Does the Early Bird Catch the Editor? By Janet Hartman

Published on July 9, 2008

When competing with other writers against a call for submissions deadline, I wondered what was the best strategy. Submit early to get in the queue so by the end I’m an old favorite, or submit close to the deadline so my manuscript is fresh in their minds?

Another Diverticulitis Attack And…

Published on July 2, 2008

How dumb am I? Here I’ve been whining about the daily, annoying pain I’ve been experiencing in my colon for the past five weeks, all the while forgetting what the original attacks felt like. On Sunday night, I got a reminder!

Getting Started With Grant Writing By Marjorie Asturias-Lochlaer

Published on July 2, 2008

Grant writing can be a lucrative side business for freelancers seeking to supplement their income. Be forewarned, though: this isn’t just a matter of slapping together a few words about how great a particular agency is. Today’s donors are an especially savvy lot, with many demanding more measures of accountability than mere feel-good anecdotes.

I Need My High-Resolution Files From My Pod Publisher!

Published on July 2, 2008

I’ve written you before but I still have questions. My first book was published by (another POD publisher) and I’m not quite satisfied with some of the services I received for the price I paid. The experience has left me a little insecure and hesitant to try another publisher. One service they provided that was helpful in promoting the book were postcards and bookmarks. I haven’t read anything about your company providing them. Do you? If not, will the individual who’ll be designing the cover provide me with something I can take to a copier?

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