Forum: Published Writers

Currently I am unpublished however I am nearing completion of my first non-fiction book and after having done some homework the website...

Ok, so I've been published. That's a major step in becoming an author. But now I have heard bad things about my publisher. My first thought is...

Is there any source of information on what those Amazon numerical rankings might mean as far as actual book sales? My upcoming book was listed as...

I'm a former magazine editor and feature writer who is looking for freelance work in Chicago, but have found that breaking into editorial circles out...

If you include, directly reference, describe, and comment on a song, movie, television show, another book during a work of fiction, does the...

Can someone help me here? I have just received an e-mail from someone who claims to have gotten my address from this site (as a browser). As I have...

(I've also posted this in the "Unpublished Writers" section, so sorry if this is not customary) -- Hello everyone, I've been browsing this site...

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Hi. This is the beginning of a short story... can I get some feedback? Is the lead engaging enough? A Stranger In My Bed by...

Hello everyone, I have just published my first work...could someone be kind enough and comment on it? Waiting for your...

My step-father, of whom I write in my book, asked me not to use his name. I did...with a PICTURE! oH MY. I forgot to change the name because there...

Bestselling author of many great books. His pride and joy, UNDAUNTED COURAGE, about Meriwether Lewis and Thomas Jefferson, is about adventure,...

Hi Everyone, I have an important question. What is the typical mark up on books by retail outlets? Another words, how much do bookstores make on...

Hello all, I\'m just wondering if anyone has a handle on word count criteria as it relates to books for young readers or young adult. I know...

Hi, I am in need of a professional reference by a published author to send a query letter to Scott Treimel New York Agency. Can anyone help me. I...

Yes, it was a hoax. But can anyone guess who created "Latiesha"? I won't do it again, promise. I respect all of you and just wanted to give you a...

How do you guys handle the question of copyright of quotes and stanzas from poems which you might need in a manuscript? I know that copyright expires...

Hi. I've had a few small things published and some plays done but have been trying to get my first novel published, which I worked on for many ...

I\'ve had one book published via a web publisher. Sometimes I wonder if they actually read it. I have since made corrections again, and I\'ve been...

Dear All, As you may or may not know, I have no interest in paying to have my work published, which isn't to say I don't respect anyone who does....