I am looking for real-life hindsight, wisdom and reflections from people who have first-hand experience with the topic I am writing about. I would like a diverse cross-section of people nationally and, even possibly, internationally. …
My father and uncle were involved in the 6 day war, and my uncle (a member of the PFLP) was sentenced to 125 years in prison. Long story there. We moved to the USA in 1978 and my father ran the home with an iron fist, became a gang member, and did all that comes along with that life style. He also went to prison for many years. I mean, there is so much to say. Please can you guide me?…
Let's say I go with BookLocker instead. Everybody I know buys their books (ebook or paperback) on Amazon. If the paperback listed on Amazon is not POD-created by the Amazon subsidiary, who fulfills the order? Who notifies the POD publisher to print a copy, and who ships the copy to the buyer?…
What are the two or three (or more) resources you would recommend as absolutely essential to a self-publishing novelist?…
Traditional publishers do little to no promotion for unknown/new authors now. They take a gamble that a book may or may not take off and they run with the ones that do, while generally abandoning the ones that don't. Of course, the ones that do are the ones whose authors are promoting them creatively and consistently.…
Amazon says they won't list my book as available until they see "demand" for it but, if it's not even "available" on Amazon, how can they see any "demand" for it? What can I do?…
When corresponding with writers, most editors only accept electronic communications now.…
I have been on the Quora website and your name was mentioned as the perfect person to contact for a little bit of advice...How do I know if my book is good enough?…
To sell a book one needs -- an interesting, well edited book, a publisher, and an agent. How does one find an agent?…
I'm just looking for somewhere to publish my work. It's a scientific article about space. Can you tell me which magazines might be interested in it?…
I read that my current reviews would not transfer to the 2nd edition's page. What are your thoughts on this? …
If I do not receive any royalties for my story next year, would the book be considered no longer in print? In other words, if an electronic book is still available on Amazon, is it considered in print, even if it's not selling?…
My name is Nicole and I am a writer who is a bit confused about how to get my stories out there so people can buy them. Basically, what I'm saying is how would I make money off of the stories that I write? Some people advise me to go to writing websites to get an audience. It's a bit confusing. Could you help me please? I really hope to hear back!…
How do I get someone to consider my screenplay?…
I'm starting my freelance writer business and I want to ask you if you could help me find some writing jobs.…
How do I breathe life into my book when it is selling cheap online?…
I found a $500 online class that teaches authors how to market their books to libraries. Is this something I should consider?…
I know you are a busy lady, but since you are the professional in this field, I wondered what the best selling/most sought after books are? What length book and subject would be the best to write? I want to cater to the latest readers' interests if possible. Thanks for any suggestions. …
I've been thinking about writing a book about my life...…
I'm very impressed of your article on how to create your own anthology. I have almost 250 articles posted online and, honestly, some of them I copied from books but I also include the author and its complete sources. I'm a fan of reading books and I don't have a talent in writing because I didn't earn a degree. My only question is, does my work compromise the law of copyright infringement or plagiarism? If so, can you explain why?…
There's a question I wanted to pose regarding current negotiations with my publisher. They offered a buyout of my copyright, and claimed the "industry standard" is: buyout = 3 x average yearly royalties. That seems low for a book that's been in publication for 20 years, and continues to sell 4-5 thousand copies a year, and will never become outdated. What do you know about this so-called buyout formula? Thanks!…
How many of these reviewers will deal with indie authors? Should I pay reviewers for their services?…
I'm seeking an Intellectual Property Attorney. Can you help me? Please.…
Hello. I am currently in the process of self publishing and soon I want to have a book signing. I have reached out to a few bookstores in preparation. A few of them suggested I email the owner/manager. My question is what kinds of things should I be sure NOT to leave out when I correspond with them via this first email? …
Angela, I am in the process of preparing a contract with a potential client who has…
Would I approach a Barnes and Noble with a consignment agreement or there's too much red tape for that?…
I was just wondering, is it pretty easy to get started on your website? Do you give details of how to do it or is it like a "self learning" book I would read? …
Would you know if I am violating any intellectual-property laws by quoting a person who died more than 50 years ago? For my next self-published project, I hope to use 100 quotes from a famous person, and then elaborate upon the wisdom contained within. I think I'm within the public domain, but wanted to check with you.…
My self-published book is in paperback and hardcover formats. I know the hardcovers are more expensive but I think they are more impressive, and might garner more attention from reviewers. I am looking at this from a business perspective - ROI. What has been your experience?…
Could you give me your opinion? Last summer, I sold a short story to a publisher who put it into an e-book anthology. The contract I signed said that I retained the copyright, but the publisher had exclusive rights to publish the story in hardback BOOK form, paperback BOOK form, electronic BOOK form, and audio BOOK form. I found somewhere that pays well for previously published stories, and sells them as e-stories. My husband said it would be the same as an e-book, and would violate my contract. I say that it is like an old 78 rpm single--just one song from a record album. What do you think?…
