December 03, 2008
In This Issue
12/03/2008
POD PRICE COMPARISON
>>> BookLocker: $492 <<<
Deduct $175 if submitting your own cover. No hidden fees. Includes everything. Books are usually on the market in less than a month. No extra charge for graphics. 35% royalties based on list price for public sales; 15% royalties based on list price on wholesale/bookstore orders. Added Bonus: Returning authors are only charged $99 setup fees on their second and subsequent books.
>> iUniverse: $699.00 (includes 5 "free" copies) <<
Warning: They own your files after creation and you have to pay $300-$1500 to get them back if you leave their service! They charge extra for photos/graphics (included above) and never allow more than 50 graphics/photos in a book. No expedite service. Turnaround is 3-4 months. NOTE: IUNIVERSE IS NOW OWNED BY AUTHORHOUSE. SEE THAT COMPANY LISTED BELOW.
>> Lulu: $839.00 <<
Deduct $450 if submitting your own cover. Lulu now charges directly for many services they previously farmed out to other companies.
>> Xlibris: $1323 - (includes 5 "free" copies) <<
Does NOT offer ebooks! Charges expedite fee of $349 (included above) for publication in 2 months instead of 4-6 months. Charges $10 per image; $20 per table.
>> AuthorHouse: $1567 <<
Charges extra for photos/graphics ($10 per image after first 10 - included in cost above). Expedite fee ($500) is for publication in 30 days instead of 6 months - included above. Claims ownership of files you pay them to create.
>> Trafford: $1844 <<
IMPORTANT - Does **not** include full distribution! Choose the $2297 package if you want that. NOTE: This company is based in Canada.
***Prices based on least expensive package offered by each publisher on similar offers targeting U.S. authors. Fees include setup, original cover design, 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: 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.
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Publisher's Desk
Publishers Desk For December 3rd
THE HOLIDAYS WILL BE HERE SOON! MAKE A SOLDIER SMILE!!
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WHAT ARE THE CURRENT BEST SELLING BOOKS AT WRITERSWEEKLY?
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1. 24-HOUR SHORT STORY CONTEST ENTRY FEE - $5
Entry fee and contest guidelines ebook.
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Your mind moves at lightning speed. Your writing should, too. Introducing the FAST System approach to writing.
Whether you hate writing, or you're an avid wordsmith, Writing FAST is the must-read book for writers of all levels.
3. The Accidental Medical Writer
If you've considered freelance medical writing as a career, but don't know where to start, then The Accidental Medical Writer is for you.
4. The Write Markets Report - 12 ISSUES!
12 issues/year! The newest paying markets anywhere and each editor's current needs! Landing only one assignment will pay for your subscription many times over! Only $11.95.
5. Writing E-books for Fun and Profit
Explains how to get ideas for your e-book as well as how to write and publish an e-book.
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News From the Home Office
Hoy Holiday
Doing our part to keep the economy moving, we've almost finished our Christmas shopping.
The Latest From AngelaHoy.com
POD SECRETS REVEALED: Hot Air on Some POD Publishers' Websites By Angela Hoy, co-owner of BookLocker
Here are a few examples of what we believe is "hot air" on some POD publishers' websites. Of course, this is our opinion. You can form your own.
Letters To The Editor
Texas Coastal Enthusiast magazine / Damon Gibson
Ms. Hoy,
Sorry to use this e-mail address instead of registering and posting on the Whispers and Warnings website. (FYI, I am not a freelance writer and have had no interaction with the publication in question.)
Regarding the following thread regarding Texas Coastal Enthusiast magazine (http://forums.writersweekly.com/viewtopic.php?t=8222):
You might be interested in what Damon Gibson is now up to in San Antonio, Texas. See:
http://www.txenthusiast.com/sanantonio.htm
Thanks for all you do for writers.
This Week's Article
Writing for Writers Works By Steff Green
Many writers in the freelance industry struggle to find their writing niche, yet they overlook the most obvious niche - writing about writing. Any writer who has clocked their hours in front of a keyboard knows a few tricks, techniques, dos and do not's they could share with other writers. Why not write for other writers and earn money while you're at it?
Ask The Expert
Should I Sell Foreign Rights to a Stranger?
I've been contacted by a foreign-language publisher who's asking for foreign rights to my self-published book. What should I do?
Success Stories
Cover Girl By Joei Carlton Hossack
A year ago I purchased a new digital camera. I needed it - not because I'm a travel writer and travel writers need pictures to go along with the stories but because someone or something hacked into my website and destroyed it. I needed pictures of me so my computer guru could build another site. He did a fabulous job so I put the camera away to collect dust.
Whispers And Warnings
Whispers And Warnings For December 3rd
Prudence International Magazine / prudenceinternational.com - UPDATE: Writer receives check the day after publisher accuses WritersWeekly of libel.
RiseUp Publications, LLC. / usariseup.com / Ellis Management Marketing Group / EMMG / emmg.net / Janice Ellis / Christopher Ellis / collegeoutlook.net - Publisher of For Posterity, Achieve, Creative Outlook, College Outlook Counselor's Guide, The Business Kit, RX Dialogue, The Compliance Monitor, Future of Asthma, Managed Care Training, Pharmaceutical Representatives Companion, and Digest-ables - TWELTH COMPLAINT!
Bill Cameron / Metromode Magazine / Cameron Ink, Inc. / metromodemagazine.net - Publisher fails to honor promise to pay writers by end of November; claims he's filing for bankruptcy; STILL SOLICITING WRITERS ON HIS WEBSITE!
Damon Gibson / Texas Coastal Enthusiast Magazine / TxEnthusiast.com / Enthusiast Guest Book - It appears this pub has changed its name to Texas Enthusiast
Markets And Jobs
Paying Markets And Jobs For December 3rd
These are NOT recycled guidelines. WritersWeekly.com only features original market listings, received from and approved by the editors at each publication.
New England Review
CURRENT NEEDS: "Original fiction, poetry, and essays." Pays $10 per printed page in New England Review.
Poisoned Pen Press
CURRENT NEEDS: "Well-written mysteries." Payment: "$500 on signing of contract; $500 on delivery of manuscript. Royalties are (9%) of the suggested retail price on the first 3,500 hardcover or trade paperback copies sold, twelve percent (12%) on the next 2,500 hardcover or trade paperback copies sold, and fifteen percent (15%) on all
copies sold in excess of 6,000 hardcover or trade paperback copies sold."
The Rambler
CURRENT NEEDS: "Nonfiction, fiction, and poetry." Pays up to $50 for up to 8,000 words.
Sandlapper, The Magazine of South Carolina
CURRENT NEEDS: "Sandlapper writers need to either live in South Carolina or be very familiar with the Palmetto State. We're interested in humor and out-of-the-ordinary topics. (We don't need a piece about someone's vacation in Myrtle Beach or Charleston, for instance.)" Pays $100/published page for 500 to 2500 words. Send query and 2 clips or
manuscript by mail with SASE or by email.
Sourcebooks
CURRENT NEEDS: "We continue to look at all projects across our wide range of core categories. We are actively looking for college reference, parenting, uniquely targeted memoirs, romance novels, and children's chapter books." Payment varies depending on the project and category.
Space Lifestyle Magazine
CURRENT NEEDS: "Unique, exclusive stories on space, NewSpace, NASA, especially business stories, science stories, and personal accounts of people in the industry." Pays $500/3,000 words for min. of 1000 words, 3000 max.
Freelance Copy Editor - They're offering $600/month but it looks like you might want to negotiate a higher fee for the work required
Film Production Publication
Freelance Writer - who is familiar with the workings of the FDNY
Firefighter's Quarterly Magazine / fdny.net
Freelance Market Research Analyst
BCC Research
Freelance Online Librarians and Internet Researchers
"University" Website
Freelance Legal/Business Copyeditor
blind ad
Freelance Recipe Editor - China Site
Allrecipes.com
Freelance Proposal Writer - Pays $25-$50/hour
kuitycorp.com
Freelance Marketing Message Writer
Small local business-to-business company
Freelance Editor/Writer
media company
Freelance Educational Writer
educational publishing company
Freelance Technical Writer
recruiter
Freelance Full-Time Medical Writer (2)
recruiter
Freelance Grant Writer - Pays $12-$15/hour
blind ad
Freelance Desktop Publisher - book design
blind ad
Freelance HR/Employment Law Writer - Pays $25K/year
business-to-business content company
Freelance Educational Writer
educational publishing company
Freelance Political Reporter
Raw Story
Freelance Marketing - Business Copywriter
marketing firm
Freelance Writers and Editors
Zest Books
FreeBookExcerpts.com
FreeBookExcerpts.com For December 3rd
FreeBookExcerpts.com: where authors post excerpts and readers post comments.
Here's a peek at what was added this week!
Arvid Township by Charlie Warnes
Impromptu, midnight auto race through the Lundeby Swamp in 1949. The race deteriorates to a tragic end, having a profound impact on the lives of the surviving participants.
The God Child-Abandoned by Don Fenn
The unseen character of human nature, from the perspective of 30 years of being a psychotherapist and a patient (a learner) and a novelist.
Escape from Hell and the Almighty White Guy with a Beard by James La Croce
A light-hearted, heavy-handed and devoutly devastating swipe at traditions about how God and Son go about their business on planet earth.
READ THESE AND MANY MORE FREE BOOK EXCERPTS, AND POST YOUR OWN, AT: http://www.FreeBookExcerpts.com
Interview Requests
Interview Requests For December 3rd
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