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Bill Frank

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.86
  • Clarity of Response 9.86
  • Politeness 9.98
  • Response Time(hr) 30.0
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 37.7
  • Total Questions 165
 I help authors become publishers. I'm a self-publishing consultant with resources in editing, graphic design, printing, distribution and marketing. I can help you turn your manuscript into a published book. I identify the best distribution channels for your book. I also help you build a marketing plan to sell the book. I specialize in non-fiction books and I take fiction books on a selective basis.

Melissa Ann Argay

U.S.
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  • Response Time(hr) 49.8
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 0.5
  • Total Questions 42
 Can answer : ABOUT Writing, designing and publishing children‘s book and interactive storybooks (CD-ROM). Marketing of Children’s books to libraries and schools. Project development, conceive and implement promotional graphic ideas for marketing materials such as websites, posters, postcards, business cards. Educated and Entertained out of character and in character children of all ages at schools, telethons, malls and bookstores. Organizing special events and book signings. Cultivating a wide range of media and buyer contacts, conferred with business people and vendors in USA and Asia for the production of books. CD-ROM Duplication and Printing Copyrighting & Trademarks

Lisa Angelettie

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 10.00
  • Clarity of Response 9.79
  • Politeness 9.86
  • Response Time(hr) 67.1
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 12.4
  • Total Questions 48
 I would love to answer all your questions related to e-publishing including how to choose a profitable niche, write your material quickly, publish your work, and market your work effectively online. This includes how-to info on how to create and sell small reports, ebooks, tutorials, infoproduct systems, etc.

Andrea Dean Van Scoyoc

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.94
  • Clarity of Response 9.78
  • Politeness 9.94
  • Response Time(hr) 14.7
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 9.5
  • Total Questions 58
 I can answer any and all questions on self publishing via the publisher Lulu.com I can also tell you why you should avoid small press publishers in favor of self publishing, by speaking through my own horrific experiences with small presses. I can tell you what you can expect when dealing with *most* small presses. In regards to Lulu.com, I can help with formatting questions, how to choose proper book sizes, editing and choosing cover art and fonts to use. I can also help you avoid the common mistakes many people make when they self publish.

Cathi Stevenson

Canada
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.88
  • Clarity of Response 9.75
  • Politeness 10.00
  • Response Time(hr) 25.3
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 7.8
  • Total Questions 26
 I can answer questions about the layout, formatting and design of book covers, in addition to helping people understand licenses and find sources for stock art and fonts.

Richard Dean Starr

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.92
  • Clarity of Response 10.00
  • Politeness 10.00
  • Response Time(hr) 61.4
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 1078.3
  • Total Questions 169
Experience in the area
Fiction in anthologies from Moonstone Books, Dark Horse Books, as well as stories in CEMETERY DANCE magazine and others. Non-fiction in STARLOG magazine, SCIENCE FICTION CHRONICLE, the TRIBUNE-GEORGIAN newspaper and more. I have published in excess of 200 articles, columns, and stories.

Organizations belong to
Former member, the Science Fiction Writers of America (SFWA) and the Georgia Press Association.

Publications
I have written and published over 200 stories and articles including: "Unfinished Business" in HELLBOY: ODDER JOBS, edited by Christopher Golden (Darkhorse Books, 2004); "The Shadow That Shapes the Light" in KOLCHAK: THE NIGHT STALKER CHRONICLES (Moonstone Books, 2005); "Fear Itself", in the special Stephen King Halloween edition of CEMETERY DANCE magazine, (2005); also forthoming stories in: KOLCHAK: THE NIGHSTALKER CASE FILES (Moonstone Books, 2006); "Lessons Learned" in THE PHANTOM: ANTHOLOGY I (Moonstone Books, 2007), etc. Additional work published in a variety of magazines and newspapers, including STARLOG, SCIENCE FICTION CHRONICLE, the TRIBUNE-GEORGIAN, and many more

Mark David Gerson

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 10.0
  • Clarity of Response 10.0
  • Politeness 10.0
  • Response Time(hr) 6.3
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) N/A
  • Total Questions 16
 Happy to answer questions about writing, writer's block, publishing/self-publishing. Can answer general questions, but not available to critique work.

C.F. Jackson

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.83
  • Clarity of Response 10.0
  • Politeness 10.0
  • Response Time(hr) 51.7
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 95.6
  • Total Questions 25
 How to market a book How to sell your own self-published books How to market your book online How to sell fiction online How to get website traffic

Rik Feeney

Available
  • Knowledgeability 10.00
  • Clarity of Response 9.94
  • Politeness 10.00
  • Response Time(hr) 30.0
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 35.6
  • Total Questions 53
 I can answer any questions from the development of an idea into a book manuscript, electronic book, PDF file, or Audio book. I design book covers, do interior design, and light book editing. My forte is creative ideas particularly as they relate to marketing and promoting your book.

Cathy Clamp

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.77
  • Clarity of Response 9.87
  • Politeness 9.96
  • Response Time(hr) 57.1
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 264.1
  • Total Questions 260
 I'm happy to answer questions about any aspect of getting published through commercial publishers, ebook publishers and self-publishing I can help with writing a query letter and synopsis to an agent or editor. I can explain publishing terminology, acronyms and manuscript formatting. I can also assist with questions about verifying the credentials of agents/publishers and how to proceed once you've been accepted for publication.

D. Patrick Miller

Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.81
  • Clarity of Response 9.93
  • Politeness 9.96
  • Response Time(hr) 7.7
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 2.2
  • Total Questions 1085
 I am an independent self-publisher who sold three projects to major New York houses before starting my own company. I provide editorial services to a major literary agency in Manhattan and work regularly with authors at all levels of expertise. I can answer questions like these: What does "independent publishing" mean? Should I publish myself or use a service like XLibris? What is "print on demand" publishing? How do I publish myself on the Web? What are the best resources for learning about publishing? How do I find a literary agent? What are my chances of getting published by a major New York firm?

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2012-01-18 lenth of book:

There are really no restrictions on e-book length (or shortness) although some platforms have a minimum price that you can charge; on Kindle I think it's $2.99.    On Smashwords, you can publish at any

2011-12-16 ISBN:

Dear Alex,    Thank you for the question. Congratulations on your first book.     You will need a separate ISBN number for your second edition e-book for two reasons. First, the e-book requires a separate

2011-12-09 ebook prices:

 Greetings, Caroline...    That's a good question and honestly, if someone ever comes up with the exact reason why, I'm sure they'll win the keys to the Universe.    My PERSONAL OPINION (yes, making sure

2011-11-29 Question:

Very few publishers accept manuscripts from authors directly.    You need to secure an agent, who then sells your book.    Make sure it's a reputable agent. This site can help weed out those who are less

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