Comments on: The Art Biz ep. 9: How Two Artists Self-Published and Are Promoting a Successful Book Together

By: Judy Kott

Tue, 05 Sep 2017 17:33:02 +0000

Excellent!

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By: Rebecca Crowell

Thu, 31 Aug 2017 14:38:03 +0000

thanks for your comment Tara, and I hope the book opens up some exciting new ideas for you!

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By: Rebecca Crowell

Thu, 31 Aug 2017 14:36:54 +0000

In reply to Debbie Hoskins.

thanks for your thoughts, Debbie. There’s a lot to learn when you launch a project like ours…but somehow step by step it gets done. And I agree with Alyson that the platform is essential.

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By: Rebecca Crowell

Thu, 31 Aug 2017 14:33:24 +0000

In reply to Hilary Dron.

thanks, Hilary!

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By: Alyson Stanfield

Mon, 28 Aug 2017 19:25:26 +0000

In reply to Debbie Hoskins.

Debbie: You obviously gleaned a lot from this conversation. Fantastic!

The most important part of self-publishing is making sure you have built a platform on which to market the books. So … start building up that list! 😉

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By: Tara Ginocchio

Fri, 25 Aug 2017 22:59:22 +0000

Hi Rebecca & Jerry,

I am so thrilled to have your new book! I knew very little about cold wax medium until this book came along. And the art work is truly beautiful. Thank you!

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By: Debbie Hoskins

Fri, 25 Aug 2017 15:32:47 +0000

Thanks so much for this podcast. I have used Amazon’s CreateSpace to publish my book, https://www.amazon.com/Exploring-Labyrinths-Mini-Tour-Coloring-Experience/dp/1537188852/ref=la_B01MSCBEJ9_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1503673907&sr=1-
My day job as a librarian, has come into handy in my journey of writing and illustrating books. Amazon’s CreateSpace is adequate for my simple illustrations, but if you’re using fine art pieces and needing quality reproduction, I understand how important off-set printing would be. How interesting that Jerry actually proposed this project to an “expert” with recognition in the Cold Wax medium. I found the idea of using Indigo-go(spelling?) to get funding an interesting option.
I think this book project is such a good example of finding a “niche” audience that will buy the book. Using a whole community of Cold Wax artists, 100, and their platforms and clients – wow.
I know that’s my fear of self publishing is the massive amount of books sitting in my parent’s and son’s basements.
Now to be accepted by a mainline trade publisher, they are expecting you to have a platform, blog audience, etc. So you might as well self-publish if you have to do your own marketing anyway.
I’m interested in using Ingram as a book distributor. They have been in the library biz for a long time. Though, you would still get stuck with buying a whole bunch of books.
I found the inclusion of details like fund raising and how they did a contract with each other good to think about.
How important to hire a professional editor and other professionals when publishing and being a working artist.
Even if you don’t run into the specifics they did, it gets you thinking about the process, the type of thinking you have to do, when you’re going through a project, any project. One step at a time.

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By: Hilary Dron

Fri, 25 Aug 2017 08:02:42 +0000

Hi Rebecca and Jerry

Thank you for your wonderful book. I would recommend it to anyone who is thinking of working with cold wax or artists who would like to further their practice with this medium. The interview highlights all the hard work you have both put into making this happen and what a great working relationship you both have.

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By: Rebecca Crowell

Fri, 25 Aug 2017 02:58:09 +0000

Comments like this mean a lot! thanks–

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By: RoseMarie

Thu, 24 Aug 2017 23:57:29 +0000

Dear Jerry and Rebecca,
I am proud to say I have your beautiful book! I have been looking for a book on cold wax for a very long time.
Thank you both for your time and talent in producing a wonderful and informative book.

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