Synopsis Writing
Business, Writing » SynopsisSeptember 2nd, 2006
Jaguarpaddler pulled together all the rules he found for writing a good synopsis to send to an agent and/or editor, and I thought they were useful so here they are.
Before writing answer the following questions concisely.
Self-Publishing Experiences
Business, Marketing, Writing » Print-on-Demand, Publishing, Self-Pubbing, TraditionalAugust 23rd, 2006
When people ask me about my book, I tell them I self-published it. This is true and untrue. I paid to have the book printed, I bought a set of the book and sold it to my family and friends, and was interviewed by my local television station about it. Mainly because I was a senior in high school and it was my senior thesis. But if I had gone the actual self-publication route, I would have found a printer, custom designed my cover and interior, and kept all the profits for myself. What I did in reality was go through a print-on-demand company, Aventine Press….
Spotting Disreputable Agents
Business » AgentsAugust 22nd, 2006
http://www.authorslawyer.com/ <– read, learn, explore.
Tips for Spotting Questionable Agents listed the following and more:
Self-Publishing
Business, Marketing » Print-on-Demand, Publishing, Self-PubbingAugust 22nd, 2006
Ah, the woes of being a writer in today’s world. It is hard to break into publishing, especially with the big names. Even small press publishers are closing their doors to unsolicited manuscripts, meaning if you don’t have an agent who is willing to back your work (which is sometimes a trial in and of itself, finding an agent that you get along with and is willing to work for you), you’re a little out of luck. And that’s why I turned to self-publishing for my first novel.
Guide to Book Publishing
Business, General » Links, PublishingAugust 15th, 2006
Things to keep in mind about publishing. A series of reputable articles (there are about seven of them right now, and more coming in the future) that every writer should be familiar with.
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