Sentences with phrase «consider author publishers»

Although the self - publishing alternative becomes more valid and tempting every day, many traditionally - minded authors still fail to consider author publishers as their peers, and often disregard all independent publishing efforts as vanity publishing.

Not exact matches

Authors: Patrick Demarchelier (Photographer), Ingrid Sischy (Author) Hardcover; 239 pages; photographs Publisher: Rizzoli Suggested Retail: $ 115 In no way should this be considered a complete record of the fashion house established by Christian Dior shortly after World War II — but it is perhaps the most gorgeous.

On the other hand, some religious book publishers actively require their authors to produce what I consider bad prose: obvious, sentimental, contrived, cute and preachy.

Few educational publishers have the ability to consider these opportunities for their authors.

In spite of my experience, I would advise first - time authors to consider an offer from a traditional publisher.

First - time authors and those struggling to find a publisher should seriously consider self - publishing.

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

Modern authors often choose the present tense to add edginess and immediacy to a story, but the more traditional use of past tense is generally better loved by big publishing companies, who are increasingly risk averse for financial reasons.Tales abound of authors instructed by commercial publishers to rewrite an entire book to change the tense from present to past, before thy'll consider publishing it.

Title: The Fine Print of Self - Publishing Author: Mark Levine Genre: Non-Fiction Publisher: North Loop Books Release Date: 6th edition (June 5, 2016) Format: Digital & Paperback Pages: 307 The Fine Print of Self - Publishing, now in its sixth edition, has been lauded by industry professionals as the go - to book for authors considering self - publishing.

As the executive editor at Foreword Reviews, I decide which authors or publishers might be worth considering as a topic for a news story above and beyond a possible review we might run about the book itself.

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.

This news should serve as a conversation starter for authors and publishers — especially smaller press publishing houses — who have yet to explore the options of international distribution, an important market option considering the lack of available English language content in direct proportion to the numbers of English speakers in many of these countries.

Free Submission - All authors and publishers can submit their books to be considered on the dates of their book promo.

In 2008 and 2009, the economy was so bad that the warnings to first - time authors were the following: (1) Traditional publishers are cutting way back and will seldom consider new authors.

-LSB-...] authors, unless you consider getting paid 70 % of the sale price for your book instead of the 17.5 % that authors used to get from publishers like Hatchett is hurting -LSB-...]

The days of needing a traditional publisher to be considered a «real» author are long gone!

I met many authors who have already had several books mainstream published, but the publishers refused to take on the newer ones and they are «forced» to consider their options.

It may also be considered out of print for the purpose of reversion of rights to the author if it is no longer available from the publisher in any edition.

The looks on the faces of those who have never had to consider the difference between what an author earns on a book published by a legacy publisher versus what that author would make if she published the book herself told a story all unto itself.

With most agents, editors and publishers expecting new authors to have an already established author's platform, it simply makes more sense to build that platform with real readers who enjoy your stuff before considering the traditional publishing route.

Have to disagree with some of the points on trad publishing though - For the pros you neglected to mention that the publishers distribute your book to all bookstores and e-books sites (hitting two marketing areas) A huge Pro considering most authors are battling to get their book seen and traditional publishing can do that.

Instead of relying on questionable reviews on sites that may be affiliated with these online publishers, you can read the exact words of how other authors and aspiring authors feel about the publishing services you are considering.

Readers have a growing number of tools to customize what they consider literary fiction selections — these are books that meet their standards, interests and literary definitions, not a publisher's or even an author's.

I think this is a really sensible approach that benefits all parties and I'm surprised that traditional publishers have been slow to «cream off» the best of the self - published digital market considering the obvious advantages to them in terms of likely success of a new author.

Considering the amount of time and money authors and publishers invest in a new book, it's no surprise that they would want to protect their work from piracy.

Featuring case studies, service analysis and the experiences of author - publishers and ALLi members, the guide is a timely and indispensable source of knowledge for anyone considering self - publishing as an option.»

An article on Alan Rinzler's blog suggests that some publishers are open to considering previously self - published authors as they -LSB-...]

Consider these statistics: New Publisher House predicts that self - publishing could reach $ 52 Billion — or twice the size of book publishing in the US — with self - publish authors projected to capture 50 % of the e-book market by 2020.

If you are a self - published author who suddenly finds himself offered a contract by a legacy publisher, consider your options carefully.

Typography is a subject more indie authors / publishers should consider, especially in an overall presentation of a book in its design — both interior and cover.

All authors who publish on their own through Lulu, without any paid services, are considered the sole content owners and publishers of their work.

I review works of fiction primarily but will consider non-fiction works if they are on a book - related topic (for example, about an author, editor or publisher).

I hate the prices that are charged by most publishers for ebooks, especially considering what the authors actual make from those prices.

I do take it as a serious sign of the current trends, though, and any author / publisher should be listening closely and considering new options for their business.

I'll of course consider anything, as every situation is different, but my focus is finding those authors I can pitch to the major publishers and help take their careers to an entirely different level.

Winners of the Newbery Medal and Caldecott Medal also must be published by a U.S. publisher and must be authored by a writer considered a resident of the United States.

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Among indicators he calls out: community - building among authors at Random House along with that publisher's launch of what Howey considers a very strong author portal; HarperCollins» launches of its retail sites (US and UK); price experimentation; signs that contractual constraints could be loosening in some cases; and this:

A few days ago, I wrote a piece about self - publishers not being considered real authors.

The publisher, within the past five years, may not have charged a fee to consider, read, submit, or comment on manuscripts; nor may the publisher, or any of the executives or editors under its employ, have offered authors self - publishing services, literary representation, paid editorial services, or paid promotional services.

Too many publishers (especially small and digital - first publishers) and authors consider a book «edited» even if it's only been through copyediting.

The most successful publishers and self - published authors are those who understand that (1) publishing is a business, not a hobby; (2) have been tireless promoters of their books; and (3) fully realized that a book should be considered as a financial «asset» and as such it should gain the largest return on investment as possible.

(In fact, traditionally published authors might want to consider which types of editing they're receiving before judging whether a publisher's editing is «good» or «bad.»

It was my understanding publishers need a book to sell at least 5k copies within the first three months to be considered successful, and to consider re-signing the author's next book.

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This section lists what the author and publisher might do in considering the marketing and publicity behind the book's publication.

If either is true, you're firmly in the realm of old - school «vanity» publishers that are generally considered less author - friendly than the new generation of service companies.

These terms in editing can be confusing to, not only new authors, but the entire industry uses these terms interchangeably, and some folks view this type of editing as a line edit and another publisher will consider it copy editing.

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While you're considering publishing your next work, remember that the money flowing toward the author comes from the publisher even when you publish it yourself.