Today, I’m going to share another installment of our popular column, World’s Worst Book Proposals. Yes, we can learn from others’ mistakes! Featured below are real quotes from book proposals submitted to me over the past few months.
Letters will return next week.
Writing is a business and writing for examiner.com doesn’t appeal to the businessperson in me…
I’d like to play with the words in my title, using Whole instead of Hole. Even though it will be grammatically incorrect, it implies a double meaning to readers.
I am afraid if people try to order it they will not know what to type in, or may misspell the real title. What should I do?
“I’m absolutely perfect for that position.” I’ve had that thought after reading a job ad more times than I can count – only to sit around waiting for an offer that never comes. Relying on landing that golden opportunity can cost a freelancer valuable income, so I’ve learned to toss my hat into many rings […]
When we get back to Bangor, we’ll have the RV guys check:
The windshield wipers (they keep stopping in the middle of the window when you turn them off)
The quarter-panel on the passenger side (it came loose and is currently being held on with duct tape)
The slides (they are squeaking, and probably need a good greasing)
The air conditioner (the filters need to be changed)
And, the big one – our huge plug that we use when plugging into the power at campgrounds is melting. Yes, you read that right…
Read all the details (and see pictures!) here:
https://www.wirelesstrips.com/day-13-continued-we-love-duct-tape
This week’s Maxism:
“Can we buy dinner at the gas station?”
Hugs to all!
Angela
P.S. WANT TO REMEMBER YOUR PAST, AND WRITE ABOUT IT?
HOW TO REMEMBER, WRITE AND PUBLISH YOUR LIFE STORY
Using Angela’s MEMORY TRIGGERS, recall memories that have been dormant for years, and record those memories in chronological order in your memory notebook. Using the memory notebook as your outline, write your autobiography! **Also works for biographies and memoirs.**
After reading the entries for each contest, we can see how difficult it is to come up with a unique plot when working with an assigned topic. But, inevitably, a few writers do manage to successfully break away from the pack.
So, sit back, relax, and take a break from your busy day…by being stuck in a stifling room with a hot iron.
Letters will return next week.
Are you familiar enough with Biblical principles to write 100-400 words revolving around a scripture passage? If so, you can earn up to 20 cents per word with the single publication of a Christian devotional.
A writer friend told me a story and I’d like your take on it. She said she was told by a prominent publisher that her book had merit, but they didn’t have room for it and suggested that she self-publish the book to see how it does. If it sells well, then they would reconsider it as long as she was taking all the risks first. She lives in the UK and maybe that’s how they do business, but this seems wrong. Is this what publishers are doing now, expecting the writer to take the risk before contracting a book? Just curious..
