Published on December 12, 2012
As prices go up across the board, and as unemployment continues, many authors would like to get their books on the market but simply can’t afford it.
While firms like Author Solutions (owner of AuthorHouse, Xlibris, iUniverse, Trafford and more) are squeezing authors out of thousands to tens of thousands of dollars (which we’re betting most authors will never recover in resulting book sales), BookLocker is going in the opposite direction – publishing packages for any budget.
Published on December 12, 2012
Angela–I wanted to echo what Rosemary Gard said in her letter to the editor. We investigated several other P.O.D. companies before we settled on BookLocker to publish 11-11:The Carl Fyler Story and I am still getting phone calls from those (other) folks like used-car selling telemarketers! We have been very pleased with all aspects of our BookLocker experience. Thanks!
Ann Norlin
11-11: The Carl Fyler Story
Published on December 12, 2012
I received an email from (an online book contest). It is for recognition. Is this kind of thing normal? The entry fee is $50 at this time.
Published on December 12, 2012
Perhaps one of the most interesting aspects about my now long-time writing career is that I never set out to write. The fact that I, somewhat serendipitously, spent the past two decades writing and publishing well over 1,500 articles in more than 50 local, regional, national and international publications, still amazes me. As a student writing was never my forte. In middle school I dreaded the annual back-to-school assignment requiring a treatise on how I spent my summer vacation.
Published on December 5, 2012
My Christmas shopping is done but I haven’t wrapped even one gift yet. The boxes are just stacked up there in the corner, staring at me, day after day. I’m also starting to seriously doubt I’m going to finish the “Taj Mahal” (the gift I’ve been working on for my mom since April).
Published on December 5, 2012
Dear BookLocker friends,
I was at the Miami International Book Fair this past week to receive my modest recognition for Destiny’s Dowry. While there we mingled with other self published authors. I must tell you that what I heard from the other authors and what they got for their money…I hit the jackpot with you (BookLocker). My son, Michael and I compared notes with authors and praised you as much as we could. It was sincere praise.
If I haven’t thanked you before, please allow me to do so now. You have a wonderful company and it appears a caring staff.
Thank you again,
Rosemary Gard
Destiny Denied
https://booklocker.com/books/6462.html
Destiny’s Dowry
https://booklocker.com/books/3719.html
Published on December 5, 2012
I don’t think my publisher is reporting all my sales. Can I get this info. directly from Ingram?
Published on December 5, 2012
book marketing
We’ve seen it at WritersWeekly as well as in other magazines for writers: bookstores are not necessarily the best place to sell your books.
Published on November 28, 2012
I gave in and threw out the Thanksgiving leftovers. After 5 days of turkey sandwiches and soggy stuffing, I just couldn’t stomach any more. On Sunday, we had our annual “Hoy Holiday”, where we go get our Christmas tree, put it up, and then eat pizza while watching National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation. It was so much fun!
Published on November 28, 2012
self-publishing
This week, we’re going to look at how some P.O.D. publishers upsell (nickel and dime) authors on products and services that should already be included in their outrageous setup fees.
