Back when I was in high school, I wanted to be a writer. I wanted to write what I wanted, when I wanted. I wanted it to be informational, yet conversational. I wanted to control when and what I wrote about, yet still have a consistent job…
Does having a book traditionally published mean I’ll have more sales than a self-published book?
My first writing disaster occurred in high school. Because my favorite things to do were reading and writing, I took Academic English my freshman year. When we were assigned to write a fictional story, I was delighted. I decided to write one like the ones I loved to read, with mystery and intrigue. I spent hours researching old castles in faraway places. I wrote about a young boy and girl lost in one of those old musty castles and how they found their way out. I proudly handed it in. It came back sporting a huge, black “C.” I asked my teacher why. She said “It doesn’t sound like you.” I was crushed, and put writing aside.
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How TheWrap’s Investigation Led to Bauer Media Shutting A Pro-Nazi Magazine
“It isn’t often that TheWrap gets to play a role in shutting down a pro-Nazi publication, which happened last week in Germany.”
Federal Court Restricts Apple’s Ebook Deals
“Apple must comply with a series of new restrictions on its ebook contracts, according to an injunction issued last week by a federal court in New York City.”
Village People’s Victor Willis wins copyright case
“Village People star Victor Willis has won a long-running legal battle to reclaim the rights to more than 30 of the disco group’s hit songs.”
US journalist faces US$10M defamation lawsuit in Pakistan
“The Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) issued a 10-million-dollar defamation notice to The New York Times’ former Islamabad bureau chief, Declan Walsh, and the editor, printer and publisher of the newspaper…”
Another politician sued for (allegedly) using a copyrighted photo
“A Sept. 11 photo of three New York City firefighters erecting an American flag has landed former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin’s political action committee in hot water with a New Jersey-based publisher, who has decided to sue the group for copyright infringement.”
Poetry plagiarism scandal plays out
“A Brisbane poet should apologise for serial plagiarism, according to a pair of literary Sherlocks who have uncovered evidence of borrowed material.”
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Some of you may remember when we had Max back on 2001 via c-section. My subsequent attempt at a VBAC with Mason (now age 7) resulted in one of my best selling books, DON’T CUT ME AGAIN! True Stories About Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC).
We can’t believe Max is already 12 years old…
How many copies of your book(s) have you sold at book signings?
Angela,
After publishing two books with you (BookLocker.com), I have had five novels traditionally published in the UK and three published in the US, with more on the way. My time with you was well spent.
Ronald M. Wade
https://www.wadespy.com
We’re used to hearing the term in relation to finances with visions of bulls and bears dancing in our heads. But, let’s expand our definition of market share a little bit. Once you’ve cornered your niche market, figured out what what your readers love, and capitalized on it, you nonetheless should be exercising a flexibility that leads to growth. Think hard on the following points…
I went “all in” a couple of years ago when I quit my job back in 2011. I love to write. And, I wanted to make it my dream to be a writer on my own terms…
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Amazon’s Book Publishing Chief Accused Of Sexual Assault In Lawsuit
“Laurence ‘Larry’ Kirshbaum, Amazon’s book publishing chief, has been accused of sexually harassing and assaulting a former lover, according to a lurid New York State lawsuit.”
Lance Armstrong and his publishers win class action lawsuit brought by readers
“Judge rules doping lies were ‘free speech.'”
Yahoo, Facebook file suits on surveillance orders
“Pummeled by continuing reports about their role in NSA surveillance programs, major Internet companies are intensifying their push to publish more information on government orders.”
Suggestive and Freely Distributed Magazine Banned in Moscow
“Flirt v Bolshom Gorode (Flirting in the Big City) has been shut down following a decision by a Moscow region court.”
Boston Common Press tactics anger consumers
“Brookline-based Boston Common Press, best known for publishing Cook’s Illustrated magazine and producing the show ‘America’s Test Kitchen,’ has also won a less-desirable reputation for how the company sells subscriptions and books.”
Company makes coloring book to tell ‘the truth’ about terrorism, spoofs Rolling Stone’s Tsarnaev cover
“A Missouri company’s coloring book, which purports to tell the ‘truth’ about terrorists, contains images criticizing Usama bin Laden and Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev after he was featured on a controversial Rolling Stone cover.”
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