BookLocker’s Cover Designer is a Rock Star!
Todd Engel (the cover designer for BookLocker and Abuzz Press) took my vision and turned it into reality. A true rock star.
–Peter J. Gallanis, author, The Reporter, Book I
I Highly Recommend Self Publishing! Here’s My Experience By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant
I used to think that Print-on-Demand (POD) publishers sold their services only to desperate writers not good enough to win a contract with a traditional publisher. I learned differently when I explored the publishing world more closely.
Marketing to Bookstores – A Lot of Work for Little (if any) Money!
I need to please ask you a question. I have started sending a copy of my book to some large bookstores out west. My first response was no, they wouldn’t accept it because of my publisher’s no returns policy. I’m afraid the other stores are going to say the same.
Reaping the Rewards of Reprints By Sue Carloni
The first article I ever wrote shared how my husband and I co-owned a Correct Craft water ski boat with another couple. Due to the high price of the boat, co-ownership made the purchase possible. My article explained how well our arrangement worked, and outlined what readers should include in their contracts. I sold this article to the first magazine I submitted it to…
Mason is 8!
It’s hard to believe but Mason turned eight years old this week…
Is Your Book Difficult to Find on Amazon? This Might Be Why. By Richard Hoy
Have you recently published a book, but can’t find it by searching for the title on Amazon.com?
Amazon, for obvious reasons, does not share with anyone the algorithm they use to calculate search results. But you can make some educated guesses…
Have You Heard Of California’s Zip Book Program?
In California, rural libraries have a ZIP Book program. For $1.00, you can request a book that your library does not have available…
Write to Excite! Let Your Enthusiasm Excite Editors and Readers. By Christine Laws
One way to increase income is to write and sell more. But, how do you overcome inertia? Consider what excites you…
How Much Should I Charge for My Writing Services?
I have just been offered a part-time job providing book reviews for a charitable organization’s website. They asked me to pitch my fees but this will be my first professional gig and I don’t know what to charge…
Success Story By Janet Garber
In 1998 I became temporarily disabled, and was forced to leave my full-time job of ten years’ duration. As I regained my strength, I decided to see if I could cobble enough together with writing and teaching jobs to support myself. The first thing I had to do was overcome my personal aversion to “networking”…