Did you attend my Open House for Writers and Authors, yet? Did you visit my updated website? What do you think? If you’re a writer and/or author, you’ll especially discover value at my “For Writers” pages. There, you will find “Words for Writers” with 13 tidbits of information such as, “The Art of Shipping Books,” “Clean Up Your Muddy Writing,” “The Anatomy of an Online Class,” “Don’t Write that Book…,” “Surefire Ways to Get Your Book Proposal Rejected,” “Watch Out For Burnout,” etc. http://www.matilijapress.com/forwriters/wordsforwriters.html
Note: Words for Writers has evolved into this Publishing Blog. I post to this blog site almost every day—so tune in often for fresh advice, perspective, resources, ideas, leads, recommendations and news you can use.
The Resource List at my website now includes around 200 freshly updated entries and links for writers and authors of all genres, disciplines, interests and needs.
http://www.matilijapress.com/forwriters/resources.html
On the articles pages at my website, I have posted over 100 of my articles. Study the 75 or so articles related to writing, publishing and book promotion. But also read some of my articles on business topics, public speaking, health/fitness, children/parenting, animals and more. This will give you an idea of the type of work I’ve been doing for magazines over the years. And it may give you some ideas for approaching some of your favorite topics.
http://www.matilijapress.com/articles.htm
Talented Author, Sandra Cropsey, Writes in Favor of Standardizing Self-Publishing
Congratulations go out to my friend, SPAWN member and talented writer, Sandra J. Cropsey whose article appears in the May 7 edition of Jerry Simmons newsletter, Tips for Writers from the Publishing Insider. The title of her piece is “The State of Publishing: Who You Gonna Call?”
If you have ever questioned the state of self-publishing today and wondered when someone was going to establish some sort of standards for this sub-industry, you’ll find a sense of camaraderie within Sandra’s article. I can’t find a link to this issue at Simmons’ website, so if you want to see this article, contact me and I’ll send it to you. For more articles like this, sign up for Jerry’s free enewsletter at http://www.writersreaders.com
Contact me at PLFry620@yahoo.com for a copy of Sandra’s article. Learn more about this talented writer of children’s books and hilarious novels at http://www.sandracropsey.com Maybe some of you will want to team up with Sandra and other professionals to devise a plan for standardizing self-publishing, somehow. Be sure to include Mark Levine, author of The Fine Print of Self Publishing. He has actually taken a step in that direction with this book. If you are thinking about getting involved with a “self-publishing” company or you are struggling within the boundaries of a contract with one, you MUST read this book. Levine rates, ranks and analyzes 48 “self-publishing” companies—helping authors to set some of their own standards.
Are you a hopeful, new or seasoned author? Are you seeking information and resources to use in accomplishing your publishing goals? You’ve just been given a huge gift and many opportunities in the form of hundreds of resources, perspective and information. Don’t walk away without sampling the offerings.
Patricia Fry is the author of 29 published books, including The Right Way to Write, Publish and Sell Your Book. Order your copy today and start your journey toward publishing success. http://www.matilijapress.com/rightway.html
This website of tips offers useful suggestions for anyone contemplating a book. Its not as hard as the fear inside your mind would like you to believe. Thanks for reminding people they create their own limits and have the capacity to surpass them.