“I want to publish the lyrics from an old song but the rights holder hasn’t responded to me. What can I do?”
I’ve emailed ASCAP, and Sony, who owns the publishing rights, for permission and no one has gotten back to me…
Another Falling ON the Boat Accident! (Yes, really…)
I was pulling with all my might on a line to stop Tanny from going too far forward and I tripped on the boom, which was on the port side deck. Brian had warned us all to watch out for the boom. Heck, I’d been tip-toeing over it for three months. But, down I went and…
“When writing under a pseudonym, should I put my REAL name on the copyright page of my book?”
If something goes awry in the government database (which is a question of when, not if), someone searching for your pseudonym could find your home or mailing address, put two and two together…
Karen Wasted a Year Writing a Book She CAN’T Publish
Don’t be Karen! Research publishing laws BEFORE writing that book!
Mac and Cheese and Bad Guitar Music, Please!
While toddler Jack was sitting at the table eating macaroni and cheese and green beans, I pulled out my guitar to practice. And, he was completely uninterested until…
WritersWeekly Trivia Question for 04/19/19
According to last week’s issue of WritersWeekly: Name one magazine mentioned by Edith Kanyagia that pays $400+ for articles. Send your answer through the contact form here. You must be a WritersWeekly.com subscriber to participate in the weekly contests. Subscribe today. It’s free! NOTE: ONLY ONE WINNER PER HOUSEHOLD PER CALENDAR QUARTER, PLEASE. THIS WEEK’S […]
“A radio talk show host saw my book and wants to interview me. Should I be leery?”
“I googled him and he seems legit. They want me to call in, and discuss my books with them. Have you heard of anything like this being of benefit to any of your authors?”
“You’ll Shoot Your Eye Out!” (Mason pulls a funny stunt on his dad!)
The only “treatment” was to tape up his eye to keep it shut while it heals. After that, he was raring to go have more fun so he raced to the truck for his airsoft rifle. And, that’s when this happened…
World’s Worst Query Letters and Book Proposals For April, 2019!
Oh, yes! We know you’re excited!! Today, we’re going to share another installment of our popular column, World’s Worst Query Letters and Book Proposals. Pull up a chair and prepare for some belly laughs!
WritersWeekly Trivia Question for 04/11/19
According to last week’s issue of WritersWeekly: Name one of the fictional individuals Angela mentioned when discussing extra charges for Pain in the (Bleep) clients. CONGRATS TO Marie Daniely for her correct answer, “Never Gonna Commit Nancy!” Check in every week for your chance to win! Send your answer through the contact form here. You […]