Fall’s Last Hurrah!
Our good friends Scott and Kelly left last Wednesday. On Thursday, we packed up the RV and drove to the KOA in Bar Harbor for one last Fall hurrah…
Warning Signs of a Potential Deadbeat
Karen S. wrote in last week, asking:
Thank you every week for an always informative newsletter! I have a question that I suspect concerns many writers and that I hope you’ll answer in an upcoming e-issue. How can we find out whether businesses and groups that solicit writing via the Web are legit and really do pay?
One way to avoid getting scammed by a potential client (who may be a deadbeat) is to Google their name with terms like “owes me” and “scam”. However, every deadbeat has a first victim and there are signs to look for before and while you’re working for them…
Another Happy BookLocker Author :)
Hi, Angela, and everyone!
I don’t know if it’s possible to keep this short, because this experience has been tremendous.
Every step of this process has been a great and pleasurable learning experience, from the straight and candid information provided on the website, all the way through to the formatting, proofing, publishing, ordering, and delivery of the great final product that is like a baby to me. When/if I write another book, I will definitely be coming back to you.
Since I’ve shared my publishing journey, no fewer than a dozen folks have spoken to me about their own thoughts and aspirations to become published writers, much of which is due to my constant comments about how much my publisher ROCKS, always going above and beyond, always encouraging and educating me as an author.
For several years, I researched and considered many POD options, and none come close to what Booklocker offers and delivers. NONE. Thank goodness, I found you.
Please keep up the good work. Up and coming writers like me need you to keep us inspired, educated, and motivated.
I cannot thank you enough.
Regina Swint
The Other Side of 30
Selling Evergreen Articles: It’s All in the Slant By John K. Borchardt
An evergreen topic is a common one that people want to keep reading about, year-after-year. How can you persuade editors to accept your queries on evergreen topics?
Deadbeat Warning Signs
Angela answered this week’s reader question in her feature article today.
Write Onward and Upward! By Lee Ann Sontheimer Murphy
I worked hard on my magnum opus, stealing time away from spelling, arithmetic, and social studies to write. When my work, titled Good-bye, Dixie!, was complete, I carried it home to my parents with pride. I was in the fifth grade. That first novel never saw publication but it still holds a place of honor in a bottom desk drawer at my mother’s house. And, while my childish scrawls tell a basic story, much of what I wrote is amusing to an adult eye. I have a fond spot in my heart, however, because without “Good-bye Dixie”, I might not be a writer…
More Guests Arrive!
Our friends Scott and Kelly chose to spend their honeymoon in Bangor this week, after getting engaged here last year. Romance is in the air! They allowed us to infringe on their time and we’ve had a fun week doing lots of driving and leaf-watching. We went to Cadillac Mountain (where they got engaged) and we even spent a night in Boothbay Harbor.
Here are a few pictures from our fun week:
I have a Masonism for you this week.
Mason was standing in the living room, turning his head all the way to the right, and then all the way to the left, over and over again. I finally asked him what he was doing.
He replied, “I want my head to turn all the way around!”
Hugs to all!
Angela
P.S. YOUR MEMOIRS – A GREAT HOLIDAY GIFT FOR YOUR FAMILY!
WANT TO REMEMBER YOUR PAST, AND WRITE ABOUT IT?
HOW TO REMEMBER, WRITE AND PUBLISH YOUR LIFE STORY
Using Angela’s MEMORY TRIGGERS, recall memories that have been dormant for years, and record those memories in chronological order in your memory notebook. Using the memory notebook as your outline, write your autobiography! **Also works for biographies and memoirs.**
Letters To The Editor For October 6th
Letters will return next week.
Want The Best From A Writer? Pay Them! By Dawn Colclasure
The saying that “time is money” applies to many of today’s working writers. The time they spend doing work for free is time they could be spending earning that much-needed extra income with other writing assignments. If a writer knows they’ll be paid for something, they’ll likely put their best effort into the work they do.
I was reminded of this recently while working on a book project. I stated up-front that I was not paying writers for their contributions (which were quotes, interviews and short pieces). After some time, however, I finally “woke up” and realized that writers who contributed original material they wrote just for this book should be paid for their time and effort…
Can I Use Artwork on My Cover Without a Contract?
I purchased artwork for my book cover. Nothing was agreed between myself and the cover designer. Do I own the rights to the artwork so I can use it to publish my book? Do I need to ask for permission from the artist?