Published on November 21, 2012
In my last piece for WritersWeekly, Blabbermouth Your Book, I focused on getting the word out by seizing the moment, wherever you are, in order to do so. But as I become engulfed in the process I’m finding more things to stress about than I ever suspected existed. I had a good time writing the book and I love the idea of being a published author. But nobody told me about situations that would cause hair pulling, brow furrowing and night sweats…
Published on November 21, 2012
Paying Markets for Writers, writing career advice
I woke up one day and said, “I want to write humor.” When I sat down at the keyboard, the one-liners and witticisms flew from my fingers like lightning flashes. Now I make tons of money with my laugh-a-second writing.
And if you believe that, I have a boat I’d like to sell you…
Published on November 21, 2012
Textbook knockoffs? – Startup companies offering knockoff textbooks are attracting students, and lawsuits.
BBC – settles politician’s libel claim for $293,000
Published on November 14, 2012
I am feeling much better since my surgery. My hemoglobin is creeping upward so my energy level is higher as well. I felt so good last weekend, in fact, that I started my Christmas shopping! It didn’t take too much energy, though, since I was only doing it online. Heh… It was the best Sunday I’ve had in a long time. I sat in bed all day, shopping, watching movies, and also working on a gift I’m making for my mom. I’m calling it the Taj Majal and I’m starting to think it just might not get done in time for Christmas. If not, maybe I can finished it by next Mother’s Day…
Published on November 14, 2012
Over the years, we’ve experienced relatives of authors try to claim those authors were deceased in an attempt to get their royalties…but this week we discovered a whole new type of scam…
Published on November 14, 2012
Thanks for all your help and great effort. I am grateful to you and appreciate your making the process painless and easy to understand.
Hilary Martinez Jr.
Practical Christianity
Published on November 14, 2012
As a beauty, fashion and travel writer the formula to get me to tell my readers about a company’s product or place is a very straightforward one.
I receive approximately three hundred email pitches a day from publicists who want to send me samples or invite me to their press event, spa or hotel in hopes that I’ll like it enough to review it. Additionally, as the publisher of an online magazine, I have to worry about getting advertisers in order to stay in business. This advertising and editorial balance is the same whether the publication is a glitzy glossy with a one hundred year history, or a start-up digital. Advertising and sponsorships are what keep us all in business…
Published on November 14, 2012
My book was published by (one of the largest POD publishers) and I am not happy with their service or prices. They designed my cover but I want to move my book to BookLocker. Can you use the cover they designed? Can they sue me for leaving?
Published on November 14, 2012
The Pentagon – Judge rules the agency can be sued for censoring intelligence officer’s book
The BBC, Lord McAlpine and libel law
Attorney Sues Daughter for (alleged) Libel
Published on November 7, 2012
Last week, I shared the story of my surgery last week. I am very tired but feeling better. My hemoglobin level is still quite low, which explains the fatigue. I admit I’m getting very weary of phone calls from doctors offices that have bad news instead of good. 🙁
