Mailing Your Manuscript to Yourself Does NOT Copyright Your Work!
I know an author needs to copyright a book in order to sue anyone who might try to steal it. What about short stories? How does an author protect himself with that type of writing?
Want More Freelance Work from Clients? Ask Questions! By Elizabeth Pagel-Hogan
An old friend contacted me out of the blue via email to see if I would write a press release for an event she was planning. I followed the link she sent, and learned she was now on the board of a well-known non-profit that hosted two big fundraising events each year. But, I also noticed there was no social media activity associated with these events…
On Vacation! Yea!
I am on vacation, lying a beach, and reading one of the many books I purchased from Haslam’s, Florida’s largest new and used bookstore. Ah… Heaven!!!
Will post some pictures next week! 🙂
Angela
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Finding BookLocker Has Been a Tremendous Blessing
Angela,
I have to tell you that finding BookLocker was a tremendous blessing to me and I look forward to working with you guys on this one as well! Thank you so much for running such a great company!
God bless,
C.J. Peterson
Strength From Within
The Call to Duty: The Holy Flame Trilogy
Operation A.N.G.E.L.: The Holy Flame Trilogy
Are You Stuck? Two Very Simple Steps For Getting That Book WRITTEN! By Mike Martin
Congratulations on making the decision to write your book. But if you are like me, you really don’t know where to begin. I remember getting frustrated, a little angry, and then just plain stuck. If that’s happened to you, then here are two simple first steps that you should consider to get unstuck and get your book written…
Short Mother’s Day Trip
Richard, Max and Mason are taking me to St. Pete Beach for the weekend for Mother’s Day. We’re hoping the big kids can join us there for an afternoon. We have a house sitter to take care of the pets.
I had asked for kite surfing lessons for Mother’s Day but I’m still recovering from the sprained knee…
POD SECRETS REVEALED! – “100% Royalties?!” Don’t Be Fooled! By Angela Hoy
Most authors assume, when they read “35% royalties” or “50 royalties,” that they’ll be getting that percentage of the list price of the book each time a copy sells. And, with many POD publishers, that is the case. But, some have confusing clauses in their contracts that state the percentage is actually based on the publisher’s net income…
WritersWeekly has Blacklisted Another Publication That Charges Reading Fees
Hi, Angela,
In light of your article about literary magazines charging reading fees, I’d like to mention that the “New Ohio Review,” which is featured in this week’s Paying Markets, charges a $3 reading fee:
https://www.ohio.edu/nor/submit.htm
“As of January 24, 2014, New Ohio Review will require a $3 reading fee for online submissions. This regrettable charge has become necessary due partly to rising printing costs and, more significantly, to the recent inundation of online submissions overwhelming our small staff, whose editors continue to consider every submission with care and respect. We are happy to waive online submission charges for our subscribers; and paper submissions are not subject to any fee. Thank you for your loyalty and understanding in these cyber-trying times.”
Robin
FROM THE PUBLISHER
Thanks so much, Robin! We have blacklisted them as well.
Angela
Authors Who Have Been Scammed by Publishers By Anonymous
The number of scammed victims is the best kept secret in self-publishing. In writing groups, large and small, fellow authors sit with dark secrets and, like the elderly woman down the street who hasn’t told anyone she sent all her savings to a fake online preacher, you won’t know who they are. Protecting their fear of being labeled gullible, and subjected to pitying glances, they help unscrupulous self-publishing companies to flourish…
Is a 200-page Color-Interior Print on Demand Fiction Book Reasonable? No…
I’d like to publish a 200-page, 8.5 x 11 color-interior book. Is that reasonable?