Posted on February 27th, 2006 by Kristen King
Thanks to everyone who’s suggested additional resources for self-publishers and traditional authors. When I started adding them to the existing list, it became prohibitively long!
Thus, here it is in three more easily digestible chunks: General Resources for Traditional Authors and Self-Publishers Books for Self-Publishers Online Resources for Self-Publishers
As I’ve mentioned (probably […]
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Posted on February 27th, 2006 by Kristen King
UPDATED MARCH 7, 2006, 11 p.m.
If you’re considering self-publishing your novel, nonfiction book, or poetry collection, make sure you educate yourself on the ins and outs of successful self-publishing.
This isn’t a comprehensive list, but here are some great websites and other reference lists to get you started on your research:
Book Marketing Update from […]
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Posted on February 27th, 2006 by Kristen King
If you’re considering self-publishing your novel, nonfiction book, or poetry collection, make sure you educate yourself on the ins and outs of successful self-publishing.
This isn’t a comprehensive list, but here are some books to get you started on your research:
The Prepublishing Handbook: What You Should Know Before You Publish Your First Book […]
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Posted on February 26th, 2006 by Kristen King
UPDATED MARCH 7, 2006, 11 p.m.
Whether you’re going the traditional publishing route or publishing your own novel, nonfiction book, or poetry collection, it pays to do your research.
It kind of goes without saying that this isn’t a comprehensive list–it’s just getting started–but these online resources for traditional and self-publishing authors are worth checking […]
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Posted on February 26th, 2006 by Kristen King
…but you’re not sure where to start.
** UPDATED May 18, 2006 **
You might benefit from heading to your local bookstore and perusing the novel-writing section. Here are some titles to check out:
Between the Lines by Jessica Page Morrell
How to Write a Damn Good Novel: A Step-by-Step No Nonsense Guide to Dramatic Storytelling by James […]
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Posted on February 22nd, 2006 by Kristen King
A colleague on one of my discussion lists inquired about how ethical it is to use the same set of research and information to write multiple articles, specifically in the context of using research and contacts gathered during a commercial assignment to write a journalistic piece.
Here’s my take:
You absolutely can do journalistic work and commercial […]
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Posted on February 22nd, 2006 by Kristen King
The current issue of Notes in the Margin is out now!
Here are the highlights:- New Year’s resolution updates- Marketing in 2006- Review: The Elements of Style, Illustrated- Preview of coming attractions for :: inkthinker ::
If you haven’t subscribed yet, hop on over to www.kristenkingfreelancing.com and use the subscription box to the right to […]
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Posted on February 14th, 2006 by Kristen King
My cats aren’t really into books.
Isabel, the kitten, has been “helping” me work by chasing the cursor and the pointer on my laptop for the last week or two, and tonight she noticed the television for the first time. (She’s been around since December, but she’s not very bright.)
Speaking of dumb kitties, […]
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Posted on February 13th, 2006 by Kristen King
Tonight someone described publishing to me as “an accidental profession.” This struck me as odd for two reasons: (1) that the statement was made in a room of people who are actively pursuing a graduate degree in publishing, and (2) that I was the only one who really challenged it. An impromptu survey […]
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Posted on February 12th, 2006 by Kristen King
Answer: The term “kill fee” refers to the amount of money a magazine pays to a writer when the publication of an accepted article is canceled. Kill fees are typically a percentage of the original price of the article and can vary from publication to publication.
Check out this detailed explanation from the Writer’s Encyclopedia […]
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Posted on February 12th, 2006 by Kristen King
Last night I relaunched my two websites, www.kristenkingfreelancing.com and www.editingforeveryone.com. I’ve been working on them for weeks now, tweaking and fine tuning, and I finally feel like they’re just right.
I’m particularly excited about www.editingforeveryone.com. It started out as a way of splitting writing and editing into two separate ventures, but I […]
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Posted on February 12th, 2006 by Kristen King
The top five things I hate about freelancing:- Knowing that I’m the only one responsible for the failure of my business- Following up with clients who don’t pay on time- Getting rejection letters- Having to “fire” clients I don’t want to work with- Putting up with ageism from people who think that my being twenty-three […]
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