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The Business of Writing

Guest post–Revolution #9: Thoughts on Electronic Publishing Vs. “Traditional” Print Publishing

by Cat Rambo
1. Any debate about the current struggle between electronic and traditional print publishing begins with this fact: no one thinks that online publishing will not eventually overtake the traditional, hold-in-your-hand, made-of-dead-trees model. While you may well continue to be able to slip something paperback-sized into your back pocket two decades down the line, [...]

Tags: cat rambo, electronic publishing, guest post

The Case Against Reading Fees

I never thought I’d be re-visiting the issue of literary agents charging reading fees. After all, the problems inherent in the charging of reading fees are recognized by all four literary agents’ profession…

Tags: Writer Beware

Guest Blog Post: Self-Promotion–Starting Too Soon?

Self-promotion: a subject much on many writers’ minds. All across the Internet, new authors are urged to be proactive in publicizing themselves and their books–to build a “brand.” But what to do? And how much?

Tags: Alyx Dellamonica, self-promotion, Writer Beware

Guest Blog Post: How Libraries Choose Books to Purchase

A frequent question, especially among self- and small press-published authors, is how books get into libraries, and what authors can do to help. Today, guest blogger and public librarian Abigail Goben explains how libraries choose the books they purchase–and what authors should (and shouldn’t) do to play a part in that process.

Tags: library, Writer Beware

An Overview of Writing for Print vs. the Web

Monica Valentinelli talks about what it means to write non-fiction for the web versus writing for a print publication like a magazine.

Tags: Monica Valentinelli, non-fiction, Publishing, writing

Authorial Control

Nebula and Hugo nominated author, Cherie Priest, discusses some of the aspects of authorial control over the publishing process.

Tags: Cherie Priest

Guest Blog Post: Grants for Writers–As Diverse As You Are

Being paid for writing is the ultimate author’s dream. Today, guest blogger C. Hope Clark sheds light on an area of support that many writers don’t think of: Grants. There are plenty of them out there, if you know where to look–though, as Hope points out, you must be sure you meet their eligibility requirements, and are willing to conform to their conditions.

Tags: Writer Beware

First Novel Sales: The Data

What’s the average advance for a first novel? How long does it take the typical first novel to sell? Do most first novelists sell their books on their own, or through an agent? Will publishers and agents consider first novelists who don’t have any short fiction publication credits?

Tags: Jim C. Hines, Writer Beware

Authors! 8 Tips For Your Website’s Usability and Design

Some tips to consider when you’re reviewing your current website or when you’re thinking about creating one. Let’s take a look at these tips for your website’s design and usability.

Tags: beginners, business, Monica Valentinelli, web

The Importance of Style Sheets

A style sheet is a document the copyeditor prepares that lists the grammatical conventions, characters, places, unusual or made-up words, and the distinctive treatment of words (capitalization, hyphenation, favored spellings, etc.) within a particular text.

Tags: copyediting, copyeditors, Deanna Hoak, stylesheets

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