Published on September 1, 2010
Hi Angela,
I want my ebook listed in Apple’s iBookstore but the ePub file conversion and submission process looks really confusing. Is anyone offering a service to help people with the process?
Janet
Published on September 1, 2010
I’ve always wanted to write a column, but it wasn’t until Twitter intervened that it became a reality for me. The funny thing is I didn’t even have a Twitter account when it happened. Luckily, I have a few good people looking out for me.
Published on August 25, 2010
On Saturday morning, I emptied my (rather large) purse and then re-packed it with sunscreen, bottled water, and an extra pair of clothes for both the boys…
Published on August 25, 2010
One of our authors experiences is a common scam occurring in increasing numbers online.
Published on August 25, 2010
Letters will return next week.
Published on August 25, 2010
I recently walked away from a public arts organization that billed itself as a non-profit literary journal. It took other staff members and artists to wake me up. The poetry editor quit due to the senior editor’s unprofessional attitude, while artists that I contacted simply said NO to publishing their work for free.
The “we’ll pay you when we get a grant” job involved accepting all submissions, but I tried to be selective. In reality, I never got any quality submissions (unless you count the senior editor’s regular submitters) and it was for many reasons…
Published on August 25, 2010
After reading your articles about content mills, I am now left wondering what place is suggested to get started in freelance writing.
Writing sites give a lot of info., pro and con, but……..what is the
answer? What places are the best?
Published on August 18, 2010
We’ve once again taken the business on the road! We’re currently on the trip we were supposed to take in May, which was postponed when Richard broke his leg.
As soon as we hit the road today, Max and Mason made up a rousing game with their Mario and Luigi dolls, and were giggling in the RV for a couple of hours straight. They were making the dolls fart on each other (sigh…)
Published on August 18, 2010
legal
This week, I received an email asking me to comment on a situation regarding textbook publishers suing individuals for publishing “answers to homework problems.” It’s briefly discussed on techdirt.com HERE. In a nutshell, some publishers of textbooks are suing authors/publishers of guides that contain answers to the questions in those textbooks, claiming they are derivative works. I have to agree. When someone else uses your original work for profit it is, well, just plain wrong, and very likely illegal.
Published on August 18, 2010
This week:
- How To Design A Book Cover That Annoys Booksellers
- More On Examiner
- The Uncharitable Book Contest