Facts not Promises
By Jerry D. Simmons | March 11th, 2010 | No Comments » (Click to add yours!)
I’m often asked a variety of questions regarding publishing, marketing, and book sales. The common theme among all the writers and authors who contact me is the same, when it comes to questions about publishing, products, services and marketing “who can you believe?” That is a difficult question to answer since I have my own perspective (25 years in New York publishing) and opinions (based on 7 years in the independent publishing market).
It has been my experience that writers and authors tend to believe:
(1) friends, other authors, and colleagues within their own writing group or circle of friends,
(2) the best sales pitch with the least cost and biggest promises of success, and
(3) those offering facts and not promises which is the way I describe myself and other members of the INDI Publishing Group.
There is nothing wrong with believing whom you want to believe, however, if experience makes the difference, then you should be listening to those with the most experience with a solid background in New York publishing. I am not biased towards any form of publishing. For me and my clients, it depends on their personal goals, wants, hopes, and dreams. I pride myself on telling the truth and being honest to a fault. Sometimes writers don’t want to accept the facts.
My professional services and those of my group are not the least expensive and you shouldn’t expect that. Our combined experience is unparalleled in publishing. I don’t make wild promises or offer guarantees, I refuse to paint a rosy picture of the bookselling marketplace, and I absolutely will not associate myself or do business with anyone that is not above reproach. These are the rules I go by and if that fits your criteria then send me an email. I will do everything I can to offer you my expertise and guidance with the goal of making you a successful author.
Tags: Book Publishing, Book Sales, eBook, Self-Published Author, Self-Publishing
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