P.O.D. PRICE COMPARISON – Updated 04/15/16 – How much are these publishers charging authors?
Here is our annually updated POD Price Comparison!
Caring For My Dad Inspired Me To Return To The Writing Life By Julie Guirgis
When my father’s dementia started to decline, I cut back on work to look after him. Facing the constant barrage of demands of looking after someone with dementia, my soul was craving more. I needed an outlet to stimulate my mind and something outside of caring. Not only did I want something to distract me from looking after Dad, but also something I could profit from financially.
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
COMMENTS on: When Your Child Gets Caught in an Ocean Current…
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. […]