AlisonHertz RT @srjohannes: Join @indeliblewriter #indiechat
2nite at 9 EST on indie presses w/ @Georgia_McBride at Month9Books & @midnightcandle1
at Cresent Moon Press -8:53 PM May 8th, 2012
Georgia_McBride @sarahwedgbrow Thanks for the RT #indiechat
-8:53 PM May 8th, 2012
Georgia_McBride @LeighAnnKopans Thanks for the RT #indiechat
-8:53 PM May 8th, 2012
meggjensen @AlisonHertz Are you coming tonight? :D
#indiechat -8:54 PM May 8th, 2012
AlisonHertz RT @susankayequinn: Have questions about #indie
#publishing? Join #indiechat 2night with @indeliblewriter 9pm EST
http://t.co/0IeFGQem -8:54 PM May 8th, 2012
AlisonHertz “@meggjensen: I am here early, but at least I
can make it tonight ;) @srjohannes #indiechat” Hi, Megg!!! -8:54 PM May 8th,
2012
midnightcandle1 Join #indiechat 2nite at 9 EST on indie
presses w/ @Georgia_McBride at Month9Books & @midnightcandle1 at Crescent
Moon Press #indiechat -8:57 PM May 8th, 2012
srjohannes im here! :) RT @meggjensen: @AlisonHertz Are you
coming tonight? :D #indiechat -8:57 PM May 8th, 2012
Georgia_McBride RT @midnightcandle1: Join #indiechat 2nite
at 9 EST on indie presses w/ @Georgia_McBride at Month9Books &
@midnightcandle1 at Crescent Moon Press #indiechat -8:59 PM May 8th, 2012
Stacey_WB Hellooooo! #indiechat -8:59 PM May 8th, 2012
AlisonHertz “@srjohannes: im here! :) RT @meggjensen:
@AlisonHertz Are you coming tonight? :D #indiechat” I'm here, chica. -8:59 PM
May 8th, 2012
midnightcandle1 Hi Midnightcandle1 is in the house *smile*
My name is Marlene and I am an owner and co-founder of Crescent Moon Press.
#indiechat -8:59 PM May 8th, 2012
srjohannes hi!! thanks for coming RT @midnightcandle1: My
name is Marlene and I am an owner and co-founder of Crescent Moon Press.
#indiechat -8:59 PM May 8th, 2012
Month9Books I'm at #indiechat tonight talking small presses
via @georgia_mcbride. Join me to learn about @month9books. -8:59 PM May 8th,
2012
srjohannes welcome!! RT @Month9Books: I'm at #indiechat
tonight talking small presses via @georgia_mcbride. Join me to learn about
@month9books. -9:00 PM May 8th, 2012
Georgia_McBride @srjohannes @midnightcandle1 Hello Marlene.
nice to meet you! I run @month9Books! #indiechat -9:00 PM May 8th, 2012
LornaSuzuki Hello Tweeps, joining #indiechat now! -9:00 PM
May 8th, 2012
meggjensen Hi y'all! I'm Megg, I'm an Indelible, I have many
questions for our guests. :D #indiechat -9:00 PM May 8th, 2012
srjohannes Tonight we have 2 awesome chatters here to answer
your questions on indiepresses :) #indiechat -9:00 PM May 8th, 2012
elle_strauss @srjohannes Hi indiechat! #indiechat -9:00 PM
May 8th, 2012
Georgia_McBride @srjohannes Thanks for asking me to be here.
#indiechat -9:00 PM May 8th, 2012
DiamondLB Hi peoples! #indiechat -9:01 PM May 8th, 2012
Georgia_McBride @meggjensen YAY Questions. #indiechat -9:01
PM May 8th, 2012
LM_Preston Hey everyone #indiechat -9:01 PM May 8th, 2012
FebruaryGrace Good evening all #indiechat -9:01 PM May 8th,
2012
srjohannes What do you see indie presses offering that some
of the larger houses cannot offer ?#indiechat -9:01 PM May 8th, 2012
susankayequinn @Georgia_McBride Thanks for coming Georgia!
#indiechat -9:01 PM May 8th, 2012
Georgia_McBride @susankayequinn Thank you! How are you?
#indiechat -9:02 PM May 8th, 2012
Battista_j Hi #indiechat -9:02 PM May 8th, 2012
Froze8 @srjohannes Yay for #Indiechat! -9:02 PM May 8th,
2012
meggjensen RT @srjohannes: What do you see indie presses
offering that some of the larger houses cannot offer ?#indiechat #indiechat
-9:02 PM May 8th, 2012
Georgia_McBride @srjohannes Larger presses aren't able to be
as flexible as smaller presses with changes to production schedule. #indiechat
-9:03 PM May 8th, 2012
midnightcandle1 I am very pleased to be invited here. CMP
specializes in romantic science fiction, fantasy and paranormal in adult, YA,
NA & MG #indiechat -9:03 PM May 8th, 2012
susankayequinn @Georgia_McBride Can't complain: writing,
publishing, making friends. The usual. Can't wait to hear about your new small
press! #indiechat -9:03 PM May 8th, 2012
AlisonHertz #indiechat Hey all. I'm here tonight to learn
about these 2 presses. Thx for joining tonight! -9:03 PM May 8th, 2012
Georgia_McBride While that may not be true across the board,
I believe it's primarily true. #indiechat -9:03 PM May 8th, 2012
LM_Preston Do you think small presses keep books in
circulation longer than larger presses? #indiechat -9:03 PM May 8th, 2012
susankayequinn @midnightcandle1 Oohh...I have questions for
you too! #willwaitmyturnthough #indiechat -9:03 PM May 8th, 2012
srjohannes do you both do ebook and paperbacks? #indiechat
-9:03 PM May 8th, 2012
Georgia_McBride @month9books offers very personalized
engagement with our writers. We are small enough that we can. #indiechat -9:04
PM May 8th, 2012
HeatherMcCorkle Hi all! Dropping in! #IndieChat -9:04 PM May
8th, 2012
Georgia_McBride @srjohannes @month9books publishes print and
eBooks. We are distributed by SPU, an IPG company. #indiechat -9:04 PM May 8th,
2012
HeatherMcCorkle @LM_Preston They definitely can, totally up
to the press. #IndieChat -9:05 PM May 8th, 2012
Georgia_McBride @Battista_j @srjohannes Our editorial cycle
runs around 6-8 months. Right now, we are booking titles for 2015. #indiechat
-9:05 PM May 8th, 2012
susankayequinn @Georgia_McBride Does SPU have a summer/fall
catalogue? Or how do they focus their distribution? #indiechat -9:05 PM May
8th, 2012
TracyEWymer #indiechat dropping in from dance class -9:05 PM
May 8th, 2012
DiamondLB “@Georgia_McBride: @month9books offers very
personalized engagement with our writers. We are small enough that we can.
#indiechat”
Georgia_McBride @Battista_j @srjohannes Meaning, from the
time edits begin to galley is around 6-8 months. Never sooner. #indiechat -9:05
PM May 8th, 2012
DiamondLB RT @Georgia_McBride: @srjohannes @month9books
publishes print and eBooks. We are distributed by SPU, an IPG company.
#indiechat -9:06 PM May 8th, 2012
TracyEWymer #indiechat topic tonight? -9:06 PM May 8th, 2012
srjohannes @midnightcandle1 do you do ebook and paperback?
what is your distribution? #indiechat -9:06 PM May 8th, 2012
Georgia_McBride @susankayequinn SPU has a catalog. But what
interests me more is the experienced sales team, and expertise they have.
#indiechat -9:06 PM May 8th, 2012
elle_strauss @Georgia_McBride What is SPU? #indiechat -9:07
PM May 8th, 2012
srjohannes @TracyEWymer we have two indie presses here as
guests discussing small presses #indiechat -9:07 PM May 8th, 2012
Georgia_McBride @elle_strauss Small Press United, a division
of IPG. #indiechat -9:07 PM May 8th, 2012
AlisonHertz “@Georgia_McBride: @month9books publishes print
and eBooks. #indiechat” Do you publish picture books or chapter books for early
readers? -9:07 PM May 8th, 2012
meggjensen Are either of you SCBWI PAL eligible? @DiamondLB
@midnightcandle1 #indiechat -9:07 PM May 8th, 2012
susankayequinn Nice! @Georgia_McBride SPU has a catalog-But
what interests me more is the experienced sales team, and expertise they have.
#indiechat -9:07 PM May 8th, 2012
karlkirkpatrick Hi all! #indiechat -9:07 PM May 8th, 2012
Georgia_McBride @LM_Preston Anyone can publish sooner. I've
seen it done. We don't strive for fast. We strive for best quality. #indiechat
-9:08 PM May 8th, 2012
KatGirl_Studio Hi everyone! #indiechat -9:08 PM May 8th,
2012
LM_Preston RT @Georgia_McBride: We don't strive for fast. We
strive for best quality. #indiechat -9:08 PM May 8th, 2012
elle_strauss @Georgia_McBride And what is IPG? #indiechat
-9:08 PM May 8th, 2012
Georgia_McBride @AlisonHertz @month9books We are a YA and MG
speculative fiction imprint. However, we just signed a chapter book series.
#indiechat -9:08 PM May 8th, 2012
KatGirl_Studio I think they do but I'm not sure. #indiechat
-9:08 PM May 8th, 2012
midnightcandle1 sorry I am having a hard time navigating in
the restricted character count #indiechat -9:08 PM May 8th, 2012
srjohannes @KatGirl_Studio hey :) #indiechat -9:08 PM May
8th, 2012
LM_Preston Hey lady! #indiechat @KatGirl_Studio -9:08 PM May
8th, 2012
srjohannes RT @meggjensen: Are either of you SCBWI PAL
eligible? @DiamondLB @midnightcandle1 #indiechat -9:09 PM May 8th, 2012
Georgia_McBride @LM_Preston with POD and eBook, books
technically have no need to ever go out of print. #indiechat -9:09 PM May 8th,
2012
LM_Preston @midnightcandle1 It happens to all of us
#indiechat -9:09 PM May 8th, 2012
KeishaLMartin @Georgia_McBride How has the experience been
so far since you decided to operate your own publishing? #indiechat -9:09 PM
May 8th, 2012
patricialynne07 Whew, made it to #indiechat just in time.
Will probably just lurk and read responses. ^^ -9:09 PM May 8th, 2012
midnightcandle1 We have seasoned editors, our cover are
winning awards, two books finaled for National Readers Choice Award. #indiechat
-9:09 PM May 8th, 2012
Georgia_McBride @LM_Preston Larger presses are typically
beholden to store shelves. #indiechat -9:09 PM May 8th, 2012
srjohannes @midnightcandle1 its hard! #indiechat -9:09 PM
May 8th, 2012
KatGirl_Studio @Georgia_McBride Always a good thing to
strive for. #indiechat -9:09 PM May 8th, 2012
karlkirkpatrick @Georgia_McBride: what royalties are you
able to offer authors? #indiechat -9:10 PM May 8th, 2012
susankayequinn @midnightcandle1 I write YA SF, but I'm
considering adult SF. What do you think the prime difference is between those?
#indiechat -9:10 PM May 8th, 2012
srjohannes RT @midnightcandle1: We have seasoned editors,
our cover are winning awards, two books finaled for National Readers Choice
Award. #indiechat -9:10 PM May 8th, 2012
Georgia_McBride @meggjensen we are not as of yet. I imagine
we will be quite soon. #indiechat -9:10 PM May 8th, 2012
Georgia_McBride @susankayequinn SPU has been a fantastic
wealth of personal attention and industry knowledge. #indiechat -9:10 PM May
8th, 2012
LM_Preston Does @Month9books do an initial print run? Or
publish by ebook first? RT @Georgia_McBride #indiechat -9:10 PM May 8th, 2012
susankayequinn Good question! @karlkirkpatrick:
@Georgia_McBride: what royalties are you able to offer authors? #indiechat
-9:11 PM May 8th, 2012
meggjensen RT @karlkirkpatrick: @Georgia_McBride: what
royalties are you able to offer authors? @midnightcandle1 #indiechat -9:11 PM
May 8th, 2012
midnightcandle1 We take chances on books that don't easily
fit into a standard genre. We take chances on great new voices. #indiechat
-9:11 PM May 8th, 2012
MandeMatthews RT @midnightcandle1: We take chances on books
that don't easily fit into a standard genre. We take chances on great new
voices. #indiechat -9:11 PM May 8th, 2012
srjohannes love this! RT @midnightcandle1: We take chances
on books that don't fit into a std genre. We take chances on great new voices.
#indiechat -9:11 PM May 8th, 2012
Georgia_McBride @karlkirkpatrick If no advance, we offer
30-40 on ebooks and 5-10 on print. If advance, lower. We also offer 1/2
#indiechat -9:11 PM May 8th, 2012
Froze8 @susankayequinn I believe the diff between YA and
adult is the emotion. I believe it is faster/easier 2 emotionally connect in YA
#indiechat -9:12 PM May 8th, 2012
Georgia_McBride @karlkirkpatrick 2/2 performance based
bonuses/escalators. So, if title sells well, author gets bonus. YAY. #indiechat
-9:12 PM May 8th, 2012
LM_Preston @midnightcandle1 Do you do initial print run or
ebook then print? #indiechat -9:12 PM May 8th, 2012
srjohannes they reveal everything on site http://t.co/h195RKBH
@susankayequinn@karlkirkpatrick: @Georgia_McBride: what royalties do u offer?
#indiechat -9:12 PM May 8th, 2012
Georgia_McBride @LM_Preston There is no guaranteed print
run. Distributor places order, we send. #indiechat -9:12 PM May 8th, 2012
midnightcandle1 Our royalties are industry standard and vary
domestically and internationally #indiechat -9:12 PM May 8th, 2012
Georgia_McBride @srjohannes Thank you, Shelli! #indiechat
-9:12 PM May 8th, 2012
karlkirkpatrick @Georgia_McBride that's a cool idea!
#indiechat -9:12 PM May 8th, 2012
susankayequinn @Froze8 Agreed on emotion YA vs. adult! I was
wondering more about the SF part - is adult more techy, YA less so? #indiechat
-9:13 PM May 8th, 2012
LM_Preston @Georgia_McBride @midnightcandle1 Promo is a
concern for many authors, do you help with that? #indiechat -9:13 PM May 8th,
2012
midnightcandle1 We are Print On Demand with distribution
through Ingrams and Baker and Taylor #indiechat -9:13 PM May 8th, 2012
Georgia_McBride And I can't say the range of our advances,
but we do offer advances in some cases. YAY for advances. #indiechat -9:13 PM
May 8th, 2012
KatGirl_Studio @LM_Preston I do eBook and then print. eBooks
usually come out 2 weeks to a month before the print edition. #indiechat -9:13
PM May 8th, 2012
HeatherMcCorkle @Georgia_McBride In what instance do you
offer 5%? #IndieChat -9:14 PM May 8th, 2012
Shelley_Watters RT @Georgia_McBride: And I can't say the
range of our advances, but we do offer advances in some cases. YAY for
advances. #indiechat -9:14 PM May 8th, 2012
Georgia_McBride @LM_Preston We have a full marketing and PR
team consisting of 2 publicists, school and library market assoc, events coord
1/3 #indiechat -9:14 PM May 8th, 2012
srjohannes Crescent moon press was all over RT this year in
chicago. :) http://t.co/ulM7Ap5Z #indiechat midnightcandle1 -9:14 PM May 8th,
2012
LM_Preston We do now too. RT @KatGirl_Studio do eBook and
then print. eBooks usually come out 2 weeks to a month before the print
edition. #indiechat -9:14 PM May 8th, 2012
HeatherMcCorkle @midnightcandle1 I love that!
Environmentally responsible. :) #IndieChat -9:14 PM May 8th, 2012
meggjensen RT @LM_Preston: @Georgia_McBride @midnightcandle1
Promo is a concern for many authors, do you help with that? #indiechat -9:14 PM
May 8th, 2012
susankayequinn @Froze8 Hey! You're @srjohannes asst - nice
to meet you! #indiechat -9:14 PM May 8th, 2012
Froze8 @susankayequinn On tech I wouldn't think there would
be a difference. YA + adult should be able to grasp the scientific stuff
#indiechat -9:14 PM May 8th, 2012
midnightcandle1 We have a marketing department and a
marketing loop for the authors. The loop is super cool. Its like a writing club
w/perks #indiechat -9:15 PM May 8th, 2012
srjohannes @Georgia_McBride why didnt you use ingram or
B&T for distribution? #indiechat -9:15 PM May 8th, 2012
Georgia_McBride @LM_Preston Each title is assigned
publicist, unique marketing plan, bk trailer, and social media training 2/3
#indiechat -9:15 PM May 8th, 2012
Indie2K12 Sorry I'm late #IndieChat -9:15 PM May 8th, 2012
srjohannes @KatGirl_Studio me too - sometimes i think we
share the same brain :) #indiechat -9:15 PM May 8th, 2012
KatGirl_Studio @LM_Preston for example the print edition of
DITM comes out on the 19th but the eBooks are available now. #indiechat -9:15
PM May 8th, 2012
Georgia_McBride @LM_Preston We also provide promotional
materials for our authors like postcards, bookmarks, ads, etc. 3/3 #indiechat
-9:15 PM May 8th, 2012
Georgia_McBride @srjohannes We chose the distribution
partner we vibed best with. #indiechat -9:16 PM May 8th, 2012
midnightcandle1 Every morning get online and share industry
news, brainstorm new ideas, set up blog tours. #indiechat -9:16 PM May 8th,
2012
Froze8 @Georgia_McBride Just need a personal assistant,
haha! #indiechat -9:16 PM May 8th, 2012
srjohannes @midnightcandle1 how many books do you do a
season or year? #indiechat -9:16 PM May 8th, 2012
LM_Preston @Georgia_McBride @midnightcandle1 You both offer
great support for your authors! #indiechat Are authors expected to help promo?
-9:16 PM May 8th, 2012
KatGirl_Studio @srjohannes an awesomely creative brain =^.^=
#indiechat -9:16 PM May 8th, 2012
midnightcandle1 We have a Triberr reach of over 50K. We
believe there is power in numbers #indiechat -9:16 PM May 8th, 2012
Froze8 @susankayequinn Nice to meet you too :) #indiechat
-9:16 PM May 8th, 2012
Georgia_McBride @LM_Preston absolutely. Authors who don't
"do their part" are sent to the back of the class. #indiechat -9:16
PM May 8th, 2012
meggjensen @Georgia_McBride @midnightcandle1 How long do
your companies hold rights? 1 yr? 5 yr? Forever? #indiechat -9:16 PM May 8th,
2012
susankayequinn @Froze8 I agree that they *should* be able to
grasp it, but I think the market tends to be different (adult=hardSF YA=softSF)
#indiechat -9:17 PM May 8th, 2012
KatGirl_Studio @midnightcandle1 Triberr? #indiechat -9:17 PM
May 8th, 2012
midnightcandle1 We've been putting out an average of 4 books
a month. At the moment we have 47 books in various stages of editing #indiechat
-9:18 PM May 8th, 2012
chihuahuazero Hello! What's today's topic? #indiechat -9:18
PM May 8th, 2012
Georgia_McBride @meggjensen usually it is the life of the
copyright. all contracts are different. #indiechat -9:18 PM May 8th, 2012
KatGirl_Studio out of curiosity what's the topic this week?
I jumped in a little late. #indiechat -9:18 PM May 8th, 2012
Georgia_McBride @midnightcandle1 That's hardcore. #indiechat
-9:18 PM May 8th, 2012
KatGirl_Studio @midnightcandle1 oh wow, that's a lot.
#indiechat -9:18 PM May 8th, 2012
RachelBateman Are y'all following #indiechat tonight?
@Georgia_McBride is talking about @Month9Books . Good way to learn more about
us. It's RIGHT NOW. -9:18 PM May 8th, 2012
srjohannes @midnightcandle1 I love breathless by cole gibson
and wasteland by @lynnrush #indiechat -9:19 PM May 8th, 2012
laurapauling Sorry I can't stay, my son is up and down b/c
he's sad! I think still b/c his gerbil that died. #indiechat -9:19 PM May 8th,
2012
srjohannes @KatGirl_Studio indie presses - we have month9books
and crescent moon press #indiechat -9:19 PM May 8th, 2012
chihuahuazero Any thoughts on New Adult? #indiechat -9:19 PM
May 8th, 2012
Georgia_McBride If I miss your q, feel free to give me a
nudge. #indiechat -9:19 PM May 8th, 2012
srjohannes @chihuahuazero 2 indie presses are answering ?
#indiechat -9:19 PM May 8th, 2012
midnightcandle1 Our rights are for 5 years from the time of
contract. We recently hired a firm to sell translation rights and extend our
reach #indiechat -9:19 PM May 8th, 2012
BiblioCrunch Good evening! What's tonight's topic?
#indiechat -9:19 PM May 8th, 2012
srjohannes @midnightcandle1 wow that is a great flow of
books #indiechat -9:19 PM May 8th, 2012
meggjensen @georgia_mcbride @midnightcandle1 do u give
preference to authors who come thru agents? #indiechat -9:20 PM May 8th, 2012
Georgia_McBride @chihuahuazero New Adult is not a category
that is recognized by the industry. It can cause great confusion and placement
issues #indiechat -9:20 PM May 8th, 2012
KatGirl_Studio @laurapauling :( poor kid, pet deaths are so
hard. #indiechat -9:20 PM May 8th, 2012
midnightcandle1 Contracts in various countries could be
longer. #indiechat -9:20 PM May 8th, 2012
BiblioCrunch @midnightcandle1 do you have in house editors?
Or freelancers? #indiechat -9:20 PM May 8th, 2012
srjohannes @laurapauling went through that yesterday with
our hermit crab. only to find out the crab wasnt dead afterall :) just sleeping
#indiechat -9:20 PM May 8th, 2012
Georgia_McBride @chihuahuazero Having said that, since I
supported the use of the name when St. Martin's Press created it, I hope it
grows. #indiechat -9:20 PM May 8th, 2012
AlisonHertz “@meggjensen: @georgia_mcbride @midnightcandle1
do u give preference to authors who come thru agents? #indiechat” great
question -9:21 PM May 8th, 2012
midnightcandle1 CMP was interviewed in the Wall Street
Journal Market Watch on bringing out a New Adult line. #indiechat -9:21 PM May
8th, 2012
srjohannes RT @midnightcandle1: CMP was interviewed in the
Wall Street Journal Market Watch on bringing out a New Adult line. #indiechat
-9:21 PM May 8th, 2012
KatGirl_Studio @Georgia_McBride really looking forward to
doing a cover for you guys in the future =^.^= #indiechat -9:21 PM May 8th,
2012
Georgia_McBride @AlisonHertz Only in the sense that agents
may query is directly. We accept unagented pitches on http://t.co/sPMB2U1c
#indiechat -9:21 PM May 8th, 2012
susankayequinn @Georgia_McBride: @chihuahuazero New Adult
can cause great confusion and placement issues-->placement only matters for
print,yes? #indiechat -9:21 PM May 8th, 2012
KatGirl_Studio @srjohannes lol. I had a fish that died like
3 times. #indiechat -9:21 PM May 8th, 2012
Georgia_McBride @BiblioCrunch Yes we do. We create eBooks in
3 formats, and outsource to same firm for all 3, sometimes use our distributor
#indiechat -9:22 PM May 8th, 2012
Stacey_WB RT @midnightcandle1: CMP was interviewed in the
Wall Street Journal Market Watch on bringing out a New Adult line. #indiechat
-9:22 PM May 8th, 2012
chihuahuazero @Georgia_McBride A few writers in the forum
I'm in is intrigued by the demographic. #indiechat -9:22 PM May 8th, 2012
Froze8 @susankayequinn That is an interesting concept! I
guess I'd have to go do some research! #indiechat -9:22 PM May 8th, 2012
LM_Preston @Georgia_McBride @midnightcandle1 Do you take on
authors that were previously self-published #indiechat What's the criteria?
-9:22 PM May 8th, 2012
BiblioCrunch Anyone want 2 help test our new platform? We'll
hook you up with a copy of our interactive dessert guide! http://t.co/8aRo8saB
#indiechat -9:22 PM May 8th, 2012
MaganVernon Trying to do #indiechat but one year old wants
the ipad -9:22 PM May 8th, 2012
Georgia_McBride @susankayequinn @chihuahuazero Not, not only
for print. It isn't recognized by ANYONE, that includes Amazon, B&N, etc.
#indiechat -9:22 PM May 8th, 2012
susankayequinn LOL! @KatGirl_Studio: @srjohannes lol. I had
a fish that died like 3 times. #indiechat -9:23 PM May 8th, 2012
Froze8 @MaganVernon Well it is nice to see you! :)
#indiechat -9:23 PM May 8th, 2012
BiblioCrunch @Georgia_McBride which formats? PDF? ePub?
Mobi? #indiechat -9:23 PM May 8th, 2012
Georgia_McBride @chihuahuazero I know for a fact that many
writers are. I ran the contest. But it doesn't change the industry. #indiechat
-9:23 PM May 8th, 2012
KatGirl_Studio I'm waiting for the New Adult to become
official because technically my book falls into that category. #indiechat -9:23
PM May 8th, 2012
Georgia_McBride @BiblioCrunch Yep! Exactly. #indiechat -9:23
PM May 8th, 2012
Froze8 @BiblioCrunch What's this? #indiechat -9:23 PM May
8th, 2012
RachelBateman @MaganVernon My 1year old is vying for my iPad
too. Makes #indiechat hard to do! -9:23 PM May 8th, 2012
susankayequinn @Georgia_McBride: @susankayequinn
@chihuahuazero I'd venture to say that Amazon barely recognizes YA or MG
#alllumpedtogether #indiechat -9:23 PM May 8th, 2012
KatGirl_Studio @BiblioCrunch what is it? #indiechat -9:24 PM
May 8th, 2012
Georgia_McBride @LM_Preston Yes, but usually, we do not
consider titles already in the market, or parts of an existing series.
#indiechat -9:24 PM May 8th, 2012
Georgia_McBride @susankayequinn @chihuahuazero Yes, a lot of
times, Kdilit is lumped together. #alllumpedtogether #indiechat -9:24 PM May
8th, 2012
KatGirl_Studio @susankayequinn ya apparently you're suppose
to label them "teen" not "Young adult" or it confuses the
system. #indiechat -9:24 PM May 8th, 2012
chihuahuazero @Georgia_McBride I think New Adult will
explode as a demographic soon. #indiechat -9:25 PM May 8th, 2012
Georgia_McBride @KatGirl_Studio Sometimes you can pitch it
is older YA. Works better. Same thing. #indiechat -9:25 PM May 8th, 2012
midnightcandle1 CMP was interviewed in the Wall Street
Journal Market Watch on bringing out a New Adult line. #indiechat -9:25 PM May
8th, 2012
srjohannes RT @midnightcandle1: CMP was interviewed in the
Wall Street Journal Market Watch on bringing out a New Adult line. #indiechat
-9:26 PM May 8th, 2012
MaganVernon As for new adult or upper YA, screw it. Write
the best darn novel you can and it will get published. #indiechat -9:26 PM May
8th, 2012
DiamondLB RT @meggjensen: @georgia_mcbride @midnightcandle1
do u give preference to authors who come thru agents? #indiechat -9:26 PM May
8th, 2012
chihuahuazero I have been having a discussion on the merit
of YA lately. Want a link? #indiechat -9:26 PM May 8th, 2012
Froze8 @MaganVernon Amen! #indiechat -9:26 PM May 8th, 2012
Georgia_McBride @srjohannes I might, rabbit. It depends on
the circumstances. It's hard to capture an audience TWICE with same title.
#indiechat -9:26 PM May 8th, 2012
chel_c_cam RT @MaganVernon: As for new adult or upper YA,
screw it. Write the best darn novel you can and it will get published.
#indiechat -9:26 PM May 8th, 2012
Indie2K12 CMP? #IndieChat -9:26 PM May 8th, 2012
Froze8 RT @MaganVernon: As for new adult or upper YA, screw
it. Write the best darn novel you can and it will get published. #indiechat
-9:26 PM May 8th, 2012
AlisonHertz @midnightcandle1 @Georgia_McBride #indiechat Do
you use illustrators for in book line art or covers? -9:26 PM May 8th, 2012
midnightcandle1 @MaganVernon Agreed~! #indiechat -9:26 PM
May 8th, 2012
srjohannes @midnightcandle1 what are you seeing alot of in
queries? #indiechat #indiechat -9:26 PM May 8th, 2012
BiblioCrunch What percentage of readers read PDFs? I'm
always surprised by that #indiechat -9:27 PM May 8th, 2012
srjohannes @Georgia_McBride what are you seeing alot of in
queries? #indiechat -9:27 PM May 8th, 2012
MaganVernon @RachelBateman I try and tell her it's not hers,
but now my iPad is full of fingerprints #indiechat -9:27 PM May 8th, 2012
chihuahuazero RT @MaganVernon: As for new adult or upper YA,
screw it. Write the best darn novel you can and it will get published.
#indiechat -9:27 PM May 8th, 2012
danieller RT @MaganVernon: As for new adult or upper YA,
screw it. Write the best darn novel you can and it will get published.
#indiechat -9:27 PM May 8th, 2012
LM_Preston @midnightcandle1 @Georgia_McBride What's the most
rewarding part of owning a small press? #indiechat -9:27 PM May 8th, 2012
Georgia_McBride @AlisonHertz We use both. We use
illustrators primarily for our MG titles. We have a staple of 6 designers we
rotate. #indiechat -9:27 PM May 8th, 2012
DiamondLB “@midnightcandle1: CMP was interviewed in the Wall
Street Journal Market Watch on bringing out a New Adult line. #indiechat”
chihuahuazero @MaganVernon Yep. If publishers won't take it,
there's always self-pub. #indiechat -9:27 PM May 8th, 2012
srjohannes alot if uipad users read that unless they
download kindle or nook app RT @BiblioCrunch: What % of readers do
PDFs?#indiechat -9:28 PM May 8th, 2012
midnightcandle1 We have we have an amazing series starting;
Freya and the Dragon Egg. The cover looks like a sidewalk chalk drawing. Its MG
#indiechat -9:28 PM May 8th, 2012
BiblioCrunch @Froze8 A platform for authors and publishers
to hire best editors, cover designers within their budgetshttp://bit.ly/IGdpSI
#indiechat -9:28 PM May 8th, 2012
LizCLong Ahh!! Sorry I'm late guys. Hi!! #indiechat What'd I
miss? -9:28 PM May 8th, 2012
BiblioCrunch @KatGirl_Studio platform for authors and
publishers to hire editors, cover designers within their budgets
http://t.co/8aRo8saB #indiechat -9:28 PM May 8th, 2012
Georgia_McBride @srjohannes We see quite a few pitches on
FB, and proposals from agents are increasing with each deal announcement.
#indiechat -9:28 PM May 8th, 2012
susankayequinn Or self-pub and see who buys it.
#letmarketdecide @chel_c_cam: RT @MaganVernon: As for new adult or upper YA...
#indiechat -9:28 PM May 8th, 2012
Froze8 @BiblioCrunch Sounds great! #indiechat -9:28 PM May
8th, 2012
BiblioCrunch RT @srjohannes: alot if uipad users read that
unless they download kindle or nook app RT @BiblioCrunch: What % of readers do
PDFs?#indiechat -9:28 PM May 8th, 2012
midnightcandle1 The most amazing reward is helping 78 new
authors launch their careers. #indiechat -9:29 PM May 8th, 2012
Georgia_McBride @srjohannes Even more fascinating, we have a
good number of folks inquiring about foreign and film/tv rights. FUN. #indiechat
-9:29 PM May 8th, 2012
Froze8 My mother is talking about the authors I am working
for. I hope she is proud #indiechat -9:29 PM May 8th, 2012
Georgia_McBride @LM_Preston Publishing great stories.
#indiechat -9:29 PM May 8th, 2012
srjohannes @Georgia_McBride #indiechat what about topic? any
trends you are seeing? #indiechat -9:29 PM May 8th, 2012
chihuahuazero Do you wish there were more male protags in
YA? The gender ratio in a list of new releases made me sad. #indiechat -9:29 PM
May 8th, 2012
KatGirl_Studio @BiblioCrunch so as an illustrator and book
designer how could I sign up? #indiechat -9:29 PM May 8th, 2012
Indie2K12 CMP ... No MG? #IndieChat -9:29 PM May 8th, 2012
srjohannes @BiblioCrunch i meant to say "alot of ipad
users" :) #indiechat -9:29 PM May 8th, 2012
LM_Preston Yay! RT @Georgia_McBride: @srjohannes We have a
good number of folks inquiring about foreign and film/tv rights. FUN.
#indiechat -9:29 PM May 8th, 2012
MaganVernon Probably why I'm hoping to release "New
Adult" novel this summer. Because I want to read a college aged
protagonist #indiechat -9:30 PM May 8th, 2012
midnightcandle1 We contracted from authors directly and
agents. We've had big deals announced on PW. We just want a great story~!
#indiechat -9:30 PM May 8th, 2012
meggjensen @georgia_mcbride @midnightcandle1 what AREN'T you
seeing in queries that ur dying for? #indiechat -9:30 PM May 8th, 2012
LM_Preston RT @midnightcandle1: The most amazing reward is
helping 78 new authors launch their careers. #indiechat -9:30 PM May 8th, 2012
LM_Preston RT @Georgia_McBride: @LM_Preston Publishing great
stories. #indiechat -9:30 PM May 8th, 2012
Georgia_McBride @srjohannes Lots of dystopian, lots of
witches, lots of ghosts or afterlife. No vampires, werewolves. Lots of angels.
#indiechat #indiechat -9:30 PM May 8th, 2012
BiblioCrunch @KatGirl_Studio I can send you an invite right
now. What's your email? #indiechat -9:30 PM May 8th, 2012
AlisonHertz “@Georgia_McBride:We use illustrators primarily
for our MG titles. #indiechat” Will u accept an illustrator query or do u stick
w/ ur 6? -9:31 PM May 8th, 2012
srjohannes @chihuahuazero the @indeliblewriter did an
anthology from male pov - there are not enough :) #indiechat -9:31 PM May 8th,
2012
midnightcandle1 We've had several books with options. Our
genres are very hot right now. As I mentioned earlier we are working on
translations #indiechat -9:31 PM May 8th, 2012
Georgia_McBride @meggjensen @month9books is seeking high
fantasy with big emotional stakes, superhero, vampire, werewolves, clones,
aliens. #indiechat -9:31 PM May 8th, 2012
KatGirl_Studio @BiblioCrunch kat @ http://t.co/s1pwPrM0
#indiechat -9:31 PM May 8th, 2012
BiblioCrunch @Froze8 wanna join? #indiechat? I'd love your
feedback! -9:31 PM May 8th, 2012
chihuahuazero @Georgia_McBride @srjohannes The writer's
forum I'm in has something against trends. #indiechat -9:31 PM May 8th, 2012
srjohannes @Georgia_McBride still dystopia? interesting.
#indiechat #indiechat -9:31 PM May 8th, 2012
Froze8 @Georgia_McBride Love angels <3 #indiechat -9:32
PM May 8th, 2012
Georgia_McBride @midnightcandle1 True, but I don't believe
it SHOULD necessary have that as a goal. Quality across all levels takes time.
#indiechat -9:32 PM May 8th, 2012
midnightcandle1 By time it becomes a trend, its on its way
out. Write original and you'll be ahead of the curve #indiechat -9:32 PM May
8th, 2012
DiamondLB “@Georgia_McBride: @srjohannes ...we have a good
number of folks inquiring about foreign and film/tv rights. FUN. #indiechat”
chihuahuazero @srjohannes @indeliblewriter BTW, what's this
anthology? #indiechat -9:33 PM May 8th, 2012
Froze8 @Georgia_McBride Yay aliens! (@MaganVernon)
#indiechat -9:33 PM May 8th, 2012
meggjensen @Georgia_McBride Ha! I queried out my high
fantasy two years ago - said it was unmarketable in YA. lol. Times are
changing.. ;) #indiechat -9:33 PM May 8th, 2012
Froze8 @BiblioCrunch Sure! I love trying new stuff :)
#indiechat -9:33 PM May 8th, 2012
DawnRaeMiller Hi all - are we talking to small presses
tonight? #indiechat #indiechat -9:33 PM May 8th, 2012
midnightcandle1 We have several signatures series launching
& accepting submissions. The first the Sabian Symbols stories based on
Zodiac worlds #indiechat -9:34 PM May 8th, 2012
AlisonHertz RT @midnightcandle1: By time it becomes a trend,
its on its way out. Write original and you'll be ahead of the curve #indiechat
-9:34 PM May 8th, 2012
chihuahuazero RT @midnightcandle1: By time it becomes a
trend, its on its way out. Write original and you'll be ahead of the curve
#indiechat -9:34 PM May 8th, 2012
meggjensen RT @midnightcandle1: By time it becomes a trend,
its on its way out. Write original and youll be ahead of the curve #indiechat
-9:34 PM May 8th, 2012
Georgia_McBride @Froze8 i'm sure she is! #indiechat -9:34 PM
May 8th, 2012
MaganVernon #teamalien #indiechat -9:34 PM May 8th, 2012
susankayequinn @chihuahuazero All Boy POV! #awesome
http://t.co/W2u9TAct #indiechat -9:34 PM May 8th, 2012
chihuahuazero @Froze8 @Georgia_McBride @MaganVernon Still
waiting out for psychics and spirits. #indiechat -9:34 PM May 8th, 2012
meggjensen @DawnRaeMiller yep :D #indiechat -9:34 PM May
8th, 2012
srjohannes RT @chihuahuazero: it's free right now - In his
eyes http://t.co/u7HPerhH @srjohannes @indeliblewriter what's this anthology?
#indiechat -9:34 PM May 8th, 2012
Georgia_McBride @KeishaLMartin It's been awesome and
stressful. Very rewarding. Wish I had done it sooner. #indiechat -9:35 PM May
8th, 2012
Georgia_McBride @meggjensen Well, it is a niche market, and
publisher has to be willing and know how. #indiechat -9:35 PM May 8th, 2012
chihuahuazero @susankayequinn A free e-book? You got me
sold. #indiechat -9:35 PM May 8th, 2012
Georgia_McBride @srjohannes @BiblioCrunch Also a lot of
librarians and teachers prefer PDF, so it seems. #indiechat -9:36 PM May 8th,
2012
midnightcandle1 I tell my authors to pick up Scientific
American and look for story ideas. One article can generate a dozen good
stories #indiechat -9:36 PM May 8th, 2012
srjohannes they include our males form our books :) RT
@chihuahuazero: @susankayequinn A free e-book? You got me sold. #indiechat
-9:36 PM May 8th, 2012
srjohannes @midnightcandle1 i love that mag! #indiechat
-9:36 PM May 8th, 2012
meggjensen @Georgia_McBride that's why i <3 self-pub.
great response from readers. #luvmyreaders :D #indiechat -9:36 PM May 8th, 2012
DawnRaeMiller @georgia_McBride @midnightcandle1: How does
publishing with a small press differ from publishing with agency help? #indiechat
#indiechat -9:36 PM May 8th, 2012
Georgia_McBride @AlisonHertz we'd love more creative talent
for our various art needs. #indiechat -9:36 PM May 8th, 2012
AlisonHertz “@chihuahuazero: @susankayequinn A free e-book?
You got me sold. #indiechat” ditto -9:36 PM May 8th, 2012
Froze8 @srjohannes What? I got to read this ASAP! #indiechat
#MO -9:36 PM May 8th, 2012
srjohannes @Froze8 http://t.co/u7HPerhH #indiechat #MO -9:37
PM May 8th, 2012
Georgia_McBride @DawnRaeMiller Not sure I understand your
question. #indiechat -9:37 PM May 8th, 2012
KatGirl_Studio @meggjensen I agree! #indiechat -9:37 PM May
8th, 2012
chihuahuazero @srjohannes @susankayequinn My WIP has two
male protag. With some..."tension" #winkwink #indiechat -9:37 PM May
8th, 2012
Georgia_McBride @KeishaLMartin YAY! #indiechat -9:37 PM May
8th, 2012
midnightcandle1 We have 'Little Moons' for .99 cents its a
promotional device to get readers to try a new author and get hooked into a
series #indiechat -9:37 PM May 8th, 2012
meggjensen @Georgia_McBride: @AlisonHertz <-- awesome
artist #justsayin' #indiechat -9:37 PM May 8th, 2012
Froze8 @srjohannes Trust me I already downloaded it ;)
#indiechat -9:37 PM May 8th, 2012
BiblioCrunch RT @Georgia_McBride: @srjohannes @BiblioCrunch
Also a lot of librarians and teachers prefer PDF, so it seems. #indiechat -9:37
PM May 8th, 2012
susankayequinn Get out of town! I use SciAmer all the time!
@midnightcandle1-I tell my authors to pick up Scientific American & look
for story #indiechat -9:38 PM May 8th, 2012
LM_Preston @Georgia_McBride @midnightcandle1 How do you
decide how many books to publish a year? What to publish? #indiechat -9:38 PM
May 8th, 2012
DawnRaeMiller @Georgia_McBride My agency helped me self-pub.
No advance. But helped with the cover, editing, etc. How do small presses
differ? #indiechat -9:38 PM May 8th, 2012
KeishaLMartin @Georgia_McBride I was reading your blog post
i.e how much writers make and its not abt the money, very rare to make it BIG.
#indiechat -9:38 PM May 8th, 2012
Froze8 @BiblioCrunch I will check right after this chat :)!
Very excited #indiechat -9:38 PM May 8th, 2012
Georgia_McBride Our first release is an anthology of dark
retellings of Mother Goose rhymes THIS October. #indiechat -9:38 PM May 8th,
2012
chihuahuazero Nothing is an easier sale than a free e-book.
#indiechat -9:39 PM May 8th, 2012
AlisonHertz “@meggjensen: @Georgia_McBride: @AlisonHertz
<-- awesome artist #justsayin' #indiechat” Thx *blushing* -9:39 PM May 8th,
2012
susankayequinn @meggjensen: @Georgia_McBride: @AlisonHertz
<-- awesome artist #justsayin<--I second this! #indiechat -9:39 PM May
8th, 2012
midnightcandle1 For the record, we don't publish erotica
however our adult lines have various stages of heat. #indiechat -9:39 PM May
8th, 2012
Stacey_WB RT @midnightcandle1: We have Little Moons for .99
cents to get readers to try a new author and get hooked into a series
#indiechat -9:39 PM May 8th, 2012
Georgia_McBride @DawnRaeMiller I cannot say specifically.
But, many small presses have distribution, do promo, pay you vs. u paying them.
#indiechat -9:39 PM May 8th, 2012
BiblioCrunch @midnightcandle1 that's pretty awesome. which
stories are inspired by SciAmerican? #indiechat -9:39 PM May 8th, 2012
Froze8 @chihuahuazero Maybe a free signed book? ;)
#indiechat -9:39 PM May 8th, 2012
DiamondLB RT @Georgia_McBride: Our first release is an
anthology of dark retellings of Mother Goose rhymes THIS October. #indiechat
-9:39 PM May 8th, 2012
Georgia_McBride @KeishaLMartin I love that post. Don't quit
your day job. #indiechat -9:39 PM May 8th, 2012
srjohannes @chihuahuazero @lisa_nowak http://t.co/mjtcZett
great books form male pov! #winkwink #indiechat -9:39 PM May 8th, 2012
KatGirl_Studio @chihuahuazero I know right. That's why I'm
putting together a free YA sampler eBook. #indiechat -9:40 PM May 8th, 2012
Battista_j @DawnRaeMiller @Georgia_McBride My agent also
suggested I self pub my first series and helped with it. #indiechat -9:40 PM
May 8th, 2012
srjohannes @Georgia_McBride i was bummed i missed that
anthology for charity :( #indiechat -9:40 PM May 8th, 2012
BiblioCrunch @DawnRaeMiller @Georgia_McBride would love to
have you beta test for us! #indiechat -9:40 PM May 8th, 2012
srjohannes @chihuahuazero youd be surprised #indiechat -9:40
PM May 8th, 2012
1FantasyFairy RT @Georgia_McBride: Our first release is an
anthology of dark retellings of Mother Goose rhymes THIS October. #indiechat
-9:40 PM May 8th, 2012
Georgia_McBride @srjohannes But you are on the 2013
anthology. It's almost all booked. 1 more slot. It's gonna be rad. #indiechat
-9:40 PM May 8th, 2012
midnightcandle1 Writing and Publishing is not about the
money. Everyone needs a passion in life, mine is writing and publishing
#indiechat -9:40 PM May 8th, 2012
chihuahuazero @Froze8 There's the whole "mailing
address" issue, but besides that. :3 #indiechat -9:41 PM May 8th, 2012
susankayequinn Gotta run! Thanks to @georgia_mcbride
@midnightcandle1 for a great chat! #indiechat -9:41 PM May 8th, 2012
Georgia_McBride @Battista_j @DawnRaeMiller That's awesome.
#indiechat -9:41 PM May 8th, 2012
KeishaLMartin @Georgia_McBride i am glad I participated it
was a fun contest, the one i.e Little boy Blue #indiechat -9:41 PM May 8th,
2012
DiamondLB GREAT chat. Saying G'nite. Thanks to
@Georgia_McBride @midnightcandle1 and hosts for a very informative #indiechat
!! :D @srjohannes -9:41 PM May 8th, 2012
DawnRaeMiller @BiblioCrunch Sure. DM me details. #indiechat
-9:41 PM May 8th, 2012
Froze8 @midnightcandle1 Mine is personal assistant work. I
want to be the one authors go to for the little stuff :) #indiechat -9:41 PM
May 8th, 2012
AlisonHertz “@susankayequinn: @meggjensen: @Georgia_McBride:
@AlisonHertz <-- awesome artist #justsayin<--I second this! #indiechat”
Thx Susan & Megg!! -9:41 PM May 8th, 2012
Froze8 @chihuahuazero Since I'm in college now I have no
issue with that. Haha #indiechat -9:41 PM May 8th, 2012
DawnRaeMiller @Battista_j I'm not alone! Woo hoo! Ppl look
at me weird when I tell them. #indiechat -9:42 PM May 8th, 2012
srjohannes @Georgia_McBride cool! #indiechat -9:42 PM May
8th, 2012
Froze8 @BiblioCrunch Just checked my phone and I got the
e-mail! :) #indiechat -9:42 PM May 8th, 2012
midnightcandle1 Thanks for coming out to play~! #indiechat
-9:42 PM May 8th, 2012
BiblioCrunch Anyone use WattPad to get more readers to read
their books? Thinking about it... #indiechat -9:42 PM May 8th, 2012
srjohannes @DiamondLB bye :) #indiechat -9:42 PM May 8th,
2012
KatGirl_Studio @BiblioCrunch I joined last week. Need to
check it again. #indiechat -9:43 PM May 8th, 2012
chihuahuazero What's the process of being in a anthology?
#indiechat -9:43 PM May 8th, 2012
DawnRaeMiller @bibliocrunch I'm with a big NY agency. I was
their guinea pig. #indiechat -9:43 PM May 8th, 2012
meggjensen @BiblioCrunch My first novel, Anathema, has had
over 950,000 reads on @wattpad - it's awesome!!! #indiechat -9:43 PM May 8th,
2012
KeishaLMartin @Georgia_McBride Yep, all that I can control
is trying to write the best bk possible, luck, timing, honing praying, crying
lol #indiechat -9:43 PM May 8th, 2012
Georgia_McBride Any questions about @month9books, our
upcoming releases, how we work? #indiechat -9:43 PM May 8th, 2012
midnightcandle1 Never used Wattpad #indiechat -9:43 PM May
8th, 2012
Froze8 How do book bloggers function with smaller presses?
Do you use them or not? #indiechat -9:43 PM May 8th, 2012
BiblioCrunch Are there good self-publishing conferences that
anyone recommends? Thinking of going to UPublishU in June #indiechat -9:43 PM
May 8th, 2012
Battista_j @DawnRaeMiller I know! The fact that I have an
agent and have self pubbed weirds people out. They don't know what to do w/me.
#indiechat -9:43 PM May 8th, 2012
srjohannes you both rock - not weird RT @DawnRaeMiller:
@Battista_j I'm not alone! Woo hoo! Ppl look at me weird when I tell them.
#indiechat -9:43 PM May 8th, 2012
Georgia_McBride RT @meggjensen: @BiblioCrunch My first
novel, Anathema, has had over 950,000 reads on @wattpad - it's awesome!!!
#indiechat -9:43 PM May 8th, 2012
srjohannes @midnightcandle1 what are you seeing alot of in
submissions? just curious #indiechat -9:44 PM May 8th, 2012
Georgia_McBride @Battista_j @DawnRaeMiller I think that's
changing, very quickly. #indiechat -9:44 PM May 8th, 2012
BiblioCrunch RT @meggjensen: @BiblioCrunch My first novel,
Anathema, has had over 950,000 reads on @wattpad - it's awesome!!! #indiechat
-9:44 PM May 8th, 2012
KatGirl_Studio @meggjensen is it the whole book or just a
sample? #indiechat -9:44 PM May 8th, 2012
srjohannes @chihuahuazero find people to do it with :)
#indiechat -9:44 PM May 8th, 2012
srjohannes @meggjensen holy shitake! #indiechat -9:44 PM May
8th, 2012
DawnRaeMiller @meggjensen: Any wattpad best practices?
#indiechat -9:44 PM May 8th, 2012
BiblioCrunch @meggjensen @wattpad wow, so did you decide to
self-pub after and sell? On wattpad your books have to be free, right?
#Indiechat -9:44 PM May 8th, 2012
midnightcandle1 We work with many book bloggers &
reviewers. With so many authors, we have our own ongoing blog tours. #indiechat
-9:44 PM May 8th, 2012
Stacey_WB @BiblioCrunch I haven't had a bazillion downloads
like Megg, but I think any way to reach more readers is worth a try. #indiechat
-9:45 PM May 8th, 2012
Georgia_McBride @Froze8 We use book bloggers tons. We feel
they are integral to early word of mouth, and awareness. They've been
wonderful. #indiechat -9:45 PM May 8th, 2012
Froze8 @Georgia_McBride @month9books How do book bloggers
function with smaller presses? Do you use them or not? #indiechat -9:45 PM May
8th, 2012
meggjensen @KatGirl_Studio whole book - Anathema is #free on
amazon & ibookstore anyway #indiechat -9:45 PM May 8th, 2012
LM_Preston How many releases you have for 2013? Genre?
Month? Can we have a peek? #indiechat @Georgia_McBride @midnightcandle1 -9:45
PM May 8th, 2012
srjohannes @Georgia_McBride i saw the cover for Shimmer of
angels - LOVE! #indiechat -9:45 PM May 8th, 2012
Georgia_McBride RT @srjohannes: @Georgia_McBride i saw the
cover for Shimmer of angels - LOVE! #indiechat -9:45 PM May 8th, 2012
srjohannes @Georgia_McBride and you know I am picky on
covers :) #indiechat -9:45 PM May 8th, 2012
meggjensen @BiblioCrunch I self-pub, yes - I have five
novels out #indiechat -9:45 PM May 8th, 2012
LM_Preston 5! That's impressive! RT @meggjensen: @BiblioCrunch
I self-pub, yes - I have five novels out #indiechat -9:45 PM May 8th, 2012
srjohannes @BiblioCrunch http://t.co/2XQW3vuo #indiechat
-9:45 PM May 8th, 2012
Froze8 @midnightcandle1 I love blog tours! :) #indiechat
-9:46 PM May 8th, 2012
DawnRaeMiller @srjohannes You have one of the best covers.
#indiechat -9:46 PM May 8th, 2012
Froze8 @Georgia_McBride Yay :) I'm a book blogger!
#indiechat -9:46 PM May 8th, 2012
chihuahuazero Have to go off now! Followed a few of you.
#buhbye #indiechat -9:46 PM May 8th, 2012
Georgia_McBride @LM_Preston It's all up on the site at
http://t.co/hHEMfza3. But we have 10 releases in 2013, and 11 for 2014.
#indiechat -9:46 PM May 8th, 2012
meggjensen @LM_Preston 3 were written & edited b4 i
decided to self-pub in feb 2011 #indiechat -9:46 PM May 8th, 2012
andreaheltsley RT @MaganVernon: As for new adult or upper
YA, screw it. Write the best darn novel you can and it will get published. #indiechat
-9:46 PM May 8th, 2012
midnightcandle1 We have about 50 to 75 books planned out for
annual releases. #indiechat -9:46 PM May 8th, 2012
srjohannes invaluable. RT @Georgia_McBride: @Froze8 We use
book bloggers tons. We feel they are integral #indiechat -9:46 PM May 8th, 2012
Georgia_McBride @srjohannes I am too. I consider myself a
cover snob. We will prolly do a post on A SHIMMER OF ANGELS cover process.
#indiechat -9:47 PM May 8th, 2012
meggjensen @DawnRaeMiller in what way? #indiechat -9:47 PM
May 8th, 2012
BiblioCrunch @meggjensen wow. over how long a period of
time? And do you still have a day job? Or is this your day job? #indiechat
-9:47 PM May 8th, 2012
srjohannes @DawnRaeMiller aw that was sweet - thanks :)
#indiechat -9:47 PM May 8th, 2012
KatGirl_Studio @Froze8 gonna be sending out the book tour
emails tomorrow =^.^= #indiechat -9:47 PM May 8th, 2012
AuthorMadison RT @srjohannes: invaluable. RT
@Georgia_McBride: @Froze8 We use book bloggers tons. We feel they are integral
#indiechat -9:47 PM May 8th, 2012
BiblioCrunch @Stacey_WB you're self-published as well, yes?
Who does your editing, proofing, cover design? #indiechat -9:47 PM May 8th, 2012
srjohannes @chihuahuazero bye! :) thx for coming #buhbye
#indiechat -9:47 PM May 8th, 2012
Battista_j @Georgia_McBride @DawnRaeMiller Agreed. I think
self pub is so nimble you can catch the trend if you've got the book.
#indiechat -9:47 PM May 8th, 2012
Georgia_McBride @LM_Preston Genres: All either scifi
fantasy, paranormal, supernatural and superhero. Also MG fantasy adventure.
#indiechat -9:48 PM May 8th, 2012
Froze8 @KatGirl_Studio Yay! #indiechat -9:48 PM May 8th,
2012
midnightcandle1 We would love to see more Science Fiction. I
think there is still plenty of new frontiers there. You can rewrite physics~
#indiechat -9:48 PM May 8th, 2012
meggjensen @BiblioCrunch i'm an at-home mom, but both kids
are in school full time. i write 30 hours a week #indiechat -9:48 PM May 8th,
2012
DawnRaeMiller @meggjensen Ways to use wattpad effectively.
Seems like it's easy to get lost over there. #indiechat -9:48 PM May 8th, 2012
Battista_j @Georgia_McBride @DawnRaeMiller And agencies are
realizing it.#indiechat -9:48 PM May 8th, 2012
Georgia_McBride @Froze8 We create at least TWO blog tours
per release. FUN. #indiechat -9:48 PM May 8th, 2012
srjohannes @Georgia_McBride i did that for melissa_walker on
cover story. it was fun to see the process #indiechat -9:48 PM May 8th, 2012
KatGirl_Studio @srjohannes how long has it been on Wattpad?
My sample got 37 reads in a few days of being up. #indiechat -9:49 PM May 8th,
2012
meggjensen @DawnRaeMiller they offered me featured author
status. i do giveaways & blog posts for them #indiechat -9:49 PM May 8th,
2012
Froze8 @Georgia_McBride So cool :) I have just opened up to
reviewing and I'm very excited. This whole world is new to me and I LOVE it
#indiechat -9:49 PM May 8th, 2012
srjohannes @BiblioCrunch the @indeliblewriter are eithe
rindie pub or self pub - we talk about it http://t.co/2XQW3vuo #indiechat -9:49
PM May 8th, 2012
Georgia_McBride @Froze8 to get on the @month9books list,
send email to publicity(at)month9books(dot)com. #indiechat -9:49 PM May 8th,
2012
KatGirl_Studio @meggjensen who did? #indiechat -9:49 PM May
8th, 2012
Georgia_McBride @meggjensen JEALOUS #indiechat -9:50 PM May
8th, 2012
srjohannes any contemp thrillers? @Georgia_McBride
#indiechat -9:50 PM May 8th, 2012
Battista_j @Georgia_McBride MG books-those seem to be slower
to catch on in ebook. Are you finding that to be true? #indiechat -9:50 PM May
8th, 2012
Georgia_McBride @srjohannes @month9books does not pub
contemp. Boo Hoo. #indiechat -9:50 PM May 8th, 2012
meggjensen @KatGirl_Studio the people who run wattpad. i was
recommened to them by another author #indiechat -9:50 PM May 8th, 2012
srjohannes megg that wld be a great indelible post on
wattpad RT @DawnRaeMiller: @meggjensen Ways to use wattpad effectively.
#indiechat -9:50 PM May 8th, 2012
Georgia_McBride @Battista_j Our first MG pubs in January.
I'm not worried, we have plenty of print to go around. #indiechat -9:50 PM May
8th, 2012
AlisonHertz “@meggjensen: @BiblioCrunch My first novel,
Anathema, has had over 950,000 reads on @wattpad - it's awesome!!! #indiechat”
WOW!! -9:51 PM May 8th, 2012
meggjensen @Georgia_McBride i guess ya readers DID want high
fantasy after all. #shrugs i have a BA in medieval history - luv 2 wrt fantasy
#indiechat -9:51 PM May 8th, 2012
midnightcandle1 Kids have pads and I think gift cards to
download books is a popular trend. #indiechat -9:51 PM May 8th, 2012
KatGirl_Studio @meggjensen oh that's cool. #indiechat -9:51
PM May 8th, 2012
meggjensen RT @Battista_j: @Georgia_McBride MG books-those
seem to be slower to catch on in ebook. Are you finding that to be true?
#indiechat -9:51 PM May 8th, 2012
Froze8 @meggjensen I love fantasy <3 #indiechat -9:52 PM
May 8th, 2012
LM_Preston @Georgia_McBride @midnightcandle1 Does word count
matter still? What's your limits? #indiechat -9:52 PM May 8th, 2012
Georgia_McBride Anyone can pitch us on http://t.co/KjIWN1eV.
#indiechat -9:52 PM May 8th, 2012
Georgia_McBride @LM_Preston Yes. #indiechat -9:52 PM May
8th, 2012
meggjensen @Froze8 Anathema is #free on amz & ibookstore
if ur interested. lol oh, and #wattpad #indiechat -9:52 PM May 8th, 2012
meggjensen RT @LM_Preston: @Georgia_McBride @midnightcandle1
Does word count matter still? Whats your limits? #indiechat -9:53 PM May 8th,
2012
coachhays64 @susankayequinn @midnightcandle1 Sci American
& Discover are loaded with story ideas. Biotechniques free eNewsletter is
good too. #indiechat -9:53 PM May 8th, 2012
srjohannes @Georgia_McBride boo ;) #indiechat -9:53 PM May
8th, 2012
Froze8 Am I the only one who leaves #indiechat feeling like
I can conquer the world? -9:53 PM May 8th, 2012
Battista_j @meggjensen Medievalists unite! I've got a
Masters in medieval literature. Woohoo! #indiechat -9:53 PM May 8th, 2012
KPSimmon RT @Georgia_McBride: Anyone can pitch us on
http://t.co/KjIWN1eV. #indiechat -9:53 PM May 8th, 2012
midnightcandle1 You're not alone - lov'n Fantasy. However
there is Urban Fantasy...High Fantasy all genres have become fractured
#indiechat -9:53 PM May 8th, 2012
srjohannes RT @midnightcandle1: Kids have pads and I think
gift cards to download books is a popular trend. #indiechat -9:53 PM May 8th,
2012
LM_Preston Nope :-D We all feel that way too! RT @Froze8: Am
I the only one who leaves #indiechat feeling like I can conquer the world?
-9:54 PM May 8th, 2012
meggjensen RT @coachhays64: @susankayequinn @midnightcandle1
Archaeology mag is great for fantasy & historical ;) #indiechat -9:54 PM
May 8th, 2012
srjohannes @midnightcandle1 what are some new boosk you have
coming up that are getting buzz? #indiechat -9:54 PM May 8th, 2012
meggjensen Me too!!!! RT @Froze8: Am I the only one who
leaves #indiechat feeling like I can conquer the world? #indiechat -9:54 PM May
8th, 2012
midnightcandle1 RT @coachhays64: @susankayequinn Sci
American & Discover loaded with story ideas. Biotechniques free eNewsletter
is good too. #indiechat -9:54 PM May 8th, 2012
Georgia_McBride When you sub to us, know that we are all
writers. We are a staff of 16, all writers. We understand your struggle.
#indiechat -9:54 PM May 8th, 2012
midnightcandle1 RT @meggjensen: RT @coachhays64:
@susankayequinn @midnightcandle1 Archaeology mag is great for fantasy &
historical ;) #indiechat -9:54 PM May 8th, 2012
Froze8 @LM_Preston @meggjensen Yay! #indiechat -9:54 PM May
8th, 2012
Battista_j @Georgia_McBride I'm curious to see the numbers.
I've got a MG Beowulf retelling I'm getting ready to shop.#indiechat -9:54 PM
May 8th, 2012
MaganVernon Sorry had to put child to bed, did I miss a ton?
#indiechat -9:54 PM May 8th, 2012
KatGirl_Studio @midnightcandle1 I love urban fantasy =^.^=
#indiechat -9:55 PM May 8th, 2012
Georgia_McBride Also, know that we get VERY excited about
queries we request. We desperately want YOUR query to be THE ONE. #indiechat
-9:55 PM May 8th, 2012
Froze8 @MaganVernon We're just being awesome talking a bit
about bloggers and different ways to get books out there #indiechat -9:55 PM
May 8th, 2012
midnightcandle1 Lynn Rush has been all over the news with
Wasteland Series. Elizabeth Cheryl with Summerland has been on Good Morning
America.. #indiechat -9:55 PM May 8th, 2012
BiblioCrunch @Stacey_WB awesome! where should I send the
invite #indiechat -9:55 PM May 8th, 2012
RachelBateman RT @Georgia_McBride: Also, know that we get
VERY excited about queries we request. We desperately want YOUR query to be THE
ONE. #indiechat -9:56 PM May 8th, 2012
Georgia_McBride We are just as upset about having to reject
a title, as the author is to receive it. #indiechat -9:56 PM May 8th, 2012
BiblioCrunch Anyone going to Book Expo America this year?
#indiechat? -9:56 PM May 8th, 2012
midnightcandle1 @KatGirl_Studio Me too~!! Love Urban
Fantasy. #indiechat -9:56 PM May 8th, 2012
RachelBateman RT @Georgia_McBride: We are just as upset
about having to reject a title, as the author is to receive it. #indiechat
-9:56 PM May 8th, 2012
MaganVernon You know what Indie and small presses are great
for? LGBT characters that aren't stereotyped #indiechat -9:56 PM May 8th, 2012
meggjensen @BiblioCrunch Many Indelible book will be on
display at BEA :D #indiechat -9:56 PM May 8th, 2012
Georgia_McBride If a sub is rejected by us, it has been read
by at least 3 of our staffers. If offer, it has been read by at least 6.
#indiechat -9:56 PM May 8th, 2012
BiblioCrunch Totally random question...but do certain movies
(ie Hunger Games) and news events help sales for books? #indiechat -9:57 PM May
8th, 2012
RachelBateman RT @MaganVernon: You know what Indie and small
presses are great for? LGBT characters that aren't stereotyped #indiechat -9:57
PM May 8th, 2012
BiblioCrunch RT @meggjensen: @BiblioCrunch Many Indelible
book will be on display at BEA :D #indiechat -9:57 PM May 8th, 2012
Georgia_McBride @Battista_j numbers on what? #indiechat
-9:57 PM May 8th, 2012
elle_strauss @BiblioCrunch I do. Love wattpad. I have the
best fans there. #indiechat -9:57 PM May 8th, 2012
Froze8 @BiblioCrunch Can't afford it this yr (plus not sure
on the per. ass. being let in) but I am making it my goal 2 get in next year
#indiechat -9:57 PM May 8th, 2012
midnightcandle1 I agree with Georgia, every query we open is
full of possibility and we want to love your story! #indiechat -9:57 PM May
8th, 2012
KatGirl_Studio @BiblioCrunch no, it's the same weekend are
something else I do. #indiechat -9:57 PM May 8th, 2012
Georgia_McBride We also understand that not everyone who
writes a great book can write a great query or synopsis. We look for seeds of
greatness. #indiechat -9:58 PM May 8th, 2012
BiblioCrunch @elle_strauss and you sell on amazon and other
places after? #indiechat -9:58 PM May 8th, 2012
BiblioCrunch Anyone one else want a beta invite before
#indiechat ends? -9:58 PM May 8th, 2012
LornaSuzuki @BiblioCrunch I know having major motion pic.
deal has done nothing for my book sales, but for some I'm sure it has.
#indiechat -9:59 PM May 8th, 2012
srjohannes RT @midnightcandle1: I agree with Georgia, every
query we open is full of possibility and we want to love your story! #indiechat
-9:59 PM May 8th, 2012
midnightcandle1 A successful movies do help sell books. It
opens an appetite. #indiechat -9:59 PM May 8th, 2012
KeishaLMartin @Georgia_McBride Mustering courage to pitch
via FB, will practice first. #indiechat -9:59 PM May 8th, 2012
Battista_j @Georgia_McBride To see ebook numbers on MG. I
think YA dovetails with the technology. Wonder if MG will do the same.
#indiechat -9:59 PM May 8th, 2012
Froze8 @Georgia_McBride I have been debating writing a book
about a personal assistant but fear I'll make the character ME #indiechat -9:59
PM May 8th, 2012
Georgia_McBride @Battista_j ah. Yes. Should be interesting.
#indiechat -9:59 PM May 8th, 2012
MaganVernon I write books about aliens, girls who fail out
of college, and lesbian roommates. This is why Indie pubbing is amazing
#indiechat -9:59 PM May 8th, 2012
srjohannes YUP! look for us on Title showcase! RT
@meggjensen: @BiblioCrunch Many Indelible book will be on display at BEA :D
#indiechat -9:59 PM May 8th, 2012
chel_c_cam @MaganVernon *Puts all Magan's books on TBR pile*
#indiechat -10:00 PM May 8th, 2012
midnightcandle1 If a query is all over the map, but the
subject is intriguing we'll still ask for a full #indiechat -10:00 PM May 8th,
2012
srjohannes it doesnt RT @Battista_j: @Georgia_McBride To see
ebook numbers on MG. Wonder if MG will do the same as ya. #indiechat -10:00 PM
May 8th, 2012
BiblioCrunch @LornaSuzuki can't wait till your movie comes
out! is there a release date? #indiechat -10:00 PM May 8th, 2012
Georgia_McBride We will be at BEA in 2013. We will spend
this year editing, editing and editing. #indiechat -10:00 PM May 8th, 2012
LM_Preston Thanks @Georgia_McBride @midnightcandle1 I look
forward to exciting things from your publishing companies #indiechat -10:00 PM
May 8th, 2012
Froze8 @MaganVernon Part of me wants to write to say that I
tried but I so fear writing ME and not CHARACTER, you know? #indiechat -10:00
PM May 8th, 2012
Georgia_McBride RT @LM_Preston: Thanks @Georgia_McBride
@midnightcandle1 I look forward to exciting things from your publishing
companies #indiechat -10:00 PM May 8th, 2012
Froze8 @Georgia_McBride Hopefully I'll be there too!
#indiechat -10:01 PM May 8th, 2012
Georgia_McBride @Froze8 YAY! #indiechat -10:01 PM May 8th,
2012
LornaSuzuki @BiblioCrunch Still casting, if we can get it
done soon, full production will start this fall. #indiechat -10:01 PM May 8th,
2012
Froze8 @Georgia_McBride I am really making it my goal! Yay
:) #indiechat -10:02 PM May 8th, 2012
srjohannes thanks to @Georgia_McBride and @midnightcandle1
for hanging out at #indiechat tonight! #indiechat -10:02 PM May 8th, 2012
LM_Preston Are capitalizing on it correctly? RT @LornaSuzuki
I know having major motion pic. deal has done nothing for my book sales
#indiechat -10:02 PM May 8th, 2012
MaganVernon @Froze8 People sometimes think my characters are
me. They have some attributes, but they are definitely not me. #indiechat
-10:02 PM May 8th, 2012
Georgia_McBride One thing we ask, is that you please polish
before you send. Small presses expect excellence as much as larger ones.
#indiechat -10:02 PM May 8th, 2012
LornaSuzuki @BiblioCrunch Possibly movie release for A
Warrior's Tale will be late 2013/early 2014 if we stay on track! #indiechat
-10:02 PM May 8th, 2012
srjohannes @LornaSuzuki im sure you will see an uptick when
it moves forward ;) #indiechat -10:02 PM May 8th, 2012
midnightcandle1 This has been soo much fun. Feel free to
send me questions at marketing@crescentmoonpress.com #indiechat -10:02 PM May
8th, 2012
Froze8 @MaganVernon That's what most writers I talk to say
but I think mine would really be ME and not just a part #indiechat -10:02 PM
May 8th, 2012
Georgia_McBride @srjohannes @midnightcandle1 Thanks for
having me. #indiechat -10:03 PM May 8th, 2012
ixtumea RT @Georgia_McBride: Anyone can pitch us on
http://t.co/KjIWN1eV. #indiechat -10:03 PM May 8th, 2012
KatGirl_Studio @LornaSuzuki so exciting! #indiechat -10:03
PM May 8th, 2012
srjohannes RT @midnightcandle1: This has been soo much fun.
Feel free to send me questions at marketing@crescentmoonpress.com #indiechat
-10:03 PM May 8th, 2012
LornaSuzuki @LM_Preston Truthfully, I'm no bloody good at
marketing or promo! lol #indiechat -10:03 PM May 8th, 2012
BiblioCrunch RT @LornaSuzuki: @BiblioCrunch Possibly movie
release for A Warrior's Tale will be late 2013/early 2014 if we stay on track!
#indiechat -10:03 PM May 8th, 2012
michellewitte Excellent point. MT @Georgia_McBride: please
polish before you send. Small presses expect excellence as much as larger ones.
#indiechat -10:03 PM May 8th, 2012
srjohannes yes! MT @Georgia_McBride: please polish before
you send. Small presses expect excellence as much as larger ones. #indiechat
-10:03 PM May 8th, 2012
Georgia_McBride If i've missed any of your q's, please
continue to nudge, and will get to them by end of this week. #indiechat -10:03
PM May 8th, 2012
ixtumea RT @Georgia_McBride: If i've missed any of your q's,
please continue to nudge, and will get to them by end of this week. #indiechat
-10:03 PM May 8th, 2012
Battista_j @Georgia_McBride @midnightcandle1 Thank you for
all of the terrific info. Looking forward to seeing whtat the future holds.
#indiechat -10:04 PM May 8th, 2012
midnightcandle1 Good night everyone. Thank you again. Keep
writing! #indiechat -10:04 PM May 8th, 2012
ixtumea RT @Georgia_McBride: We are just as upset about
having to reject a title, as the author is to receive it. #indiechat -10:04 PM
May 8th, 2012
LornaSuzuki @srjohannes I hope so! I think once I can
release casting news of the A-list stars, it might help! #indiechat -10:04 PM
May 8th, 2012
elle_strauss @BiblioCrunch Yes, once they decide they love
you :) #indiechat -10:04 PM May 8th, 2012
MaganVernon RT @midnightcandle1: This has been soo much fun.
Feel free to send me questions at marketing@crescentmoonpress.com #indiechat
-10:04 PM May 8th, 2012
Georgia_McBride Don't let anyone publish ur book within
30-60 days. Quality editing, art (not to mention marketing/pr) cannot be done
by then. #indiechat -10:04 PM May 8th, 2012
LM_Preston I understand its not an exact science RT
@LornaSuzuki: Truthfully, I'm no bloody good at marketing or promo! lol
#indiechat -10:04 PM May 8th, 2012
coachhays64 @Georgia_McBride And their sub staff are so
positive in rejection. You really feel like they look at every angle and
opportunity. #indiechat -10:05 PM May 8th, 2012
TwilightsDance @Georgia_McBride big supporter here of Indie
authors!!! #indiechat -10:05 PM May 8th, 2012
MaganVernon @Froze8 *shrug* Something you learn, sometimes
it works, and sometimes all your characters are Italian girls with glasses
#indiechat -10:05 PM May 8th, 2012
Georgia_McBride Look for small presses with a quality
editorial team, and also a sound marketing strategy for YOUR title. #indiechat
-10:05 PM May 8th, 2012
AlisonHertz #indiechat Thanks for the chat and answering all
the questions presses. Gotta go. -10:05 PM May 8th, 2012
RaShelleWorkman So late. #indiechat -10:05 PM May 8th, 2012
ixtumea RT @Georgia_McBride: Look for small presses with a
quality editorial team, and also a sound marketing strategy for YOUR title.
#indiechat -10:05 PM May 8th, 2012
MaganVernon Alright #indiechat Goodnight. I love small
presses and Indie books, BUT the new Sookie Stackhouse book is waiting for me.
-10:05 PM May 8th, 2012
KatGirl_Studio @Georgia_McBride I don't now, my covers only
take a week production time. #indiechat -10:05 PM May 8th, 2012
Georgia_McBride Make sure you ask questions about the
editorial process, what you can expect in terms of changes, etc. #indiechat
-10:06 PM May 8th, 2012
ixtumea RT @Georgia_McBride: Make sure you ask questions
about the editorial process, what you can expect in terms of changes, etc.
#indiechat -10:06 PM May 8th, 2012
Georgia_McBride @KatGirl_Studio Covers for YOU or clients?
#indiechat -10:06 PM May 8th, 2012
KatGirl_Studio @Georgia_McBride But you're right, good
editing and design takes longer than that. #indiechat -10:06 PM May 8th, 2012
ixtumea Check out #indiechat -10:06 PM May 8th, 2012
LornaSuzuki So True! RT @Georgia_McBride: Don't let anyone
publish ur book within 30-60 days. Quality editing, art cannot be done by then.
#indiechat -10:06 PM May 8th, 2012
KatGirl_Studio @Georgia_McBride for me about 2-3 days. for
clients about a week unless they take longer to get back to me. #indiechat
-10:07 PM May 8th, 2012
Froze8 @MaganVernon I think I may just have to try. :)
#indiechat -10:07 PM May 8th, 2012
Stacey_WB I know I lurked for most of the chat, but I
enjoyed it! :) Night all. #indiechat -10:07 PM May 8th, 2012
LM_Preston It's over I think :-D RT @ixtumea: Check out
#indiechat -10:07 PM May 8th, 2012
KatGirl_Studio @Georgia_McBride I can do backgrounds for
games in about 2-4 hours. #indiechat -10:07 PM May 8th, 2012
srjohannes Alright #indiechat Goodnight. I love small
presses and Indie books, -10:07 PM May 8th, 2012
LornaSuzuki @Georgia_McBride So much of what you say about
publishing, editing, etc. makes absolute sense! #indiechat -10:08 PM May 8th,
2012
Georgia_McBride @KatGirl_Studio We take weeks to sit w/ a
few cover ideas, involve the entire staff and author in feedback. Lots to
consider. #indiechat -10:08 PM May 8th, 2012
srjohannes takes me longer to perfect. RT @KatGirl_Studio:
@Georgia_McBride for me about 2-3 days. for clients about a week #indiechat
-10:08 PM May 8th, 2012
KatGirl_Studio @Georgia_McBride I don't mess around. I'm
fast and I know what exactly what I'm going to do beforehand. #indiechat -10:08
PM May 8th, 2012
Georgia_McBride @KatGirl_Studio I don't question this. BUT
it is about the RIGHTNESS of the work, not the quick turnaround. #indiechat
-10:08 PM May 8th, 2012
Georgia_McBride @KatGirl_Studio Meaning how different or
alike is it to our titles, others? how well does it reflect tone of novel, etc.
#indiechat -10:09 PM May 8th, 2012
KatGirl_Studio @Georgia_McBride usually clients come to me
after they have done that part. I'm usually sent the design brief and then I
make it. #indiechat -10:09 PM May 8th, 2012
meggjensen RT @Georgia_McBride: @KatGirl_Studio <-- has
beautiful artwork #indiechat -10:10 PM May 8th, 2012
Georgia_McBride @brandigranett We have an editorial staff of
10. #indiechat -10:10 PM May 8th, 2012
srjohannes @Georgia_McBride delete my email im sending
another one. #indiechat -10:10 PM May 8th, 2012
Georgia_McBride @KatGirl_Studio I still concur. #indiechat
-10:10 PM May 8th, 2012
KatGirl_Studio @Georgia_McBride very true. I do most of the
pondering and designing work in my head while I'm doing daily tasks. #indiechat
-10:10 PM May 8th, 2012
Georgia_McBride @srjohannes oops. already read. pondering a
response. #indiechat -10:11 PM May 8th, 2012
KatGirl_Studio @Georgia_McBride its a skill I developed in
art school. That way I can just sit down and do the work. #indiechat -10:11 PM
May 8th, 2012
Froze8 Goodnight #indiechat I need to give my sister a ride,
do some more hours at the job, watch Doctor Who, and whatever else is on my
todo list! -10:11 PM May 8th, 2012
Georgia_McBride @KatGirl_Studio Doing the work is fine. But
meeting the needs in a way that will sell books, that's the difficulty.
#indiechat -10:11 PM May 8th, 2012
Georgia_McBride @Froze8 great to do list. #indiechat -10:11
PM May 8th, 2012
Froze8 @Georgia_McBride It's about the same all summer haha
:) #lovemylife #indiechat -10:12 PM May 8th, 2012
KatGirl_Studio @Georgia_McBride you're right I wish I got
more time for projects. #indiechat -10:12 PM May 8th, 2012
Georgia_McBride @KatGirl_Studio I'm sure I will appreciate
this when assign a 2013 title! #indiechat -10:12 PM May 8th, 2012
KatGirl_Studio @Georgia_McBride But some clients have really
tight deadlines and I try to accommodate them. #indiechat -10:12 PM May 8th,
2012
Georgia_McBride @KatGirl_Studio this is a great thing. a few
folks like to "take their sweet time." #indiechat -10:13 PM May 8th,
2012
KatGirl_Studio @Georgia_McBride I can't help but be fast.
#indiechat -10:14 PM May 8th, 2012
KatGirl_Studio @Georgia_McBride However I execute all
projects to the same level of quality regardless of how much time I'm given.
#indiechat -10:14 PM May 8th, 2012
Georgia_McBride @KatGirl_Studio I will call you speedy from
now on. #indiechat -10:14 PM May 8th, 2012
Georgia_McBride If u sub a small press, and receive an
offer, ask who will be your editor, ask to speak to that person. Be on the same
page. #indiechat -10:15 PM May 8th, 2012
KatGirl_Studio @Georgia_McBride the school I went to didn't
allow us to "take our sweet time." We had to do pro quality work in a
week. #indiechat -10:15 PM May 8th, 2012
Georgia_McBride make sure you know when you will PAID. what
kind of accounting will be provided, how you can get out of your contract.
#indiechat -10:16 PM May 8th, 2012
srjohannes @Georgia_McBride i should have sent a better one.
i sent more in 2nd #indiechat -10:16 PM May 8th, 2012
KatGirl_Studio @Georgia_McBride so now it's just kind of a
habit. #indiechat -10:16 PM May 8th, 2012
Georgia_McBride Don't be afraid to negotiate your small
press (or large) contract. #indiechat -10:16 PM May 8th, 2012
Georgia_McBride @srjohannes It's all good. I'm still the
same GM I've always been. Only now, with a small press. #indiechat -10:16 PM
May 8th, 2012
KatGirl_Studio @Georgia_McBride 2 years ago I had to color
30 comic pages for a publisher in 2 1/2 weeks because their artist was behind.
#indiechat -10:17 PM May 8th, 2012
KatGirl_Studio @Georgia_McBride I did it in 2. #indiechat
-10:17 PM May 8th, 2012
Georgia_McBride @brandigranett @month9books. We are talking
small presses at #indiechat -10:17 PM May 8th, 2012
KatGirl_Studio @meggjensen thanks =^.^= #indiechat -10:17 PM
May 8th, 2012
Georgia_McBride @kristalshaff Once acquired, it will be read
by at least 4 more ppl including pr team. #indiechat -10:18 PM May 8th, 2012
KatGirl_Studio wow that sounded like a rant, sorry.
#indiechat -10:18 PM May 8th, 2012
srjohannes @Georgia_McBride still #indiechat -10:19 PM May
8th, 2012
Georgia_McBride When you sign with a small press, make sure
you understand how subsidiary rights are handled, who will handle, how u get
pd. #indiechat -10:19 PM May 8th, 2012
KatGirl_Studio @srjohannes so what's new? #indiechat -10:19
PM May 8th, 2012
Georgia_McBride @srjohannes Sorry. Trying to give advice. I
will shut up now. #indiechat -10:20 PM May 8th, 2012
srjohannes @KatGirl_Studio just trying to getout 2 eshorts and
uncontrollable in sept! nothing uch :) #indiechat -10:20 PM May 8th, 2012
srjohannes @Georgia_McBride i <3 advice :) #indiechat
-10:21 PM May 8th, 2012
KatGirl_Studio @srjohannes sounds like my schedule.
#indiechat -10:22 PM May 8th, 2012
srjohannes @Georgia_McBride wait what does GM stand for
general manager? guru marketer? ;) #indiechat -10:22 PM May 8th, 2012
Georgia_McBride @srjohannes I need to go. Thanks for
inviting me to talk re @month9books #indiechat -10:22 PM May 8th, 2012
KatGirl_Studio @srjohannes DITM comes out on the 19th. I'm
putting together an eBook sampler and my blog tour in June. #indiechat -10:22
PM May 8th, 2012
srjohannes @Georgia_McBride oops im already off just forgot
to drop tag! ha!#indiechat -10:23 PM May 8th, 2012
coachhays64 @meggjensen Thanks for the Archaeology mag tip.
I bet that is a good resource for background historical research. #indiechat
-10:23 PM May 8th, 2012
KatGirl_Studio @srjohannes Middle Grade. #indiechat -10:23
PM May 8th, 2012
Georgia_McBride @srjohannes LOL. Greek Myth? #indiechat
-10:23 PM May 8th, 2012
Georgia_McBride Thanks for putting up with my rapid-fire
tweets during my guest stint at #indiechat See you tomorrow for #yalitchat
topic: VOICE. -10:24 PM May 8th, 2012
