Hi Angela,
I periodically search my name through Google and check out any new hits on my name. I found a copy of my book, new cover and all, in what appears to be Hungarian. The only English words on the cover are my name and Fiesta at the top.
I have NOT sold any foreign language rights. It’s officially out of print by my publisher, so it’s my problem.
I don’t know where to begin!
Sharon
I used to pooh-pooh the idea of a writing mentor. I figured I was doing well enough on my own, and I wanted to be published based on my own merits. Plus, why would an established writer want to spend time with someone who’d only published a handful of articles in magazines most people haven’t heard of?
Two of you wrote in last week advising me of the dangers of giving Mason chew toys with squeakers in them because they’re a choking hazard. Chay Duggan told me to remove the squeakers with a screwdriver. Good idea. Wanted to pass that along in case any of you decided to start shopping for your teething baby in the doggy toy department, too.
A couple of years ago, I decided that releasing books every single year just wasn’t working for me. I thought that maybe planning and taking notes during odd years, and writing, editing and publishing during even years, might make more sense for me. If I hadn’t written any new books for an entire year, I knew I’d be chomping at the bit to get some done the following year.
This week:
When people learn I’m an author with my own small press and a couple of non-fiction titles in print, I hear a lot of enthusiastic ideas about books they would like to write. Many tell me about their passion for their work, as if the sheer love for their idea is what will make their book sell. I ask if they’ve done a market analysis to prove the marketability of their idea. They usually answer me with a blank look.
Hi Angela,
I am wondering if you or Richard have an opinion on two book promotion possibilities:
1) Paying [a company] to help get me on radio talk shows, etc.
2) Having [a website] post an interview and book review on their website for $250.00
Thanks! Lynne
Three times in the 16 years I’ve been in the publishing industry, I’ve gone after jobs and writing opportunities well before positions were ever posted in want ads – even before publications were launched. Each time, I’ve landed a much-wanted gig, ultimately leading me to the successful freelance-writing career I have today…
Mason (age 9 months) has a particular fondness for soft plastic or rubber toys he can easily chew on. If he doesn’t have a toy to chew on, he’ll clamp down on your arm, your neck, or any soft flesh he can find (just ask Percy, the dog).
Last week, I ran the following in WritersWeekly Whispers and Warnings:
Creative TECHniques / creativetechniquesmag.com / All American Crafts Inc. / allamericancrafts.com – Writer alleges she’s owed $350; publisher got upset with writer and terminated the contract…after the articles were finished and submitted. What do you think? Does the publisher owe the writer the money? WritersWeekly would love your opinion on this one!
Quite a few of you wrote in with your opinions! Some of you agreed with my opinion while many of you didn’t.
The responses are great! Please read them here:
https://forums.writersweekly.com/viewtopic.php?t=7250
