Q – “i keep sending out queries but nobody responds what am i doing wrong” (sic, sic, sic…)
I don’t know how any writer can claim to be a serious writer when presenting their “work” in this way…
writing career advice
“I found a fantastic erotic photo of a model for my book cover…but my publisher won’t let me use it. What can I do?”
Publishing real models’ faces on some types of books can lead to BIG legal problems!
Tell YOUR Story to CRACK Writer’s Block By Dennis Peterson
I have written and sold numerous stories from my life. And you can, too!
5 Signs Your Client is About to Fire You By S.E. Batt
Here are five ways clients can leave you, and how to detect it in advance.
Should You Rewrite Your Entire Book Just Because One So-Called Literary Agent Says You Should?
I vehemently disagree with the agent that a book won’t sell simply because it’s a memoir.
How I Beat the Blogging Odds and Built a More Successful Business – By Jennifer Brown Banks
I have earned thousands of dollars over the years through my award-winning blog and it has made a big difference in my bottom line.You can, too, with a little innovation, information, and inspiration.
Corporate Curricula – an Overlooked Writing Opportunity By Marlene Caroselli
Add to your income stream by writing curricular materials for corporate trainers.
“I want to publish the lyrics from an old song but the rights holder hasn’t responded to me. What can I do?”
I’ve emailed ASCAP, and Sony, who owns the publishing rights, for permission and no one has gotten back to me…
“When writing under a pseudonym, should I put my REAL name on the copyright page of my book?”
If something goes awry in the government database (which is a question of when, not if), someone searching for your pseudonym could find your home or mailing address, put two and two together…
Karen Wasted a Year Writing a Book She CAN’T Publish
Don’t be Karen! Research publishing laws BEFORE writing that book!