How a Lone Bookkeeper Killed a 49-Year-Old Literary Agency
It feels like we’ve been watching an episode of American Publishing’s Most Wanted. Not many news stories have had me fired up as much as this one!
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Do YOU Offer a Unique Service for Authors? May We Promote It??
There are countless editors, cover designers, website creators, and others offering their services to authors online. But, there are other unique services available to authors that may very well benefit them, their book, and their profits in the long-run! Are YOU one of these individuals? Or, are you seeking these types of services?
How to Publish a Book to Boost Your Fundraising Efforts! by Angela Hoy, WritersWeekly.com, BookLocker.com, and AbuzzPress.com
“Should we publish a book for future fundraising, or keep collecting money through donation jars.”
“Did I make a mistake only publishing my book in electronic format? ZERO COPIES SOLD!”
I put up my book on Amazon’s Kindle last year for almost a year but not a single copy was sold. Did I do something wrong?
The Cold, Hard, Ugly Facts about Traditional Publishing…and Why You Might Want to Avoid It Altogether by Angela Hoy, WritersWeekly.com, BookLocker.com, Abuzz Press and PubPreppers.com
This week, we’re going to discuss the (incorrect) assumptions many authors have about the “holy grails” of traditional publishing.
From Blog To Book! The Journey From Blogger To Author By Neil Tortorella
If you’ve been on the fence about writing a book, go for it. You’ll be glad you did. Landing a publishing contract is another story, but, the bottom line is that if you never try, you’ll never know. You don’t want to be sitting in the ‘ole retirement home at 90 thinking what might have been. You’re capable of doing more than you think. All it takes is some organization, both in your thinking and your productivity, and a story that your audience is interested in learning more about. Command of your language du jour is rather helpful, too.
BookLocker Was My Gateway For Landing A Traditional Contract WITH an Advance! – By Michael Brian Murphy
Fortunately, I found BookLocker, who published NLD From the Inside Out in both POD and ebook formats, with a generous royalty rate. Angela and Richard and their whole team provided excellent customer service: helping me navigate all the pitfalls of a novice author, and even went to bat for me when Amazon.com started causing problems for publishers
“Is A Book Automatically No Longer In Print If It’s Not Selling?” No!
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?
MIDLIST PURGATORY! Breathe New Life Into An Old Book? Or Publish a New One?
How do I breathe life into my book when it is selling cheap online?
Book Proposals – What Am I Doing Wrong?!
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?
