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August 01, 2012
Publisher's Desk For August 1st | printable version
Penguin's New Business Model: Exploiting Writers
IS SOMEONE ELSE ALREADY USING YOUR BOOK'S TITLE?
Read Dawn Colclasure's advice here:
http://dawncolclasureblog.blogspot.com/2012/07/working-titles.html
HOW DOES ATTORNEY MARK LEVINE RATE THESE POD PUBLISHERS?
BookLocker.com - "OUTSTANDING"
Trafford - "Publisher to Avoid"
CreateSpace - "Just OK"
Lulu - "Pretty Good"
iUniverse - "Publisher to Avoid"
AuthorHouse - "Publisher to Avoid"
Xlibris - "Publisher to Avoid"
Source: The Fine Print of Self-Publishing by attorney Mark Levine.
More details, along with prices, are listed here:
http://www.writersweekly.com/pod-price-comparison.php
WRITE YOUR MEMOIRS AS A HOLIDAY GIFT FOR FAMILY!
HOW TO REMEMBER, WRITE AND PUBLISH YOUR LIFE STORY
Remember Your Past, Write It, and Publish It in as little as 12 weeks!
THE FALL 24-HOUR SHORT STORY CONTEST
The WritersWeekly.com Fall 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
SELL YOUR EBOOK ON THE KINDLE, NOOK, IPAD & BOOKLOCKER!
WRITERSWEEKLY.COM'S CURRENT BEST SELLERS
FREE EXCERPTS OF ALL BOOKS available at the links below.
1. 24-HOUR SHORT STORY CONTEST ENTRY FEE - $5
Entry fee and contest guidelines ebook.
2. QUIT YOUR JOB OR DIE
How to make self-employment work for you right now.
3. 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!
4. HOW TO REMEMBER, WRITE AND PUBLISH YOUR LIFE STORY
Remember Your Past, Write It, and Publish It in as little as 12 weeks!
5. So, You Wanna Be a Ghostwriter - How To Make Money Writing Without a Byline
Learn how to succeed as a ghostwriter.
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
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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.
WHICH PRINT ON DEMAND PUBLISHER SHOULD YOU CHOOSE?
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
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. HONTO II
The pictorial history of an intelligence operation committed to paper.
3. UNCOMMON MEDITATIONS: The Cross and Paradise on Earth
Jesus was born to usher in God's kingdom on earth.
4. HEART CENTERED LIVING: Messages Inspired by Christ Consciousness
Loving guide on your way to heart-centered living
5. NEBULAE: A Backyard Cosmography
A collection of writings on the stars, planets and galaxies.
6. PREFERRED STOCK INVESTING - Fourth Edition
Learn to screen, buy and sell the highest quality preferred stocks.
7. FENG SHUI KEYS - Selecting The Perfect Home & Office
Feng Shui home buying for harmony, wealth, and good health.
8. COLLAPSE: You're On Your Own
An EMP knocks out the nations electrical grid. Now what?
9. THE TURNING TIDE
Science Fiction Space Opera with unusual alternate-history twist.
10. THE WORLD'S CHEAPEST DESTINATIONS
21 countries where your travel dollars are worth a fortune.
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