Is That Free Ebook Site REALLY Violating Your Copyright? Maybe Not… By Angela Hoy
The good news is, they probably don’t really have a copy of your book. They may simply be tricking people into downloading a virus.
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 are real quotes from query letters and book proposals submitted to us over the past few weeks…
EMBARRASSING! When Friends and Family Lie About Buying Your Book By Angela Hoy
Well, it happened again. An author accused us of not paying royalties on friends and family book sales…that never occurred. He was unable to provide copies of receipts from the loved ones he claimed had purchased his book. In addition, he refused to provide any information about the purchases, nor the buyers, nor the stores where the purchases had (not) occurred. Even though he had zero receipts, and even though he didn’t forward any correspondence to me from those individuals, and even though he could not or would not give information about even one “missing” sale, he insisted I get the money…
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…