December 04, 2013
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Publisher's Desk
Publisher's Desk For December 4th
ONLY 5 WEEKS AWAY! The WritersWeekly Winter, 2014 24-Hour Short Story Contest
Hurry! Each contest is limited to 500 participants and THEY USUALLY FILL UP so don't delay if you want to participate!
1st Place: $300
2nd Place: $250
3rd Place: $200
Entry fee is only $5. You can see the complete list of 85 prizes and sign up here: http://www.writersweekly.com/misc/contest.php
NEW PRINT ON DEMAND PRICE COMPARISON!
See how the P.O.D. publishers compare!
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Trafford - $1,424
CreateSpace - $1,486
Lulu - $1,536
iUniverse - $1,599
AuthorHouse - $1,993
Xlibris - $2,621
Includes print and ebook publication. Prices above are based on the least expensive publishing services package offered by each publisher on similar offers targeting U.S. authors.
See:
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"AS CLOSE TO PERFECTION AS YOU'RE GOING TO FIND IN THE WORLD OF EBOOK AND POD PUBLISHING." - Attorney Mark Levine, author of The Fine Print of Self Publishing
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ONLY 6 WEEKS AWAY! The WritersWeekly Winter, 2014 24-Hour Short Story Contest
Hurry! Each contest is limited to 500 participants and THEY USUALLY FILL UP so don't delay if you want to participate!
1st Place: $300
2nd Place: $250
3rd Place: $200
Entry fee is only $5. You can see the complete list of 85 prizes and sign up here: http://www.writersweekly.com/misc/contest.php
THIS WEEK'S WRITERSWEEKLY TRIVIA CONTEST!
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Last week's winner - Allen Taylor
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Entry fee and contest guidelines ebook.
2. QUERY LETTERS THAT WORKED! Real Queries That Landed $2K+ Writing Assignments
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News From the Home Office
Oh, Christmas Tree....Where Are You???
This is the longest we've ever gone in the season without putting up our tree. We usually have it up during the third week of November. Thanksgiving came late this year and, each year, it gets harder to organize everyone for a group outing...
The Latest From AngelaHoy.com
Authors Beware! "Gifting" Your Kindle E-Books May BACKFIRE! By Angela Hoy
I received an email from an author last week asking why he never received his "royalties" for a Kindle "gift" ebook he bought for someone. It was his own book and he had documentation proving he'd purchased the ebook version from Amazon. I checked Amazon's reports and they didn't show the sale for that month.
I wrote to Amazon and the author was not happy with their response...
Letters To The Editor
I Had The Only Professional Looking (Self-Published) Book
Dear Angela,
Yesterday, I participated in an authors event at our local central library in Merrillville, Indiana. Perhaps 20 authors were there. All, it appears, were self-published.
I had the only professional looking books and the only hard backs, which impressed most of the visitors.
I need your business cards to pass out! Honestly, I am not kidding. The author across from my table had her book printed by PublishAmerica. What a horror story! (She told me) just the mailing fee for 100 paperback books (not so good color work on cover) cost her $400. Mailing is $4 per book! No bulk mailing charge.
She is locked into a 7-year contract and was stunned when I told her that I get a check from BookLocker.com each month. In a year, she has never received a royalty check.
Again, I am so pleased with your wonderful service.
Leaving for Miami in two days to get my gold medal for Destiny Denied. One of the important judging points was the look of the book and the printing of the cover, which is due to your fine work.
Gratefully,
Rosemary Gard
DESTINY'S DOWRY
Set against the background of the beautiful Croatian countryside and its simple villages, DESTINY'S DOWRY is the story of a baby taken immediately after birth to a place she did not belong.
DESTINY DENIED
Stefan Vladeslav's father announces his illegitimate son Ivan as an heir and Stefan's mother is obsessed with the family's monetary inheritance.
WINNER! GOLD MEDAL - Readers' Favorite Book Awards - Cultural Fiction
EDITOR'S NOTE: You can read more about Publish America's ridiculous per-book shipping fees HERE.
This Week's Article
Shoring Up Sales With Social Media Savvy By Jacqui Barrett-Poindexter
Despite a declining economy, my writing revenue climbed more than 32% last year. I credit much of that success to adjusting my marketing sails and capitalizing on social media netweaving, with a focus on Twitter and blogging...
Ask The Expert
Can I Use Actual Bank Names In My Novel? It Depends...
I would appreciate your opinion regarding libel content. I have situations in my book indicating cyber intrusions within (two national banks) implicating employees. I have the normal caveat indicating the characters and incidents are the imagination of the author. Do you think that is sufficient?
Success Stories
Spirit of Openness Drives My Success as a Writer By Kate Meadows
My success as a writer began with one basic idea: remaining open to various sources of inspiration and capitalizing on opportunities when they arise...
Whispers And Warnings
Whispers And Warnings For December 4th
Links to the stories below can be found here:
http://forums.writersweekly.com/viewtopic.php?f=14&t=9337
Interesting allegations about Nicholas Sparks' latest book
"In an Amazon review of the book, one reader noted that the ending first appeared as 'Who'll Take the Son,' a Christian parable that can easily be found all over the Internet, although its origin and author appear uncertain."
Archie Comics CEO accused of discriminating against male employees
"Male employees of the comic publisher say Nancy Silberkleit referred to them as 'p*nis' in place of their names. The lawsuit also alleges that Silberkleit brought members of the Hell's Angels to the company's New York office to intimidate employees, and frequently inquired about the location of a handgun she says her late husband kept at the office."
Bob Dylan Could Be In Trouble for 'Incitement to Hatred' in France
"In an interview, Dylan indirectly compared Nazis to Croatians by referencing war crimes committed against minority Serbians."
Judge dismisses Tom Cruise's attempt to link mag publisher with Nazism
"A judge supervising Tom Cruise's defamation lawsuit against magazine publisher, Bauer Media, has dismissed the star and his legal team's claims that linked the publisher with Nazism and Hitler worship."
Hotfile Ordered to Pay $80M for Copyright Infringement
"Hotfile must pay $80 million in damages for copyright infringement and cease operations, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida ruled on Tuesday."
HERE'S A COMPANY WE'LL NEVER BUY FROM! - Couple fined for negative online review, allegedly violated KlearGear.com's so-called non-disparagement clause in its customer agreement terms
"A Utah couple is facing a $3,500 fine and a damaged credit score for doing what many people do after a bad purchasing experience: posting an online review." The couple plans to sue (of course).
Links to the stories above can be found here:
http://forums.writersweekly.com/viewtopic.php?f=14&t=9337
Markets And Jobs
Paying Markets And Jobs For December 4th
These are NOT recycled guidelines. WritersWeekly.com only features original market listings, received from and approved by the editors at each publication.
Acres U.S.A.
CURRENT NEEDS: "Soil health articles, organic farming/ gardening techniques, farm profiles, specialty livestock and crop information articles." Pays $0.10/word for 1000-3500 words.
Aviation International News
CURRENT NEEDS: "Most interested in reader-service copy about buying/using private aviation services; vacation travel stories (see our "Getaways" feature); and interviews with celebrities and prominent CEOs who fly privately. We pay a minimum of $0.50/word, more for cover stories, and sometimes negotiate flat rates with regular contributors.
Birding
CURRENT NEEDS: "We are interested in articles about wild birds and the people who watch them." Pays $200 for 1500-3000 words.
Celebrate Life
CURRENT NEEDS: "We have a shortage of holiday-related material and commentaries. Our greatest need is for stories set during Christmas, Easter, Mother's Day/Father's Day and our national holidays: Memorial Day, Independence Day and Thanksgiving." Reprints, poetry, and works of fiction are not accepted. "Pay range for freelance submissions is $0.05-$0.15/word.
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Freelance Grantwriter - Pays $65K
JBFCS
Freelance Marketing Content Editor - Pays $30K-$40K/year.
Grammarly
Freelance German Language Music Writers/Critics
US-based media company
Freelance Entertainment News Reporters
Fashion Times Co.
Freelance Social Media Marketing Temp
TribeCode
Freelance Automotive Aftermarket Writer
Parts & People
Freelance Seasoned Sports Writer
XN Sports
Freelance Social Media Blogger and Travel Bloggers
Digital Social Media Marketing company
Freelance Fine Art Writer
foreign-born American artist
Freelance Literary Agent
West Coast literary agency
Freelance Ghostwriter - Pays $0.30/word.
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Freelance Writers - Pays $100
non-profit
Freelance Blogger - to cover data products, colocation and SMS/Mobility. Pays $100/article.
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Freelance Writer - to blog research about dental products. Pays $40-$60/article.
national dental supplier
Freelance Editor
cookbook author
Freelance Writer - for literature summaries
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Freelance Reporters
The Hour
Freelance Writers
Telescope
Freelance Proposal Writer - Pays $15-$30/hour.
small business
Freelance Part-time Content Screener
Legacy.com
Freelance Consumer Interest Reporter / Product Review Researcher - Personal Finance
CreditDonkey.com
Freelance Experienced Diet, Health, and Cookbook Authors
Callisto Media
Freelance Photographer
MediaBistro
Freelance Corporate Accountant - near Peninsula, CA. Pays $50/hour.
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New At BookLocker
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CHRISTMAS BOOKS ON BOOKLOCKER.COM!
CELEBRATION: Stories of the Songs of Christmas
Discovering the stories behind our Christmas songs is both enlightening and spiritually uplifting. There are many curious, sometimes mysterious, elements involved in how they became what we sing today.
COWBOY CHRISTMAS TALES
A collection of short stories celebrating Christmas the Cowboy Way!
THE CHRISTMAS ORNAMENT
The warm, loving story of Maggie, a six-year-old deaf girl, in search of her mother, Mary, who creates fantasy Christmas ornaments.
A HEROES' KEEPSAKE: Memoirs of Christmas at War
Joy filled festivities are part of the Christmas holiday season. Yet, for many, Christmas celebrations do not abound...
WHISPERS OF CHRISTMAS
Discovering the stories behind our Christmas songs is both enlightening and spiritually uplifting. There are many curious, sometimes mysterious, elements involved in how they became what we sing today.
THE MONEY TREE: A Christmas Miracle
A heartwarming story for all ages. Who says money doesn't grow on trees?
WRITING BOOKS!
HOW TO REMEMBER, WRITE AND PUBLISH YOUR LIFE STORY
Remember Your Past, Write It, and Publish It in as little as 12 weeks!
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THE ART AND CRAFT OF WRITING AND EDITING
The craft of writing involves an interchange of emotions between an author and a reader. An author creates a story line, conflict, and characters, gives his characters words to speak, and then hands off these materials to a reader.
PRESERVE YOUR FAMILY HISTORY: A Step-by-Step Guide for Writing Oral Histories
Do your grandmother and grandfather -- mother and father -- aunts and uncles -- tell stories about the "good old days?"
7.625 STRATEGIES IN EVERY BEST-SELLER
At this moment, thousands of would-be authors are slaving away on their keyboards, dreaming of literary success. But their efforts won't count for much. Of all those manuscripts, trade book editors will sign up only a slim fraction...
TRAVEL WRITING 2.0 - Earning money from your travels in the new media landscape
Toss out the old travel writing books and advice because the media landscape is changing fast.
COLLEGE WRITING TIPS AND SAMPLE PAPERS: A Student Success Guide for the Imperfect Student
This book provides wonderful advice and guidance to help students become successful writers in college.
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