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I can answer questions on how to get published in magazines and newspapers; how to market your own books; how to earn a living writing; how to write press releases; how to find a good editor; how to edit your own books; finding a good printer; finding a good book illustrator; doing your taxes as a freelance writer. Questions I can't answer include specifics around working with a print on demand publisher
I have 36 years of experience as a writer (fiction and non-fiction). I am a book reviewer with Nielsen Media. I am a newspaper columnist and a reporter. I am a former radio station host and I am the editor of a literary newsletter, The Book Lover's Haven. I am also the author of more than 10 books.
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I have taken numerous writing courses on book, proposal and grant writing as well as marketing and promotion
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Congratulations on pursuing your writing passion! What you have achieved is commendable. It sounds like you want to have a writing career. I recommend that you try to land a literary agent. Organizations
Jose, CONGRATULATIONS on writing your book!! I encourage you to secure a literary agent who has strong contacts with editors and publishers. Some publishers state that they only work with writers
Hi Tim, Names are not generally trademarked. However, in some cases they are. I highly recommend that your friend contact an attorney. Even if the person's name is not trademarked, using a person's
Congrats on working on your children's books! I have never printed a book myself. I suggest you reach out to a printer for that. About marketing and promoting you can: 1) Write and submit press
Hi, Contact the celebrity's publicist. Sometimes you can find the publicist name and contact information simply by typing the celebrity's name followed by the work publicist (i.e. Jay Leno's publicist)
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