Sentences with phrase «writers and publishers through»

Pronoun had attracted indie writers and publishers through its offer of «100 % royalties» (net of the retailer's commission) but that business model proved to be unsustainable and Macmillan pulled the plug after taking over the firm just last year.

His latest venture, Worthy Shorts, gave Gene the opportunity to use the skills he'd acquired throughout the years to guide writers and publishers through the business of creating, selling, and marketing books.

She works extensively with writers and publishers through her consulting and certified creativity coaching business, Jennifer McCord Associates, www.jennifermccord.com.

Not exact matches

It strikes me that some writers and publishers already pursue a similar idea through cultivating «true fan» booksellers through review copy mailings, author's personal email lists and things like that.

Here are some interesting offerings from writers and publishers who have stepped up to the plate to share pertinent information and help you get through the toddler years.

According to founder Mark Coker, more than 11,000 writers and indie publishers already are producing and distributing their books through Smashwords.

Because writers have the tools and the readership, they're relying less on traditional publishers — and they can make much more money than they ever could have through traditional publishers.

This hurts publishers because they make less money, it hurts writers because they can not share their passions through the largest outlets, it hurts readers because it could have chilling effects on the quality of writing in the long run, and it will almost certainly cement Amazon's long - term dominance.

Whether you publish something yourself or through a publisher, you're still an author and a writer.

An idiosyncratic, at times impressionistic book, Publishing is at its best when it taps Godwin's often prickly frustrations with her publishers through the years, underscoring how even writers at the peak of their careers can fall prey to the corporate do - si - do and find themselves shunted aside without the aforementioned dance partner.

Your bio says you're an e-reader and tech article writer... get back to us when you sell your first 200k worth of books through a traditional publisher, otherwise you just sound like you have sour grapes.

Authors, writers, publishers of eBooks, audiobooks and short texts can... A) sell their eBook through their author page on XinXii - without author contract - in real - time, without technical skills - with an own authorpage and online shop - enter all information such as description, tags, cover, price... - upload an eBook in one or multiple formats: PDF, ePub, mobi, doc, xls... - high royalties per download - consolidated real - time sales reports - keeping full editorial and copyright control or B) sell their eBook through their author page on XinXii and additionally on major eBook retailers - we convert eBooks to the ePub and mobi format for free - we distribute to the leading eBook - shops all over the world for free - we provide consolidated sales reports Readers have... - the opportunity to discover new titles in all categories and genres - an easy access to a huge variety of content - can instantly download after purchase - have the opportunity to rate and comment on eBooks

Specific, in - depth nuts - and - bolts guides include The Unofficial Scrivener Workbook by M.J. Carlson, Excel for Writers by M. L. Humphrey (walks through how to create spreadsheets that track time spent writing, page production, year - to - year metrics, and keep track of your works), Excel for Self - Publishers by M. L. Humphrey (amazingly useful for indie authors, how to track ads and effectiveness, revenue by sales channel, keywords, amazon reports, and more), and The Author's Guide to Vellum by Chuck Heintzelman (an incredible new app for producing print and eBooks; I'm a total convert myself).

«What I dearly hope is that the good writers who are currently self - publishing or not publishing,» [or publishing through small publishers with limited means] «will be more easily recognized and allowed, again appropriately, to rise up the ladder.»

He goes through the patents filed by Amazon and Apple and doesn't quite find a solution, but believes that publishers and writers will find a common - ground that allows for used eBooks to help writers make a living, while also making their work more available and affordable.

But as long as HQN editors are working both with HQN and Dellarte writers, and thus earning HQN profits through both commercial and fee - based publishing, I would hope RWA wouldn't compound the «form over substance» problem by winking at HQN and saying that its commercial imprints are publishers even while those same editors are also working at Dellarte.

I chose topics related to writing, publishing and book promotion because I was meeting (and continue to meet) so many hopeful and struggling authors at book festivals, writers conferences, writing workshops and through SPAWN (Small Publishers, Artists and Writers Newriters conferences, writing workshops and through SPAWN (Small Publishers, Artists and Writers NeWriters Network).

The group of Colorado women writers have published two anthologies, TICK TOCK: Seven Tales of Time and OFF BEAT: Nine Spins on Song, both of which have won the coveted EVVY Awards through the Colorado Independent Publishers Association (CIPA).

I was introduced to the website through my partner who had read of a young English writer who after only two years of membership, had been offered a three book deal from a mainstream publisher and an advance of # 100,000.

«Besides the honest feedback that writers receive through PageToFame, it can really help the economics of book publishing by allowing publishers to focus more on books that have already proven their market appeal, rather than relying solely on editorial tastes and instincts.

As a writer I think you get validation through a NY publisher — someone besides your family, friends, and critique group thinks you have a story worth publishing.

In the past six months, I can't tell you how many people have told me their book was e-published, attempting to hoodwink me into thinking that another publisher had signed their book, put it through the processes, and released the book - only to find out later that in fact, the writer had self - published.

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In the Writers» and Artists» Yearbook 2017, Philip Jones argues that as growth from the big publishers slows, «the market itself continues to grow — mostly via small publisher ebook sales or those derived through self - publishers.»

At one point during the negotiations, when the negotiations were stalled and the publishers were accusing Amazon of deliberately harming writers, Amazon posted on its blog that at any time the publishers were free to agree to the terms offered through KDP.

But publishers can pay writers less, through reduced royalties and lower advances.

Since I have been through the process (fire) of publishing a book, I want to reach out to writers working on a manuscript, and encourage them to push through the writers block, accept the enormous amount of time it will take you to work with an editor to make your manuscript the best it can be, and the gigantic amount of time it will take you to research, submit and wait to hear, if you ever do, from the publishers, small presses, and literary agents who received your submission.

«The tax on books and the closure of libraries is an attack on writers, bookstore owners, publishers, and students (who are being hit by this budget six ways to Sunday, through school closures, deep cuts to the university, threats to the tuition freeze, the loss of grants, job losses in the community colleges, and a hike in the price of already - expensive textbooks).

As a writer and publisher, one of the most proven ways to expand your audience is to showcase your work through blogging.

I'm a writer of a lot of poetry, articles, and books and my latest book was published by Lena Kovadlo and I was totally surprised when I received my book... it was so professional and looked better than some I'd published through a publisher.

Why would anyone (publisher, nefarious blocked writer) go through the trouble of stealing the work of an unknown author and give themselves a huge distribution hurdle?

Hybrid publishers are more of a resource and help to guide a writer through their publishing journey.

I've discussed before the difference between editing, copy editing and proofing, but judging by the fact that someone over at ATH asked about how writers were going to get the excellent editing and other services that traditional publishers provide in the new indie publishing, I'm going to presume that I either haven't gotten through or that I need a boomier amplifier.

Money flows through the system from reader to writer via the publisher and agent.

Because «Kozier and Erb's Fundamentals of Nursing (9 / e)» doesn't have a Kindle price of $ 76.99 on Amazon because Pearson published it through KDP for «royalties,» like we lowly indie writers / publishers do, and Amazon is forcing that price on them.

It's easy to forget that the early work of every writer, no matter how gifted, is usually mediocre at best... (in the past) the publishing industry was a lot more receptive to writers who hadn't yet mastered their craft... Writers tended to stick with a single publisher as well, so an editor like Max Perkins could nurse budding authors like Hemingway and Fitzgerald through their early, less masterful works, knowing they would stick with Scribners once they hit their writers who hadn't yet mastered their craft... Writers tended to stick with a single publisher as well, so an editor like Max Perkins could nurse budding authors like Hemingway and Fitzgerald through their early, less masterful works, knowing they would stick with Scribners once they hit their Writers tended to stick with a single publisher as well, so an editor like Max Perkins could nurse budding authors like Hemingway and Fitzgerald through their early, less masterful works, knowing they would stick with Scribners once they hit their stride.

With over 20 years experience as a Sales Director for companies (such as F+W and WRITER»S MARKET), Amy now guides indie authors and publishers through the maze of book sales and distribution.

Publishers need to work through agents, who are yet another barrier between the writer and the marketplace.

I've known writers that stopped querying agents and submitted to small publishers (Cherie is one, releasing Embrace through Omnific Publishing).

Pera, who has worked with a range of legendary writers ranging from Gabriel Garcia Marquez to Enrique Krauze, earlier told Publishing Perspectives that the major difference between publishing operations in Spain and in Latin America is the lack of a culture of literary agents, particularly in Mexico, where, in what sounds like a throwback to a romantic, idealistic past, writers send their manuscripts directly to publishers, who then sift through the slush pile.

These mid-list genre writers developed a following of readers through traditional publishers, which are squeezing some of them out, and are getting ownership of their backlists and self - publishing them.

So I've had the opportunity to be a «real writer» without going through the process of querying agents and publishers.

Well, nine years later and after having contracted eight of my novels with mainstream publishers by attending writers» conferences and pitching there, I can also say that nearly all my writer friends who have gotten contracts or signed with an agent did so through pitching at a writers» conference.

That's probably worth the 30 % tax, and, by the way, is a much better cut than what writers get through traditional publishers.

Writers don't have to go through the hardship of writing hundreds of query letters and hoping to be chosen by agents and publishers.

Generally speaking, publishers are asked to donate books and other titles at most of our events, such as outreach activities that bring writers to community libraries, biannual «Book Buzz» events for independent publishers, and through the AAP booth at book festivals and fairs, such as Book Expo America.

and that you're put off only by agents and publishers saying that writers must go through them.

These publishing partners will include fellow writers you collaborate with; retailers you sell through; publishers you sign with; agents you employ; assistants, editors, and cover artists you hire.

«Reedsy scooped the Gold Award for creating a platform that looks set to powerfully impact on both independent and traditional publishing by empowering writers, publishers, editors and designers to build hybrid careers and work together quickly and effortlessly through bespoke, user - friendly digital tools.»

Here's a version of that definition from Writer's Digest: «Traditional book publishing is when a publisher offers the author a contract and, in turn, prints, publishes, and sells your book through booksellers and other retailers.