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Monday, February 4, 2008

Breaking Even - The Numbers Game

2/4/08 Breaking even - The Numbers Game I've been busy these last few days, building an Author's Web page, catching up on Marketing Research and talking to another Self-Publishing Press. All the while I have been monitoring my book as its starts to come online with Amazon.com. Hectic Normal I call... Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, January 29, 2008

1/28/08 I've been away a few days, and although I've had some time to read, I've had little time to post. I have been setting up my author's webpage, putting in "Read text" from my book and starting the author addition processes for Amazon. My Publisher does quite a bit in assuring the listings are... Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, January 25, 2008

They want what? What contract rights you may/could surrender.

Before I get started... For you self published authors out there its that time again - THE IPPY Awards! The 2008 IPPY AWARDS COMPETITION DEADLINE is April 1, 2008. The IPPY awards are one of the very few book competitions that allow self published authors to compete. There is a fee, it is $85.00 per... Sign in to see full entry.

Wednesday, January 23, 2008

Vanity Presses/ POD claims and a can of salt

01/23/08 Vanity Presses/POD claims and a can of salt. If you are going to publish through a non-conventional means there are some things you need to know right up front. Be realistic about your expectations and know the limitations that you will confront as you try to market your work. The ancient... Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, January 22, 2008

POD vs Conventional Press and Your Publishing Goals

1/22/08 POD - Print on Demand Conventional Press - Mainstream and some Literary Small Presses Your Publishing Goals - you must decide your own goals. For me, my publishing goals are pretty straightforward. As a recap, those goals are: 1. I want to be published by a reputable company. 2. I want to be... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, January 21, 2008

Vanity Presses, Author Mills, and POD

1/21/08 Before I get started I wanted to pass onto anyone out there looking for a Literary contest, PNWA at www.pnwa.org is hosting a writers contest covering 12 catagories. They offer two critiques and finalists are critiqued by an agent or editor. The contest covers the standard categories,... Sign in to see full entry.

Saturday, January 19, 2008

Publishing Goals

1/19/08 Before I get started today I wanted to thank those who have left questions and comments. I do try to answer everything as quickly as possible. brisbane artist left a note for all you ladies out there. Here is a website for women writers: www.wow-womenonwriting.com If you leave me links in... Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, January 17, 2008

In the Beginning...

In the beginning there was the word and it floated in the void... Stories have been a passion of mine since early childhood. I used to sit up into the early hours of the morning listening. My grandfather used to sit in his rocking chair by a well stoked fireplace and talk about The Great War. The... Sign in to see full entry.

Wednesday, January 16, 2008

Pre-History

About 35 years ago I wrote my first story. My parents gave me my own desk with my very own Smith Corona Typewriter, the type that had a two color ribbon - black and red. I was a fan of Robert Howard back then and read everything that came out regarding The Conan series. My first book "Canyons of... Sign in to see full entry.

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