Support for Indie Authors discussion

“Publishing today is a complete mess. I know brilliant authors who can’t get their books published,” Moore says, explaining that many publishing houses are afraid of taking risks on fiction. Moore’s solution? “Publish yourself. Don’t rely upon other people.”

http://io9.com/alan-moore-advises-new...

Self Publishing is possible??? I had no idea!!!!

Charles wrote: "[Alan Moore says,] “Publish yourself. Don’t rely upon other people.”"

Sweet. I'm going for it, then.

And I'm not relyin' on nobody. Doin' my own editing and covers and everything. BANZAI!

More and more people will self-publish in the future...

I'm guessing you guys don't know who Alan Moore is.

#hipsterglasses

I think it's pretty cool of him to come out and say this. Makes me want to have a beer with him.

Alan Moore (born 18 November 1953) is an English writer primarily known for his work in comic books including Watchmen, V for Vendetta, and From Hell. Frequently described as the best graphic novel writer in history, he has been called "one of the most important British writers of the last fifty years". He has occasionally used such pseudonyms as Curt Vile, Jill de Ray, Translucia Baboon and The Original Writer.

You guys are so sillies.

I have a lot of respect for him, but you can have him. ;)

Isn't he pretty much the guy that paved the way for writers like Neil Gaiman to break in? Carrying the Lovecraft torch a little.

I don't think it's so much that Ann and Dwayne don't know who he is as much as they were saying what I was thinking when I saw the article: "Been there, done that, and literally have the tshirt."

I was just bein silly. I blame my medicine. *sickie*

geez u guize a well known and respected author isn't throwing shade on the indie community :(

it's nothing personal or anything :(

heh "medicine"

Dwayne wrote: "Charles wrote: "[Alan Moore says,] “Publish yourself. Don’t rely upon other people.”"

Sweet. I'm going for it, then.

And I'm not relyin' on nobody. Doin' my own editing and covers and everything...."

Same here. I know exactly what I'm looking for and how to achieve it. It has nothing to do with the fact that I can't afford any service more expensive than free. Nope, nothing at all...

Charles wrote: "I'm guessing you guys don't know who Alan Moore is."

'Course I know. I've read Watchmen a time or two. And it is nice to see a famous author encouraging the Indie route.

I didn't have a clue but was happy for the endorsement of indie publishing.

The article says it all: "It’s rare and refreshing for an established writer to promote the potential boons of self-publishing and be honest about their perception of what lies behind the industry curtain."

This is big. This is acknowledgement from an influential source that a sea change in publishing is well underway. I'm thrilled to be part of that sea change. :)