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Fluke a Snooker

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10. I self-published in Lulu.com

Wed Jul 12, 2017, 12:54 PM

Jul 2017

When I approached editors, I self-published my political book on Lulu a years ago in 2008. I then bought paperback books of my book, and then when I submitted my manuscript of the book to editors, I also included the book. It got me responses, and one editor said if I made certain changes she would accept he book! I made the changes, and it was published. Unfortunately it only sold one printing as her publishing house got merged, but without the book I sent her, I never would have gotten noticed. I made about $3,200 from all sales, so my $50 investment in my paperback copies paid off.

I don't offer the book for sale anymore, as it was a political book written during the 2008 Democratic Primary (I regained publication rights from the multinational).

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I just sent out my first query to find an agent. [View all] Lilyhoney Jul 2017 OP

Good luck! Hope you find someone compatible and competent. n/t CaliforniaPeggy Jul 2017 #1

Cheers to you indeed! It's a big step. Keep us posted. Squinch Jul 2017 #2

Good luck! lunamagica Jul 2017 #3

Good luck. DavidDvorkin Jul 2017 #4

Cheers, and good luck🍀 FM123 Jul 2017 #5

Thanks everybody. Lilyhoney Jul 2017 #6

You did all that in two years? You're amazing. Thirties Child Jul 2017 #7

I'm an at home mom. Lilyhoney Jul 2017 #8

I know what you mean by surprise at where the story went. Thirties Child Jul 2017 #9

I self-published in Lulu.com Fluke a Snooker Jul 2017 #10

I'm rooting for you! Have you heard WhiteTara Jul 2017 #11