Aspiring authors, if you're looking for real-world insights into the publishing journey, this is a must-read! Hugh Howey, the bestselling author of the hit Silo trilogy—the books behind Apple+'s successful series Silo—shares his experiences and practical advice on self-publishing, engaging with readers, and building a successful career as an author.
In this article, Howey delves into:
The importance of building an online presence
Why professional cover design matters
How to navigate self-publishing platforms
The power of direct engagement with readers
Check out the full article here: https://hughhowey.com/writing-insights-part-four-publishing-your-book/
Whether you’re considering self-publishing or just want to learn more about the industry, Howey’s insights offer a valuable roadmap for bringing your book to the world.
Have you explored self-publishing, or are you considering it? Let’s discuss in the comments!
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A lot of insight, Ashley Renee Smith. I bookmarked the article. I'm not writing a book, but the insight will come in handy if I do, like "You’re going to be doing most of the work either way." Thanks for sharing.
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I've know Hugh for over ten years. He has a lot of great knowledge.
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Thats so cool, Debra Holland! His Silo series is SO good.
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Absolutely, Mike Childress! Multi-hyphenates are becoming more and more common, it really does feel like the future across the industry. I actually started out wanting to write novels first, but then I realized that if I knew how to write screenplays, I could adapt my own books. There was a phase when I was about 14 years old where this was all I would talk about. I think I drove my family a little nuts!
It’s such a smart way to approach breaking into the industry, too. Writing novels gives you full creative control, and having a screenplay version ready to go makes it that much easier to pitch for adaptation. The industry is shifting, and I think we’ll see even more writers moving fluidly between formats in the future.
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I look forward to reading what Hugh has to say about all this. "Story" is such a broad and complex field it's great to see more bridging of various media to bring stories to different platforms and often different audiences. A number of my clients have begun with novels and then done/had done for them adaptations. We've pitched just their novels for some and they've been in talks with producers who wanted the novels to then adapt as they envisioned. Wishing you all the best of luck whichever ways you choose to write and present your works.
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Great article, Ashley Renee Smith ! I so agree with him on keeping ownership and control. And authors should align their decisions with goals, for sure. Depending on your goals, self-publishing might be a better route than trying to get a publisher.
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I'm a big fan of Apple's Sci-Fi dramas as well, Mike Childress! I haven't watched See yet, but I love Foundation and Dark Matter.
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I agree Ashley Renee Smith, Apple has really stepped up its sci-fi game. The only problem is that not everyone has AppleTV, so those shows can't always reach as wide an audience as they deserver.