th, 2012

Froze8 @laurapauling It is! #indiechat -9:54 PM Jun 12th, 2012

MaganVernon @Froze8 Okay, do I have your skype name? #indiechat -9:54 PM Jun 12th, 2012

Lisa_Nowak @overdunne I do, too. All I have to do is hand him a smart phone with Angry Birds on it and he's happy. :P #indiechat -9:54 PM Jun 12th, 2012

KatGirl_Studio @Froze8 give stock photos? #indiechat -9:54 PM Jun 12th, 2012

Froze8 @MaganVernon Beautiful art! #indiechat -9:55 PM Jun 12th, 2012

hmward heres a post on evolution of a book cover #indiechat http://t.co/sTyFO86s -9:55 PM Jun 12th, 2012

MaganVernon Everyone should look at this original Ace and Alex artwork! http://t.co/TJFHqta0 #indiechat -9:55 PM Jun 12th, 2012

laurapauling @MaganVernon Love her illustrations. #indiechat -9:55 PM Jun 12th, 2012

Froze8 @MaganVernon It's froze8 (K8 Tilton ) :) #indiechat -9:55 PM Jun 12th, 2012

LeagueEnt Check out the latest SIMON VECTOR Review by @TwistedSciFi! http://t.co/tTt4O8nd #scifi #indiechat #kindle -9:56 PM Jun 12th, 2012

laurapauling I fold my laundry and do the dishes in my sleep. #indiechat -9:56 PM Jun 12th, 2012

Froze8 @KatGirl_Studio Yes? #indiechat -9:56 PM Jun 12th, 2012

Lisa_Nowak @Froze8 If you want to be on a book cover, you can do your own stock photos and sell them to one of the websites. #indiechat -9:56 PM Jun 12th, 2012

Phyrra RT @LeagueEnt: Check out the latest SIMON VECTOR Review by @TwistedSciFi! http://t.co/tTt4O8nd #scifi #indiechat #kindle -9:56 PM Jun 12th, 2012

MaganVernon @laurapauling It's hard to find stock art and cover models when you have something really futuristic and high concept. #indiechat -9:56 PM Jun 12th, 2012

kristiecookauth Had a techno malfunction. Looking at what I missed in the last 5 mins of #indiechat -9:56 PM Jun 12th, 2012

hmward @laurapauling treat writing & marketing like a business. it'll help u not flush money down the drain. #indiechat -9:56 PM Jun 12th, 2012

laurapauling @MaganVernon i bet. No wonder you went with illustration. #indiechat -9:56 PM Jun 12th, 2012

Froze8 @Lisa_Nowak True. I think right now I am more interested in knowing the book and author than the money part of it. #indiechat -9:57 PM Jun 12th, 2012

Addison_Moore @laurapauling You're always ahead of the game Laura. #indiechat -9:57 PM Jun 12th, 2012

KatGirl_Studio I used to post a lot of evolution shots but now i forget to save the WIPs I'd need to post about them. #indiechat -9:57 PM Jun 12th, 2012

MaganVernon @laurapauling If more models would just splice animal parts on to them I wouldn't have this problem, ha. #indiechat -9:57 PM Jun 12th, 2012

LM_Preston True RT @Lisa_Nowak: @Froze8 If you want to be on a book cover, you can do your own stock photos . #indiechat -9:57 PM Jun 12th, 2012

JessicaCheramie All right, guys. I'm swamped. Gotta go. Hope it will be better next week. Bye y'all. #indiechat -9:57 PM Jun 12th, 2012

hmward Been researching what forms of marketing work and which dont. OVERWHELMINGLY huge results with social media. #indiechat -9:57 PM Jun 12th, 2012

laurapauling @JessicaCheramie Good night! #indiechat -9:57 PM Jun 12th, 2012

beccajcampbell RT @hmward: Been researching what forms of marketing work and which dont. OVERWHELMINGLY huge results with social media. #indiechat -9:58 PM Jun 12th, 2012

KCircelli The book cover is definitely what gets me first. If it has an awesome cover, chances are I'll think the book is just as awesome #indiechat -9:58 PM Jun 12th, 2012

laurapauling What are some topics everyone would like to discuss in the future? #indiechat -9:58 PM Jun 12th, 2012

KatGirl_Studio @Froze8 are you a photographer? #indiechat -9:58 PM Jun 12th, 2012

overdunne Oddly enough, hubby and I have been talking about covers, stockphotos, marketing, indie pub in general all week. so glad I found #indiechat -9:58 PM Jun 12th, 2012

laurapauling @MaganVernon ha ha! #indiechat -9:58 PM Jun 12th, 2012

Froze8 @KatGirl_Studio No, I had a friend that wanted to be though. Did a lot of modeling for her and have a mini portfolio. #indiechat -9:58 PM Jun 12th, 2012

kristiecookauth Haha! RT @MaganVernon: @laurapauling If more models would just splice animal parts on to them I wouldn't have this problem, ha. #indiechat -9:59 PM Jun 12th, 2012

Addison_Moore My internet has slowed to a crawl. Time to edit! Night! #indiechat -9:59 PM Jun 12th, 2012

beccajcampbell Did you guys talk cover design tonight in #indiechat and I missed it?!? -9:59 PM Jun 12th, 2012

MaganVernon What do you all think of illustrated V. photo covers? #indiechat -9:59 PM Jun 12th, 2012

LM_Preston @overdunne Welcome to the madness :-D control of your work comes with lots of hard work, slow results but happiness #indiechat -9:59 PM Jun 12th, 2012

Froze8 @laurapauling For me, covers :) #indiechat oh and artwork (fan art and such) -9:59 PM Jun 12th, 2012

laurapauling @beccajcampbell Open topic! #indiechat We talked about everything. -9:59 PM Jun 12th, 2012

beccajcampbell @kristiecookauth @MaganVernon @laurapauling Love that. :) #indiechat -9:59 PM Jun 12th, 2012

Steenaholmes “@laurapauling: What's everyone's biggest piece of marketing advice? #indiechat” Write More! -9:59 PM Jun 12th, 2012

KatGirl_Studio @Froze8 oh coolness, you should show me sometime =^.^= #indiechat -9:59 PM Jun 12th, 2012

beccajcampbell @laurapauling Oh! Then my request for future is cover art/design. :) #indiechat -10:00 PM Jun 12th, 2012

Froze8 @MaganVernon Depends on the book I think #indiechat -10:00 PM Jun 12th, 2012

MaganVernon @beccajcampbell @kristiecookauth @laurapauling I aim to please. #indiechat -10:00 PM Jun 12th, 2012

DougSolter How to get a publisher? :) RT @laurapauling What are some topics everyone would like to discuss in the future? #indiechat -10:00 PM Jun 12th, 2012

laurapauling @DougSolter As in a small press publisher? #indiechat -10:00 PM Jun 12th, 2012

KatGirl_Studio @MaganVernon I prefer enhanced photo imagery myself. It's a blending of both worlds. #indiechat -10:00 PM Jun 12th, 2012

Froze8 @KatGirl_Studio I would love that. I think I could pull of a daemon ;) #indiechat -10:01 PM Jun 12th, 2012

laurapauling Keep sharing future topic ideas! We're open. I'm signing off to do the transcripts. #indiechat -10:01 PM Jun 12th, 2012

KatGirl_Studio I second this! RT @beccajcampbell: @laurapauling Oh! Then my request for future is cover art/design. :) #indiechat -10:01 PM Jun 12th, 2012

Froze8 @KatGirl_Studio @MaganVernon And it is gorgeous! #indiechat -10:01 PM Jun 12th, 2012

DougSolter I'm sorry. That was a joke. :) RT @laurapauling #indiechat -10:01 PM Jun 12th, 2012