Blogger: Janet Kobobel Grant
Every writer working on a book manuscript dreams of the day she can post on Facebook a photo of the Grand Moment when she signs her name to a contract. But before you pick up that …
Book advances
The Advance: How Much Can I Expect?
Blogger: Wendy
Following is a post I wrote a couple of years ago as a guest on another blog. Because it’s a topic writers care about I wanted to share the information here.
I love to talk about great writing, …
Is a Bigger Advance Always Better?
Blogger: Rachelle Gardner
When an author gets a contract offer from a publisher, the first thing they want to know is, “How much?” And by that they mean, “What is the dollar amount of the advance they’re offering?”
The standard …
No Room for a Misstep
Blogger: Janet Kobobel Grant
Even a few years ago, such a thing as forgiveness existed in publishing. If an author missed a few deadlines, or a series’ trajectory wasn’t upward, the publisher looked the other way and then turned around …
Old-Style Agents vs. New-Style
Blogger: Janet Kobobel Grant
Part 1 of 3: The Brave New Publishing World
In a recent interview, Seth Godin told the interviewer, literary agent Jeff Rivera, Seth’s view of an agent’s future: “I’d start by redefining what you do. I …
Well, How Good Is Good?
Blogger: Wendy Lawton
Location: Books & Such Central Valley Office, CA
We’re halfway through the week. To celebrate, I’m going to take a break from talking about marketing our books to address the question that comes up at every writing
What Kind of Advance Can I Expect?
Blogger: Wendy Lawton
Location: Books & Such Central Valley Office, Calif.
First Published: February 9, 2009
This week, I’m going to revisit some “oldies but goodies” here on the blog. I decided to start first with money and answer the …