I have been offered a contract by a regular publisher but, because I am not a known author, they want me to commit to purchasing copies up front for a total of $4200. I realize that they want to get all of their costs back up front but that seems kind of high to me. What do you think?
The Winter, 2017 Short Story Contest will start at 12:00 p.m. (noon) central time THIS SATURDAY, January 14, 2017. Rather than freezing your buns off outdoors, spend the day by the fire (or near your heater vent, or cuddled up under a quilt) with your laptop nearby, and come play with us! There is a […]
In December 2005, at age 52, I suddenly realized I was a pathetic book-reader. Here I was, a professional writer, yet I’d abandoned books for a glut of easier, often mindless distractions like email, snail mail, magazines, and online content. I’d become a surfer-a skimmer-and I didn’t like it one bit. Vowing to read more […]
There are plenty of writing opportunities, freelance and on a regular basis, for those interested in writing about raising children and parenting issues in general. You don’t need to be a parent in order to find material or outlets (attention, educators and other youth professionals) but parents and guardians of children of various ages can find many places to pitch their work. And the “doting parent” angle can help.
It is so easy to get bummed out by the lack of a promising income when you begin a writing career. Sometimes it can take a few months or even a few years until you discover the right methods, the best schedule, and the perfect publishers to help you reach your income goals.
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Trivia Question for 01/04/16
It’s much easier to move a book elsewhere if a publisher has a non-exclusive contract. Unfortunately, yours does not.
Don’t let a place name in a Regional magazine, website, or blog dissuade you from taking a better look. You just might find a new, long-term client.
Writer’s Agreements can be the ticket to economic stability and freelance success.
