I have a manuscript for which my agent is searching for a publisher. I’m also in the process of getting a short eBook ready as a conference giveaway. I appreciate the information so many of you have shared, e.g. Jill Barville’s idea of setting goals for sending out queries and proposals.

Since I’m considering putting out more short eBooks, I’m trying to learn the process. Does anyone have a good website to recommend?

Theresa Froehlich
http://www.transitionslifecoaching.org

Thankfully, I kept my day job.

I would love to know where all of these authors are who have made so much more money through self-publishing than they would through traditional publishing. I realize it is possible, but it isn’t nearly as common as some people think.

Thanks Rachelle, a good article and comments. Ive been writing since high school, then on my college newspaper and, finally, some professional journals. I always had the dream of writing a novel or play but it took me to age 64 to actually write one. I, too, thought it was easy, but Ive learned the error of my ways. Ive been told that publishers dont want older authors because it discourages younger readers.But the point is to keep going, and, just maybe, your dream will come true!

Have you had to adjust your dream?

No, but I’ve heard “Recalculating” a number of times out of my GPS.