All the big questions right there, and I'm always looking for answers too. I don't think that people who support crowd-funded materials always appreciate the big squeeze on number and exposure to the wider world. They just think of getting it done. But when you've taken a big gamble and poured your soul into something, just publishing 400, or 600 or 1000 copies (especially when in the past you've sold half a million or more) does not feel like a victory, it feels like part of a general decline and slip into obscurity.
I've never enjoyed the kind of success you've achieved but I can empathize with the niche nature of self-publishing.
Awhile back, comedian Chris Rock said he had to convince millions of fans via HBO, etc., to become successful (and famous). Nowadays, you only need 5000 dedicated fans to succeed and sustain (and do yourself a favor ~ DON'T become famous).
Now, we all want more than 5000 fans to read and like our work. But I can barely crack 500.
It takes a village, I know. And it also takes people like us to keep hope alive and share our struggles so we can learn from each other. There is no single way -- no template for how publishing works. Not when you're in the wild trying to make ends meet.
Keep fighting the good fight and take care of yourself.
Thrilled that you posted my drawing of chestface here and on instagram along side so many very talented people! AWESOME! Good luck to the chest face kickstarter campaign.
DJ Ray Velasquez, that brings back some 30 year old memories from when I was going to KU.
Right on!
All the big questions right there, and I'm always looking for answers too. I don't think that people who support crowd-funded materials always appreciate the big squeeze on number and exposure to the wider world. They just think of getting it done. But when you've taken a big gamble and poured your soul into something, just publishing 400, or 600 or 1000 copies (especially when in the past you've sold half a million or more) does not feel like a victory, it feels like part of a general decline and slip into obscurity.
I feel you, Liam.
I've never enjoyed the kind of success you've achieved but I can empathize with the niche nature of self-publishing.
Awhile back, comedian Chris Rock said he had to convince millions of fans via HBO, etc., to become successful (and famous). Nowadays, you only need 5000 dedicated fans to succeed and sustain (and do yourself a favor ~ DON'T become famous).
Now, we all want more than 5000 fans to read and like our work. But I can barely crack 500.
It takes a village, I know. And it also takes people like us to keep hope alive and share our struggles so we can learn from each other. There is no single way -- no template for how publishing works. Not when you're in the wild trying to make ends meet.
Keep fighting the good fight and take care of yourself.
One love.
Thrilled that you posted my drawing of chestface here and on instagram along side so many very talented people! AWESOME! Good luck to the chest face kickstarter campaign.
BIG UPS BIG BIZ!!!