Published on September 8, 2010
A writer friend told me a story and I’d like your take on it. She said she was told by a prominent publisher that her book had merit, but they didn’t have room for it and suggested that she self-publish the book to see how it does. If it sells well, then they would reconsider it as long as she was taking all the risks first. She lives in the UK and maybe that’s how they do business, but this seems wrong. Is this what publishers are doing now, expecting the writer to take the risk before contracting a book? Just curious..
Published on September 1, 2010
In the past week, we:
Went swimming (twice).
Saw a HUGE personal Star Wars collection.
Visited a dinosaur museum.
Ate Kelly’s homemade stuffed hamburgers and gluten-free fruit pizza.
Ate Cindy’s homemade pork loin sandwiches and cherry pie.
Ate the Garbage Plate at Frank’s Diner in Kenosha, WI, which has been profiled on Diners, Drive-ins and Dives.
Dented the rear slide on the RV (now, whose fault was that?!)
And were shocked to discover the large electric plug on the RV had started to melt!
Read all the details (and see pictures!) here:
https://www.wirelesstrips.com/days-5-8-we-are-not-acclimated
This week’s Maxism:
Conversation overheard in the back of the RV between Max (8) and Mason (4). Mason refuses to try eggs, and now probably never will.
“Mason, do you know what eggs are?”
“No.”
“They’re big, squishy balls that come out of chicken’s butts…and we eat ’em!”
Hugs to all!
Angela
P.S. 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.**
https://writersweekly.com/books/4764.html
Published on September 1, 2010
This week:
- Writing or Editing for Non-Profits: When to Say NO!
- Finding Garbled, Illegal Copies of Your Articles Online? You’re Not Alone!
Published on September 1, 2010
If you’ve recently sold or purchased a home, you may be familiar with the hottest trend in moving real estate. It’s called “staging” and involves demonstrating creative combinations to attract potential buyers. Many real estate agents even hire professional “stagers” to make properties-for-sale more attractive to potential buyers. They rearrange furniture to create flow and energy. They de-clutter dens and bathrooms. They might brighten a black coffee table with a vase of white roses to make the living room “pop.”
Why go to all this trouble? To make a sale, of course, and to help clients see the potential in a particular property. Staging works! By modifying the techniques, I’ve sold children’s book manuscripts on topics that have already been covered pretty thoroughly-including one about fairies (yes, another book on fairies!) to Random House…
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…
