In case you ever wonder, no, I’m usually not a bandwagon jumper. Tempting though it may be from time to time, I have chosen to not spend my valuable writing time on blog-hop flash fiction (since I’m really more of a novelist). I am currently NOT joining a great many of my friends in the self publishing “revolution.” And I write what I do because it speaks to me—not because I think it will sell better than something else.
Don’t misunderstand, though. I am a fan of trends. Crusading bloggers? Magic steam-punk vampires? Mass self-publishing push? All great ideas. Brilliant in some aspects. And I wish all the best for those who are brave enough to take such risks and move forward on these uncharted paths. I applaud them. Admire their guts and spunk and bravado.But for now, none of these paths feels like the right one for me.
In other words, I am choosing the road less traveled by. Or maybe less recently traveled by? Or by fewer of my immediate friends, at any rate. Because it’s what I believe is best for my family and my future.
And that, my friends, is what *I hope* will make all the difference.
What recent things have you chosen to do differently from others?
I'm doing the tradition publishing too. Because that's what I've always wanted.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad for my friends who are self publishing. I think they will be successful, but I am in the same boat as you. =)
DUDE!!! I am with you. More and more of my friends have made the decision to self-publish. And I applaud their courage. And yes, for me...I am still pursuing traditional publishing. :D
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