Help! My Book Title Has Already Been Used!
I thought my book title was really unique but I’ve just discovered another book with the same title. What can I do?
Frustration, Humble Pie, and Freelance Success For Two By Joe Wallace
I remember the night I took the call from my future writing partner, Catherine Tully. What she told me was the first step on a long journey of failure, frustration and eventually, freelance writing success. Catherine had called to share her excitement in having an article accepted for publication in Boys’ Life. It was her first query and she had made four hundred dollars. From that moment on I saw dollar signs.
Whispers and Warnings For September 21st
This Week:
- Publishers won’t rule out lawsuit against Google Print – a digital age test of copyright law
- The Star Tribune (Minneapolis) – former ombudsman who sued the paper for age discrimination is returning to write a column on ethics
- The Mirror of London – Publishes photos that appear to show actress snorting cocaine…after they lost a libel case to her.
- DEPUTY President of the Senate, Senator Ibrahim Mantu in Nigeria – Sued by 35 journalists for alleged libel.
- Tate Publishing in Oklahoma – Author reports bad experience.
About to Head Out Again!
We’ll be hitting the road again next weekend, right after Zach’s birthday. We feel the oil companies may have hyped the gas shortage and I really don’t think it’s fair that I miss my reunion when there seems to be plenty of gas…
Why All Books Should Be Non-Returnable By Angela Hoy
This article may be reprinted/redistibuted freely, as long as the entire article and bio are included.
Bookstores have a long history of ordering too many books and then returning them for a credit, often damaged and at the expense of the publisher or self-published author. At other times, the books are simply destroyed (or sold to a big salvage bookstore), again, at the expense of the publisher or self-published author. It is my strong opinion that bookstores, like other retailers, should be financially responsible for their own sales forecasts…
Writing For Others – What To Charge?
Angela:
Your article, Writing For Others – What to Charge?, is a godsend. I’m just quoting my first big professional job, and he wants a scope of work. Now I can be sure that I don’t get ripped off!
Thank you,
W.A.
Study Potential Literary Agents As Thoroughly As You Believe They’re Studying You By Damaria Senne
Fifteen years after I first began to work as a writer, I decided that it was time I looked for an agent to sell my work to overseas publishers. At first I emailed writer friends, asking them to suggest agents who would be receptive to new clients. When nothing came of that, I visited my favorite writing websites and followed their market links. As expected, there were links to agents
Still Confused About What Is And Isn’t Spam…
I read your article, Angela and I’m still confused.
It was my understanding that I could email friends, family or someone with whom I have an existing business relationship, without it being considered spam. I was planning to add an opt in box on my website, but also from time to time to mail to a group of people known to me, probably using Constant Contact. Please clarify.
How a Rejection Boosted My Career By Debbie Swanson
Years ago I queried a Christian magazine with a family topic, and they agreed to review it on spec. I was thrilled, since previous queries had been flatly rejected…
Whispers and Warnings For September 14th
This Week:
- Sunil Gangopadhyay, well-known poet in India, his publisher and editor – on trial for “defiling idol.”
- Michael Jackson juror trying to get out of book deal.
- Parent corporation of Jehovah’s Witnesses allegedly tries to shut down Canadian-based website over quotes from their out-of-print texts.
- America’s Directories, a northern Indiana telephone book publisher – Loses appeal, ordered to pay $200K.
- More Ethics Problems for Tampa Tribune reporter
- Razor Magazine – ceases print publication; CEO responds to “reporting inaccuracies.”
- Did Yahoo help send a Chinese journalist to jail?