Sentences with phrase «gotten publication contracts»

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With the the quest for a traditional publishing contract getting harder, and the process of self - publication becoming easier all the time — both as ebooks and print - on - demand — many writers will consider the option of cutting out the middle - man and going indie.

In the first week of my contract, my publicist got me into the Wall Street Journal, and since then I've appeared in countless national publications, radio shows, and television programs.

What many aspiring authors don't know is that (1) the shelf - life of new books in brick and mortar bookstores is 2 - 6 weeks; (2) traditional authors get 8 - 15 % royalties vs. 70 % royalties for those self - published; (3) almost 30 % of hardcover and paperbacks end up in landfills; (4) the timeframe between book contract to actual publication at traditional houses is 18 - 24 months; and (5) agents are rarely interested in authors who only have one book up their sleeves.

Getting a traditional publisher to put a stamp on you with a contract and book publication will give you a sense of security for at least a year or so.

Through case studies and legal research the publication measures aspects of regulation affecting 11 areas of the life of a business, such as starting a business, dealing with construction permits, getting electricity, registering property, getting credit, protecting minority investors, paying taxes, trading across borders, enforcing contracts and resolving insolvency.