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Post by diddlepie on Jun 10, 2013 16:46:48 GMT -8
I just finished uploading my fan fiction "TNO Finding Joy" to Lulu.com. I'll print just one copy for me, but it's very satisfying to actually hold in your hand a copy of your hard work.
I don't know if any other writers do this but I've done it with all my fanfics, newspaper columns, and family history. For 76 pages with a stapled cover and shipping it only came to $12.06. I mention Lulu only because that's the site I know how to work but there are PLENTY of other options out there.
A print copy of your story is also a nice way to share it with people who don't like reading on a computer, plus you have a nice hard copy for yourself.
And of course you could do this with anything you write, not just fanfics. If your ready to take flight into the world of original work, well there you go ala "50 Shades of Grey".
Just a thought. Anyone else done the same thing?
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Post by 1jameswestfan on Jun 10, 2013 18:11:08 GMT -8
Wow diddlepie that is great. I haven't published any fan fiction although I have several that are in variou stages of completion. I am however working on putting together a book of my poetry. I hope to have it completed in the near future and am going to publish it using Blurb.com
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Post by California gal on Jun 10, 2013 18:16:07 GMT -8
I generally print out my stories and clip them with the clamp type holders. But having them "bound" would be neat. I might investigate. Thanks, Diddlepie.
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Post by ast on Jun 11, 2013 0:20:06 GMT -8
Nope, I do my own printing and binding. It's a lot cheaper doing it myself. Thanks for the suggestion anyways, and yes I know the feeling when you have a hard copy of your works.  |
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Post by 1jameswestfan on Jun 11, 2013 6:20:06 GMT -8
Diddlepie I also want to add that I read your story Night of Finding Joy on fanfiction.net and I loved it as I have all of your work. Thank you for sharing with us and I look forward to your next story.
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Post by Apple on Jun 11, 2013 18:58:14 GMT -8
A boy I graduated high school with used Lulu to first publish his books, and is now in the library where I work. He is a freelance magazine writer and travels all over the world (he's come a long way from being Bubba the football captain!) and his first books were a lot of his articles bound together in an anthology.
Cal gal, you should definitely look into binding your stories together!! I would buy one.
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Post by diddlepie on Jun 12, 2013 3:59:42 GMT -8
Diddlepie I also want to add that I read your story Night of Finding Joy on fanfiction.net and I loved it as I have all of your work. Thank you for sharing with us and I look forward to your next story. Thank you for reading, 1jameswestfan. I'm glad you enjoyed the story! Diddles |
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Post by tyche on Jun 12, 2013 12:17:36 GMT -8
yeah, I do that. Bind all my fanfiction together so that I have a hard copy (my husband thinks I'm nuts by the way)  I've even sent it to my Kindle Fire so that I can sit and read the whole lot in one go. Yes, I know I'm completely nuts, but what the hell, I have fun and that's half the battle.   |
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Post by Apple on Jun 12, 2013 13:55:25 GMT -8
I printed mine out and have them in a binder, so that one day my kids can find them. My daughter isn't interested in reading WWW fanfiction on fanfiction.net. Just Victorious fanfiction.  |
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Post by Apple on Jun 12, 2013 14:00:22 GMT -8
I just finished uploading my fan fiction "TNO Finding Joy" to Lulu.com. I'll print just one copy for me, but it's very satisfying to actually hold in your hand a copy of your hard work. I don't know if any other writers do this but I've done it with all my fanfics, newspaper columns, and family history. For 76 pages with a stapled cover and shipping it only came to $12.06. I mention Lulu only because that's the site I know how to work but there are PLENTY of other options out there. A print copy of your story is also a nice way to share it with people who don't like reading on a computer, plus you have a nice hard copy for yourself. And of course you could do this with anything you write, not just fanfics. If your ready to take flight into the world of original work, well there you go ala "50 Shades of Grey". Just a thought. Anyone else done the same thing? Diddlepie, can you post a picture of your book, and describe what features you chose? I am looking at Lulu.com and it's somewhat overwhelming--so much to think about I would like to have a visual. |
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Post by diddlepie on Jun 13, 2013 12:12:12 GMT -8
Will do, Apple, when it arrives which should be in a few days. There is absolutely a learning curve to using LuLu. It's not a quick affair to get a story uploaded and there are definitley some tricks that help a lot.
Like I said, there may be other sites that are easier, but LuLu is the one I know. They offer formating services for a fee which may be part of the reason the do-it-youself site look a bit daunting. It could be their way of encouraging you to use their paid service, but for a few copies that you don't intend to sell, you can handle it yourself- no problem.
I'll post a picture when I get it, and if you are interested in giving it a shot, I'd be happy to help.
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Post by Apple on Jun 13, 2013 18:13:50 GMT -8
Thanks for that |
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Post by diddlepie on Jun 17, 2013 15:07:43 GMT -8
 Hi Apple and anyone else interested, This is the inside of the LuLu book. I chose the 8.5 X 11 inch size because it's the easiest format to work with. I've tried in word to reformat down to a trade publication size which is the big paperback book size but I've never got it to come out right. I haven't tried again recently so maybe it's easier now, but do it only if you have lots of patience and time to paly around. Plus I figure since these copies are only for our own enjoyment, there is no need to get too fancy. |
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Post by diddlepie on Jun 17, 2013 15:33:41 GMT -8
 This is the cover of the book. I chose the type face, and inserted a picture. The covers do get confusing as there are a number of templates, colors and figuring what goes first takes some getting used to. |
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Post by Apple on Jun 17, 2013 19:17:32 GMT -8
That is really nice. What a great way to keep your writing. A bunch of pages stapled together can get messy and lost, binder pages tear out and get lost. I like it. Thanks for sharing!
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Post by zimmerman on Jun 18, 2013 11:04:42 GMT -8
Really enjoy the front cover of your book, Diddlepie!!
You certainly captured the Victorian flavor of the time period WWW is set in.
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Post by tyche on Jun 19, 2013 3:48:58 GMT -8
Diddlepie, I absolutely adored the cover! Am working on binding all my latest Wild Wild West stories into one volume. Tyche |
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Post by Aemrys on Jun 19, 2013 15:38:21 GMT -8
Very nice Diddlepie, looks very professional! Good job! Good choice in a capture picture of Jim & Artie for your cover. I really like that shot from the Pistolaros, one of my favs. Your book looks thick too. ;D I just started recently reading some fan fiction stories so I'll have to make comment at a later time. I'm sure it's good. |
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Post by 1jameswestfan on Jun 23, 2013 18:07:55 GMT -8
Very nice and professional looking. I love the picture of Jim and Artie that was a great choice for cover art.
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I've even sent it to my Kindle Fire so that I can sit and read the whole lot in one go. 
