Comments on: Top 5 Discussion Forums for Self-Publishers

By: What’s happening on the Net? January 13 | Louise Behiel

What’s happening on the Net? January 13 | Louise Behiel — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 10:00:46 +0000

[...] The Book Designer, Joel Friedlander, talks about the importance of support groups for independently published writers. He provides a list of five groups and others are included in the comments. Well worth the read if you’re going to go on the journey of independent publishing. [...]

By: Joel Friedlander

Joel Friedlander — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 23:58:56 +0000

Well, Heather, I guess we’ve had different experiences on Absolute Write. I’ve been contributing there off and on for almost 2 years and there’s a pretty steady stream of people inquiring about self-publishing and I’ve never had anyone denigrate them. Keep in mind it’s a huge site and the publishing discussions are confined to the “Self-Publishing and POD” thread and may not be welcome elsewhere.

By: Heather

Heather — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 14:53:33 +0000

I’d definitely take Absolute Write off that list – they are Absolutely NOT supportive of self publishing. In fact, they regularly degrade the self-publishers whenever any of them (that are left anyway) try to tell their stories. If you’re a self publisher, don’t count on Absolute Write to be a support center for you.