tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6436750775660143393.post3060600758891472823..comments2023-10-29T03:21:29.436-07:00Comments on BLOG OF A VET'S WIFE: The Self-Publishing Jitters of a Perfectionist . . .Nancy MacMillanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16322689935908642513noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6436750775660143393.post-7027561199671436492012-01-23T15:46:33.495-08:002012-01-23T15:46:33.495-08:00Hi Regina. Thanks for understanding, and allowing ...Hi Regina. Thanks for understanding, and allowing me to "prefer" 50lb paper for my "baby." We don't always get what we want, but we can try! Still keeping CreateSpace in my back pocket. I wish you much luck on your dream: Your own publishing company. Saw you on Facebook. Now if I can only get more feedback on Outskirts. Maybe something good? :DNancy MacMillanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16322689935908642513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6436750775660143393.post-51853727736209163722012-01-23T10:11:42.766-08:002012-01-23T10:11:42.766-08:00How funny! You, too, carry the curse. Thank you fo...How funny! You, too, carry the curse. Thank you for your encouraging words. I was a little "bummed," to use Darian's word, but I might give Outskirts a call and confront the accuations. The Better Business Bureau gave them at an A-rating, whatever that's worth anymore. I'm good on the phone, not afraid to ask direct questions. Will research more to see if it's worth my time. I do know CreateSpace has a good rep, so I'll keep them in the wings. A side note: Send out your query letters. Remember, too many rewrites may squelch your "voice." Just my two cents!Nancy MacMillanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16322689935908642513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6436750775660143393.post-81109228967845252782012-01-23T09:52:12.120-08:002012-01-23T09:52:12.120-08:00Darian, thank you for the GREAT feedback! A writer...Darian, thank you for the GREAT feedback! A writer's life is isolated without the support of a community, and SheWrites is amazing. Don't believe everything you read! I still plan to research for another few weeks, but you definitely gave me the "boot" I needed. I'm not a quitter and will share what I find. Only wish CreateSpace offered 50lb paper. :DNancy MacMillanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16322689935908642513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6436750775660143393.post-34419569081670724542012-01-23T09:40:38.726-08:002012-01-23T09:40:38.726-08:00Feels like "old home" week. Thanks for y...Feels like "old home" week. Thanks for your warm welcome, Kelly. Still some serious research to do. The "stall" gobbled some prime-time. Still want to catch-up on your continuing success. I wish you much more in the future.Nancy MacMillanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16322689935908642513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6436750775660143393.post-74416587198948794662012-01-23T09:29:58.677-08:002012-01-23T09:29:58.677-08:00Hi Sweetie, Me too! I know how much you like "...Hi Sweetie, Me too! I know how much you like "frosting . . . ." Now how many days before you take off for Australia? xoNancy MacMillanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16322689935908642513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6436750775660143393.post-33472324956987176612012-01-23T09:26:20.388-08:002012-01-23T09:26:20.388-08:00Hi, Becky - Thank you, it's nice to be back! C...Hi, Becky - Thank you, it's nice to be back! Computers are a necessary evil for those of us handicapped in this area, but where there's a will there's a way. Now I'm back in motion. Feedback on Outskirts was questionable. Will be relieved when this decision is behind me. Happy writing! :DNancy MacMillanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16322689935908642513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6436750775660143393.post-58544521605990399112012-01-22T18:54:50.250-08:002012-01-22T18:54:50.250-08:00Hi, Nancy,
I have no experience with Outskirts, an...Hi, Nancy,<br />I have no experience with Outskirts, and haven't heard/read anyone else's experiences, either. I don't think you're being too picky. If you want 50lb paper, then that's your right. Your book is your baby, after all. I'm not that picky when it comes to paper, and haven't done the research about the difference between the 50-60lb papers. I'm also researching more and more, but right now, I'm still leaning toward CreateSpace. Good luck with getting more feedback on Outskirts. :)R.Y. Swinthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03739590809602626840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6436750775660143393.post-14043296990551895502012-01-22T16:26:14.867-08:002012-01-22T16:26:14.867-08:00Hi Nancy, From one perfectionist to another (and h...Hi Nancy, From one perfectionist to another (and having the same name) let me say, I feel your pain. I too am looking forward to reading your book. I know it's gonna be great. As far as where to have it published, I have heard of Outskirts and read their advertising but don't know anyone who's used them...so I can't say much about them. If I decide to self publish, I think I'll use Createspace. They have a good rep and have been around for a while.Nancy Hinchliffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12720207101341835900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6436750775660143393.post-13532120443000623342012-01-22T15:49:24.505-08:002012-01-22T15:49:24.505-08:00Glad to see you back, I was wondering where you...Glad to see you back, I was wondering where you've been! I have heard of Outskirts Press before, some time back before I published my book. If you google, one of the first things it will auto fill with is Outskirts Press scam, and following that is Outskirts Press complaints. With a little digging, the complaints with this company go back a good 4 or 5 years. While some people may not have issues with them, it seems the majority think/have had the experience that this is another company just out to get your money. That is why I ended up using Createspace. Which at first I was bummed about, because like you, I have an issue with the weight of the paper. In the end though I am happy with the results and will use Createspace again.Darian Wilkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16607167446349058134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6436750775660143393.post-62325718162943981992012-01-22T15:06:42.974-08:002012-01-22T15:06:42.974-08:00Glad to have you back and with a working computer....Glad to have you back and with a working computer. I can't even imagine how frustrating that must have been for you. <br />I haven't heard of Oukskirts, so I can't offer any help. But I wish you the best.Kelly Hashwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13936313159809041986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6436750775660143393.post-31152738635661914682012-01-21T22:47:51.922-08:002012-01-21T22:47:51.922-08:00I can't wait to lie in my bed and flip through...I can't wait to lie in my bed and flip through your book!new me landhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17259865508903051030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6436750775660143393.post-18910823523104951652012-01-21T22:33:07.068-08:002012-01-21T22:33:07.068-08:00Nancy, welcome back! It's so nice to hear your...Nancy, welcome back! It's so nice to hear your "voice" again! Sorry you were tortured with computer troubles, but at least it sounds like you are well on your way to holding your book in your hot little hands. Yay! I have no experience with Outskirts either, but I'll be curious to hear what others might know. Thanks for yet another informative post.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com