Comments on: A twist in the plot. Julian Gallo discusses his new novel and gives his view on the reality versus perception of self publishing http://expatspost.com/creative/a-twist-in-the-plot-julian-gallo-discusses-his-new-novel-and-gives-his-view-on-the-the-reality-versus-perception-of-self-publishing/ Write to live, live to write! Thu, 16 May 2013 15:08:25 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 By: Writing Contest on Expats Post | Tired Of Previews? http://expatspost.com/creative/a-twist-in-the-plot-julian-gallo-discusses-his-new-novel-and-gives-his-view-on-the-the-reality-versus-perception-of-self-publishing/#comment-6984 Writing Contest on Expats Post | Tired Of Previews? Tue, 16 Oct 2012 06:50:52 +0000 http://expatspost.com/?p=104668#comment-6984 [...] interviews at Expats Post would be Katy Kern’s interview with filmmaker David P. Baker and Garry Crystal’s interview with Julian Gallo. Mohammad Zindaki, Katy Kern, and Dean Walker will judge the contest. We will [...]

]]> By: TJ Lubrano http://expatspost.com/creative/a-twist-in-the-plot-julian-gallo-discusses-his-new-novel-and-gives-his-view-on-the-the-reality-versus-perception-of-self-publishing/#comment-6586 TJ Lubrano Mon, 27 Aug 2012 20:37:00 +0000 http://expatspost.com/?p=104668#comment-6586 Merci Garry & Julian!!

I’ve a book for illustrators where I can check the submission guidelines and whatnot. They really expect an active role. Which absolutely makes sense, but the percentage they ask back, well it kinda makes me wonder if I really want to sign up with one. But I need to ask around a bit more and get more stories from other artists.

I don’t think I’m promoting my work enough yet either, but I absolutely hate spamming my twitter feed or FB feed with ads. So I do try to schedule tweets when I remember and personalize it I have to promote something specific. The most important thing is to keep on creating and being as transparent as possible. I don’t have secrets in how I create my art and I’m willing to share my knowledge when I can. I think so far this really worked as people don’t think I’m sitting on a pedestal, being all mysteriously creative and they can only admire my work from afar. Now that could be a cool illustrations as well haha.

Big thank you, as usual!! ^_^

]]> By: Julian Gallo http://expatspost.com/creative/a-twist-in-the-plot-julian-gallo-discusses-his-new-novel-and-gives-his-view-on-the-the-reality-versus-perception-of-self-publishing/#comment-6584 Julian Gallo Mon, 27 Aug 2012 20:02:58 +0000 http://expatspost.com/?p=104668#comment-6584 Thank you, everyone. :-)
TJ -- the promotional side is a tough thing, especially if you’re striking out on your own, however, Garry is right, that these days, if you sign up with an agency, or a record company, or a publisher, you are fully expected to take an active role in your own publicity as well. They want to see that you are taking an active role in your own career. For independent artists, there is a fine line between promoting your work to let people know its available and spamming the crap out of people, which a lot of indie writers unfortunately do. It really is a delicate balance -- but I think the best way to do it is to be proactive, make it known you have work out there, but also be human -- and not just a constant stream of ads. That can turn people off. Sometimes I think I don’t promote enough -- but I’m still trying to figure out that line. It’s not easy.

]]> By: Garry Crystal http://expatspost.com/creative/a-twist-in-the-plot-julian-gallo-discusses-his-new-novel-and-gives-his-view-on-the-the-reality-versus-perception-of-self-publishing/#comment-6556 Garry Crystal Sat, 25 Aug 2012 18:20:30 +0000 http://expatspost.com/?p=104668#comment-6556 Thanks for reading Miss TJ Lubraners. Julian always gives good advice throughout his writing and in interviews and the ‘do it because you love it’ is very true.

Promotion can be an annoyance and if you signed to an agency they would do it all for you although they would probably want you to be heavily involved also. It’s walking a tightrope :-)

]]> By: TJ Lubrano http://expatspost.com/creative/a-twist-in-the-plot-julian-gallo-discusses-his-new-novel-and-gives-his-view-on-the-the-reality-versus-perception-of-self-publishing/#comment-6532 TJ Lubrano Fri, 24 Aug 2012 17:40:56 +0000 http://expatspost.com/?p=104668#comment-6532 Hello! It took a wee bit longer to leave my comment here. That aside, I just love to read any interview from you two. I learn a lot and well it’s just interesting and inspiring to peek into Julian’s brain and how he sees the writer’s world and how he finds his place in it.

” My advice would be for writers to keep writing, keep trying to improve and hope for the best. Do it because you love it and not because you think it’s a short cut to fame and fortune. Trust me, it isn’t.” -- perfectly said!

I still struggle to have a balance between promoting my own art and writing about it. Because in a way I am self-publishing my own stuff until I sign with an agency right? (if I want to sign with one that is…there are pros and cons with everything huh?) As soon as I focus more on one element, the promotion side tends to be pushed aside. Such annoyance. It’s a delicate balance between social media, word of mouth and taking your own initiatives. I’m definitely interested to see how the self-publishing situation is going to change in the near future.

A big thank you to you both for doing this interview :)

]]> By: Katy Kern http://expatspost.com/creative/a-twist-in-the-plot-julian-gallo-discusses-his-new-novel-and-gives-his-view-on-the-the-reality-versus-perception-of-self-publishing/#comment-6525 Katy Kern Thu, 23 Aug 2012 16:24:11 +0000 http://expatspost.com/?p=104668#comment-6525 I am liking it so far. Great job, Julian. :-)

]]> By: Katy Kern http://expatspost.com/creative/a-twist-in-the-plot-julian-gallo-discusses-his-new-novel-and-gives-his-view-on-the-the-reality-versus-perception-of-self-publishing/#comment-6524 Katy Kern Thu, 23 Aug 2012 16:22:46 +0000 http://expatspost.com/?p=104668#comment-6524 Garry: It is a regular Kindle E-reader but so much more. :-) http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0051VVOB2/ref=famstripe_kf

]]> By: Garry Crystal http://expatspost.com/creative/a-twist-in-the-plot-julian-gallo-discusses-his-new-novel-and-gives-his-view-on-the-the-reality-versus-perception-of-self-publishing/#comment-6521 Garry Crystal Thu, 23 Aug 2012 13:44:28 +0000 http://expatspost.com/?p=104668#comment-6521 Larry I think the self-publishing debate is going to ramble on, it will be interesting to see how it develops now that the major publishers are actually weighing in and taking it seriously.

]]> By: Garry Crystal http://expatspost.com/creative/a-twist-in-the-plot-julian-gallo-discusses-his-new-novel-and-gives-his-view-on-the-the-reality-versus-perception-of-self-publishing/#comment-6520 Garry Crystal Thu, 23 Aug 2012 13:42:34 +0000 http://expatspost.com/?p=104668#comment-6520 Thanks Katy and what is a Kindle Fire?

]]> By: Garry Crystal http://expatspost.com/creative/a-twist-in-the-plot-julian-gallo-discusses-his-new-novel-and-gives-his-view-on-the-the-reality-versus-perception-of-self-publishing/#comment-6519 Garry Crystal Thu, 23 Aug 2012 13:41:07 +0000 http://expatspost.com/?p=104668#comment-6519 Glad you liked it. As always was interesting getting your take on the whole self-publishing debate.

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