by Mark Williams Today we have a different kind of post. And yes, it’s long. But our guest poster, author and publisher Mark Williams, has a lot to say. Mark is the co-author of the thriller Sugar and Spice —the most popular self-published book in the UK for 2011. He has also started a […]
Why One Author Chose Traditional Publishing–And How to Decide if it’s Right for You
Roni Loren’s blog Fiction Groupie has been one of my favorites since I first began reading blogs. I was so happy for her when she signed with her agent, Sara Megibow (who is with one of the classiest, most pro-author agencies around, the Kristin Nelson Agency.) Then I was even happier when she got her […]
Lawrence Block Talks Self-Publishing
Yes, that Lawrence Block. I can’t quite believe we have one of the most successful mystery writers of all time here on our blog! Mr. Block is the author of over fifty novels and even more short stories, including his two long-running series featuring P.I. Matthew Scudder and gentleman burglar Bernie Rhodenbarr. He has been named […]
Whispers From Some Awesome Independent Women
Today we have a special mid-week guest post from the fabulous Cheryl Shireman, author of the bestselling ebook LIFE IS BUT A DREAM I feel very honored that she invited me to join her and the twenty-three other fascinating “Indie Chicks” to put together this anthology to benefit breast cancer research. Here is her story […]
6 Prescriptions to Cure the Heartbreak of Being Published
This is a post for every author who’s been in rejection hell—hoping, praying, and bribing assorted deities—living for that day when you finally land the book contract that will make all your dreams come true. You know who you are: you’ve spent forever learning to craft a perfect query, sent it off to carefully […]
When Landing an Agent Lands You Nowhere: Rick Daley’s Story
While I’m immersed in revision hell with two books and hopping around the Interwebz trying to promote two others that just came out—in case anybody wonders, this isn’t something I’d recommend—we’ve got a fascinating guest post. Meet Rick Daley, the man behind the Public Query Slushpile, and author of the Middle Grade fantasy, THE […]
The Way We Publish Now
by Anne R. Allen This week I saw a new item at our local dollar store—hardcover books. Well, actually one hardcover book—hundreds of copies of it, dumped in a big bin. It’s sad enough to see good books remaindered on the sale tables of Barnes and Noble, but these were being dumped for a […]
What Will Publishing Look Like in 2021?
by Anne R. Allen In the comment thread of my post on What Readers Won’t Miss from Corporate Publishers When They’re Gone, “Ghostly Girl” asked the above question. It sure is a hot topic. What will happen in the next ten years? Will corporate publishers stumble along into dodoland? Will bookstores become a faded […]
Indie, Big Six, or Small Press Publishing: Why Not Try All Three?
Today’s guest post is from Kim Wright, a versatile author who is taking all three publishing routes: Big Six, small press and indie. She’s blessed with a smart, supportive agent who is encouraging her in all the paths she’s choosing. The paperback edition of her literary novel, Love in Mid Air debuts this month…Anne Hedging Bets: Three Paths […]
E-Book as Query Part 2: 10 Tips for Spotting Bogus and Predatory Agents.
by Anne R. Allen As I reported last month, the self-published e-book is fast becoming the query of choice for many New York literary agencies. Rather than slog through mountains of slush, agents are closing their offices to queries and shopping for new clients in the Kindle bestseller lists. Why not? That’s where they’ll find unrepresented […]
Is the E-book the New Query?
by Anne R. Allen If you’re like me, you’re getting a little bored with the indie vs. legacy publishing debate. People are talking a lot of crap on both “sides” of what shouldn’t be an either/or argument in the first place. (See sci-fi author Jeff Carlson’s great post on the subject here.) But this week I […]
Some Caveats for Self-Publishers from Bestselling Author Jeff Carlson
When my post on three questions to ask before you self-publish went viral last week, Thriller and SciFi author Jeff Carlson asked to join in the discussion. I think you’ll find this account of his experiences eye-opening. Thanks, Jeff! Using Both Sides of the Sword by Jeff Carlson Anne and I go back to the 1990s and my […]
12 Signs Your Novel isn’t Ready to Publish
by Anne R. Allen Self-publishing is the trending subject in Cyberia. Last week my post on self pubbing got over 2500 hits. And 60 comments. It not only made “Best of the Best” of Jane Friedman’s “Best Tweets for Writers,” but got a shout-out from publishing blog-god Nathan Bransford. (Thanks, Jane and Nathan!) I’m amazed. Many thanks to all […]
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