Published on February 2, 2011
self-publishing
You did it! Your book is finally in print! After months of sweating over details like editing and cover colors and even the final list price, you’re ready to start that marketing campaign! You’ve even figured out that you can make more money buying copies at your author discount and doing your own fulfillment at appearances than you would if you sent potential readers to your publisher’s website. But, wait…
You just tried to place an order for 100 copies of your book…and discovered that your publisher is charging you around $1 per small, paperback book for shipping and handling! Say what?! That blows your budget right out of the water!
Published on February 2, 2011
Letters will return next week.
Published on February 2, 2011
Not too long ago I was given the opportunity to participate in a random act of culture at a nearby mall. I counted myself and a few friends among dozens of singers who gathered at the appointed hour at Crossgates Mall in Guilderland, New York, stood up when the music began, and belted out the Hallelujah Chorus. People stopped eating their burritos and pot stickers to stare and some even smiled and took pictures. I loaned my modest alto to the effort and our whole group was rewarded with thunderous applause at the last hallelujah. It was quite satisfying. Since then I’ve tried to apply that “random” mentality to my writing…
Published on February 2, 2011
I have a screenplay I wrote a few years ago that may have some market value. Do you have a position one way or another on publishing screenplays?
Published on February 2, 2011
My first school author visit turned out to be a great experience. Not only was it a wonderful way to give back to the community, but it led to several paying author visits…
Published on January 26, 2011
Being stuck in the “home office” for weeks at a time during Maine’s harsh winters can be pretty…depressing. On Sunday night, we were under a wind chill advisory, with the “chills” dipping to -30 to -40 F…
Published on January 26, 2011
self-publishing
In 2007, I wrote a popular series of articles exposing many tactics being used by some POD publishers. Four years later, it’s time for an update…
Published on January 26, 2011
This week:
Letters about Angela’s article last week, THIS MAKES ME SICK! Company Admits Buying 5-Star Book Reviews!!
Published on January 26, 2011
When you publish a book and want to bring attention to it, it’s a good idea to get some reviews and create some buzz. Traditionally, writers, publishers, and publicists target mainstream media. But, sometimes it pays to go right to the source…
Published on January 26, 2011
I terminated my contract with my POD publisher a couple of years ago. This week, Amazon once again has my book listed as available, meaning somebody can buy it directly from Amazon (not one of their resellers).
What is going on?
