As you move through the publishing process, there are several key areas where being surprised will be unpleasant rather than exciting. For example, if you plan to work with a publisher, here are three key points where you want to know every detail before you move forward. 1. Is There a Cost? Is there any cost involved at all? While most authors probably think this … [Read more...]
Book Publishing – Three Ways to Get the Most Out of Writing Conferences
Writing conferences come in all shapes and sizes. Depending on the area, venue, and people's budgets (both attendees and sponsors), an event may have a few hundred or a few dozen people show up. The Essence of Motown Conference, which I attended for the first time this year, was another victim of the Michigan economy-less than fifty people came. Though I wasn't sure what … [Read more...]