I proffer this advice, even though you cannot get started, ask yourself, is it the "begining" you are having trouble with, sometimes starting off...
I would keep a portfolio of sorts. A sample of short stories, maybe some character sets and so on. No matter what it is, if you show you ability...
I have worked in Graphic Design for over 20 years, the issue with book covers is like any other form of pay for art situation. A tranfer of rights...
Just a note. My publisher did indeed refuse a manuscript from me for another book. I think one of the problem here is a misconception. The idea as...
Tcol... I think templates of any kind are terrible. No matter how much, or how little you pay one should get something unique to their book....
ANYONE ! who designs a over for you and 'retains' the rights to it, is a RUN RUN situation in my opinion. Also regardless wether you self...
I am interested in this, as I am not aware of my publisher using images from another author to another. I asked my author rep about this, and he...
Reading is a very good way to become better, also something else. WRITE Then take your little short stories to friends and family and anyone...
Torana, I was more repsonding to mammamaia's obvious sarcasm. I understand there are those that feel pay ot publish is bad, and I have to agree...
I feel if you are going to spend the money for a Creative Writing class, then also invest in an English class. I feel they go hand in hand. One...
What I am surprised about here, is the aggressive stance some of you are taking. I am getting the impression that maybe you had an experience that...
Their first run of my book was 500 books for their own marketing useage. I agree in part, yes there are many that self publish due to their...
Yes, I paid 1299.00 for my publishing package, they pay me a royalty on every book they sell. Real accurate numbers for book sales are. They...
You will find it hard to not write something "similar" to others. However in my opinion, the key to making it your own is the Character...
I admit that I did have alot to do with that, as I live and breath my book. Marketing to me is not one sided, I expect (demand) my publisher to...
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