Publishable and Practical
by Laura @ Word Grrls getting publishedYou’ve got the greatest idea! It’s sure to be a billion dollar blockbuster, rivaling Stephen King and that other writer whose name you can’t quite remember though it’s on the tip of your tongue. But, is your idea a good one, really? Some of our ideas seem really super charged at the time, when we have that first burst of passion as the idea evolves. But, not every idea is going to be publishable and practical.
Using and Abusing the Oft-Overlooked Back Cover
by K.M. Weiland @ WordplayWhat’s the first thing most readers look at when they pick up a book? If they’re anything like me, their attention is first snagged by the cover art, the title, and the author name, and from there they flip the book over and a take a gander at the back cover or the inside jacket flap. This is where those crucial split-second decisions are made (to buy or not to buy?), and it’s also where the reader will make his first encounter with your story, your plot, and your characters.
The eBook Writing Process
by Sara Lancaster@ No2Pen e-bookWhen clients contact us about eBook writing, we usually hear one of two questions: “How does eBook writing work?” and “What is the process for eBook writing?”
Glossary of Publishing Terms-Part Eight
by Laura Fabiani @ NouveauWriter series: glossary of publishing termsStill unsure of the exact meaning of the words subsidy publisher and tearsheet? Keep reading.
6 Tips for Submitting Sample Chapters to Publishers
by Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen @ Quips and Tips samplesBefore you submit your sample chapters to publishers, check out these tips — they’ll help you succeed (they certainly couldn’t hurt!). I rounded up these tips because my agent recently told me that a publisher wants three sample chapters of See Jane Soar. I want these chapters to hook me a book contract! So, here I learn…
Glossary of Publishing Terms-Part Seven
by Laura Fabiani @ NouveauWriter series: glossary of publishing termsStill wondering what’s a short-short or a sidebar? Find out now!
Glossary of Publishing Terms-Part Six
by Laura Fabiani @ NouveauWriter series: glossary of publishing termsIf you want the exact meanings of the words proposal and query, read on.
Glossary of Publishing Terms-Part Five
by Laura Fabiani @ NouveauWriter series: glossary of publishing termsIf you’ve ever wondered what one-time rights are or what an option clause is, read on.
Glossary of Publishing Terms-Part Four
by Laura Fabiani @ NouveauWriter series: glossary of publishing termsMore publishing terms for writers. If you’ve ever wondered what an imprint or kill fee is, read on.
Glossary of Publishing Terms-Part Three
by Laura Fabiani @ NouveauWriter series: glossary of publishing termsHere’s a continuation of the glossary of publishing terms useful to you as a writer:
Glossary of Publishing Terms-Part Two
by Laura Fabiani @ NouveauWriter series: glossary of publishing termsHere is a continuation of publishing terms that will be useful to you as a writer:
Glossary of Publishing Terms-Part One
by Laura Fabiani @ NouveauWriter series: glossary of publishing termsYou’re reading about a freelance writing job when you come across some words you don’t know. Every trade and profession has its own vocabulary and the writing field is no different.
Choose a Publishing Option According to Your Needs
by Laura Fabiani @ NouveauWriter adviceself-publishingtipsToday, more than ever, writers can be published authors more easily than ten years ago. This is mainly because of the changing scene in the publishing world. Joe Wikert states in his article The Changing Landscape of Self-Publishing: An Insider’s Perspective (March/April 2009 issue of Writer’s Digest), “One day soon, the difference between getting a deal and going it alone may not be as drastic as you think.”
Dear Literary Ladies: Does having connections help in getting published?
by Nava @ Dear Literary Ladies funDear Literary Ladies, I’ve often heard it said that “it’s who you know that matters.” Well, I don’t know anyone in the publishing world. Does that mean my work doesn’t stand a chance of being looked at seriously?
I love rejections!
by George Angus @ Tumblemoose rejectionsGetting rejection letters in the mail is a pretty cool thing. OK, I admit not as cool as getting a publisher love letter with promises of fame and fortune, but cool none the less. Oh, I know what your thinking: “Now George is going to give us that tired old number about each rejection being one step closer to being published.” While there is a kernel of truth in that little ditty, it’s cliche and not very helpful.
A Writer’s Platform – Want to Publish? Start Building Yours
by Bill Henderson @ Write a Better Novel marketingtoolsLet’s say you’ve written a novel or a memoir that you and others feel is ready for prime time. Be aware that the buzzword in publishing today is “platform.” As in “what’s your platform?”
Ebooks that Sell
by James @ Men with Pens e-bookmoneyEbooks are easy to create and sell. They boost traffic and earn a nice income – if they’re good ones. Writing a better ebook is a smarter decision than slapping together a cheap one. Here are some tips on creating an ebook that gets you more sales and return visits to your site…
Should a writer self-publish?
by George Angus @ Tumblemoose self-publishingAs a writer, I am needy by definition and need ego gratification to help keep me motivated. If you’re a writer, that probably applies to you as well. It doesn’t matter if we’re talking about freelance writing, copy writing, web content authoring or your novel. You want to see your hard work in print.
Query me this, Batman
by George Angus @ Tumblemoose query lettersHow successful are you in your query letter responses? Do you even send query letters? “What? Who needs a query letter? I’ll just send ‘em the manuscript. It’s perfect, I’m sure they’ll love it.” Well, speaking as your competition, I say go right ahead and keep on the road you’re on. Be sure and let all of us know how that works for ya. For the rest of you that are interested in obtaining “contender” status, listen up.
Children’s Book Publishers – How to Wow Them With a Perfect Query Letter
by Laura Backes @ Tumblemoose childrens bookquery lettersIn a perfect world, you’d be able to pitch your manuscript to an editor over a leisurely cup of coffee. But we’re forced to inhabit the real world, where you’ve got about 10 seconds to hook an editor before she decides to continue reading or reach for her form rejection slip. And more and more, this “hook” must come in the form of a query letter.
Writing an E-book
by James @ Men with Pens e-bookThere are a few considerations for creating a quality e-book that sells well and encourages sales. If you have a good product, you’ll sell more. Write an empty e-book that just fills pages with words, and you won’t sell many or have people come back to look for a second e-book. Here are tips about writing an e-book and crafting something that “sells” over and over…