Book Printing Guide http://www.bookprintingguide.com Help getting your book published Mon, 23 Jan 2012 17:33:28 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 How To Self-Publish Your Book With AJ McDonald of Lulu http://www.bookprintingguide.com/how-to-self-publish-your-book-with-aj-mcdonald-of-lulu/ http://www.bookprintingguide.com/how-to-self-publish-your-book-with-aj-mcdonald-of-lulu/#comments Mon, 23 Jan 2012 17:33:28 +0000 karateman http://www.bookprintingguide.com/how-to-self-publish-your-book-with-aj-mcdonald-of-lulu/
Visit www.thestartupslingshot.com today for additional interviews on this topic! Curious how to self-publish a book? Today I am interviewing AJ McDonald. AJ heads up communications and public relations at Lulu, a company that provides services and support to individuals looking to self-publish. Watch as AJ walks us through the process of self-publishing a book on their platform. He will also cover a few tips and tricks along the way that will help you be successful.

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Learn how to edit for achildren’s book in this free how-to video on writing and publishing children’s literature. Expert: Angela Sage Larson Contact: www.petalwinkthefairy.com Bio: Angela Sage Larsen is a professional artist and published children’s book author. Filmmaker: Ross Safronoff

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how to self publish a book, the truth about self-publishing

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Esther Teichmann talks about her new book ‘Drinking Air’ www.selfpublishbehappy.com Video by Lorenzo Ricciarelli for SP,BH

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www.selfpub.me – Download your free self publishing checklist here. What are the steps to self publishing a book? 1. Writing 2. Pre-Publication 3. Publishing Print Books 4. Publishing Ebooks 5. Book Marketing I hope this checklist is helpful to you! Take action and see your goal of writing and publishing your book accomplished. I’m cheering you on. :) Helping you get published and noticed, Shelley Hitz

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Learn how to construct and compose a mock-up for achildren’s book in this free how-to video on writing and publishing children’s literature. Expert: Angela Sage Larson Contact: www.petalwinkthefairy.com Bio: Angela Sage Larsen is a professional artist and published children’s book author. Filmmaker: Ross Safronoff

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Learn how to create a public relations or PR campaign for achildren’s book in this free how-to video on writing and publishing children’s literature. Expert: Angela Sage Larson Contact: www.petalwinkthefairy.com Bio: Angela Sage Larsen is a professional artist and published children’s book author. Filmmaker: Ross Safronoff

]]> http://www.bookprintingguide.com/how-to-write-self-publish-a-childrens-book-public-relations-campaign-for-your-childrens-book/feed/ 0 The Tasks of a Literary Agent http://www.bookprintingguide.com/the-tasks-of-a-literary-agent/ http://www.bookprintingguide.com/the-tasks-of-a-literary-agent/#comments Tue, 23 Aug 2011 13:38:59 +0000 karateman http://www.bookprintingguide.com/?p=51 An agent’s main responsibility it to represent writers and their works to publishers and assist in the negotiations that will hopefully lead to the sale of that work. Most prominent non-fiction writers, novelists, and screenplay writers are represented by an agent. Agents will typically get paid a percentage of the writers earnings ranging from ten to twenty percent.

Writers who have work that has potential but is still somewhat rough will often be accepted by literary agents. Agents will help the writers hone their work so that it can then be sold to a publisher.

At any given time most agents are usually trying to sell the works of around a dozen clients. Agents will a highly successful writer may not take on new clients so that they can focus on that particular writers work.

Most agents will choose to represent only one genre of literature, such as science fiction or childrens books. There are agents who will handle a few related genres, such as fantasy and science fiction. Writers whose works are picked up for production by the film agency will often need an agent who specializes in the industry to handle the transaction for them.

Any expenses incurred by the agent on the writers behalf are usually billed to the writer. Such expense can include copy fees, mailing, and travel. Most reputable agents will not bill the writer until the work has been sold, and many will waive the fees if the work never sells. Writers should be wary of working with agents who demand that these fees be paid prior to the sale of the work, as often they are running a scam.

Writers will usually meet with or query an agent prior to submitting their work to them. Many times writers are introduced to agents at writers conferences or through writing contest sponsored by the agents.

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Of course there are organizations that do offer legitimate writing contest. One example is the RITA award sponsored by the Romance Writers of America which awards works and authors in their genre. Legitimate publishers who are starting a new line will also often hold a writing contest. Any entry fee charged by legitimate organizations holding a writing contest is usually very minor, between $25 and $50.

Having some knowledge is the best way to avoid scams and fraud. Joining a legitimate writing organization is one of the best ways to become and stay informed. You should also inform writing organizations if you fall victim to a scam so that other writers can be warned.

]]> http://www.bookprintingguide.com/writing-contest-scams-exposed/feed/ 0 How to Write & Self-Publish a Children’s Book : Designing the Cover of a Children’s Book http://www.bookprintingguide.com/how-to-write-self-publish-a-childrens-book-designing-the-cover-of-a-childrens-book/ http://www.bookprintingguide.com/how-to-write-self-publish-a-childrens-book-designing-the-cover-of-a-childrens-book/#comments Mon, 08 Aug 2011 17:37:30 +0000 karateman http://www.bookprintingguide.com/how-to-write-self-publish-a-childrens-book-designing-the-cover-of-a-childrens-book/
Learn how to design the cover for achildren’s book in this free how-to video on writing and publishing children’s literature. Expert: Angela Sage Larson Contact: www.petalwinkthefairy.com Bio: Angela Sage Larsen is a professional artist and published children’s book author. Filmmaker: Ross Safronoff

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