November 04, 2009

Publisher's Desk For November 4th

SAY WHAT? AMAZON GETS TO CHANGE AUTHORS' BOOKS?!

Amazon's new patent allows them to change text in authors' books. See:
http://yro.slashdot.org/story/09/10/28/2236235/Amazon-P

GRAPH SHOWS PLUMMETING NEWSPAPER CIRCULATION

http://tinyurl.com/yfwwvh4

NEED YOUR BOOK PUBLISHED BEFORE CHRISTMAS? TIME IS RUNNING OUT!

Yes, Booklocker.com can publish your book by Christmas but please submit your manuscript for consideration ASAP. We're entering our busiest season of the year right now! Our submission page is here: http://publishing.booklocker.com/submit.php

Booklocker's Setup Fees -
$317 ($299 setup plus $18 first year annual POD file hosting fee)
$200 original cover; $150 template cover; or submit your own cover at no charge.

That's it! We don't have any hidden fees. Setup fees for returning authors are only $149.

WINTER 2010 24-HOUR SHORT STORY CONTEST

The WritersWeekly.com Winter 2010 24-Hour Short Story Contest is now open for entrants! 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.html

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.

WRITERSWEEKLY'S CURRENT BEST SELLERS!

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1. 24-HOUR SHORT STORY CONTEST ENTRY FEE - $5
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In these pages, you'll find real book proposals that landed contracts with these publishing houses: Simon & Schuster, MIRA Books, Music Sales Corporation, Berkeley Books, Osborne/McGraw-Hill and many more!

3. So, You Wanna Be a Ghostwriter - How To Make Money Writing Without a Byline
Learn how to succeed as a ghostwriter.

4. The Fiction Writer's Handbook
A no-nonsense guide to writing fiction with a compelling plot and vivid characterizations.

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Healing cancer requires knowledge of alternative treatments. Here it is.

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An ascension book/workbook for excavating your soul's unique contribution.

4. Stepping Into the New Reality
Survive the fall and move into your Heaven with ease.

5. Staying In Alignment
Learn to stay in alignment in five pivotal areas.

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THE HOLIDAYS ARE COMING! MAKE A SOLDIER SMILE!!

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