#self published artist

[just-french-me-up]

I'm sorry, cringe culture can't come to the phone right now. Why? Oh, cause it's dead!

#fandom #fandom culture #writing #fanart #fanfiction #fanfiction writing #fanfiction writers #fanfic #artists #look free yourself from the preconceived notion that your creativity has limits #draw that character however the fuck you want #write that OC #draw that OC #publish a fic with that ship you like #write self insert #fuck your fav character if you want? Hell #15 of them if you want #it's all made up #it's all in our heads #it's fine #just be respectful of people #and don't commit crimes i guess #also pretending you never imagined yourself as part of your fav narrative.... please #we're all weird it's fine #it's called being human #the sooner we all realise that the sooner we can have fun #mine

[vanhelsingapologist]

Publishing has always been a fucking nightmare, but now it’s a layer of hell. It’s not enough that writers be good at what they do. Writers have to maintain an active social media presence and cultivate a following. Be available.

They have to be conventionally attractive enough to look good enough to see on a screen, aesthetically pleasing, kind, funny, up-to-date on trends, socially aware but not so controversial that they turn off a brand from California from slapping their discount code on a video promoting a book.

They have to do all of this with no media training, with little help from the companies that are supposed to be doing this for them.

Of course, a lot of this isn't possible for say, the 40-something mother of two who teaches English at a school and writes on the side. She’s boxed out of an already complex industry that already has enough walls.

On some level, I think authors have always marketed themselves a little, but we’ve reached such a crazy point where we’re demanding the author become the influencer. Accessibility in publishing has narrowed from an inch to a sliver. And that inch was hard enough to get in as is.

#This is about traditional publishing but there’s pretty privilege and ageism in self publishing too #I can’t think of the last time I saw an up and coming author recording videos who was over thirty #And frankly that’s a shame #It could be that I’m not looking hard enough #but it’s more likely that algorithms are trained the way they are #truly I don’t think they should have to do any of that at all #And forgive me but (and I know it’s rich because I’m an artist on a platform) but art shouldn’t be at the mercy of an algorithm #Now there’s also something to be said about self publishing becoming easier and easier to achieve success in #And doors opening because of influencer status is real and makes publishing wider in a way #But that doesn’t mean it’s accessible #I’m not gonna plaster my health issues over the wall but that life is certainly not accessible to me! #are you healthy enough to write and make sure people on social media still want to like your stuff #are you mentally well enough to be your own pr #I’m sure people who have studied this have more to say and have said it better but this is what I’ve observed #writing #publishing #publishing industry

[sweatermuppet]

my friend, sol rios, released her debut collection of poetry this month, ghost of my ghosts, & i was given the high honor of writing the foreword for it. you can get a copy here + log it on goodreads

i posted one poem, blessed be, in full if you'd like a preview

here are two other quotes for a further taste:

from in conversation with the ghosts that have followed me

from i am in the gym everyday training to hold as many cats as possible

thank you so much for checking it out + sharing! any attention directly supports independent & transsexual creators 🩷

#sol rios #silas denver melvin #sweatermuppet #lgbt poetry #queer poetry #trans poetry #contemporary poetry #modern poetry #ghost of my ghosts #independent artist #independent publishing #self publishing

[kald-dal-art]

Fan art for a Hunger Games fic I have spent most of my summer writing.

Which is about the District 6 Victors, because I needed to know more about them and there is like 3 other people that care about them ... so yeah✌

Here is the link if you are interested to read that

#the hunger games #thg #fan art #thg fanfiction #thg fic #hunger games #the hunger games fan art #victors #the Morphlings #artists on tumblr #digital art #procreate #thg fanart #hunger games fanart #digital sketch #basically never write but have published like 11 chapters now so yeah #so maybe I should write more self indulgent stuff #district 6 #tofs tag

[lawofcollage]

It's fucking Ace week!!!

Are you looking for queer art and a queer book by an ace author/artist?

I wrote/designed one!!!!!

Starting as a way that I celebrated my own ace identity in 2017 before it was as well known as it is now, this project turned into a way to celebrate queerness of all sorts with a fuck ton of pride flags.

So where can you buy it?

Bookshop, Barnes and Noble, Amazon (do bookshop if you can, it supports indie bookstores)

Happy Ace Week!

#ace #asexual #ace author #ace artist #self published #ace week #asexual awareness week #ace awareness week #queer #lgbt #pride #pride flags #pride flag

[larajeandoodles]

My book is coming out in April! 🌱🌼📔

If you want to make sure you catch all the dates, please please please sign up for my newsletter. It’s less than once a month, so it will not be one of those annoying nonstop emails. I just use it to announce book releases and open commissions!

#wake up Herbert #larajeandoodles #art #artist #illustration #cute book #self published

[joshualunacreations]

Happy Lunar New Year! In our house, we’re jokingly calling it the Luna New Year. I’m proud and excited to announce that my partner, Alexis, is about to publish her debut novel! LOVE IN THE OCCULT TRAUMATIC is a paranormal romance set for digital release on March 1st. I provided the cover art for the characters, and Alexis and I worked on the cover design together. Here’s what the story is about:

𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐘 𝐁𝐋𝐔𝐑𝐁 𝐻𝑒 ℎ𝑒𝑙𝑝𝑠 ℎ𝑒𝑎𝑙 𝑚𝑖𝑛𝑑𝑠. 𝑆ℎ𝑒 𝑐𝑎𝑛 𝑎𝑐𝑡𝑢𝑎𝑙𝑙𝑦 𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑑 𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑚. 𝐵𝑢𝑡 𝑛𝑒𝑖𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑟 𝑐𝑎𝑛 ℎ𝑒𝑎𝑙 𝑓𝑟𝑜𝑚 𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑖𝑟 𝑜𝑤𝑛 𝑡𝑟𝑎𝑢𝑚𝑎 𝑎𝑙𝑜𝑛𝑒.

Heidi Bauer would give anything to not be able to read people’s memories. Yet every time she sees blood, she loses consciousness and gets a glimpse into the private inner worlds of the wound’s owner, tracing through the events that caused the injury—with frightening precision.

She can’t tell anyone this, of course. It’s bad enough that she has severe PTSD and hemophobia, but unexplained magical powers as well? She’d rather spiral into jobless poverty than admit the truth and risk getting locked up in some kind of mental institution.

That is, until she meets the handsome and caring Dr. Bùi Đức Khiêm. Despite Heidi’s intentions of telling no one her secret, she finds herself opening up to the psychiatrist better than her own therapist—in more ways than one.

And yet, while Dr. Khiêm may not have any powers, he’s hiding secrets of his own. So when a mysterious figure starts to stalk Heidi in pursuit of her hidden gift, it isn’t just her safety that’s threatened, but Khiêm’s too. Together, Heidi and Khiêm learn that not all wounds are visible—and healing them may cost one of their lives.

𝐎𝐂𝐂𝐔𝐋𝐓 𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐔𝐌𝐀: 𝐴 𝑡𝑟𝑎𝑢𝑚𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑐 𝑖𝑛𝑗𝑢𝑟𝑦 𝑡ℎ𝑎𝑡 𝑚𝑎𝑦 𝑛𝑜𝑡 𝑏𝑒 𝑎𝑝𝑝𝑎𝑟𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑜𝑛 𝑖𝑛𝑖𝑡𝑖𝑎𝑙 𝑝𝑟𝑒𝑠𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛 𝑜𝑟 𝑝ℎ𝑦𝑠𝑖𝑐𝑎𝑙 𝑒𝑥𝑎𝑚𝑖𝑛𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛. — Just a warning, it’s steamy! So if you’re interested, know someone who would be, or even if neither apply, we would really appreciate it if you could spread the word about the book and help find readers. It’s been a joy to witness Alexis’ journey through the years, from a CPA working for one of the big four accounting firms to pursuing her talent and passion as a novelist. Although I sometimes feel a little guilty for inspiring her with my comic book career—the path of following your dreams is definitely not easy. But Alexis’ fire gave me the gift of helping reignite my own fire, especially when there have been many people throughout my journey who’ve tried to snuff it out. So in this year of the dragon, let’s remember to protect those dreams and the inner fires that fuel them. 🐉

Alexis set up a FB and Tumblr page, so feel free to check them out, say hi, and give her a follow!

#paranormal romance #romance #fantasy romance #book cover #my artwork #my art #cover art #book cover reveal #publishing #self publishing #indie author #debut author #debut novel #writers on tumblr #lunar new year #year of the dragon #artists on tumblr #josh luna #joshua luna

[hues-of-purple]

I've self-pulished an E-Book of my colouring book! (to print out/Or digital colouring). (I'll figure out a way to publish an A4 paperback, but it hasn't worked yet.)

#my art #hues-of-purple #digital art #drawing #artwork #self publishing #artist #ebook #my artwork #please reblog my art #please share!!

[the-ellia-west]

Tip for Creators

If you really want to do something you will put so much effort into it that you feel like it's dumb.

Even if it's just mundane details that no one will ever see in the final product. If you truly love your project you will put your whole heart and soul into it no matter if you need 6 month breaks sometimes.

If you aren't willing to do this, and you feel like working on it is a burden, you maybe should consider starting something different.

#creative writing #fiction writing #writing community #writer things #writerscommunity #writers on tumblr #writeblr #writing #writers and writing #writers and poets #on writers #on writing #writers #writer stuff #writer #authors #authors of tumblr #book writing #self publishing #artists on tumblr #small artist #oc artist #any artist #art tip #content creator #artist #creators on tumblr #creativity #story telling #artist life

[craycraybluejay]

writing is torture but unfortunately i am a writer and will legitimately die if i do not do it

#writerblr #writer memes #reading your own work trying to decide if anything is publishable is like taking repetitive psychic damage #however. #there are people who use a.i. to 'write' (disgusting) #and talentless editorless people who have migraine-worthy books on the shelves #so while self criticism is a feature of artistry that does not miss me #i feel slightly less worried knowing for a fact that i am both a human person who wrote something and that i carefully edit most of my work #and make sure not to make amateurish mistakes like Buttery Butter (smiled happily) #or like using the same uncommon word too often within a small space #unless its intentional for prose or rhyme purposes #you can reuse common words like said or the or and mostly as you like but usually dont use words like miasma a bunch of times in the same #same paragraph #flow. pacing. word choice. grammar. writing past a certain level is both creative and formulaic #past that certain level it takes no longer only talent or skill but a trained eye and a willingness to edit #it takes a lot of reminders and witty catchphrases for common mistakes and reading and rereading your own work #and most artists start disliking their work at a certain stage of this but #you have to push on #this is your calling. you must learn to banish self doubt and put in the hard work and time it takes to make something truly amazing #learning discipline is hard for me-- i ride on talent and inspiration a lot #but discipline is necessary because a lot of the writing process is tedious backreading editing research etc #obviously you dont have to do most of your editing on the first draft like i do #but you do have to get it done eventually if you want to truly get on the next level past just hobby writing #not that theres anything wrong with doing it just for fun and casually

[tychodorian]

The LitRPG genre is a unique literary niche that transports readers into immersive worlds reminiscent of video games and tabletop RPGs. It's a literary playground where game mechanics, character progression, and RPG elements drive the narrative forward. Imagine stepping into a virtual realm where every decision, action, and encounter carries weight, much like in your favorite gaming adventures.

In King of Dust, I've taken the essence of LitRPG and woven it into a rich tapestry of fantasy, comedy, and LGBTQ romance. Set in the land of Starkovia, readers will follow the journey of Darius, a protagonist grappling with the weight of his past and the complexities of his present. As Darius navigates the treacherous terrain of Starkovia, he'll encounter formidable foes, forge unlikely alliances, and embark on quests that will test his strength, resolve, and morality.

What sets King of Dust apart is its seamless integration of gaming elements into the narrative fabric. From epic boss battles to side quests, every aspect of the story is steeped in the rich tradition of RPG gaming. Whether you're a seasoned gamer or a newcomer to the genre, King of Dust offers a thrilling and immersive reading experience that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

If trying out this genre interests you, you can check out King of Dust on Kickstarter! The link is in my pinned post (look for the Linktree, and then head on over to the Kickstarter!)

#trans artist #trans artwork #art #digital art #oc #original character #publishing #self publishing #writing #authors of tumblr #litrpg #writeblr #ttrpg #bookblr #vampire books #fantasy books #lgbt books #dungeons and dragons #book genres

[abigaillynnarts]

Inktober 2023: 31 Days of Cats booklet pics!!

Finally posting some of the pictures I took of my 31 Days of Cats Zine I’ve been working on!! I’m working on self publishing this book through print on demand through Amazon! While I loved manufacturing this little book myself, it’s far too time consuming for me to make these for cat lovers out there who may want this book, so I’m going the print on demand route with Amazon KDP! I’m aiming for the book to be available December 30th!

#drawing #art #artists on tumblr #cat #cats #cats of tumblr #cute cats #inktober #inktober 2023 #marker art #zine #zine promo #art zine #book #booklet #illustration #illustrator #self publishing

[wizard-legs]

For day 1 of Inktober I have a monster zine I made this weekend (㇏(•̀ᵥᵥ•́)ノ) I’m selling these for $2- shoot me a message if u want one (I also have them in pink, blue, and orange)!

#my art #art #illustration #zine #art zine #inktober #digital illustration #self publishing #artists on tumblr #monsters #halloween art #Halloween #spooky

[memyselfandtheemperor]

Last couple of days to grab stuff at my shop! Preorder closes 31st

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#anakin skywalker #darth vader #fanart #star wars #mustafar #anakin sith #sith #self publishing #comics #prints #illustration #artists on tumblr #what if Anakin was wrapped in aluminium foil while fighting obi wan at mustafar? #would he burn? #would he cook like a sweet potato?

[lawofcollage]

Y'all, I can now sell my book for cheaper! Instead of the $45 it is normally through other sellers, you can buy a copy directly from me for $36!

Check out my coffee table book of pride flags here for almost ten dollars cheaper than you will find it anywhere else!

#lgbt #lgbt pride #queer #lgbtq #lgbt pride flag #lgbtq positivity #queer pride #pride #pride flag #self publishing #coffee table book #ace #ace author #ace artist #collage #collage art #collage artist #pride flags

[rebeccathepoetgirl]

i am a queer, latina poet and i published my first book in january of this year but it hasn’t gotten much traction... maybe this will help get it to the right audience 🏠🤍

#queer artist #queer writing #sapphic #poetry #self love #self publishing