What encompasses more than half the battle of getting a book published? Obtaining a reputable agent. Some would argue those are kind odds about the reality of the game. I’m here to impart that it is a game, of the shell variety, a three-way chess match in which the unaware writer is the pawn…
Angela: I hope you are well. I found that article interesting about selling one’s zine at festivals. Ironically, the writer of that magazine she talks about, and which she founded, Quail Bell Magazine, is a non-paying market. So, while she has good tips on selling one’s zine at festivals, the contributors of her zine currently […]
We had a great time decorating the yard for Halloween! Max and Mason made some cute headstones out of cardboard. I told them to watch out for rain, and to bring them in if it starts sprinkling. Just 24 hours later, we had a major drenching and, well, it looks like we’re gonna need more headstones!
With all the emphasis today placed on social media as a tool to network and build strong platforms, writers can’t help but feel a little overwhelmed and under the gun. Immersed in an array of choices, it’s easy to get lost for hours with nothing concrete to show for our time and sweat equity. I’ve […]
Someone in Iran recently asked me to ghostwrite a book for her. Aside from the possible payment problems, is there anything else I should be concerned about? You definitely need to read this article: What Countries Are American Companies Forbidden to Do Business With? Archived Q&A’s are at the link below, including: How Much Should […]
We returned from our vacation in Tennessee last week and it has rained here, heavily, every single day since! Parts of town have been flooding over and over again. Not our house, thank goodness! The good news is we’re finally getting our summer rains…albeit a bit late. The bad news is our weeds are going […]
Someone in Iran recently asked me to ghostwrite a book for her. Aside from the possible payment problems, is there anything else I should be concerned about?
“Monthly trade publication of the Tree Care Industry Association, the national/international association for commercial tree care companies.” Welcomes new writers. 70% freelance. Circ. 24K. Monthly. Pays on publication. Period between acceptance and publication varies. Buys all rights. Accepts some reprints. Sample copy available online. Subscription $40; $60 outside the U.S. Subscription controlled. Guidelines available by email.
85% freelance. “Lifestyle & travel magazines with an editorial focus that targets the visitor who is already on the island. Includes stories on activities, dining, shopping, history and culture. Distributed free-of-charge throughout each respective location.” Welcomes new
writers. Circ. Bonaire Nights 80K; others 150K to 250K. Annual (December). Pays on acceptance. Publishes ms 10-12 months after acceptance. Buys first Caribbean and N.A. rights. No reprints. Responds 1 month. Sample $5 (US) payable to Nights Publications, Inc. No SASE required. Subscription not available.
A food chat site with over 12,000 members.” Pays within 30 days of acceptance. Currently publishes one article every two weeks. Looking for material for publication starting in November. Requires that writers register with the site. Publishes a diverse array of articles, but must go above and beyond the conversations on the site. Welcomes new writers. Pays on acceptance. Buys one-time online publication rights and continued archival availability for website.
