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Traditional Publishing Has Limits
In my last blog I listed some of the benefits of seeking out a contract with a traditional publisher. These benefits should be carefully weighed against the disadvantages. Most of the writers I know or have met are not interested in the marketing aspect of being an author. For them, the advantages of being traditionally published immensely out-weight the headaches and risks of self-publication. Following is a list of some of the disadvantages the author should consider as he anticipates entering the process of finding the best means for putting his book in print. The relative simplicity of the process of one’s book going into print, traditionally, means the publisher handles the complexities. These cost him money, for example, having the manuscript edited and formatted, the cover designed, book printed, advance paid … Read entire article »
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Traditional Publishing Has Limits
In my last blog I listed some of the benefits of seeking out a contract with a traditional publisher. These benefits should be carefully weighed against the disadvantages. Most of the writers … Read more »
Three Cheers for Traditional Publishing
When I finally undertook the writing of my first book, I was taking a course in writing for children. I had grandiose visions of sending the manuscript off to a dozen or … Read more »
New Release: My Diabetic Soul by A. K. Buckroth
Prismatic Publishing recently had the privilege of publishing author A. K. Buckroth’s first book My Diabetic Soul … Read more »
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15 Commandments for Writers
While visiting family this past week, I noticed these 15 commandments posted on the wall. I … Read more »
Book Marketing Tips
There are many steps one can to follow in order to be successful in marketing your book, for example: Know that it is worth purchasing, reading, and enjoying. Convey this message to everyone with … Read more »
To Thine Own Self Be True
Shakespeare: Hamlet, Act I, scene 3: Many people are familiar with the quote I used to entitle this blog. I chose it because, when it comes to our writing efforts, we must … Read more »
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Three Cheers for Traditional Publishing
When I finally undertook the writing of my first book, I was taking a course in writing for children. I had grandiose visions of sending the manuscript off to a dozen or so publishers and having at least one of them fall as much in love with the words that had flowed so freely and beautifully from my imagination. After all, my writing instructor praised the book I had labored so hard to produce. I was even offered help to get my book in print. I sent it out several times, but only one publisher read the entire manuscript. And they very kindly sent me a personal letter which contained some valuable suggestions as to how … Read entire article »
New Release: My Diabetic Soul by A. K. Buckroth
Prismatic Publishing recently had the privilege of publishing author A. K. Buckroth’s first book My Diabetic Soul – An Autobiography. Here is the teaser from the back of the book: So, you’ve been diagnosed with diabetes. Now what? Sure, life changes will happen – they have to. But it is not a death sentence. In 1959 at the tender age of two … Read entire article »
Defining Your Publishing Objectives
I think a lot of writers that write books, begin the writing process without really thinking about what their publishing objectives are. They don’t think about questions such as: Why am I writing in the first place? Why do I want a traditional publishing contract? For whom am I writing this book? Who is my … Read entire article »
If you self-publish your book are you a published author?
I wrote about this topic once before on a different blog and thought it was time to address this topic again. I believe the publishing world is changing and as a result, the way people receive information is no longer controlled by the major publishing houses. With the tools that are available today it can literally cost nothing … Read entire article »
Is there a book inside you waiting to be written?
It has been said that within everyone is at least one book. Then why hasn’t everyone put their “all” into the written word? One reason is probably that on some level, people know that getting published is next to impossible. Perhaps they are not willing to put forth the effort to write. Maybe they are not willing to put forth the effort to learn to write well. But more than likely they simply “know” they could never write a book or story. Perhaps a personal experience will help change a few minds. The other day I ran across page one of my first book. It was written about 35 years ago. It began as follows: It … Read entire article »
Marketing your book…
Let’s talk about marketing the books we’ve written, but first: Most people, I believe, who desire to read a book do one of the following: Find one off their own bookshelf which they have enjoyed in the past. Head for the nearest Brick & Mortar bookstore…browse, and select. Head for the local library and, again…browse and select. Pull out their cell phone or book reader…download … Read entire article »
To Thine Own Self Be True
Shakespeare: Hamlet, Act I, scene 3: Many people are familiar with the quote I used to entitle this blog. I chose it because, when it comes to our writing efforts, we must be true to and with ourselves. My point, this morning, is that from the first original words we ever wrote to the moment we put the finishing touches on our first poem, short story, article, book, etc. which we felt was ready for publication, we have passed many milestones at which points in our writing career we have assured ourselves we were producing marketable literary works. But, presently we are wondering why we see so many rejection notices. Traditional publishers have staffs … Read entire article »
Book Marketing Tips
There are many steps one can to follow in order to be successful in marketing your book, for example: Know that it is worth purchasing, reading, and enjoying. Convey this message to everyone with whom you converse, through your body language as well as your enthusiasm. Picture those you meet as already having an interest in purchasing your book(s). Realize that you, for the moment, have removed your author’s hat and have put on the hat of a business person–entrepreneur. Carry with you a few copies of each book you have written: in your purse, snap case, brief case, or just in your hand Carry a box of your books in the trunk of your car. You never know when someone … Read entire article »
15 Commandments for Writers
While visiting family this past week, I noticed these 15 commandments posted on the wall. I asked my uncle to email them to me so I can share them with you. He couldn’t find the book/magazine from which they originated. If you know who the original author is please let me know so appropriate credit can be … Read entire article »
