Letters To The Editor For July 11th
Letters will return next week.
Blabbermouth Your Book By Susan Sundwall
Early this year, I got the wonderful news that my mystery was found suitable for publication. One reason was the marketing plan I’d submitted with my query letter and first three chapters. In that plan, I outlined the steps I intended to take before and after my publication date…
Out of Print Books Still for Sale on Amazon?
I checked my out-of-print books at Amazon and the print versions are still “available”. However, their message to customers is that there is only one copy left, and on backorder. If there is only one copy left, where’s the money for the other ones? How are they sold? In batches? I’m not getting anything because my book is out-of-print, so where’s the money going to?
The Personal Touch Still Works By Lynn I. Almer
My writing career has varied from writing environmental impact statements to science-based activities for children. In 2001, I decided to explore writing children’s books. I had no formal training in this area so I hopped on my bicycle and rode to my public library. My education began by reading magazines and books about the craft of writing. After attending a one-day writer’s workshop that introduced children’s magazines and the variety of children’s books, I knew I wanted to be a picture book author.
Happy Birthday!!
We were going to send the issue out early (yesterday) but that didn’t happen. It would have happened if the toilet and the shower hadn’t backed up simultaneously, leading to much arm waving and head scratching and plunging (both toilet and shower). That led to an emergency call to the plumber, who came out, fixed it, and then showed me a nice catalog with brand new toilets that aren’t rusted out and that don’t use three gallons of water with every flush. Sold!!
POD SECRETS REVEALED – Using YOUR Book and Money to Sell THEIR OWN Services By Angela Hoy – WritersWeekly.com and BookLocker.com
While self-published books don’t carry the same stigma they did even as recently as a few years ago, they still aren’t considered on the same tier as traditionally published books. So, most self-published authors don’t want to make a big deal out of the fact that their book is “self-published.”
Flood and a Tornado!
Angela,
Just wanted to say how grateful I am that you and yours are okay! Boy, howdy, you sure do have some scary adventures!
All the best,
Sarah C.
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Glad you were all safe. January before last, water got within 30 yards of our house here in the Brisbane suburb of Fairfield, when so much was flooded and so many drowned, so we, too, were lucky. Now we say we live in Fairfield Heights. Thanks for being such a good writer/story teller.
Bob
Creating Book Trailers?
I am working on a book trailer. Do you know of any people who create those professionally?
One Submission Can Lead to Many Opportunities By Claudia Aragon
There’s always been a lot of controversy regarding the right path to take when building a successful following and business as a freelance writer. Many of the writers I know won’t submit to small presses because they feel they are a waste of time, and a dead end.
Flood and a Tornado! (+ pictures)
Late last week, when we were receiving enough gentle rain from Tropical Storm Debby to quench our drought, I told Richard, “This sure beats a Maine blizzard!” Three days later, I was singing a different tune.