tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post3605935452621693989..comments2024-03-24T20:54:42.846-04:00Comments on Spunk On A Stick's Tips: Challenges of the Next BookL. Diane Wolfehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06425864276166334896noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-77644569812812055972011-07-16T19:36:31.642-04:002011-07-16T19:36:31.642-04:00I subscribe to Publisher's Lunch and I have a ...I subscribe to Publisher's Lunch and I have a page on Publisher's Marketplace. I found both to be invaluable - I can keep up with all the current news in the industry, and having the page gives me amazing exposure. The last four books that were published, I was contacted by movie executives who, I found out, go through Publisher's Marketplace looking for new books to turn into movies. <br /><br />And when certain book stores would no longer book me for signings - even though my signings were money-makers for them, I learned through Publisher's Lunch those stores were having creditor problems, which affected their ability to buy books.p.m.terrellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18273480078983379734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-1005873360017721072011-07-16T03:30:48.618-04:002011-07-16T03:30:48.618-04:00Sounds like it will be a great book. I like Hart ...Sounds like it will be a great book. I like Hart Johnson's comment about having a page with quarterly updates.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-45696916797612580512011-07-15T16:49:35.312-04:002011-07-15T16:49:35.312-04:00I don't know what all links you have, but bein...I don't know what all links you have, but being a member and posting on a widely read blog can help.<br /><br />From a commercial standpoint, I follow duotrope when I'm submitting, and M-W when I'm writing.<br /><br />As for how much to include, less is more. It's like writing a HELP file. There is such a thing as too much information.<br /><br />But use your judgment, and maybe you can make this topic part of your class!<br /><br /><br /> - EricEric W. Tranthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13842968931062056407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-1230010127980346962011-07-15T14:56:18.202-04:002011-07-15T14:56:18.202-04:00Honestly, I've been so involved wrapping up th...Honestly, I've been so involved wrapping up the MS for my next two books I've consulted only the Chicago Style Manual of Writing. That's about it. And your Web site too, of course.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-24405168413237507082011-07-15T13:43:07.095-04:002011-07-15T13:43:07.095-04:00I've always considered Nathan Bransford's ...I've always considered Nathan Bransford's blog the best resource for publishing novices, even now that he is no longer a literary agent.Matthew MacNishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03264738483763244969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-91835992617985001182011-07-15T12:22:35.180-04:002011-07-15T12:22:35.180-04:00I'm sure you have this, but perhaps a basic co...I'm sure you have this, but perhaps a basic coverage of publishers goals--selling to the bookstores, as opposed to specifically promoting an author's work. I know that's a misconception many new writers share.Crystal Collierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03912469552483168148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-25264685306734783382011-07-15T08:45:48.080-04:002011-07-15T08:45:48.080-04:00Sylvia, a marketing plan is a good idea. So many p...Sylvia, a marketing plan is a good idea. So many publishers now ask for one.<br /><br />Enid - levels of editing, check! And I need to add more about overseas markets.L. Diane Wolfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425864276166334896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-68481826476227583392011-07-15T08:17:53.705-04:002011-07-15T08:17:53.705-04:00I am often confused about the different types of e...I am often confused about the different types of editing in the publishing process. And how about promoting books to overseas market?<br /><br /><a href="http://steamyfantasy.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow"> Chemical Fusion</a>Enid Wilsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12248877161249788607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-72210920592081304102011-07-14T22:49:25.242-04:002011-07-14T22:49:25.242-04:00When I mention Preditors and Editors in my classes...When I mention Preditors and Editors in my classes (Yep, there are always newbies!), I always try to point out how important it is to consider the source of complaints. There are people out there who think great promotion consists of dissing work that competes with theirs. There are others who are so new that there expectations are off kilter to begin with or they didn't do their homework. <br /><br />Best,<br />Carolyn Howard-JohnsonCarolyn Howard-Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15041591136206289558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-71581095399513236852011-07-14T19:58:51.127-04:002011-07-14T19:58:51.127-04:00Good question. I like Tony Eldridge's Marketin...Good question. I like Tony Eldridge's Marketing for Writers. <br /><br />I'm sure you've considered this already, but in case not, I try and consider questions I get when speaking/teaching. Sometimes I add this material to updated lessons.<br />I am sure you will have it all covered for the finished product and it will be great!Karen Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-63359767947033579002011-07-14T18:23:10.991-04:002011-07-14T18:23:10.991-04:00You might talk about publishers who do and do not ...You might talk about publishers who do and do not appoint you an editor. Also, provide some examples of marketing plans. Best of luck!Sylvia Neyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09700149683391617521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-34404690066007069162011-07-14T14:29:52.637-04:002011-07-14T14:29:52.637-04:00Bryce, thank you - I will check it out.
Hart, tha...Bryce, thank you - I will check it out.<br /><br />Hart, that is a fantastic idea!!! Wow, I love it. Incentive to buy the book - free updates. Brain going to work now...<br /><br />Susan, I cover most of it, although I'll have to be very basic and simple for those who aren't online. Scary those people really exist.<br /><br />Karen, Elizabeth's Writer's Knowledge Base will be one of the sites! And I really break down all the different forms of publishing so writers can make an informed decision.<br /><br />Talli, and that will be something that is updated often.<br /><br />Thank you all!L. Diane Wolfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425864276166334896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-29419897420885208472011-07-14T12:32:18.310-04:002011-07-14T12:32:18.310-04:00I'm with Karen - and explanation of all the ch...I'm with Karen - and explanation of all the changing terms in the market now would be invaluable!<br /><br />Good luck and happy writing...Talli Rolandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04780882465745107715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-71583085962484280142011-07-14T09:59:58.021-04:002011-07-14T09:59:58.021-04:00You mentioned some people aren't even online. ...You mentioned some people aren't even online. I think writers who want to use social media to promote their books need to know what kind of content on their blogs, FB, etc will draw readers and fellow writers to them. I'm sure you already cover that.Susan Gourley/Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02669793865290876168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-6252011460455675432011-07-14T09:56:26.052-04:002011-07-14T09:56:26.052-04:00I don't have a SITE to share, but I do have a ...I don't have a SITE to share, but I do have a suggestion related to how fast things are changing. Maybe on YOUR website, dedicate a page where you commit to posting an updated list... say quarterly, so when things CHANGE you can make it available to people who've bought your book (maybe they get a password, or maybe you just have it) so that YOUR website becomes a dynamic part of it, and makes up for the fact that between your final version and printing, some of the URLs are already obsolete.Hart Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17599570189253229318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-63095689148874649582011-07-14T09:52:30.990-04:002011-07-14T09:52:30.990-04:00Well, besides YOUR blog, which is another "ob...Well, besides YOUR blog, which is another "obvious" as you say?<br /><br />"The Intern" is a blog that I have fallen in love with recently. She is funny and offers some really great insight to the querying process.<br /><br />Thanks for doing what you do! Absolutely incredible, your unselfish willingness to help.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com