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Knock That Book Off Its Pedestal: Five Ways to Use Your Story to Make a Difference Without Traditionally Publishing a Book

April 18, 2021 //  by Barb Roose//  5 Comments

I’ve lost count of the number of times that someone has told me, “Everyone tells me that I need to write a book about what I’ve been through.” There’s nothing wrong with writing a book to capture your story, but …

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Platform: Staying Positive and Productive as You Build Your Audience!

February 3, 2021 //  by Barb Roose//  17 Comments

“I’d love to hear from you once your platform reaches the level that traditional publishers are looking for.”

That’s so frustrating, isn’t it? You’ve crafted a great book proposal and your critique group assures you that your writing is strong. …

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6 Reasons Authors Still Want Publishers

October 31, 2018 //  by Rachelle Gardner//  15 Comments

Blogger: Rachelle Gardner

In an age when “indie publishing” has become completely accepted and in fact, more common than traditional publishing, people are asking more and more, “Why would I want a traditional publisher?”

Here are six possible reasons.

1.

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Have Publishers Failed Authors?

May 3, 2015 //  by Janet Grant//  36 Comments

Blogger: Janet Kobobel Grant

Recently British author Harry Bingham and American publishing consultant Jane Friedman conducted a survey entitled “Do You Love Your Publisher?” The survey measured how satisfied authors were with various aspects of their publishing experiences. The results …

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The Publishing Timeline

May 30, 2014 //  by Rachel Kent//  54 Comments

Blogger: Rachel Kent

The other day I received an email from a potential client asking me if I would have an answer for him about representation by early July because he was counting on having his book traditionally published by …

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6 Reasons Authors Still Want Publishers

April 18, 2013 //  by Rachelle Gardner//  32 Comments

Blogger: Rachelle Gardner

In an age when so many of the “big stories” in publishing are about amazing self-pub successes, I’m hearing some writers asking, “Why would I want a traditional publisher?”

Here are six big reasons.

1. Objective validation.…

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Publishing: Them vs. Us

March 12, 2013 //  by Wendy Lawton//  56 Comments

 

Blogger: Wendy Lawton

One of the most frustrating attitudes that has grown out of the new publishing paradigm is a them vs. us mentality. If you’ve spent any time at all reading writing blogs it won’t be long until …

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Independence Day for Writers

July 3, 2012 //  by Wendy Lawton//  40 Comments

Blogger: Wendy Lawton

Tomorrow we celebrate the birthday of the United States of America— the day in 1776 that we adopted the Declaration of Independence.

Many in our writing community have been declaring a similar independence recently. I’ve jokingly called …

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Old-Style Publisher vs. New-Style

March 12, 2012 //  by Janet Grant//  39 Comments

Blogger: Janet Kobobel Grant

Part 2 of 3: The Brave New Publishing World

Yesterday I gave you a glimpse into how the role of the agent is morphing, as publishing’s changes are coming at all of us faster than we …

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Who Needs Traditional Publishers?

November 8, 2011 //  by Wendy Lawton//  13 Comments

Blogger: Wendy Lawton

Location: Books & Such Central Valley Office, CA

Metaphorically speaking, it used to be that a hopeful author had to stand in line, hat in hand, to try to get an agent. Then the agent would take

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