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a book that's been in publication for 20 years, and continues to sell 4-5 thousand copies a year, and will never become outdated.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?…
My son self-published several Christian books with (I think) Lulu and Amazon carries them. On June 24, my son died suddenly from a heart attack. My question is...is there some way I can get copies of his books made through your company, BookLocker.com??…
I am a contributing editor for a small Catholic newspaper but it's an unpaid position. I am hoping that one day to be paid for my writing. It's like I'm black-listed or something, know what I mean? I have tried women's magazines, religious magazines, etc., but no luck. Do you have any tips? …
I love the outdoors and writing about the outdoors. I did so for several years for The Milwaukee Journal, now the Journal Sentinel. How can I find paying markets for these types of topics on your website?…
I haven't been paid by Author House Indiana (for) approx. 8 years. Please advise by email if possible.…
Recently I submitted a 1,400-word interview to a local newspaper after confirming that the editor would like to see it. I did not hear back from them for six weeks, and sent a polite e-mail last week asking if he still wanted to use the story. I received no reply. Today, a story ran about the same person, written by someone else...…
Angela, How do I access a WritersWeekly article from October 22, 2014? The title is “How…
I truly believe a literary agent is the best way to market your work, but someone said send queries directly to small publishers. Do such publishers consider works for publication and where do I find them?…
A guy wants me to write an article daily. He'll take full rights and he sells articles to other sites. And, he says he'll pay me in a week. I requested a retainer but he declined. He hasn't asked to see any of my work ...…
I was writing for a publication and they stole my articles and kept them. I have an invoice that I sent over and over again but no response. He was paying me and we had a verbal and written contract. What rights do I have and what should I do? Thanks for any help appreciated.…
Despite taking an e-course in "Social Media," I am only selling a handful of books. I have two Facebook groups and a web site/blog by the same name as my published book. I am tweeting. I am meeting contacts on LinkedIn. Yet, STILL I am not selling.…
My publisher inserted a disclaimer in my book. I got upset and asked that it be removed. They refused. I don't understand why I have to admit to readers that I'm not a licensed financial advisor ...…
I contacted an old client a few weeks ago as I'm officially back in the freelancing game. My contact there said they no longer work directly with freelance writers, but outsource all their content to (name removed). I checked out this website, feeling that my old client's recommendation might mean it was actually a legit place to find paid writing work. I was, instead, sadly disappointed to see ...…
I recall an article about writing serials but cannot find it anymore. Can you help? Thanks,…
I haven't been paid by Author House Indiana (in) approx. 8 years. Please advise by email if possible ...…
Hello. Was wondering, if I did not win the contest, can I submit my story to a magazine or other publishing company? …
In 2002, my book was published by (a traditional publisher). It's a book on creative writing for teachers. I don't think the publisher could afford marketing and I did not have time with my job at a museum. Any ideas for how to promote?…
There are lots of publishers (and other firms) that will gladly and greedily ask you to plunk down a lot of money to create and distribute a press release (that they know will likely cost you more than any resulting book sales) ...…
My friend (who is a marketing major) and I are trying to organize a book signing. We are considering various things to make more sales. However, to do that, she said Barnes and Noble told us that the book has to be sold in that store in order for them to host my signing ...…
As I move towards higher paying (read: corporate) markets, I am wondering what impact of my social media posts might be on editors at these markets. For example, could an editor take a look at my Twitter page and decide my tweets are too controversial for their magazine to feature my byline?…
Can you send me the list of freelance book editors you recommend? My publisher's contract says if I pay them to edit my book, they'll then own the rights to that version of my manuscript. No way!!!…
