Negotiation is Not a Four-Letter Word By Victoria Groves

Like public speaking or bungee jumping, negotiation is something that gives most people at least a little anxiety. When you’re dealing with payment for your services, you don’t want to seem greedy and obnoxious, and you don’t want to be seen as a doormat, either. But whether you’re haggling at a yard sale or buying a car, a little self-confidence and some carefully chosen words can go a long way.

Changing Your Name After Being Published

I have been published for about three years in a niche market. I will be getting married and want to change my last name. How can I be sure that people will know I’m still me?

Survival Writer By Sue Nading

I always longed to be a writer. My friends considered me one; in spite of the fact that my only publishing credits were letters to the editor.
Yet I always looked for writing opportunities at every local publication or job I held. My husband encouraged me to pursue my dream. But with three small children (one with serious kidney, allergy, and asthma problems), my dream of becoming a writer seemed more elusive than ever.

Awe…. First Carnival!

We took Max to his first carnival / fair last night. He could NOT stop talking about the “rowrrrr coaster!”

Letters To The Editor For August 10th

Letters To The Editor For August 10th

This Week:


  • Record Number of Letters Received About the Amazon.com Best Seller Program!
  • Victoria’s Press Release Class
  • Kudos

Need Co-authoring Contract

I was recently contacted by an agent concerning my first book that I have written. I wrote the book but did receive ideas, comments and critiques from one of my friends during weekly brain storming sessions. We have a friendship agreement to split any profits 50/50, minus expenses, I have but I feel like I need some type of contract signed before I send out my proposal to the agent later this week. I was wondering if there was a website with example contracts I can pull from and get this taken care of.

A Dream Come True By Penny A. Zeller

“Please get your shoes on, Girlies. Mommy has a mail drop to make before 5:00!” I help my two small daughters put on their tennis shoes, grab my stack of manila envelopes, and head out the door.