Published on June 30, 2004
I can tell you two sure things about my life. The first one: ever since I was eight, I wanted to be a writer. The rest of the story of how I became one is, well, a little less sure. My commitment to my writing career reads more like a Britney Spears marriage vow than a literary masterpiece. But that’s why I am here, writing this article. It’s because the second sure thing I’m going to tell you about my life is this: if I can be a successfully published writer, so can you.
Published on June 30, 2004
This Week:
Published on June 23, 2004
Well, we did it. We left town for 44 days. Our trip is taking us to approximately 23 states and we’ll be driving more than 6,400 miles. To see what we’re doing TODAY and to take a peek at this week’s photos (including Frank’s big frog!), click here: https://www.WirelessTrips.com
Hugs to all!
Angela
~Pssst! Angela’s Ghost is Calling!~
For years, Angela has been telling you about the spirits living in her old home in Maine. You can now read all about her family’s experiences and more! Read all about Real Stories of Spirit Communication: When Loved Ones Return After Crossing Over at: https://www.SpiritStories.com
Published on June 23, 2004
~Not All Bookstore Managers are Jerks…~
Hi Angela, et al,
I just wanted to say I agree with you whole heartedly that the bookstore manager was out of line. However, I would like to say that not all bookstores and their employees would react in such a manner.
I am a writer and also have worked in a very fine independent bookstore. We pour our entire souls into our shop. It is also imperative we have a very good working, friendly relationship with the authors we host for signings as well as all of our customers. We would never have treated an author or anyone with such disrespect. I hope that gentleman will be reprimanded by the bookstore owner for his very rude behavior.
At our shop, we have always taken pride in ordering more than enough books well within the time frame of the signing as well as doing as much marketing as possible via media, word of mouth, flyers, etc. So I hope your briefing on your experience did not sour your reader’s perspective of bookstores in general, especially independent stores, who have to work very hard to maintain their business. As a business owner yourself, I’m sure you could agree. Thanks very much for your time.
Sincerely,
Kristen S.
Bookseller Emeritus,
Bookends Bookstore, Bay St. Louis, MS.
Published on June 23, 2004
What I am writing at this moment is protected by copyright. As soon as my individual expression is fixed in a tangible medium, I can do any of the following things with it: reproduce it in copies, make derivative works of it, distribute the work in copies, perform the work, display the work, or broadcast the work. This “bundle of rights” extends to the holder of the copyright securing nearly complete control over the work. Notice that I referred to the holder of the copyright and not the author of the work, who may be one in the same, but not necessarily. Another of the rights enjoyed by an author of any type of work is the right to transfer it to another.
Published on June 23, 2004
Playing in the big leagues isn’t the only measure of a book’s success. Success comes in small packages too, and if we continually create and celebrate lovely little wins, that elusive call from Good Morning America loses some of its ability to rob us of sleep.
Published on June 23, 2004
This Week:
Published on June 16, 2004
As many of you remember, earlier this year we traded in our pop-up camper for an RV and started homeschooling the children so we could spend more time traveling. This Sunday, we’re leaving on a 5500-mile road trip and will be chronicling our trip online. You’ll be able to check in to see where we are each day and what we’ve seen and done at https://www.WirelessTrips.com. The site is up and Richard’s done a super job designing it. It was a lot of fun for him. And, Julie Sartain created the cutest logo that includes all our photos (even Percy!).
Published on June 16, 2004
Last week, I received a credit card order from a bookstore…by mail. I was curious why they’d sent it by mail instead of ordering online or by fax. But, they did. When I read the scribbles on the side of the order form, I was stunned by the insulting nature of the correspence. Without even asking for a quote on shipping, he said our price for shipping was “ridiculous” and that he “wouldn’t pay more than $10” to ship UPS Ground (for 40 copies).
Published on June 16, 2004
~Got a Gig From Writersweekly~
Angela,
I responded to a brief freelance ad on your site last October or November. It’s a long story, but I ended up with two permanent writing/editing positions and enough freelance work to put me near six figures during the year. Thanks. I still check your site, even though I can’t take on any more assignments.
-JB
