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  • Dear Dera, This is exactly the kind of conversation I want to have. 1st: I have long been irritated that if I went into a book store to find an African-American author...
  • Last reply by Erin Eber
    Following up on our Wednesday discussion, I put together a list of reputable contests. Good luck!
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  • Hi, Alle! When I first started looking into self-publishing, I had a circle of friends who were doing the same thing with their books.  Several of them took the time t...
  • The operative phrase about traditional publishing is "if you can get it." My sense is that traditional publishing is languishing. This notion is supported by the numbe...
  • Started by Karoline Barrett
    Last reply by Karoline Barrett
    Late last October I signed with a (reputable) agent.  She sent out submissions to 7 editors re. my novel saying to me, "This is just the beginning."  Three of those se...
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  • Oops! I forgot one! There are book tour companies who will use their connections to book bloggers to help you get exposure and reviews. They ask for your cover, blurb,...
  • Started by Simone Da Costa
    Hello everyone, As a self-publisher, I am always researching reasonable (if there is one out there) book distributors. After all my tireless research, it is sad to sa...
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  • I'm a fifth generation Alaskan, born and raised in Wrangell, Alaska and I live in Sitka, Alaska. I'm the Co-Director of Raven’s Blanket, a non-profit designed to perpe...
  • Started by Leanne Sparks
    Last reply by Yolanda Renee
    So, everything I have read indicates that it is imperative to have your WIP looked over by a professional prior to submitting to agents/publishers.  Any good advice on...
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  • Started by Gail M. Dottin
    Here's the situation. Last year I was awarded a fancy pants fellowship to go overseas for 9 months to research a book I'm currently writing and for which I will soon b...
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