Published on September 9, 2009
Zach recently moved into his own place (sniff). While shopping at a craft store over the weekend, Ali and I found some adorable (snicker), furry toy rats in the Halloween section. They looked so real! I thought one would be perfect for Zach’s new place. Heh…
Published on September 9, 2009
In last week’s Q&A, I briefly mentioned how some so-called “literary agents” claim to have landed book contracts for their authors. But, on further study, you may discover these are actually contracts with fee-based companies…and some of those companies may be owned by the agents themselves!
Published on September 9, 2009
Dear Angela,
I just wanted to say thank you for taking a stand against publishers who don’t pay or who pay very late. I think writers everywhere have a difficult time making money because most publishers pay so little. Then, they all make you wait three to five months for normal payment time. They then either they pay late, pay less, or they do not pay at all. They should be exposed for the way they treat writers!
Thank you for taking the time to print their complaints and writing to the publishers as well. I am sure this helps because they can’t hide their misconduct.
angdee
Published on September 9, 2009
book marketing
Are you looking for new places to give promotion information on your latest release? I have several that I found helpful for press releases, promotional materials (bookmarks, pens, brochures with book excerpts, and other items), and media kits.
Published on September 9, 2009
I’m really in a muddle about epublishing because I can’t figure HOW it works. If I put my book online and someone wishes to buy it, how does that happen? I do understand there is no way to prevent people from burning my book on CD’s and selling them or giving them away. That’s the down side. But I don’t understand why people cannot just download the book to begin with. Please explain at your convenience.
Published on September 9, 2009
My own foray into freelance writing came quite by chance in 1973. I was in college studying art, and was looking for a part-time job on the weekends. I went to our local weekly newspaper, thinking they might need a graphic artist. They didn’t. What they did need was someone to be in the office Saturday mornings and if I could write, they also needed a freelance weekend reporter. I jumped at the chance to do both.
Published on September 9, 2009
Cobblestone / Carus Publishing – UPDATE
Freelance Writing Organization – Int’l. / fwointl.com – SPAMMERS
Published on September 2, 2009
I wanted to send you an update on Richard. On August 12th, I posted that he had a type of vasculitis that only 20 to 30 people per million have. Well, we have since learned that Richard is not quite that unique…which is a good thing!
Published on September 2, 2009
You must opt-out of the Google settlement this week or be bound to whatever terms they specify for *your* books!
Published on September 2, 2009
Dear Angela,
Go for it, David, er, I mean Angela and Richard! Knock this Goliath off his high horse – or whatever it is he sits on.
All the best,
Bob