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Thanks, Angela, Richard, and BookLocker!

Published on October 8, 2015

Thanks, Angela, Richard, and BookLocker!

As someone who has worked with more than a dozen publishers in getting out more than three dozen books (including multiple editions) as well as one previously self-published book, I can't begin describe what a pleasure it has been in working with you and your colleagues in this production stage. …

Comments about Should I bid on writing jobs??

Published on September 30, 2015

Comments about Should I bid on writing jobs??

Don’t forget that the companies placing the help-wanted ads can easily get access to the help-wanted platforms, and drive the bids DOWN. Duh ...…

Love the New Site!

Published on August 25, 2015

Love the New Site!

Your new design inspired me to write you WITHOUT asking you a specific question or seeking help of some kind! I'm always grateful that you perform such substantial work for so many writers, including me! ...…

Warm Fuzzies for Richard’s Talents!

Published on August 18, 2015

Warm Fuzzies for Richard’s Talents!

Just a quick note to say I love the new format of the newsletter. Great appearance and the information is still there ...…

BookLocker is FAST!

Published on July 15, 2015

BookLocker is FAST!

I am impressed how fast (BookLocker.com) works. It took me five months to get a poetry book published by Amazon several years ago, and I had to do a lot of reparative work on the formatting to make it look right.…

Get Your Book Featured On Artists First!

Published on June 17, 2015

I just recorded a podcast for Artists First, which is dedicated to publicizing “the best music you’ve never heard and the best books you’ve never read.” I mentioned BookLocker.com a number of times as the best source for buying Waterproof Justice.…

Is This Industry A Swamp For Scams?

Published on June 3, 2015

Angela, I drop by from time-to-time, just to see if the industry has improved. Afraid once again it seems the environment is dangerous and a swamp for scams (no pay, copyright theft, mauling of submissions to 'publishers'). I once thought things were pretty settled as to how book publishing works, but it is still the wild west. Makes you wonder how those big name guys actually succeed. Thanx for the website and your continuing efforts to help so many. Cheers, R.W. RELATED: WHO'S SCAMMING GRANNY? Snakes That Prey on Elderly Authors When Writers Contribute to a Scammer's Success Possible Scam - Smart Author Avoids Possible Dangerous Situation Top 10 Signs You've Been Scammed Into Writing for Free Great Writing Gig Or A Scam? 10 Red Flags! Authors Who Have Been Scammed by Publishers More letters: https://www.writersweekly.com/letters_to_the_editor/summary.html …

How Can I Get A Free Issue Of The Write Markets Report?

Published on May 13, 2015

How Can I Get A Free Issue Of The Write Markets Report?

I would like to request your free email issue of The Write Markets Report. Please, might you also send information on the cost of future reports? Thank you,
Sandra T. Here is a link to a sample issue: https://www.booklocker.com/downloads/twmrOct14boo77.pdf The issues are monthly, and the cost is $4.95/year. See: https://writersweekly.com/books/677.html RELATED Use Magazine Vendor Websites To Find New Paying Markets For Writers! By Robert Kingett QUERY LETTERS THAT WORKED! Real Queries That Landed $2K+ Writing Assignments Copies of real query letters that resulted in writing assignments worth $2K and much more! 24-HOUR SHORT STORY CONTEST - Summer 2015 Instructions for the 24-hour short story contest. BOOK PROPOSALS THAT WORKED! Real Book Proposals That Landed $10K - $100K Publishing Contracts In these pages, you'll find real book proposals that landed contracts with these publishing houses: Simon & Schuster, MIRA Books, Music Sales Corporation, Berkeley Books, Osborne/McGraw-Hill and many more! It's A Dirty Job...Writing Porn For Fun And Profit! Includes Paying Markets! Katy Terrega provides the only resource you need to learn how to write and sell erotica. Archived letters are HERE. …

Library “Gifts” And Copyright Harvesting – AUTHOR BEWARE!

Published on May 6, 2015

Hi Angela - was reading your link from the last issue. I do agree with your advice that authors should not sign over any rights out of hand, but as a librarian who worked with a collection for print impaired students, it was difficult to obtain copyright permission for materials we transcribed into Braille, large print, or audio recordings. I have some sympathy with the gift contract from that perspective... …

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