Writing and Publishing News from

August 12, 2008

A Blogging Milestone for Patricia Fry

Filed under: Writing — Patricia @ 4:28 am

Today marks, yet, another milestone in my life. This is my 300th blog post.

I began blogging in November of 2005. That averages out to a blog post just about every 4 days over the last 2 ¾ years.

Add this to the number of articles I’ve written throughout my career and the count is likely in the thousands. Remember, I earned my living writing articles for magazines for quite a few years.

A question I get often from writers and non-writers alike is, “How do you come up with all of those ideas?” And my response: “I pay attention.” There are article, blog and book ideas all around you. If you spend time participating, studying, discussing, reading, working, volunteering, observing and contemplating in your area of writing interest, you have access to limitless ideas. If you have a knack for tweaking those ideas and molding them into different shapes for different purposes, you can develop numerous new articles from a single concept.

And this is what prolific bloggers do. Where, specifically, do my blog topics come from? Well, I strive to make them all about writing and/or publishing. That’s my primary focus. I develop blog posts by listening to other writers and authors&#8212what are their questions and concerns? I pay attention to what’s going on within the industry. I tap into the wisdom and activities of professionals in this field. I subscribe to and read around two dozen newsletters and participate in related forums. And, of course, I visit other blog sites.

From the feedback I’ve received so far, it seems that I am providing what writers and authors want. And I am open to suggestions.

Book Proposal Course Starting Soon
Do you have a book proposal to write? Are you dragging your feet and making excuses not to do it? Would you like help with it, but you can’t afford the rates? Is the whole book proposal thing just way too overwhelming?

Let me help. I’ll be teaching my 8-week online Book Proposal course starting September 15, 2008. Check it out at http://www.matilijapress.com/course_bookproposal.htm
Be sure to click on the link explaining how an online course works.

Have a completed, professional book proposal ready to send to agents and publishers by Halloween.

Or maybe you want help promoting your book or establishing your own publishing company or starting an article-writing career. I offer courses in each of these topics, too. http://www.matilijapress.com/courses.htm

August 11, 2008

Guest Columnist Alyice Edrich

Filed under: Writing — Patricia @ 5:00 am

Meet Alyice Edrich, writer and all around interesting person. I think that many of you will be able to relate to her story.

“Patricia’s series on “What inspires you to write” is a fascinating one because one common thread we writers have is the “need to express oneself”. For some, writing starts out as a hobby&#8212a way to share a passion. For others, writing starts from a desire to see one’s name in print. And for others still, writing starts from a desire to earn a living.

For me, writing has always been a huge part of my life. When I couldn’t say what was on my mind&#8212for fear of rejection, for fear of a heated debate, for fear of being hurt or misunderstood&#8212I wrote. I didn’t just write a paragraph, or a one-page letter, and I definitely didn’t write using poetry. No, I wrote what my mom affectionately called, mini-books. Later, my husband would say, “Look out! Alyice has something on her mind. Be ready to spend the day reading a book!”

Sitting down with pen in hand (and later keyboard to screen), I could open my up my heart and be truly and completely real. I envisioned someone on the other side reading, listening, yearning to know more&#8212wanting to understand and embrace me. And it gave me great comfort. Now, not everything I wrote was taken the way I had hoped and sometimes, it left a little scar for both the reader and me. But it was and always will be a great source of comfort.

Today, I write professionally. It’s a tough road&#8212a writer’s life. The jobs come and go like waves on the ocean floor. You just never know when the next one is going to come or how long it will stay around. You must constantly put yourself out there&#8212which means you are constantly being rejected. And since writing is such a personal service, that rejection can sometimes feel personal&#8212even when I know it is all business.

But despite the hardships, I continue to write. I write because it’s second nature. I write because it’s like breathing air for my soul. I write because I truly enjoy knowing that something I’ve written can touch the life of another living soul and make a difference. That difference, of course, varies depending on the subject matter. But it’s a difference none-the-less.

Alyice Edrich is the founding editor of The Dabbling Mum®, an online magazine for BUSY parents.
http://thedabblingmum.com
She’s also a highly praised e-book author, aspiring artist, and a freelance writer for hire. Visit her resume site, http://alyiceedrich.com or her blog, http://alyiceedrich.com to learn more about her.”

It looks like my self-publishing course will start in September. Sign up now and get a discount. Learn more about how I operate my online courses at http://www.matilijapress.com/courses.htm Contact me with questions: PLFry620@yahoo.com

August 10, 2008

Examining the Stages, Phases, Levels and Categories of Writers

Filed under: Writing — Patricia @ 5:31 am

The longer I dabble and work in the writing profession, the less I understand writers. We are so emotional. We approach writing as if it is something personal. But then we want to enter into the very different world of publishing&#8212we want to sell our work. But we don’t actually want to do any selling. We would rather not develop a marketing plan for our book projects or keep pitching our article ideas to magazine editors. Heck, most wannabe freelance writers and hopeful authors find even the idea of writing a query letter distasteful.

As I see it, there are stages of writing and categories of writers. Where do you belong?

• You write purely for your own enjoyment with no desire to share your work.
• You love writing and would like to justify doing more of it by using it to generate money&#8212to supplement your income or earn a living. But you really don’t want to get involved with heavy duty marketing or promotion.
• You don’t have a writer’s heart, but you see writing as a way to make a quick buck.
• You have figured out how to create a business around your love for writing and you’ve discovered that you love marketing and promotion almost as much as you enjoy the process of writing.

Do you recognize yourself in this list? Are you comfortable with your current abilities and level of writing interest? Or do you want more? The thing is, you can’t have more without giving more&#8212without sacrificing more. If you are currently writing for pleasure, but you are not content, maybe you’re ready to take it up a notch. If you want to earn a living or, at least, supplement your income through your writing, there is so much more that you could be doing. And that’s what this blog, my writing/publishing-related books, my editorial/consulting services, my lectures/workshops and my online courses are all about. Check me and my work and offerings out at: http://www.matilijapress.com

If you are ready to make the sacrifices necessary to shift from pleasure writer to successful published author or working freelance writer, let me help you make the transition. All it takes, besides the sacrifices I keep mentioning, are knowledge of the industry, an understanding of the business and a strong willingness to learn and to step outside your comfort zone.

This is the last day of my discount offer for my on-demand, online courses. Sign up today for my:

• Article-writing course
• Self-publishing course
• Book proposal course
• Book promotion course.

PLFry620@yahoo.com for more information.
http://www.matilijapress.com/courses.htm

Be sure to click on the link, “How does an online course work?”

August 9, 2008

Guest Columnist: Pam Kumpe

Filed under: Writing — Patricia @ 4:50 am

I received this email from author, Pam Kumpe yesterday and I thought my blog readers would like, yet, another perspective on writing. Pam shares with us some of the insecurities she experienced at the thought of putting herself out there through her writing. And then she fills us in about her successes. I think that her story is inspiring and interesting. So I invited Pam to be my guest blogger this morning. Here’s Pam Kumpe:

“Today I’m known as ‘The Funny Newspaper Woman’ in my area of East Texas. I’ve spent the past 10 years working as a correspondent for a newspaper, writing features, snapping photos and writing my inspirational column for a general market paper, Bowie County Life/Texarkana Gazette.

My journey began with writing in journals, and some stints writing newsletters. Then I wrote some magazine articles, and pieces for a few online publications.

However, my fearful attitude kept me from wearing a ‘brave badge.’ We all have a brave badge, you know, that invisible dose of ‘confidence’ where we find out what works and what doesn’t.

Anyway, just prior to writing for the newspaper, I pulled out those words written over the years in my dozen or so journals, the ones tucked away in a decorative box.

I’d always struggled with shyness, due to having an outspoken twin who was my ‘voice’ for many years. But, when she moved away, I had to talk. I suppose, I’m making up for lost time. I haven’t stopped talking since, and when I write, it’s a silent way of using my gift of gab.

Since my emerging with a brave badge, I’ve written more than a thousand features and hundreds of news pieces. I also go out and speak to groups of people on topics of inspiration and humor.

Next month, my first book, See You in The Funny Papers: A Bit of Good News, comes out. This was a requested book. People told me over and over how much they enjoyed my talks and that they wanted more. Last year, I began to gather up my favorite fun columns, added a few, bought some cartoons, hired an artist for the cover, and had my manuscript edited. I set up my own publishing company, yes I’m the only client, but I’ve published this book myself.

What I learned during this journey is invaluable. My stories have new life. I have a product. I created the best book I could, taking my time, doing my research, and hiring quality people to produce it. I outsourced for those items I couldn’t do, which is why this book is the best that I can offer.

And for that I am excited. Isn’t it interesting how a phone call 10 years ago from the newspaper publisher, asking me to write a column, started this entire journey?

My advice for those who are scared is, Go. Walk. Call. Be ready. Write. Start a podcast (Yes, I have that too). Do a newsletter. Be proactive. Write some more.

Oh, and find your own voice. My real voice isn’t terribly deep, as I’m not filled with wisdom, but then again, my fun-light stories are there to make you smile. Maybe that’s what we need more of, because with all the news in the forefront, we can use a good laugh.

Enough rambling, I’ve got a feature to write!”
—
Your Pray & Play Friend,
Pam Kumpe
http://www.pamkumpe.com
————–
Don’t forget that I’m offering a discount on my online, on-demand courses for those who sign up this week. Sign up today for my article-writing, book proposal, self-publishing or book promotion course and save. Email me at PLFry620@yahoo.com for more information. And let me know if you’d like to be a guest columnist at my Writing Publishing News Blog.

August 7, 2008

Guest Blogger: Long Time Writer Friend, Linda McGinnis

Filed under: Publishing,Writing — Patricia @ 5:23 am

Good morning, everyone:

I’d like to introduce Linda McGinnis. She’s a friend (we used to walk together when she lived in Ojai), and she’s a colleague. She’s a writer and a teacher. She also does page layout and design. She designed several of my books over the years. She wrote to me in response to a recent blog entry and I’d like to share it with you:

“I enjoy reading your blogs. I especially like your style; it is as if we are sitting in your living room, drinking coffee together.

Writing was the hardest thing I have ever done. I rarely write for pleasure, or the joy of writing. When I pick up a pen, it is because I am emotionally pushed to express myself. It does give me a feeling of great accomplishment.

I wanted my book, The Art of Hairdressing Success, (1995) to be successful. I wanted to sell thousands of copies. At the height of my marketing, 6 schools had made the book a requirement. I had never dreamed The Art of Hairdressing Success would be required in beauty schools or referred to as the “Senior Text.” But, as you know, I burned out from marketing. It was about the time I moved up to Northern California that I stopped book marketing. I was tired of creating newsletters, offering discount specials; doing the hundreds of mailings per month to beauty schools. Orders slowly came in, then eventually stopped. Only one school still makes my book a requirement.

I could have made more appearances, traveled more. But, I was exhausted, and wanted to focus on making a new life here.

I think that most people have big dreams for the success of their books. But, nothing ever turns out quite like you think it will. And, in my case, it all turned out better than I could have planned.

When I think of the doors that opened for me; how my life changed, and blossomed as a result of writing my book, I am grateful. I feel as though I did something really big in my life. I learned to use a computer, to write, to publish, to do page-layout. Writing a book led to getting work in the field of education and graphic design.

The work you do as a writing coach is so important. Because the writing/publishing task is so daunting, yet so rewarding.

Thank you for being there for so many. Thank you for having the confidence in my book-design skills to hire me years ago. Focusing on your books helped me to not get overly emotionally involved in the success of or lack of success of my book.

Now back to work for S’cool Moves, Inc where I use the skills of writing, editing, page layout, and marketing. Those useful skills gained over the years of working on, The Art of Hairdressing Success, and then the years of design work for your books!

Linda McGinnis”

I’d like to hear your writing/publishing stories. Send them to me at PLFry620@yahoo.com. And remember that I am offering a discount this week on all of my on demand online courses. Email me for more information.

August 4, 2008

Writing a Book Can Forever Change Your Life

Filed under: Announcements,Writing — Patricia @ 7:39 am

“Writing a book can forever change your life.” A writer friend expressed this observation in an email I received from her over the weekend. It really struck me. I wrote it down, circled it, highlighted it and thought about it many times throughout the day.

How profound, I thought. How absolutely true. And how dare I or anyone else discourage someone from writing his or her story just because they aren’t willing to follow publishing protocol? Yet, isn’t that what we do when we begin our rhetoric on the right way to write and publish our books? And, oh yes, let’s don’t forget how we teach and preach that every author MUST gear up for the enormous job of marketing.

What we, as professionals, forget sometimes is that not everyone wants to become big time published authors, nor are all writers cut out for it. Some writers just want to tell their stories, entice a few readers and give a copy to their beloved community libraries.

For some writers, being encouraged to enter the hugely competitive publishing industry, when they only want to write for the joy of it, is like forcing a baby to drive a car or take up skiing. A writer, whose desire doesn’t go beyond simply holding his book in his hands, may not have any interest in or any business trying to build a brand. He just wants to write and be acknowledged for his work by members of his writing group, family and friends. Maybe he doesn’t aspire to experience fame and fortune and he shouldn’t be encouraged or forced to.

It’s a strange concept for me (an author who is driven) to comprehend, but there are writers who are content just writing for themselves. And this is okay. Sometimes I wish this were me. But I’m still carving out a living through my writing and editorial work, so writing purely for the pleasure of it is still foreign to me. Thankfully, though, I adore what I am doing. I absolutely love the process of writing (couldn’t survive without it). I thoroughly enjoy teaching, coaching and mentoring other aspiring writers. And it’s hard for me to remember that not everyone has my level of ambition. So when I’m reminded to take a look around and consider the variety of writers with their variety of motivations, I appreciate the opportunity.

The fact is that not every book is destined for bestsellerdom. Nor is every author interested in being groomed for the big time. And it is important for teachers, coaches and mentors to allow authors the freedom to create the book and the publishing environment they desire.

I must train myself to ask every potential client who comes to me and every individual who asks for my advice or information, “What are your goals with this book?” “What is your purpose for this book?”

Actually, I prompt authors to ask themselves these questions, but maybe I need to listen to their answers, as well, before I start nudging them into a situation they don’t want and can’t handle.

I certainly spell it out in my book, The Right Way to Write, Publish and Sell Your Book, I say that, “Publishing is NOT for everyone.” Even those who want to hold their finished book in their hands, may want nothing beyond that. And why should this author be deprived of (discouraged from) living his dream? What is writing, after all, but therapeutic/cathartic, liberating, healing and/or energizing? Writing can touch one at the soul level. It’s a creative outlet and it is an absolute necessity for some of us.

Yes, writing a book can be forever life-changing in any number of important ways and every author must be allowed and encouraged to take the steps necessary toward his or her specific goal. If the pure joy of accomplishment and the opportunity to share with just a few people are your goals, then you would take one publishing path. But if you truly want to experience bestselling status or you envision sharing your message with many thousands of people, you must take a more seriously professional path in order to meet your goals.

NEWS FLASH – Discount
I’m offering my on-demand, online courses this month at a discount. Sign up this week: August 4 through August 10 (2008) and get any one of my four online courses at a 15% discount. That would be just over $100 for the Book Proposal Course and the Article-Writing Course, $136 for the Self-Publishing Workshop and $170 for the BRAND NEW 6-week Book Promotion Course. (The discount will be initiated at the time your card is manually charged (or, of course, you can send a check). You will receive a receipt.)

Check out the courses and be sure to click on “How does an online class work?” http://www.matilijapress.com/courses.htm

Email me at PLFry620@yahoo.com with questions.

August 1, 2008

It’s the Writer’s Job to Move the Reader Along

Filed under: Writing — Patricia @ 6:09 am

I’ve been looking at a lot of manuscripts, lately. I notice that, while some authors have a knack for moving the reader along and helping the reader stay hooked into the story, others tend to drop the ball in this area. They’ll take the reader only so far and then lose them in an awkward sentence or forget to make a bridge to the next thought, statement or activity.

Here’s an example of what I mean:

The wind came up, so Beth quickly took the red bandana from the handle of the picnic basket she was carrying and placed it over her head.

What visual do you get? In your mind is the bandana suspended above Beth’s head? Wouldn’t it be better if she actually tied it around her head?

Here’s another one:

The colt kicked out with his left hind leg, his hoof catching Jake by surprise. Jake picked himself up and took a sip of well water.

In your story, shouldn’t Jake struggle a bit to get up. Maybe he would even slam against the wall before melting into the hay covered ground. And how did he get the water? Don’t you want to know? Wouldn’t you feel more a part of the story if you were walked over to the well where Jake took the dipper from the bucket and scooped out the water he eventually sipped?

How about this one:

Tessa booted Boots off of her lap before sitting down at the kitchen table for dinner.

Huh? Now how is that possible? I think that Tessa has to stand up after pushing Boots off of her lap and walk into the kitchen before she can sit down at the table, right?

Make sure that you don’t drop the ball in your well-crafted stories. It is your responsibility as an author to grab the reader and then hold his interest by guiding him/her through every scene, action, act and activity. It is your job to move the reader along through your choice of words and phrases.

Here’s a tip for doing that. Scrutinize your manuscript from the reader’s point of view. Examine each word in every sentence. Determine, does it move the story or halt the story? Do you need to add a word or two or remove words?

Never leave your reader behind or you may end up with a manuscript you can’t sell.

For more about self-editing read Chapter 9 in The Right Way to Write, Publish and Sell Your Book. http://www.matilijapress.com/rightway.html

July 31, 2008

How Long Does it Take to Write an Article?

Filed under: Book Promotion,Writing — Patricia @ 7:55 am

Yesterday, I received two article requests. One editor wanted a short piece on article-writing and the other requested a 1,200-word article on book promotion.

How quickly can you respond to an editor with a completed article on your book’s topic? Does it take you days or weeks of contemplation and indecision and another few weeks to write and fine-tune the piece? What about coming up with article ideas on your own and following through with them? How long does it take you to do this?

If you want to promote your book through articles (which is an excellent way to get exposure and build credibility, by the way), you really must learn to come up with ideas lickity split, on the spur of the moment. And then you should become accustomed to writing an article within an hour or so.

If you know your topic and you are a skilled writer, this should not be difficult at all. If it isn’t natural for you, yet, it will be with practice.

Start with the idea. Practice coming up with ideas related to your book topic/story.
• Study your book pages for ideas imbedded in the story/text.
• Brainstorm with others.
• Start a running list of story/article ideas.
• Search the web and other articles for ideas for new articles.
• Find article ideas within the articles you’ve already written.
• Study magazines for article and story ideas.
• Listen for ideas when discussing your book with others.
• Watch for new ideas when writing promo material for your book.

Challenge yourself to spend less time writing an article. Much of the time spent writing an article is wasted on second-guessing yourself. You wonder, “Is it good enough?” “Is this what the editor wants?” “Will the editor like this paragraph?” “Does that last sentence make sense?”

Absolutely, you should be concerned with all of the above. But don’t allow these things to sap your confidence or take too much of your time.

There are two kinds of self-destructive self-editors: Those who don’t spend enough time in the editing process and those who over-think every sentence and every paragraph.

Here are my recommendations:
• Come up with the idea.
• Check to see if the idea is too broad. If so, hone it down a bit.
• Outline your article so you can see the scope and focus of it.
• Flesh out each section of your article with the info and quotes you plan to use.
• Fine-tune your article&#8212make sure it flows, that the transitions work and that your message is clear and concise.
• End it and send it.
• Start a blog and add to it regularly. This is great practice for article-writing.

So how long did it take me to write those two requested articles? Approximately an hour and 45 minutes.

For assistance in honing your article-writing skills, sign up today for my on-demand online article-writing course at http://www.matilijapress.com/course_magarticles.htm

Order my book, A Writer’s Guide to Magazine Articles ($6.50). http://www.matilijapress.com/writingpage.html

July 30, 2008

What’s Going on in Your Writers’ Group

Filed under: Publishing,Writing — Patricia @ 4:15 am

There are many ways that you can get help as a writer/author. You can read books about creative writing, article-writing and book publishing. You can enroll in on-line or real-time classes and attend conferences. You can hire a writing coach, editorial assistant or publishing/manuscript consultant. You can subscribe to appropriate publications and scour the vast Internet for information. Hopefully, you are pursuing all of the above in order to strengthen your writing skills and/or have a more successful publishing experience. And don’t forget to consider joining your local writers’ group.

SPAWN (Small Publishers, Artists and Writers Network) was initially established as a face-to-face networking organization. We had three chapters in three counties of Southern/Central California. For about three or four years, we had good attendance. And then attendance fell. We learned that we were competing with the Internet. Folks began staying home and surfing the net for their social outlet and for information. We decided to join them and we moved SPAWN to http://www.spawn.org

Well, guess what? Now our members are asking, “Where do you meet?” “Do you have meetings near my home?”

Writers and authors are evidently ready, now, to get away from their computers for a while and meet face to face again. Writers’ groups are cropping up all over the place. They are growing to such proportions that it’s necessary to create sub-groups&#8212members of like genre are breaking off and meeting separate from the main group. This is a good thing. In fact, it’s pretty great for many writers. Being with other writers inspires an undisciplined writer to write. The encouragement from peers spurs even the most reluctant writer on. Mingling with other writers stimulates the mind and gives one an energy that seems to dwindle when left to his/her own devices for too long.

Do you belong to a writers’ group? I’d like to hear about it and maybe write about it. What makes your group different, special, valuable, inspirational? My readers would like to know.

The Writers Under the Arch (WUTA) in St. Louis have been meeting for a while and they’ve just come up with an idea for a sub group. For now they’re calling it Big Books. It is for those members who are working on book projects. One member will hand out copies of his/her book manuscript at each meeting and the other members will spend the month reading it. The next time they meet, the focus is on this one author. Everyone present will critique this manuscript during that meeting. It could be quite a valuable process. You might try it with your group.

In the meantime, tell us what works in your writers group. Either comment at this blog or email me at PLFry620@yahoo.com.

I’ve had only a few people respond to my offer for a free manuscript evaluation. Is there anyone else out there who would like to take advantage of this offer?

Before you get too far into your project, you’ll have a far greater chance for success if you will read The Right Way to Write, Publish and Sell Your Book. http://www.matilijapress.com/rightway.html

July 23, 2008

Writing and Promotion Go Hand in Hand

Filed under: Book Promotion,Writing — Patricia @ 6:05 am

In order to become a successful writer or author, marketing and promotion are essential. Yet, countless new writers and hopeful authors try to reach their publishing goals without paying their dues. And then they wonder why they aren’t getting any work, why they can’t find a publisher or why their self-published book isn’t selling.

Folks, if you don’t want the hassle of promoting your articles and stories to magazine and online editors day in and day out, then you’re not going to have much luck establishing a freelance writing business. If you can’t stand the thought of marketing your book manuscript to agents and publishers, you won’t get very far in this industry. And if you don’t want to become an aggressive (or at least, assertive) marketer once you’re a published author, you might as well give up on the idea of publishing altogether.

Marketing and promotion are integral aspects of publishing. You are not the only one out there who wants to write and be read. You aren’t alone in your desire to share your literary works or to make a difference through your writing. As you’ve read often in this blog, in the magazines and newsletters you are (hopefully) reading and the lectures you attend, there’s a lot of competition in all branches of publishing. And, once you are published, it’s an enormous task to find and interest readers.

There are more writers and authors emerging every day and statistics show that readership is down. So what’s the answer for those of you who want to break in as a freelance writer or published author? What must you do in order to make it? What do you need above all? Writing skill, creative and/or useful ideas, the ability to organize your thoughts effectively, certainly. But you must also be prepared and willing to promote yourself and your work.

A weak, after-thought of a query letter addressed to Oprah’s magazine or Reader’s Digest featuring your article idea won’t cut it. Research the idea to make sure it hasn’t been done and that this is, indeed, a viable article. Pitch that idea with gusto and confidence, briefly explain why you believe your article will fly and back it up with facts. Reveal why you are the person to write this piece. In other words, sell it.

A casual, error-riddled, boring, incomplete query letter or book proposal will not hold a publisher’s or agent’s interest. You must convince him or her that this book is a great idea and how you could help them make some money. That’s what a publisher is interested in&#8212money&#8212not so much your writing accomplishments, not particularly your large vocabulary, not your empty promises, but his bottom line.

As a writer seeking publication, you must also become a salesperson. Many of you really dislike that term and the concept, don’t you? All you want to do is write. Publication is a way of validating your writing abilities and justifying the time you spend writing. For some, it is also a potential means of support. And all of this is okay. But, as with most other things in life, there are trade offs&#8212one must be willing to get out there and sell, market, promote him/herself and his/her work.

If you don’t have the stomach for selling and self-promotion, then publishing may not be the right career direction for you. Publishing can no longer be considered a hobby. It’s a huge and serious business and you must be well-informed, well-prepared and well aware of what to expect before entering into it.

Are you serious about your writing work? Do you want to start selling (or sell more of) your articles/stories? Do you have a book manuscript ready to publish? Are you a published author with a book to promote? If you want more information about selling your work, pitching your ideas and promoting your book, study The Right Way to Write, Publish and Sell Your Book http://www.matilijapress.com/rightway.html

If you have an article or book project and you’re not sure if it will fly&#8212you would like an editorial evaulation&#8212contact me at PLFry620@yahoo.com. For an article/story evaluation, send me the entire manuscript along with your choice of magazines. I’ll do a quick evaluation for FREE.

For a book manuscript, I will evaluate the first 25 pages and your Table of Contents FREE.
PLFry620@yahoo.com

« Newer Posts — Older Posts »

Powered by WordPress