Comments on: WordCount Q&A – One freelancer's DIY book publishing success

By: Michelle V. Rafter

Michelle V. Rafter — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 23:15:12 +0000

Thanks for the comment. Corinne was the subject of this Q&A but this isn't her blog. You can find her at Thoughts on Translation. Michelle Rafter.

By: Carolina

Carolina — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 17:40:54 +0000

Hi, Corinne,

I’m new to the area and found your post today while searching local publishing houses. I am considering self-publishing, but I haven’t settled on it yet. I am leaning in that direction though.

Congratulations on your book sales! I think you did a great job.

Thanks for a very informative piece that is definitely keeping self-publishing the main option at the moment.

Forgive my see spot run-I never know what to say when I meet new people:)

By: Corinne McKay

Corinne McKay — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 03:13:48 +0000

@Susan, when I published my book in 2006, I purchased an ISBN through Lulu that is registered to them (I think that this was the only option they offered at the time?). However for the second edition (hopefully out in late 2009) I’m planning to purchase their “published by you” option where I’ll buy the ISBN through Lulu but it will be registered to me. You can check out their website for more details!

By: Michelle Rafter

Michelle Rafter — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 23:37:43 +0000

Susan, I’ll ask Corinne to step up and answer this for me. Back shortly.

Michelle

By: Susan

Susan — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 20:24:23 +0000

Thanks for the info. My book is written. All I have to do is the next step.

Did you get your ISBN thru Lulu or direct?

By: Natalia

Natalia — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 03:26:54 +0000

That’s some awesome info!

I’ve been “coaching” some people trying to go freelance. I thought maybe I could do something with that. I don’t feel confident enough now, but it’s certainly something I will seriously consider in the [near] future.

McKay’s book would probably be very useful to me. Thanks for telling me about this post, Michelle!

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By: Michelle Rafter

Michelle Rafter — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 04:48:19 +0000

Didn’t know that about you Linda, thanks for sharing. You should check out Corinne’s blog, she covers a lot of subjects that are very applicable to freelancers of all stripes.

By: Michelle Rafter

Michelle Rafter — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 04:47:33 +0000

You’re welcome Corinne, it was an enlightening interview and hopefully will inspire other freelancers to follow in your footsteps.