Comments on: Podcasting and Fiction: Exploring one experience

By: Zoë

Zoë — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 12:17:05 +0000

@ Matthew – I have performed spoken word once, and my knees were literally knocking — but it was pretty amazing. I’m still feeling out my voice, so I want to try reading my work out loud more often, even if it’s in my own home…

@ Melissa – I’ve only recently rediscovered the wonders of listening to stories… fiction podcasts, and even just with reading aloud

@ Evo – Aha, a visitor from podiobooks.com itself!

@ Bobby – I don’t know Sigler’s style, but I’ll definitely agree with you that what he’s accomplished is impressive. I’d love to know how the process is working for you…

By: Bobby Revell

Bobby Revell — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 18:50:13 +0000

Though I'm not really into Sigler's style of writing, I do respect what he's accomplished. His accomplishment is quite inspiring and his podcast is cool. From what I understand--to start out after self-publishing his first novel--he took 13,000 copies of it (that he paid for) to the Web 2.O expo, and gave them away for free with his website in bold letters on the cover. He rented a spot and put up a booth. This works best if you have two complete novels. Give away 10,000 or so for free and have the 2nd for sale on your site to take advantage of the traffic wave. My plan is similar and am now writing my 2nd novel so I have two when I go for it. It's quite an expensive investment, but probably more effective than merely shopping a manuscript. Bobby Revell´s last blog post..Ejakula: Black Mamba Hallucinogen

By: Evo Terra

Evo Terra — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 15:25:46 +0000

So… when will world of Amnar make it’s appearance on Podiobooks.com?

Evo Terra´s last blog post..The Fox is COMPLETE!

By: Melissa Donovan

Melissa Donovan — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 05:45:15 +0000

There are several fiction and poetry podcasts that I listen to, and I love them. I believe that podcasting is putting power into the hands of authors and readers (or listeners). Scott Sigler is a living example that creative people can still make it by starting out in the garage. I'll look forward to checking out Amnar. Melissa Donovan´s last blog post..The Serial Comma

By: Matthew Dryden

Matthew Dryden — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 19:52:33 +0000

I love performing my own work (being as I'm a spoken-word poet as well), and I find it helps my prose when I say the words out loud. It used to be extremely awkward for me to do this, but now I just don't care. Matthew Dryden´s last blog post..Cee?