Sentences with phrase «many big name authors»

You know, some recipes by big name authors just don't work.

Imagine the profits an established, big name author could make if they hired the necessary independent experts to handle the nuts and bolts of self - publishing like I do?

A recent article in the New York Times entitled «New Publisher Authors Trust: Themselves» reveals that even big name authors have chosen to self - publish.

I think that's what leads to those cookie cutter books that some big name authors come out with.

ADVANCE TEASERS — Have you noticed how many big named authors release the first 10 chapters or so for a new novel coming out shortly?

Big name authors are going the indie route to get back the control they lost when they first signed with a publisher.

It's not one big name author getting all the attention.

In fact, I'll devote endless space on my vast social media platforms to advancing its agenda, and I'll gladly rub shoulders with a bunch of venerated big name authors whose opinions are aligned with mine.

This November a massive amount of new e-books will be released by big name authors.

This company houses some of the biggest named authors such as John Scalzi, Brandon Sanderson and Jim Butcher.

Not true... some big name authors are going in the other direction, deciding against taking the contract a publishing house is offering and self - publishing instead.

Rest assured that no agent or editor thinks a big name author is a guaranteed endorser.

Some publishers of big name authors will spring for production of a book trailer, but the rest of us — traditionally published or self - published — have to create one on our own.

Back when BEA was ABA, the Book and Author programs mixed big name authors with emerging authors, who often became the buzz of the show.

He's also one of the biggest name agents out there representing some big name authors.

Of course, these are all big name authors, but hey.

That's why we're seeing more and more midlisters take co-writing jobs with big names authors, so that the big names will have more books available.

Honestly, it will always sting for a nanosecond when I read about authors winning awards that I can't begin to hope to win as an indie, or heading off on book tours, or getting picked to speak at big events, or receiving glowing reviews from notable publications, or hobnobbing with other big name authors.

We've heard from some pretty big name authors here who don't like newsletters either, It is possible to be a successful author without one.

Face it: Your book is competing with millions of other titles — many by Big Name authors from major publishers — for the attention, consideration, and purchasing dollars of your target reader.

The newly self published authors were afraid of limiting their sales to only Kindle, and the big name authors, such as King, were shaking fingers at Amazon for being the biggest beast in the jungle and utilizing their powers (and prowess!)

I'm so honored to be included with all those big name authors.

The partnerships with the big publishers means that there are plenty of big name authors here including Jodi Picoult, Stephen King, Walter Isaacson and Michael Crichton.

I know some big name authors have been expressing their political opinions on their blogs recently, and it hasn't hurt their sales, but it's a bad idea for newbies.

To me, Amazon is treating Indy authors as true authors with promoting us right alongside the big name authors.

Even if, your going the old school, traditional publishing route, unless you a big name author, you're still going to have to learn how to market your work.

My prediction for the coming year is that we're going to see more and more big name authors jumping into the waters — and finding great success.

Now for big name authors, their books» Amazon ratings may not matter so much — they have such a reputation and presence in bookstores that the average Joe will just buy the book off the shelve without doing research first.

Book signings for self published books may do little to create buzz in the media since signing events are rarely on the media's radar except for possibly a BIG name author.

It's amazing how many authors, big name authors do not have videos of themselves out there in the world.

Even big name authors like Stephen King still feel nervous before the launch of a new book!

Of course, some big name authors are making millions.

Since they are big name authors, if they are going through a publisher, they tend to have enough clout to push back against editor suggestions, so said drivel gets through.

Recruited certain big name authors for exclusive material.

I agree with George: I review indie books as well as «traditionally» published books and many's the time where the Big Name author has actually written utter drivel for his adoring fans.

In the summer there is always a lull with big name authors releasing their books.

It also makes it possible for authors to do smaller book signings in towns that aren't large enough to garner big name authors for a book event, reaching fans literally anywhere via online and radio book signings and blog tours.»

They are trying to get the big name authors and agents to fight for it under the «fair contract initiative».

It looks like the new editorial direction of Kindle Singles is leaning on big name authors with devoted followings that have a proven track record of selling millions of books.

Julia Sommerfeld then took on the role of editor of Kindle Singles in the US in October 2016 and she is the one primarily responsible for not taking unsolicited manuscripts anymore and focusing on big name authors.

After awhile some of the big name authors may shift to some of the independent publishers for better terms.

New novels are regularly published by big name authors such as Jeffery Deaver, Dean Koontz and James Patterson, but indie authors have no way to get involved in the program unless they use a secret email address to get in touch with the editorial team.

I have to admit that I only buy kindle singles from big name authors.

And is there a need for big name authors to stop other authors from using a word?

Something worth considering is that with any big name author currently out there the work has already been done for them on the branding and marketing front by the publishing houses so it's easy to move the books, print or E, on that basis already.

Amazon's substantial (some would say near - monopolistic — the company commands at least 65 % of the ebook market) market share has blocked its access to big name authors and crucial markets and prevented it from running a more traditional publishing house, but that same size has allowed it to create a publishing ecosystem in its own image.

I am so thankful for Amazon they have expanded my reading beyond the big name authors the publishers and celebrities are pushing.

The publishing industry — and many big name authors — buff and polish those dwindling areas so they still shine brightly, blinding the uneducated.

It's hard explaining to people that publishers generally don't help with promotion unless you're already one of their big name authors.

And, if you're up on things, I probably don't have to inform you of a recent letter from some of the top big name authors requesting letters be sent to Amazon's Jeff Bezos in order to save authors and writing and literature and to let Hachette get its way.