Letters To The Editor For February 2nd
Letters will return next week.
Commit Random Acts of Writing By Susan Sundwall
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…
Screenplay vs. Novel?
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?
Opening the Door to Author Visits By Lisa Tiffin
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…
What To Do… What To Do…
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…
POD SECRETS REVEALED: Upselling Authors On Inflated Copyright And LCCN Registration Fees
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…
Letters to the Editor – THIS MAKES ME SICK! Company Admits Buying 5-Star Book Reviews!
This week:
Letters about Angela’s article last week, THIS MAKES ME SICK! Company Admits Buying 5-Star Book Reviews!!
Mommy Knows Best By Eric D. Goodman
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…
Amazon is Once Again Selling “New” Copies of My Out-of-Print Book?
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?
How I Broke into Professional Membership Society Magazines By John K. Borchardt
Almost every profession has one or more professional societies dedicated to the career and specialized knowledge interests of its members. Many of these organizations publish magazines dedicated to these interests…