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Bill Frank U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.83 Clarity of Response 9.83 Timeliness 9.75 Politeness 9.98 Total Questions 121	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.
Cathi Stevenson Canada Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.80 Clarity of Response 9.60 Timeliness 9.80 Politeness 10.0 Total Questions 16	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.
Lisa Angelettie U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 10.0 Clarity of Response 10.0 Timeliness 10.0 Politeness 10.0 Total Questions 29	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.
Richard Dean Starr U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 10.0 Clarity of Response 10.0 Timeliness 9.91 Politeness 10.0 Total Questions 145	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
C.F. Jackson U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 10.0 Clarity of Response 10.0 Timeliness 10.0 Politeness 10.0 Total Questions 11	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
D. Patrick Miller Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.80 Clarity of Response 9.92 Timeliness 9.98 Politeness 9.96 Total Questions 1047	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?
Andrea Dean Van Scoyoc U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.86 Clarity of Response 9.43 Timeliness 10.0 Politeness 9.86 Total Questions 19	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.
Cathy Clamp U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.74 Clarity of Response 9.85 Timeliness 9.78 Politeness 9.95 Total Questions 199	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.
Rik Feeney Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 10.0 Clarity of Response 9.93 Timeliness 10.0 Politeness 10.0 Total Questions 39	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.
Melissa Ann Argay U.S. On Vacation returns 12/12/2009 View Profile View Past Answers	Rating N/A (Expert Not Accept Rating) Total Questions 34	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

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2009-11-17 reprints and reselling:

Hi, Lee: I would have to say yes, that qualifies as a reprint. It can't hurt to query them first, though, just to find out of they would consider giving you an exemption for your particular story.

2009-11-13 novella:

Hi, Kelly Sorry for the delay in responding. 17K is a hard length to sell, unfortunately. It's too long for a short story (often with a 10K limit) but too short for a marketable novella (where most

2009-11-07 Book Colaaboration Agreement:

I don't mind letting you look at it, but it's based on United States law. I don't think it will be of much use under another country's laws. However, it could be a basis to at least start to discuss things

2009-11-06 publishing:

1. Yes. If you plan to sell print books in stores, they must have an ISBN number. They also must have distribution for the bookstores to carry them. You can do this yourself, but it's difficult. A publisher

2009-11-04 copyright:

Greetings Bonita... To answer both of your questions: 1. Yes, if you plan to use IDENTICAL band and song names you will need written permission from the band's agent or representative/s. To use