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  1. A question for published writers....

    Hello: Along with selling my debut novel, my agent is also trying to pitch a 2 book deal for my soon-to-be-finished second novel. Have any of you...

    Started by * Chris‎, 05-14-2006 07:21 AM
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    Jeanne Gassman
    05-16-2006, 08:04 AM Go to last post

  2. question about distributing surveys

    I'm working on my upcoming book, which features anecdotes and includes some survey results. I'm wondering if you know of other resources (like...

    Started by A C‎, 03-13-2006 11:22 PM
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    A C
    03-13-2006, 11:22 PM Go to last post

  3. "Fame"?

    This question is for you precious published authors: Is there much fame to being published? Do you ever get asked to do appearances, sign autographs,...

    Started by A different Gary‎, 01-30-2004 04:44 PM
    • Replies: 8
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    Rosemarie Skaine
    02-07-2004, 05:29 PM Go to last post

  4. Health Insurance?

    I've seen a few places, though I don't remember where, that published authors can get health insurance through AG and PEN? Maybe some other places?...

    Started by A different Gary‎, 01-30-2004 02:49 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 129
    javajoan
    02-01-2004, 08:35 AM Go to last post

  5. Question re: length of time for....

    Any guidance on how long it usually takes from the time a book proposal is in an agents hands and then submitted to publishers..... And, on average...

    Started by A G‎, 05-17-2005 08:45 AM
    • Replies: 2
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    George Griggs
    05-28-2005, 12:59 PM Go to last post

  6. Argh -- from the invisible writer.

    This is a problem with the tech aspects of writer's net, but after a week with no reply, I'll try (and I mean try) posting the problem and maybe...

    Started by A Rassios‎, 07-26-2003 10:14 AM
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    Yvonne Oots
    07-27-2003, 04:28 PM Go to last post

  7. Publishing -- The bar goes higher...

    Hi, guys. Coming in from lurker-land. Several messages I've read here of late seem to wonder when one is considered published. Even the sensical...

    Started by A Rassios‎, 07-03-2003 06:38 AM
    • Replies: 9
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    Robert N Stephenson
    07-04-2003, 06:42 PM Go to last post

  8. Publishing with a UP

    Hi all, Editors at the top houses rejected my nonfiction proposal. All raved about it. All passed because it wasn't commercial enough. (I...

    Started by A Roby‎, 02-19-2007 02:36 PM
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    A Roby
    02-22-2007, 01:59 PM Go to last post

  9. I should probably add...

    ...that I've purhcased two public speaking books and am trying to write out my talk. So far, what I have on paper is sucking--flat, serious, complete...

    Started by A Roby‎, 10-31-2006 04:53 PM
    • Replies: 1
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    Cathy C
    10-31-2006, 05:40 PM Go to last post

  10. What to talk about?

    I'm the first-time author of a soon-to-be-published memoir. My publicist has arranged for me to give a talk/reading at a local arts center. I have no...

    Started by A Roby‎, 10-31-2006 04:50 PM
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    June Casagrande
    11-13-2006, 09:27 AM Go to last post

  11. Depressed

    So my book came out 4 months ago and I just found out that B&N returned it because it wasn't selling well. And I have some big national media hits...

    Started by a writer‎, 10-31-2005 05:02 PM
    • Replies: 8
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    Kaku Kindly
    11-15-2005, 08:04 AM Go to last post

  12. For the Record: POD

    My first book was published through Booklocker, which boasts a more than 90 percent rejection rate of submitted manuscripts. In short, not all POD...

    Started by A Writer‎, 04-28-2005 11:57 AM
    • Replies: 6
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    A Writer
    05-03-2005, 11:32 AM Go to last post

  13. specialty shops

    Hi, my book is being published by a major publisher. Because of its nf content, I'd like to do signings at specialty shops. My question is does the...

    Started by a writer‎, 04-18-2005 03:32 AM
    • Replies: 3
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    Donna Pudick
    04-22-2005, 12:48 PM Go to last post

  14. copy editor

    I got my typeset proofs today and am shocked by the errors I am finding in them. I found a bunch in my copy-edited manuscript, too, and thought I...

    Started by a writer‎, 03-14-2005 11:07 AM
    • Replies: 4
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    a writer
    03-15-2005, 05:36 PM Go to last post

  15. summer conferences

    Hi everyone, how do you get a job as an instructor at a summer writing conference? Do you have to contact each individually or are there job...

    Started by a writer‎, 12-28-2004 07:04 PM
    • Replies: 0
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    a writer
    12-28-2004, 07:04 PM Go to last post

  16. religious marketing

    Hi everyone, Do you know of any good books that tell how to market your book to religious media (Christian)? Do you know how receptive they are to...

    Started by a writer‎, 12-21-2004 12:56 PM
    • Replies: 6
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    writer bette
    12-22-2004, 06:39 PM Go to last post

  17. solicitation cover

    I received my solicitation cover... what does that mean? Is it the cover used to approach book buyers with?

    Started by a writer‎, 12-17-2004 12:59 PM
    • Replies: 9
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    Mark Ellis
    12-17-2004, 03:24 PM Go to last post

  18. gift for editor?

    Is it appropriate to send your editor a small gift for the holidays? Thanks!

    Started by a writer‎, 12-05-2004 09:28 AM
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    Mark Madison
    12-09-2004, 06:01 AM Go to last post

  19. publishing cycle

    Hi everyone, I just finished my editor's edits (big publishing house) and am wondering what happens from here. Does my manuscript go to a copy...

    Started by a writer‎, 11-19-2004 04:15 AM
    • Replies: 5
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    Lily mclelland
    11-19-2004, 08:13 PM Go to last post

  20. manuscript finished!

    I just finished my manuscript and am sending it to my editor. He bought it off a proposal and now I'm completely paranoid that he won't like the...

    Started by a writer‎, 10-12-2004 06:49 AM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 120
    Victoise C.
    10-16-2004, 06:47 AM Go to last post

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