Publishing a book

[Catchy]

hi as some of you may know, i'm writing a book lol. i've been reading about self publishing and stuff (where you pay them to get it published if i'm correct?). i know i probably wont make any money off this but it's not an aim to make money, it's more something i want to achieve in my life.

so can anyone tell me more about publishing? when doing self publishing, does it still have to be approved etc? it's all a bit confusing... thanks.

[wixard]

what's the book about

[Catchy]

what's the book about

a japanese prostitute

[Kieran]

Can't you self publish on Amazon? Isn't that what 50 shades did before it was picked up by a proper publisher?

[Catchy]

Can't you self publish on Amazon? Isn't that what 50 shades did before it was picked up by a proper publisher?

yh u can i think, think they keep like 90% of profits oh well like i said it's not to make money

[Kieran]

Amazon offer two ways. Either CreateSpace (https://www.createspace.com/pub/l/diy.do?ref=1383688&utm_id=6072) or sellign books for Kindle. You get 70% royalties for the Kindle Books you upload.

CreateSpace seems to take a lot of the money. Be better doing it for Kindle by the looks of it :)

[Catchy]

Amazon offer two ways. Either CreateSpace (https://www.createspace.com/pub/l/diy.do?ref=1383688&utm_id=6072) or sellign books for Kindle. You get 70% royalties for the Kindle Books you upload.

CreateSpace seems to take a lot of the money. Be better doing it for Kindle by the looks of it :)

I thought that too ty. hope every1 reads my book when its finished in 50 yrs xxxxx

[sex]

where are you even going to get the money to print it... you can't save and no one will give you a loan lol
and that's even if you finish it lmao

[Kieran]

where are you even going to get the money to print it... you can't save and no one will give you a loan lol
and that's even if you finish it lmao

You don't with Amazon. If you go the book route, they only print it when its ordered, hence the low royalty. Or he can go digital, such as Kindle and iPad and then there's 0 fees for him :)

[Demi]

Contact some publishers, get them to read your stuff. It may seem a long shot, but they will read it.

[Inseriousity.]

I always wanted to publish a book when I was younger but never did finish one. Good luck! :)

[Demi]

I always wanted to publish a book when I was younger but never did finish one. Good luck! :)

Go finish one :) you never know!

[Aiden]

Publish on Amazon, get a wider reach of people and I think its free.. I did it once with like 200 words lol, took it down now!

[Ardemax]

Are you self editing too? & how many words are you aiming for? :)

[Catchy]

Are you self editing too? & how many words are you aiming for? :)

probably about 70k and i'm not sure, depends on prices. 300 words down 69 thousand 700 to go lmao...

[Ardemax]

probably about 70k and i'm not sure, depends on prices. 300 words down 69 thousand 700 to go lmao...

I was gonna ask how far into it you are. 300 words?!?! xD

Have you planned out everything, like you know what you're writing about and it's just a matter of actually writing it or are you going with what comes into your head? :P

[Catchy]

I was gonna ask how far into it you are. 300 words?!?! xD

Have you planned out everything, like you know what you're writing about and it's just a matter of actually writing it or are you going with what comes into your head? :P

a bit of both i guess LMAO!! not lookin gr8 isit........

[Ardemax]

a bit of both i guess LMAO!! not lookin gr8 isit........

You have to start somewhere!! Got a title yet?

[Catchy]

You have to start somewhere!! Got a title yet?

nope will prob decide that last!

[Ardemax]

nope will prob decide that last!

I guess that's a good plan xD Anyways, hope it turns out good for you!