May 16, 2012
In This Issue
05/16/2012
POD PRICE COMPARISON
COMPARE POD PUBLISHERS!
(More details about each firm below appear HERE.)
>> BookLocker: $517 (Deduct $200 if submitting your own cover) <<
Rated "Outstanding" by Mark Levine, attorney and author of The Fine Print of Self-Publishing.
**(If you want to bypass the formal submission process, you can email your manuscript to Angela directly for consideration at angela -at- booklocker.com).
>> iUniverse: $999.00 (includes 5 "free" copies) <
Rated "Publisher to Avoid" by Mark Levine, attorney and author of The Fine Print of Self-Publishing.
>> CreateSpace: $1022.00 (Deduct $299 if submitting your own cover) <
Rated "Just OK" by Mark Levine, attorney and author of The Fine Print of Self-Publishing.
>> Lulu: $1131.00 (Deduct $450 if submitting your own cover) <
Rated "Pretty Good" by Mark Levine, attorney and author of The Fine Print of Self-Publishing.
>> Trafford: $1324.00 <
Rated "Publisher to Avoid" by Mark Levine, attorney and author of The Fine Print of Self-Publishing.
>> AuthorHouse: $1517.00 <
Rated "Publisher to Avoid" by Mark Levine, attorney and author of The Fine Print of Self-Publishing.
>> Xlibris: $1972.00 - (includes 5 "free" copies) <<
Rated "Publisher to Avoid" by Mark Levine, attorney and author of The Fine Print of Self-Publishing.
***Prices above based on least expensive package offered by each publisher on similar offers targeting U.S. authors. Fees include interior formatting (based on a 200-page book), original cover design with up to 5 images, print proof, ebook creation, up to 25 interior photos/graphics, an ISBN, barcode, a listing on the publisher's website and distribution by Ingram, all within 6 weeks.
NOTE: All publishers above currently offer distribution through Ingram (the largest book distributor), as well as inclusion of their titles in the major online (amazon.com, barnesandnoble.com, etc.) and physical bookstore systems.
NOTE: Many companies offer perks that others don't, some try to upsell authors on extraneous services, and a few even claim ownership of files the author has paid them to create. Study each publisher and contract carefully before making your choice.
To find out what BookLocker.com can do for you, see:
http://publishing.booklocker.com/
Publisher's Desk
Publisher's Desk For May 16th
STEP-BY-STEP, DAILY ONLINE BOOK PROMOTION
90 DAYS OF PROMOTING YOUR BOOK ONLINE: Your Book's Daily Marketing Plan
"The owners of BookLocker.com (my favorite subsidy house) have put together a nuts and bolts guide to the various forms of online publicity. Structured like the Fern Reiss "in 30 Days" books but built around a 90 day calendar this book covers most if not all of the available bases, from an in depth coverage of the construction of an author or publisher website to pitching yourself as an "expert" to syndicated columnists. Frankly I intend to use this book a lot, maybe skipping around on the calendar but utilizing most of the strategies listed."
John Culleton, Jr., author
Create Book Covers with Scribus
http://wexfordpress.net
THE SUMMER 24-HOUR SHORT STORY CONTEST
The WritersWeekly.com Summer 2012 24-Hour Short Story Contest is 3 months away. Each contest is limited to 500 entrants so don't delay if you want to participate!
1st Place: $300
2nd Place: $250
3rd Place: $200
Entry fee is $5. You can see the complete list of 85 prizes and sign up here: http://www.writersweekly.com/misc/contest.php
BOOKLOCKER.COM - RATED "OUTSTANDING" BY ATTORNEY MARK LEVINE, author of The Fine Print of Self-Publishing. He adds: "As close to perfection as you're going to find in the world of ebook and POD publishing. The ebook royalties are the highest I've ever seen, and the print royalties are better than average. BookLocker understands what new authors experience, and have put together a package that is the best in the business. You can't go wrong here. Plus, they're selective and won't publish any manuscript just because it's accompanied by a check. Also, the web site is well trafficked. If you can find a POD or epublisher with as much integrity and dedication to selling authors' books, but with lower POD publishing fees, please let me know." See: http://publishing.booklocker.com/submit.php
SELL YOUR EBOOK ON THE KINDLE, NOOK, IPAD & BOOKLOCKER!
QUERY LETTERS THAT WORKED! Real Queries That Landed $2K+ Writing Assignments
**OUR BEST SELLING BOOK OF ALL TIME!** Copies of real query letters that resulted in writing assignments worth $2K and much more!
HAS SOMEBODY WRONGED YOU IN THE INDUSTRY?!
We want to hear about it. You can now post complaints (and comments) directly to the WritersWeekly Whispers and Warnings Forum here:
http://forums.writersweekly.com/viewtopic.php?f=14&t=4626
WANT TO SELL YOUR WRITING-RELATED E-BOOK ON WRITERSWEEKLY?
If you've written a writing-related book and own your electronic rights, contact angela - at - writersweekly.com. WritersWeekly.com and BookLocker.com do NOT charge setup fees to list ebooks, and don't take any rights. And, you can cancel at anytime.
CURRENT BEST SELLERS!
FREE EXCERPTS OF ALL BOOKS available at the links below.
WRITERSWEEKLY.COM'S CURRENT BEST SELLERS
1. 24-HOUR SHORT STORY CONTEST ENTRY FEE - $5
Entry fee and contest guidelines ebook.
2. 90 DAYS OF PROMOTING YOUR BOOK ONLINE: Your Book's Daily Marketing Plan
Promote Your New Book ~ OR ~ Breathe Life Back Into an Older One!
Let us show you how, step-by-step. It's easy, and FUN!
3. QUIT YOUR JOB OR DIE
How to make self-employment work for you right now.
4. QUERY LETTERS THAT WORKED! Real Queries That Landed $2K+ Writing Assignments
Copies of real query letters that resulted in writing assignments worth $2K and much more!
5. SO, YOU WANNA BE A GHOSTWRITER - How To Make Money Writing Without a Byline
Learn how to succeed as a ghostwriter.
BOOKLOCKER.COM'S BEST SELLERS!
1. CANCER-FREE -- Your Guide to Gentle, Non-toxic Healing
Healing cancer requires knowledge of alternative treatments. Here it is.
2. THE MINTERS OF PINE FOREST
The story of the Minters of Pine Forest, Texas.
3. ADAM REBORN: A Family Guide to Surviving a Traumatic Brain Injury
An inspiring, true story of surviving a Traumatic Brain Injury.
4. THE TURNING TIDE
After 15 years, the next new novel in the best-selling Helsman Saga! Space Opera with unusual alternate-history twist. Wilf Brim begins to pick up the pieces of his life after a trumped-up court martial...
5. KEEPIN' IT TOGETHER
The trying times of pre-electric, pre-plumbing, and the Depression and Dirtstorms of the 1930's.
6. THE ROSACEA - ACNE NATURAL REMEDY
Recent discoveries on how the body inherently heals.
7. I'M GOOD ENOUGH FOR ME!
An inspirational invitation to accept and embrace yourself and your body.
8. LOVERS LAME
The novel that makes disability sexy.
9. 'THEY WERE BEAUTIFUL. SUCH THINGS ARE.' Memoirs from Dadaab Kenya and Lewiston Maine
A collection of diverse stories from Lewiston Maine and Dadaab Kenya.
10. PREFERRED STOCK INVESTING - Fourth Edition
Learn to screen, buy and sell the highest quality preferred stocks
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http://www.writersweekly.com/phpBB2/viewforum.php?f=15
MAKE A SOLDIER SMILE!!
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90 DAYS OF PROMOTING YOUR BOOK ONLINE
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News From the Home Office
I Love Seahorses!
Max (age 10) and Mason (age 5) got to go on three field trips this week! There are so many museums and other educational and natural attractions near our new house that we'll never run out of things do...
The Latest From AngelaHoy.com
How to Collect and Organize Stories for a Non-Fiction Book
Many authors publish (and pay for) stories from others to include in their non-fiction collections. One author sent me this question last week:
What I could really use is a template or some kind of information on the format and layout for this type of book to be published with BookLocker. I've got my ideas, can write them and have a publisher with guts to get this done, being you. The market is there for mostly physical books but I will also sell them in ebook format.
Can you point me in the right direction?
Letters To The Editor
Letters To The Editor For May 16th
Letters will return next week.
This Week's Article
Testify! Turning Testimonials Into Dollars By Melissa Mayntz
Every freelance writer knows the value of a published clip to establish professional credibility, but a clip does not tell a potential client or new editor what type of person you are to work with, how good your writing is before editing, or whether you're worth working with on a regular basis. How, then, can a writer share that information without seeming to brag? The answer is simple - have someone else say it for you.
Ask The Expert
Well, Are POD Books in Bookstores...or Aren't They?!
Some POD publishers imply their books are available in all bookstores but you don't make that claim. Why?
Success Stories
"I'll Be There Anyway" - How One Simple Phrase Turned into Multiple Income Opportunities By Cheryl Pickett
Sometimes people say part of success is the luck of being in the right place at the right time. While that may be true to a point, I think the other part of it is knowing what to do once you get there.
Whispers And Warnings
Whispers And Warnings For May 16th
Apple and publishers - Judge denies motion to dismiss ebook price fixing civil suit.
John Wiley & Sons - Trying to get info. on Verizon consumers "accused of unlawfully sharing electronic copies of books in the popular 'Dummy' self-help series."
Georgia State University - "Cleared of MOST copyright violation claims brought by academic publishers."
Markets And Jobs
Paying Markets And Jobs For May 16th
These markets are NOT recycled guidelines. WritersWeekly.com only features original market listings, received from and approved by the editors at each publication.
Lightspeed Magazine
Stories of 5000 words or less are preferred." Pays $0.05/word for original fiction, $0.01/word for reprints for 1000-7500 words.
Military History
CURRENT NEEDS: Queries. Pays $300-$2,000, depending on article/experience. Departments run 700-1,400 words; features run 2,500-4,000 words.
Native Peoples
CURRENT NEEDS: "We generate most ideas in-house, so keep queries short." Pays $0.30/word for 700-3000 words.
Nevada Magazine
CURRENT NEEDS: "Quality Nevada travel stories." Pays $0.25-$0.35/word for 500-1500 words. "Prefer to establish a flat rate with writer, usually $250". Pays $200 for online stories.
Freelance Quality Assurance Executives - multiple languages to review multi-language translated content. Pays $12/hour.
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Freelance Writer
gobumper.com
Freelance Sports/Soccer Reporters - Mid-Atlantic / DC Region. Pays daily event rates of $75-$150 + per diem. Story rates from $25-$100 each.
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Freelance Creative Blogger - Pays $30 per daily post; $150/week.
weight loss clinic
Freelance French Translators - who speak native English
SpeakLike
Freelance Researcher
Intellerati
Freelance Research Analyst - unified communications platforms and technologies
Nemertes Research
Freelance Blogger / Community Engagement Specialist
Digital Solutions, Inc.
Freelance K-8 Math Curriculum Writers - Pays $450/lesson.
publisher
Freelance Virtual Assistant - for social media / WordPress. Pays $10-$12/hour.
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Freelance Copywriter - near Elk River, MN. Pays $13/hour.
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Freelance Scriptwriter - for weight-loss coaching app
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Freelance Content/Article Writer - to write home impovement how-to articles
construction company
Freelance Technical Writer and Marketing Assistant
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Freelance British Freelance Writer
Care.com
Freelance Mining Industry Ghost Writer
company that specializes in advancing venture capital opportunities
Freelance Web Editor
non-profit
Freelance Marketing Copywriter
Innovative Product Development, Inc.
Freelance English to Chinese Translator
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Freelance Technical Publications Specialist
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Freelance Writers
iPhone Life magazine
Freelance Business/Tech Writers
FullQuota
Freelance Senior Editor/ Apple Enthusiast
iPhoneAppCafe
Freelance Journalists
ETF-focused website
Freelance Writers / Photographers
The Common Language Project
Freelance Editor
Hyperink
New At BookLocker
New At BookLocker.Com For May 16th
NON-FICTION
COMMUNICATING WITH THE FOURTH DIMENSION
Janice Stork's extraordinary mystical experiences journeying into the fourth dimension.
THE FOOD BRIDGE TO EVERYWHERE: Confessions of an Old Foodophile
A food memoir artfully crafted to entertain and inform food lovers, real and armchair world travelers.
WHAT'S YOUR ANGER TYPE FOR CHRISTIANS
Anger management incorporating Christian and Biblical principles that work.
THE POINT: Evolving Your Soul, Controlling Your Energy, And The Journey To Heaven
Explains God, spiritual energy, and how to evolve your soul.
HEALTH GUIDELINES FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY
A convenient, concise, reliable resource of health information and practices.
FICTION
WARMING UP
Twelve-year-old Marcella learns to cope after her mother's death.
HOMAGE TO LUXENBEN: Adventures on a Utopian Planet
Two Americans undergo novel experiences on an exotic planet.
UNDERGROUND FROM BRIXTON
Follow Marcella Jeanette Scott as she attempts to solve the mystery of her father's identity, but ends up stumbling onto secrets surrounding the untimely tragedy of her mother's death.