Is Coco Afraid of Spring Storms?
It’s pouring right now and it’s been pouring for hours. The pool is quickly filling up. By this time tomorrow, it’ll be overflowing…
More Lulu Complaints – Thinking Of Using Lulu To Publish Your Book? You Might Want To Read These Authors’ Complaints First! By Angela Hoy
It’s been another three years since the last update so we thought we’d pop into their forums once again. Unfortunately, there are still plenty of complaints (new ones, of course)…
“I read reviews and saw that everyone recommended BookLocker.”
I was looking over my absolutely awesome cover just now and I wanted to thank you both so much for making this process so simple for people like me.
The Scam That Got Its Dirty Little Hooks In Me By Sam Priddy
I have written as a ghostwriter a few times and usually the contract that I enter into is held with respect by both parties. In this instance it was not. Watch out for scammers that will literally steal your work!
Sending A Book To Large Institutions That I Plan To Pitch
What are your thoughts on sending a book to large institutions that I plan to pitch to? For example, I am going to pitch to colleges to include my book as recommended reading for psychology/sociology programs.
Want To Turn ON Your Muse? Turn OFF The Internet! By Diane Stark
Recently, my home Internet service was out for three days. When my teenage children awoke and discovered this travesty of justice, they joked that they may as well go back to bed. I wasn’t happy about it, either. After all, I’m a writer, and I need the Internet to work…
The Spring, 2015 24-Hour Short Story Contest is THIS WEEKEND!
I usually try to take Sundays off but this weekend we’ll be hosting the WritersWeekly Spring, 2015 24-Hour Short Story Contest. IT STARTS SATURDAY!
If you want to sign up, don’t delay! Only 500 entrants permitted per contest. You must sign up BEFORE start-time to participate.
TO ENTER, go here.
In other “home office” news…
Mailing Free Books To Bookstores And Libraries Can Backfire by Angela Hoy
It’s considered very bad form to send free copies to a bookstore or library.
More World’s Worst Book Proposals And Query Letters!
Hi, Angie.
This one really got me:
“I seek publisher for the attached article expressing possible disadvantages of the theory or concept of feminism.”
On top of everything else, does he not realize that you, a female business person, are the publisher? The sheer lunacy of these things is jaw-dropping. Just when I think I’ve seen it all or heard it all, I find out the abyss goes even deeper.
Keep ’em coming.
Regards,
Marsha
Rock Your Book Talk! Do’s, Don’ts And Tips By Susan Sundwall
These days writers must sell themselves, it’s a given. We’ve got to look for and latch onto any opportunity to self promote. Book talks are an excellent way to do it. Senior citizen groups, local service clubs, libraries, schools, and writers groups all have a frequent need for speakers and we must serve – if we want to sell, that is. Of course the first step is informing everyone by phone call, letter or email of your availability to speak. Then, as the dates pile up, you’ll need a plan…