November 18, 2009
In This Issue
11/18/2009
POD PRICE COMPARISON
THE PRINT ON DEMAND INDUSTRY'S DIRTY LITTLE SECRET
The dirty little secret of the Print On Demand (POD) industry is that most of us use the same service to do the printing, and we all distribute our books through Ingram. So the quality of our books and the places to which we sell them are identical. The only real differences are the prices we charge, the quality of our customer service, and our business models.
http://publishing.booklocker.com/secret.php
Publisher's Desk
Publisher's Desk For November 18th
WINTER 2010 24-HOUR SHORT STORY CONTEST
The WritersWeekly.com Winter 2010 24-Hour Short Story Contest is now open for entrants! Each contest is limited to 500 entrants so don't delay if you want to participate.
1st Place: $300
2nd Place: $250
3rd Place: $200
Entry fee is $5. You can see the complete list of 85 prizes and sign up here: http://www.writersweekly.com/misc/contest.html
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WRITERSWEEKLY'S CURRENT BEST SELLERS!
FREE EXCERPTS OF ALL BOOKS available at the links below.
BEST SELLING PRINT BOOKS
1. NEW PATH TO RICHES
Make a second income by writing your own money-making websites.
2. QUERY LETTERS THAT WORKED! Real Queries That Landed $2K+ Writing Assignments
Copies of real query letters that resulted in writing assignments worth $2K and much more!
3. PROFITABLE EMAIL PUBLISHING: How To Publish A Profitable Emag
You'll find everything you need to know about making money with your e-mag in easy-to-follow steps.
BEST SELLING EBOOKS
1. 24-HOUR SHORT STORY CONTEST ENTRY FEE - $5
Entry fee and contest guidelines ebook.
2. SO, YOU WANNA BE A GHOSTWRITER - How To Make Money Writing Without a Byline
Learn how to succeed as a ghostwriter.
3. BOOK PROPOSALS THAT WORKED! Real Book Proposals That Landed $10K - $100K Publishing Contracts
In these pages, you'll find real book proposals that landed contracts with these publishing houses: Simon & Schuster, MIRA Books, Music Sales Corporation, Berkeley Books, Osborne/McGraw-Hill and many more!
4. THE WRITE MARKETS REPORT
ONE YEAR (12 issues) of the newest paying markets for writers!
5. THE FICTION WRITER'S HANDBOOK
A no-nonsense guide to writing fiction with a compelling plot and vivid characterizations.
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BOOKLOCKER.COM BEST SELLERS!
1. CANCER-FREE -- Your Guide to Gentle, Non-toxic Healing
Healing cancer requires knowledge of alternative treatments. Here it is.
2. NEW PATH TO RICHES
Make a second income by writing your own money-making websites.
3. REMEMBERING YOUR SOUL PURPOSE
An ascension book/workbook for excavating your soul's unique contribution.
4. RUNNING SHOES ARE A GIRL'S BEST FRIEND
Running is empowering physically, mentally and socially for any woman.
5. THE LAND OF NUORG
A compelling tale that may be enjoyed at several levels.
6. THE ASCENSION PRIMER
An ascension book describing the process and how we are affected.
7. MOTOR CITY MURDER
Thriller - Detective Deanna Dopp hunts down her mother's murderer.
8. STEPPING INTO THE NEW REALITY
Survive the fall and move into your Heaven with ease.
9. AFFECTIONATELY, TOOTS - My Mother's Journal
A daughter's tribute, based on her mother's journal and writings.
10. HOW TO TAKE CARE OF YOUR VOICE: The Lifestyle Guide for Singers and Talkers
Respected voice therapist offers everyday health tips. Great for students
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THE HOLIDAYS ARE COMING! MAKE A SOLDIER SMILE!!
Read their wants and needs at this great website:
http://www.anysoldier.com/
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Email your ad to us and we'll run it at no charge. Send it to:
angela - at - writersweekly.com
ARE YOU MISSING THE PARTY?
The Freelance Writing Forum is very active and we'd love to have you join us!
http://www.writersweekly.com/phpBB2/viewforum.php?f=15
WRITER'S GUIDELINES DATABASE
http://forums.writersweekly.com/viewforum.php?f=12
News From the Home Office
SWINE FLU ALL GONE!
We have all completely recovered from H1N1 / Swine Flu - well, those of us who caught it, anyway. Richard, Ali and Frank never caught it but the rest of us did.
It's a relief to not need to be paranoid about it anymore. "Go aheads, kids, touch all the doorknobs you want!" Ha ha ha.
The Latest From AngelaHoy.com
Bad Hair, Ripped T-Shirts and Jammies, Oh My! Author Photo Blunders...By Angela Hoy
At the risk of offending some authors, and after yet another uncomfortable and embarrassing email discussion with an author this week, I must bring this up.
Many authors choose to put their photo inside or on the cover of their book. This is usually a good idea because readers want to get to know the authors of the books they read. Sometimes, however, a photo can kill a book. How? Well, again, this is a bit uncomfortable but somebody needs to say it. So, here goes...
Letters To The Editor
Letters To The Editor For November 18th
This Week:
This Week's Article
SCRIBD.COM - Is Copyright Infringement Their Business Model and Are You a Victim, Too? By Wilfried F. Voss
There has been a great deal of commotion about Google's controversial and potentially anti-competitive plans to digitalize millions of books, or the pricing war going on between Walmart, Target, and Amazon. It is surprising that only little attention has been paid to an even greater threat to authors and publishers by Scribd.com, a web site allowing the distribution of copyrighted documents, including digitalized versions of popular works such as J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, and The Tales of Beedle the Bard.
Ask The Expert
Should You Donate Your Books to This Outfit? No!!!
A person who owns a membership website asked me to donate 25 e-books for the first 25 paid members they receive. Then, if they like it, they would consider paying a discounted fee for it. Before I say yes, I told her that I wanted to check with my publisher first. They say that they would promote it in a few ways on their website, but they don't have a lot of members at this point...
Success Stories
Your Local News - A Great Resource for Your Writing By Diane Sonntag
I was watching my local news on TV one evening, and saw a story about a family in my area who had adopted nine siblings out of the foster care system. This adoption was the second-largest in my state's history. And of course, the writer in me thought, "What a great story! I wonder if any magazines would be interested in their story."
Whispers And Warnings
Whispers And Warnings For November 18th
COMPLAINT about Chantal Goudreau / The Health Journal / thehealthjournal.ca - Writer has received payment, but reports it was postmarked 12 days after the date the publisher told WritersWeekly the check was "cut."
COMPLAINT about Shannon Ferguson / Words By Keystroke / wordsbykeystroke.com - Individual claims she is owed $180. What do you think about this one, readers?
Markets And Jobs
Paying Markets And Jobs For November 18th
These are NOT recycled guidelines. WritersWeekly.com only features original market listings, received from and approved by the editors at each publication.
PAYING MARKETS
These are NOT recycled guidelines. WritersWeekly.com only features original market listings, received from and approved by the editors at each publication.
Apex Magazine
CURRENT NEEDS: "Dark science fiction only. Pays $0.05/word for up to 5000 words firm.
The Chrysalis Reader
CURRENT NEEDS: "Essays, personal experience, non-fiction for Bridges theme (2010 issue)." Pays $75-$100 for 1500-3000 words.
Descant Magazine
CURRENT NEEDS: "Current themed issues: Ghosts and the Uncanny and Sicily. Any work relevant to these themes. Pays $100 honorarium.
Electric Spec
CURRENT NEEDS: "Science fiction, fantasy, and macabre short stories between 250 and 7000 words. We are also looking for cover art." Pays $20 flat fee for 250 to 7000 words.
Ephemera Buttons, Magnets and Stickers
CURRENT NEEDS: "Funny slogans for buttons, magnets and stickers. Pays $50 per slogan.
DO YOU PAY WRITERS?
Email your ad to us and we'll run it at no charge. Send it to:
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Freelance Translator/Proofreaders - near San Jose, CA. Spanish, Portuguese, and Chinese.
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Freelance Facebook Beat Writer
technology-focused blog network
Freelance Technology News Reporter
ECT News Network
Freelance Web Producer/Editor
The Lambda Literary Foundation
Freelance Writers - Pays $10-$15/hour
advertising company
Freelance Financial Writer
investment advisory and wealth management practice
Freelance Music Game Reviewers
children's music website
Freelancer Data Extractors - Pays $8/hour
turncommerce.com
Freelance Content Development Manager - for Certification Exam Projects
GrandMasters
Freelance Medical Summary Narrative Writer - Pays $60 per completed case
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Freelance Writers - for Final Cut Studio 3 tips and tutorials site
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Freelance Writers - for Mac Adobe Creative Suite tips and tutorials site
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Freelance Assessment Writers & Editors
Editorial company providing services to major educational publishers
Freelance Research Associates - journalism graduate. Pays $15/hour for 20 hours/week
Global media start-up
Freelance Technical Writers (2-3)
Education technology services firm
Freelance Copyeditors
Ellora's Cave
Freelance Writers - who are also teachers
TeacherWriters.com
Freelance Business Plan Writer
business plan writing company
Freelance Restaurant Reviewer - near Los Angeles, CA
Squid Ink / Village Voice Media
Freelance Spanish Interpreter
Thebigword
Freelance Freelance Photographers - Pays $300/day plus expenses and mileage
VFM Leonardo (VFML)
Freelance Hebrew Mother Tongue Translators - to translate culinary menus from English into Hebrew.
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Freelance Online Media/Marketing Specialist - near Akron, OH
recruiter
Freelance Editor
FBR Capital Markets Corporation
ADVERTISEMENT
QUERY LETTERS THAT WORKED! Real Queries That Landed $2K+ Writing Assignments - Want to read real query letters that landed these contracts? Woman's Day - $2,800; Redbook - $3,500; Ladies Home Journal - $3,000; DiscoveryHealth.com - $2,000; Lifetime Magazine - $3,000; Life Extension Magazine - $6,480; Natural Remedies - $11,300; and many more! See: http://www.writersweekly.com/books/1409.html
FreeBookExcerpts.com
FreeBookExcerpts.com For November 18th
FreeBookExcerpts.com: where authors post excerpts and readers post comments.
Here's a peek at what was added this week!
WILL AND DENA: Love and Life in World War II by Bob Rogers
Will, a baseball phenom and Buffalo Soldier, and his lover defy classism before he joins with the US Army and Italian Partisans to fight Nazism.
SWEET DREAMS by Jo Anne Valle
Sweet Dreams is a captivating story with several themes: of family bonds, a young girl and her grandmother; of the preservation of cultural attachments and traditions; of a special paradise.
POST YOUR OWN BOOK EXCERPT, AT: http://www.FreeBookExcerpts.com
Interview Requests
Interview Requests For November 18th
Post your interview requests here:
http://forums.writersweekly.com/viewforum.php?f=3
