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I enjoyed your interview, Dee, and wish you luck with the book. I'm always heartened by(and cheering on)writers who decide to self publish. I did the same (in print form) a couple years ago and, while I wouldn't turn down a mainstream contract with decent terms, I don't regret self publishing either - it is wonderful to have the control (and the profits!).
Like you, I've often met with disapproval from mainstream published writers for my choice. It's a tough one to deal with and I was surprised at the amount of disapproval the choice generates. I look forward to the day when self publishing is viewed in a more enlightened way.
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Many thanks, Dianne.
I think the stigma is among people in the trade - shops, reviewers, other writers etc - but readers don't give a damn whether a book is self-published or punted out by one of the biggie publishing houses, so long as it's professionally produced.
Dee
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Yes, the stigma is most definitely within the trade rather than from readers. As long as they enjoy the story most readers are not concerned about who published it.
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Even now, after more than ten years of writing, when I'm choosing a book I look at the author's name and the title, I read the blurb, I browse a few pages. It never occurs to me to see who published it.
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There will be another new interview with Dee over at Strictly Writing on 4th August!
Susiex
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