Should I Pay $500 For A “Class” That Teaches Me How To Sell My Book To Libraries?
I found a $500 online class that teaches authors how to market their books to libraries. Is this something I should consider?
ABILITY Magazine
“ABILITY Magazine is consistently ranked in the Top 50 Magazines in the World – and is the leading magazine covering Health, Disability and Human Potential. An award-winning publication, distributed by Time-Warner. For over 20 years, its mission has been to provide new insights into our individual levels of ability. From Diabetes to Spinal Cord Injury and celebrity interviews to CEO profiles, ABILITY covers the latest on Health, Environmental Protection, Assistive Technology, Employment, Sports, Travel, Universal Design, Mental Health and much more. Writers include MDs, PhDs, JDs, best-selling authors, U.S. Senators and advocates. Cover interviews consist of Movie and TV Celebrities, Business Leaders, Sports Figures, Presidents, First Ladies and more.” Welcomes new writers. Bimonthly. Pays on invoice. Period between acceptance and publication varies. Buys all rights. Accepts some reprints. Sample copy available on Facebook. Guidelines available by email.
Adventure Cyclist
“Adventure Cyclist is the only American magazine dedicated to traveling by bicycle. We also cover other recreational cycling topics but do not cover competitive cycling.” 70% freelance. Welcomes new writers. Circ. 46.5K. Publishes 9 issues/year. Pays on publication. Publishes ms one year after acceptance. Buys first rights. No reprints. Sample copy available online. Subscription $40. Pays $0.35-$0.65/word for up to 3500 words.
Brick
This publication has been removed from WritersWeekly for charging writers a submission fee. Writers should NEVER pay a fee when trying to get hired by a publication!
7 Tips For Getting Indies To Stock Your Book! By Anthony St. Clair
Any author can understand what a bookstore owner or buyer looks for when evaluating new titles. Here are 7 tips for asking an indie bookstore to carry your book.
Letters and Comments For 04/15/2016
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Camping For Boys = Quiet Writing Time For Me!
Richard and the boys are going camping this weekend while I get to stay home with Coco. I am so excited! Imagine how much writing I’m going to get done from Friday night through Sunday night! My fingers just might fall off from fatigue!
WritersWeekly Trivia Contest Question For 04/08/2016!
Question for 04/08/2016: According to last week’s issue of WritersWeekly.com, whose bookstore signings led to a traditional publishing contract and film consideration? Send your answer through the contact form here. You must be a WritersWeekly.com subscriber to participate in the weekly contests. Subscribe (it’s free!). NOTE: ONLY ONE WINNER PER HOUSEHOLD PER CALENDAR QUARTER, PLEASE. […]
Writing Jobs For 04/08/2016
Freelance Journalists San Pedro Today magazine and Torrance Today magazine Freelance Jr Staff Writer/Blogger – Pays $10-$15/hour onlinemen’s underwear resource Freelance Cannabis Writers blind ad Freelance Content Manager ReviewLab.com Freelance Freelance San Francisco Writer – Pays $500/month onlyinyourstate.com Freelance Media and Social Media Administrator KVMGalore Freelance Assistant / Media Technician speaker / writer Freelance Social […]
Whispers and Warnings For 04/08/2016
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- Calif. freelance photographer freed from Syria after 2012 abduction
- Hulk Hogan’s Lead Lawyer Explains How His Team Beat “Arrogant,” “Defiant” Gawker
- How Apple’s Court Defeat Will Reshape the E-book Market