ORIGINAL BOOK COVER DESIGN – How Much Should You Pay? By Angela Hoy
There are three types of book cover design services in the self-publishing industry…
How To Sell Your Zine At Festivals! By Christine Stoddard
The summer morning started with a frenzy of packing paper goods, dashing to the ATM for change, and unloading one suitcase and two plastic bins worth of wares. Now came the quiet. Fifteen minutes after arriving, we had only to await our customers, from the tattooed anarchists to the curious grandmothers. So we huddled behind […]
Print Books Are Not Dying. In Fact, They Seems To Be Making A Comeback!
According to TechRadar, the “dedicated e-reader may have a limited lifespan.” It seems folks are opting to read ebooks on tablets and even their phones rather than devices that are strictly for ebooks. More people are dumping those gadgets. Per the article, which surveyed adults in the UK, only 36% own dedicated e-readers, and half […]
Making The Kids Wait. Heh…
I finally gave in last weekend, and let the boys put up the Halloween decorations. The china cabinet is now full of my horror babies, faux fall leaf garlands are hung here and there, and skeletons, witches, and other ghouls grace every corner…
More World’s Worst Book Proposals And Query Letters! By Angela Hoy
Today, I’m going to share another installment of our popular column, World’s Worst Book Proposals and Query Letters. Yes, we can learn from others’ mistakes! Featured below are real quotes from query letters (and two book proposals) submitted to us over the past few months…
Letter: Press Releases Are Boring – News Is Not!
Your article about the purpose of a press release was right on the money…
6 Ways To Kill Your Freelance Writing Career Before It Begins By Shanon Lee
Starting a freelance writing career can be challenging. Creative careers often attract individuals fueled by passion, without the business acumen to sustain their efforts. Learning how to attract and retain clients, while remaining fulfilled by your work, is a delicate balance that can be achieved by avoiding these common beginner mistakes…
Should I Pay My POD Publisher To Edit And Illustrate My Book? NO!!!
I have friends that want to know how to make their story come to life. There are many that want to write children’s books. Can you recommend an editor as well as a company that has illustrators to work with as a package?
How to Make the Most of Your Freelance Break by Greg Thorpe
At the end of 2013, I quit my publishing job after 12 to pursue the life of a freelancer. I announced my plans across social media and, although it wasn’t intended as a pitch, I quietly hoped the announcement would lead to some interesting (paid) work. Soon after, a local independent arts venue contacted me to say they were fans of my blog…
Getting SOOOO Excited!
Fall is, by far, my most favorite time of the year! Shorter days, cooler weather, and a crispness in the air that I wish I could bottle up and save for next summer! But, the best part about fall is our WritersWeekly.com fall 24-hour short story contest…