Sentences with phrase «why traditional authors»

I don't understand why traditional authors who couldn't sell, turn to agent - assisted publishing, which isn't really self publishing, because the agent, even if they are taking the financial risk of editing / cover design, are taking their percentage of profit... forever.

I have no idea why traditional authors aren't speaking out [in favor of traditional publishing].

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I think the reason why so many are upset is because many of us have left the traditional path because of our experiences with it and the author likens us to mindless Zombies.

She is author of several books including the underground classic Deep Nutrition: Why Your Genes Need Traditional Food.

Such naivete explains why the Obama Administration has continually promoted case studies of reform - minded school leaders working closely with NEA and AFT locals, why Class Struggle author Steve Brill floated the laughable idea of Weingarten becoming chancellor of New York City's traditional district three years ago, and why organizations such as Educators4Excellence and Teach Plus — which represent younger, reform - minded teachers who now make up the majority of NEA and AFT rank - and - filers (and are staffed by teachers who are themselves centrist and progressive Democrats)-- work so hard to aim to lead reform from within union ranks.

One of the big reasons why Christian fiction right now is on the decline is authors are no longer getting good incentives from traditional publishing companies.

In what is perhaps the single most telling example of why the traditional publishing fails to address the needs of authors, The Guardian posted an interview with Phillip Jones, editor of the Bookseller, and Nicola Solomon, general secretary of the UK's Society of Aauthors, The Guardian posted an interview with Phillip Jones, editor of the Bookseller, and Nicola Solomon, general secretary of the UK's Society of AuthorsAuthors.

This is why I believe being published with a house (indie or traditional) creates better authors.

This is why self - published authors decide to not send manuscripts to traditional publishing house, because it's easier to make a living with your craft and write full - time.

This is probably why so many traditional authors are beginning to publish books independently, as well.

You're absolutely right, and that's why several self - published authors (Rick Warren, notably) have gone on to have their work published by traditional publishers.

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These are the reasons why so many indie authors have refused contracts offered by traditional publishers.

These are the reasons why so any professional authors have simply walked away from traditional publishing and gone indie — they believe they're better off on their own.

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.

A Twenty - Five - Question Interview Published as a Five Part Series Hosted by MM Finck Anonymously Answered By Agented Authors * with Varying Publishing Career Durations and Successes from Debut to Bestselling and Represented by Multiple Literary Agencies of Varying Sizes QUESTION ONE Why did you choose the traditional publishing track?

I think that's why so many authors who were previously published with traditional houses have gone the self - publish route.

Why an indie author might want to purchase a different printer than an author aiming for a traditional publishing contract;

This mentality about the nature and appreciation for books may very well be at the core of why so many authors — and their reader fans — are abandoning the sinking ship of the traditional publishing industry.

Traditional publishers offer little to no help in marketing your book, which is why they don't publish many new authors.

Now this is not the first time this blogger has declared open season on the self - publishing industry and self - published authors, but I can't really understand why, since the blogger's bio states that he works for a traditional publisher.

The compelling news stories included male pen names, comparisons between print journalism and traditional publishing, author displeasure with Audible, Fantasy - Faction's post on why you shouldn't self publish, and a massive story on agency pricing.

Why do some authors — whether traditional or indie published — do better than others?

I think this is why so many authors want agents whether they're interested in traditional publishing or not.

However, as an award - winning self - published author and editor for Midnight Publishing who works primarily with indie authors and small presses, I wanted to share my own opinion and insight on why you should self - publish or consider being a hybrid author (self - publishing and going the traditional route).

That's why, despite the fact that traditional book reviewers should probably have changed their submission requirements long ago, when the technological changes in book publishing shortened the book production schedule so much, it's still impossible for book publicists (and for authors who are conducting book publicity campaigns) to bypass the rules and garner traditional book reviews without having at least three months» lead time.

There's a reason why this is one of the main reasons authors are acquired by traditional publishers.

After nearly a month of being a SP author who had been traditionally pubbed with a small press, I blogged yesterday on what I've learned, why I decided to go SP, and what I made my first month as an SP author compared to my first month as a traditional small press author.

For more insight, check out indie - author Joann Penn's post on why she decided to go the traditional route for her next book: Why I Signed With A New York Literary Agewhy she decided to go the traditional route for her next book: Why I Signed With A New York Literary AgeWhy I Signed With A New York Literary Agent.

If a potential break - out author had their manuscript ready to publish, why would they go the traditional route when they could publish independently?

That is why some authors prefer a publishing package or traditional publishing path.

That's why I laugh when indie authors are saying us old idiots doing traditional publishing just don't understand indie publishing.

* July 13, 2011: An early interview with me conducted at the 1stIndieAuthors website covered: why I wrote the book, and what inspired it; what prompted me to become a writer; how I came up with the book's title; why I waited until age 62 to write my first novel; why I chose to be an «indie» author rather than seek a traditional publisher; and the prospects for future Dylan Hunter novels.

In case you were wondering why thousands of authors skip the traditional route and try to «go it alone»: because they're «going it alone» no matter what they decide to do.

Scott Berkun has enjoyed fame and fortune as an author working with a traditional publisher (O'Reilly), so why did he venture into the world of self - publishing for his latest book, Mindfire?

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My job is to develop and execute on strategy to show authors why they want to publish with a traditional publisher.

However, if you read them all, you'll get a pretty good feeling on why non-compete clauses are bad for the author and why you should be wary of any contract a traditional publisher offers you.

Rusch explains why predictions of the death of publishing were wrong, and how traditional publishers are now making more money while their authors are making less.

In a recent blog post, Herman wrote about why he decided to publish a Kindle Single instead of a traditional book — a post that was in response to an essay by author Edan Lepucki, who argued that traditional publishers still provide a lot of value.

Which is why several of the best - selling self - published authors have signed publishing deals with traditional publishers after finding success with independently published works.

Why would this same 16 % increase not also apply to how much the author earns (unless there is some special discount clause in the traditional publishing contract that lowers their royalty — they wouldn't dare do that — would they)?

These reasons are why, after approximately 3 years, every fanfiction author who has been writing consistently goes professional — whether through traditional publishing or self - publishing.

That's why traditional publishers stick with tried - and - true authors with loyal followings.

I've always been author who likes to know her numbers, and I don't know why it's been so difficult to get that information from traditional publishers.

If an author understands this, there is no reason why they need a traditional publisher.

7) USA Today bestselling author Dean Wesley Smith, who has published over 100 novels, on his thoughts about indie vs. traditional publishing (and why indie is the way to go).

6) A concise article written by literary agent Rachelle Gardner about why authors benefit from working with traditional publishers,

Some traditional publishers are not open to author's imput as much as others are, which is why self publishing is a great option for lots of new authors.