Sentences with phrase «authors and publishers know»

These documents show just how little authors and publishers know about the distribution platforms some of us rely upon to get our books into the hands of our readers.

Schroeder, a former Colorado Congresswoman, said, «While authors and publishers know how useful Google's search engine can be and think the Print Library could be an excellent resource, the bottom line is that under its current plan Google is seeking to make millions of dollars by freeloading on the talent and property of authors and publishers.»

Authors and publishers know that they stand the best chance of success if their books are responding to readers» needs and interests.

All authors and publishers know that.

Every author and publisher knows that.

Seriously, I am going to make your advice MANDATORY reading for every author and publisher I know.

Not exact matches

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I know that when authors and publishers send out «review copies» of their books, they are hoping for positive reviews.

During potty training you want to know from experts what they recommend, below is a quote from well - known and trusted authors and publisher, Potty Training for Dummies.

A couple of authors have asked SAGE to reconsider and reinstate their papers, Gamboa says, but the publisher's decision is final — even if the authors in question knew nothing of Chen or the peer - review ring.

This finding comes to prove once again how little we know about the life in caves, where even in the best prospected areas, one can still find incredible animals» says the lead author Pavel Stoev, Pensoft Publishers and National Museum of Natural History, Sofia.

About the Author Adrienne Katz is the author of Cyberbullying and e-safety: what educators need to know» published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers, London and Philadelphia www.jkAuthor Adrienne Katz is the author of Cyberbullying and e-safety: what educators need to know» published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers, London and Philadelphia www.jkauthor of Cyberbullying and e-safety: what educators need to know» published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers, London and Philadelphia www.jkp.com.

Here's how the indie success story typically goes: little - known new author puts out a book, which skyrockets in popularity in sales and eventually attracts a lucrative deal with a mainstream publisher.

Our community is a place where authors can share, receive tips and tactics for building their books, and support each other on what we all know is the challenging (yet rewarding) path of the self - publisher.

For many eBook publishers and authors, knowing who is reading your work is as important as making it available in the first place.

Grant of Exclusive Rights Author grants Publisher exclusive rights to the Work, unless this agreement is terminated for any reason, for the full term of all copyrights throughout the world, in all languages, forms, versions, editions, and written or printed media now and hereafter known.

Two years later, thanks in part to easy - to - use platforms like Createspace and Kindle Direct, authors are no longer forced to rely on traditional publishers — the tables have turned.

Most authors know that you can pitch your completed book to literary agents and publishers, but you can also pitch your book idea.

That's disappointing to me as a reader and I know it has to be disappointing to authors and publishers who count on these sales.

My target range for traditionally published authors whose work I know and who come from publishers I trust — almost exclusively Baen — is the $ 6.99 — $ 8.99 range.

Are you hoping to become well - known and well - loved enough as an author that the popularity of this book lands you a contract with a conventional publisher?

These author case studies are part of our free training about How to Write a Successful Query Letter and Query Letter Blog written by a former literary agent, former AAR member, and former Marketing & Licensing Manager for a well - known book publisher.

-- Scott Waxman, Literary Agent and President of the Waxman Agency As a successful author and acquisitions editor, Terry Whalin knows why some proposals bring publishers to attention and why others put publishers to sleep.

And — the thing I'm probably best known for — I collect and share data on author earnings from various publishers, so that writers can make more informed decisions about their careeAnd — the thing I'm probably best known for — I collect and share data on author earnings from various publishers, so that writers can make more informed decisions about their careeand share data on author earnings from various publishers, so that writers can make more informed decisions about their careers.

They no longer consider using competing e-readers — which forces readers and authors to accept whatever pricing Amazon negotiates with publishers.

Yes, blog tours represent a book promotion opportunity that most authors, publishers, and book publicists have known about for awhile.

I know they send material to publishers and wait for them to respond, just like authors must wait for literary agents to respond...

We know lots of paid review sources that are fully legit, such as Kirkus, City Book Review, and Publisher's Weekly for indie authors.

Publishers seek authors who know their audience, know how to reach them, and know how to grow them... Build Your Author Platform: The New Rules provides the perfect path to turning a great book into a great, successful book.»

It's fairly well - known that self - publishing once carried a stigma (some would argue it still does), and that it was considered primarily a fall - back plan for authors who couldn't find an agent or traditional publisher to work with them.

As you likely already know... it's extremely difficult to get an agent or publisher for a novella... short story... or collection of short stories... unless you're already a well - published and / or award - winning author.

Being a Self - published author is an admirable thing, and is respected, perhaps more than those who are under a well known publisher.

As we wrote at the time, this example makes the point that authors already have a lot of the tools for marketing their work, and in some cases — as with Hocking, Locke and other self - publishers such as J.A. Konrath — this can make them so self - sufficient that they no longer need the support of a traditional publishing deal.

You see, a book needs to come to life with its author knowing what audience is expected to read it, or else most publishers (and literary agents) won't be interested in it.

I also personally know several traditionally and well known authors, that are self publishing new series rather than going through their publishers.

But one organization in the UK, the Society of Authors, has stated in an interview with its head Nicola Solomon that the validity of the traditional publishers is questionable and goes so far as to state the traditional publishing as a whole is no longer the most viable option for aAuthors, has stated in an interview with its head Nicola Solomon that the validity of the traditional publishers is questionable and goes so far as to state the traditional publishing as a whole is no longer the most viable option for authorsauthors.

its swings and roundabouts — I know of 5 authors who were indie and now have been picked up by publishers — I Think these publishers are finally realising that they are getting a loyal fan base of potential customers so their job of marketing is easier if they take on an Indie who has proved they have the talent.

Not everyone does this, but enough authors do, so the big 5 are threatened because many self - published authors know how to put out a quality book, and they are not constrained by the marketing or accounting departments of a big publisher.

It's difficult to know as both authors and publishers what kinds of content fares well around the world, especially if retailers aren't happy disclosing their numbers.

Writer, producer, Random House Studio publisher and creative powerhouse Peter Gethers is best known to readers as the author of three memoirs about life with his cat Norton.

No longer are talented and qualified authors at the «mercy» of traditional publishers to be passed over and shunned by an editor who is looking for a safe bet or the «old tried and true».

While Wattpad has been likened in the past to becoming the new «slush pile» due to the high number of stories and authors that have been picked up by traditional publishers and have even reached the top of the bestseller lists in several countries, one of the lesser known innovations is the amount of Wattpad content that has been adapted for film, including serialized television shows and feature - length films, particularly in foreign markets.

This would be far more understandable a concern if most consumers knew how much an author's work is stripped away in the editorial process by major publishers, and then understood that self - published authors often chose to pursue indie authorship because random gatekeepers had deemed their book wasn't fit or worthy enough for mass market publication.

I even know an author who was traditionally published and then wrote a book which her publisher refused to publish so she decided to self publish.

If it succeeds, there no doubt will be quite a few more instances of it with the authors and publishers eagerly submitting their works for the subscription model.

Authors know that when they work with a publisher, they're partnering with a company that has years, decades or even centuries of experience choosing, editing, designing, marketing and selling books.

Libraries want to support indie authors and publishers, but they have to know who we are.

Brooke Warner, publisher and publishing expert, will help you avoid some of the most common pitfalls for indie authors, and encourage you to move ahead with your publishing goals with confidence and know - how.

Traditional publishers are looking for a guaranteed return when they publish a book, which is why the market is flooded with existing well - known authors and celebrities.

Seriously, if you work at a publisher, you need to know this: authors are lectured over and over again about not being lazy and being proactive and doing our marketing.