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Frustration with publishing

6/11/2014

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The other day I learned just how frustrating it can be to self publish. I had read all the links on Amazon.com for KDp and thought I found everything on Createspace.com. I read and read about formatting. Then poop. I read >Self Publishing Tips 101<. Folks buy it, it's FREE. After reading it I found what I needed and went back to the drawing board on the formatting of "David's mark" and "The Boy in The Wood". I am frustrated. Why? Because Amazon.com and Createspace.com DO NOT put all that one needs to know right out in the open. It stinks to know that I would have had to dug for about a year to find it all had it not been for the above eBook. But that book focuses a lot on printed books. Here is what you need for Kindle. >Building Your Book for Kindle<. So why does Amazon and Createspace put all the information is ten million places and not all together? Well I have several theories.
1) They are controlled by aliens from another universe.
2) The ancient Egyptians are in control and use Hieroglyphics to explain where the information is.
3) To make indie publishers frustrated.
But the likely answer that pops out. If an indie author is will to dig to find the information, perhaps they will be best sellers as well. Writing and promotion takes work. Boy they sure make it hard work. So now I am reworking the formatting on both of my books, this has caused a delay on my current novel. But at least it will be done right the first time.


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    DeWayne Watts: I started out writing short stories and poetry. Some of which was published in the 1980's. I have parts of 5 novels written and have completed 2 novels. I have been married over 25 years and raised 2 wonderful sons who have been a great addition to the human family.

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