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Here's a whole list over in CreateSpace forum...
Best Free Sites for Author Publicity
https://www.createspace.com/en/community/people/thegirlnextfloor/blog/2011/03/08/free-and-paid-options-for-author-publicity-online[/size]
Best Free Sites for Author Publicity
https://www.createspace.com/en/community/people/thegirlnextfloor/blog/2011/03/08/free-and-paid-options-for-author-publicity-online[/size]
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Here's another site for free book publicity...
BiblioScribe
http://www.biblioscribe.com/
And another free site, with upgrade options btw...
Manic Readers
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BiblioScribe
http://www.biblioscribe.com/
And another free site, with upgrade options btw...
Manic Readers
http://www.manicreaders.com/[/size]
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Well, apparently I am an award-winning artist — a pair of my clay tiles received a prize at a community art show last weekend.
Yeah, I can see you making stuff out of clay Miss Rascal...
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"Are you struggling to promote your self-published digital book?
Thanks to the Kindle Boards, we discovered a long list of places where self-published authors can promote their eBook for free."...
Well, go read all the rest here...
Free Sites To Promote Your eBook
http://www.mediabistro.com/galleycat/free-ebook-promotion_b52130[/size]
Thanks to the Kindle Boards, we discovered a long list of places where self-published authors can promote their eBook for free."...
Well, go read all the rest here...
Free Sites To Promote Your eBook
http://www.mediabistro.com/galleycat/free-ebook-promotion_b52130[/size]
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Quote by VanessaFinaughty
LOL that's still self-publishing, though ;-)
I agree with you that it's basically a thinly disguised form of self-publishing...but, I'm also quite convinced that the reason most small publishers are created is so that people can get themselves and their writer friends published...not that there's really anything wrong with that....
But...just sayin'
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Quote by mhend90
Indie publishing seems to be what I'm leaning towards, as it gives me a chance to get out there first and show my colors. I've heard several people in my college writing circle have had success with indie publishing, as did my girlfriend.
Btw, there is sort of an alternative between indie and traditional I've seen a few people attempt these days...since indie still has a bit of a "bad rep" in some circles, what some people are doing is getting together a few writers who are planning to go indie and starting their own publishing company...
Since it's really not that hard to start a publishing company these days, with the advent of Kindle Direct and CreateSpace and the like, the only real difference between indie and starting a publishing company would possibly be the creation of a website...something you'd want to consider anyway...
Something else to think about...
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That's a great Pete Seeger song Louise, my fave by him btw...
I have something a bit different at the moment...Mr. Arthur Conley...and if this vid don't get you moving, you just might be dead...
I have something a bit different at the moment...Mr. Arthur Conley...and if this vid don't get you moving, you just might be dead...
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Quote by Louise
If you publish normally i.e. through someone like Harlequin do they sort out those kinds of things for you?
thanks
Louise
Basically, that link I just posted refers to self-pub on Amazon, and what it tells you is if you don't have the tax ID number, which varies in difficulty to get according to country, they just withhold taxes at the highest rate...and you'll get it back when you file later...
You mentioned Harlequin, and there are a lot of romance writers in my LSF group...see my sig line, perhaps because I found out recently that LSF started as a branch of RWA some years back, but anyway, I know one writer mentioned she got an accountant and never looked back, but that has to do with the way Harlequin releases their back catalog in other countries, and how sales figures are computed...see this article...
A Newbie's Guide To Publishing - Harlequin Fail
http://jakonrath.blogspot.com/2012/05/harlequin-fail.html
In any event, your main concern should be getting published...and if at some point you really think you need to hire an accountant to keep the government from getting all your millions...well, every writer should have that problem...just saying...
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Hey Louise...this subject came up recently in a Facebook writing group...does this help you?
Tax Information for Non-US Publishers
https://kdp.amazon.com/self-publishing/help?topicId=A1VDYJ32T5D3U4[/size]
Tax Information for Non-US Publishers
https://kdp.amazon.com/self-publishing/help?topicId=A1VDYJ32T5D3U4[/size]
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Other people's stories have always been a big inspiration for me, and not necessarily "true-life" stories like you have in No. 5, other fiction stories are usually where I get my inspiration for me at least...toss in some real life experience, and I usually can come up with a story of my own...
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Coming this summer on Inner Child Press...a collection of 78 poems, and 4 short stories...stay tuned to a fine story site in your area for more details...
I Often Wonder
A collection of poetry and prose by Alan W. Jankowski
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At some point, some of you author types here may have to do stuff like this...I happen to be at the moment, and so, here are some links I found...
Tips for writing an attention grabbing preface or foreword
http://www.scribendi.com/advice/how_to_write_a_preface_and_a_foreword.en.html
How to Write a Good Preface
http://www.writingjug.com/2009/09/how-to-write-good-preface.html
What’s the Difference Between a Foreword, Preface, and Introduction?
http://www.bpsbooks.com/BPS-Books-blog/bid/21727/What-s-the-Difference-Between-a-Foreword-Preface-and-Introduction
The Paris Review Daily - On Acknowledgements
http://www.theparisreview.org/blog/2011/07/06/on-acknowledgements/
How to Write an Acknowledgments Section: 5 Quick Pointers
http://www.bpsbooks.com/BPS-Books-blog/bid/54845/How-to-Write-an-Acknowledgments-Section-5-Quick-Pointers[/size]
Tips for writing an attention grabbing preface or foreword
http://www.scribendi.com/advice/how_to_write_a_preface_and_a_foreword.en.html
How to Write a Good Preface
http://www.writingjug.com/2009/09/how-to-write-good-preface.html
What’s the Difference Between a Foreword, Preface, and Introduction?
http://www.bpsbooks.com/BPS-Books-blog/bid/21727/What-s-the-Difference-Between-a-Foreword-Preface-and-Introduction
The Paris Review Daily - On Acknowledgements
http://www.theparisreview.org/blog/2011/07/06/on-acknowledgements/
How to Write an Acknowledgments Section: 5 Quick Pointers
http://www.bpsbooks.com/BPS-Books-blog/bid/54845/How-to-Write-an-Acknowledgments-Section-5-Quick-Pointers[/size]
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Here you go...a sub call for short stories in the YA, Historical, childrens and sci-fi categories...up to 7k, previously published stories OK...go for it my friends...
Chamberton Publishing - Submissions
http://www.chambertonpublishing.com/Submissions_1M9L.html[/size]
Chamberton Publishing - Submissions
http://www.chambertonpublishing.com/Submissions_1M9L.html[/size]
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"Writers have from May 1 to June 15, 2012 to write and submit an essay, poem, or fiction piece inspired by the selected dictionary project word."...no more than 1k...first prize $50...go for it...
write this word contest - the dictionary project
http://thedictionaryprojectblog.com/2012/05/01/write-this-word-contest/[/size]
write this word contest - the dictionary project
http://thedictionaryprojectblog.com/2012/05/01/write-this-word-contest/[/size]
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Here you go...no fee, and..."The contest offers cash awards and is designed to recognize works in progress in four categories: short fiction, novel, poetry and nonfiction. The http://www.midwestwriters.org/writing-contests/Manny Writing Contest’s top winner receive will receive The R. Karl Largent Writing Award and a $200 cash award"...go for it my friends...
Writing Contests - Manny Writing Contest
http://www.midwestwriters.org/writing-contests/[/size]
Writing Contests - Manny Writing Contest
http://www.midwestwriters.org/writing-contests/[/size]
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This story is once again out in print...this time in Craig Hart's classy, always tasteful, and need I say cutting edge literary journal The Lusty Whale...check it out my SS friends...
The Rusty Nail, June 2012 [Paperback]
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1477577432/ref=rdr_ext_tmb[/size]
The Rusty Nail, June 2012 [Paperback]
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1477577432/ref=rdr_ext_tmb[/size]
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There was a discussion in another forum about the process of writing and editing poems, and this is a perfect example, me thinks...for one thing it's probably my most well-known poem...see this thread...
My 9-11 Tribute poem has been "in print" at least fourteen times in 2011...
http://www.storiesspace.com/forum/yaf_postst538_pyLbqxrnMTIHD66m
And btw...it's already showing up on the internet this year, and I think it's a bit early...but...
Anyway, there were several poems written out on paper around this time, since my computer got stolen September 13, 2010...so, they sort of serve as good examples...
I had thought about writing a 9-11 poem after reading a forum thread on a famous red site I won't mention, but didn't come up with anything for a couple of weeks...
I was going from the Raritan, NJ Library to the Somerville Library regularly to get more computer time...I got the idea for this while walking from Raritan back to Somerville...only about a 10 minute walk, btw...and sat down in the library and wrote this out...
This is the original first draft written in the Somerville Library the afternoon of Sept. 29...
Note that I use parentheses () around words I'm not sure I want to include...and underscore words I might want to change...
Note also the line "Who walked among us standing tall" never got used...probably a good thing that...
Here's the other side...it was written on the back of a library flyer...
Here's the second draft...I think I missed a verse, and I have no idea why...don't think there's a bar in the library...at least I don't remember one...
Actually, looking at it...I think I may not have really come up with that verse until the third draft, or just not noticed it since the opening lines are written on the side in the first draft...I do remember spending the most amount of time the second day coming up with the word "embodiment"...took a number of times going from the dictionary to the thesaurus to come up with that, note the notation in the upper right corner of the first draft, as the original line was written "A source of goodness on that day" and I was most definitely not happy with that one...
And here's the final draft I wrote up before entering it in the library computer...and it got a title now...both second and third drafts were done the next day...September 30, 2010...
My 9-11 Tribute poem has been "in print" at least fourteen times in 2011...
http://www.storiesspace.com/forum/yaf_postst538_pyLbqxrnMTIHD66m
And btw...it's already showing up on the internet this year, and I think it's a bit early...but...
Anyway, there were several poems written out on paper around this time, since my computer got stolen September 13, 2010...so, they sort of serve as good examples...
I had thought about writing a 9-11 poem after reading a forum thread on a famous red site I won't mention, but didn't come up with anything for a couple of weeks...
I was going from the Raritan, NJ Library to the Somerville Library regularly to get more computer time...I got the idea for this while walking from Raritan back to Somerville...only about a 10 minute walk, btw...and sat down in the library and wrote this out...
This is the original first draft written in the Somerville Library the afternoon of Sept. 29...
Note that I use parentheses () around words I'm not sure I want to include...and underscore words I might want to change...
Note also the line "Who walked among us standing tall" never got used...probably a good thing that...
Here's the other side...it was written on the back of a library flyer...
Here's the second draft...I think I missed a verse, and I have no idea why...don't think there's a bar in the library...at least I don't remember one...
Actually, looking at it...I think I may not have really come up with that verse until the third draft, or just not noticed it since the opening lines are written on the side in the first draft...I do remember spending the most amount of time the second day coming up with the word "embodiment"...took a number of times going from the dictionary to the thesaurus to come up with that, note the notation in the upper right corner of the first draft, as the original line was written "A source of goodness on that day" and I was most definitely not happy with that one...
And here's the final draft I wrote up before entering it in the library computer...and it got a title now...both second and third drafts were done the next day...September 30, 2010...
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"A regularly updated list of links to UK-based writing resources, including blogs and social networks, competitions, events, literary agents, literary magazines, UK organizations for writers, UK book publishers, and other resources."...check it out UK friends...
Writing Links -- A human-edited writing link directory.
http://www.writinglinks.co.uk/[/size]
Writing Links -- A human-edited writing link directory.
http://www.writinglinks.co.uk/[/size]
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Sorcerous Press publishes books on Adult and Young Adult fantastic
fiction. Royalties are paid on books they publish..."We publish Adult and Young Adult fantastic fiction. We are NOT open to fan fiction, or books that take place in settings or with characters created by others."...check it out...
Sorcerous Press
http://www.sorcerouspress.com/[/size]
fiction. Royalties are paid on books they publish..."We publish Adult and Young Adult fantastic fiction. We are NOT open to fan fiction, or books that take place in settings or with characters created by others."...check it out...
Sorcerous Press
http://www.sorcerouspress.com/[/size]
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Here we go, looks like poetry and short story contests..."Ages 18+. One entry per writer. Open to Canada/USA residents. 850-word limit. Deadline July 31, 2012. Prize money - 1st $250; Four 2nd prizes $50/each; Eight 3rd prizes $25/each; approx: 25 Award of Excellence certificates for honorable mentions."...no fee...go for it my friends...
Poetry Institute of Canada - Contests
http://www.poetryinstitute.shawbiz.ca/htdocs/contests.htm[/size]
Poetry Institute of Canada - Contests
http://www.poetryinstitute.shawbiz.ca/htdocs/contests.htm[/size]
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Congrats there...just let all your friends here know when and where the retirement party is...
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Cool beans and good for you Vanessa...
And best of luck btw...
Cheers,
Alan.
And best of luck btw...
Cheers,
Alan.
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Fantasy & Science Fiction..."We publish fiction up to 25,000 words in length. Payment is 6-9 cents per word on acceptance."...check it out my friends...
Fantasy and Science Fiction - Writers' Guidelines
http://www.sfsite.com/fsf/glines.htm[/size]
Fantasy and Science Fiction - Writers' Guidelines
http://www.sfsite.com/fsf/glines.htm[/size]