October 14th, 2016
Understanding “Advances” in Publishing Deals
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PubLaw | Susan Spann
“Advances” – technically, advances against royalties, are lump-sum payments some publishers pay to authors “in advance” of publishing the author’s work.
More simply, an “advance” is the money an author receives up front on a publishing deal.
Not all authors receive advances, and not all publishers offer them.… Read the post
October 28th, 2015
3 Basics of Author Online Presence
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Sierra Godfrey | Technology Fun
You might remember a hullabaloo in August on Twitter called Pitch Wars. It’s a contest where writers submit queries to agented and published writers in the hopes of being taken on as a mentee. The contest is a terrific opportunity to get detailed, one-on-one coaching from an experienced writer, but the sheer number of people who enter and talk about it also provide an excellent opportunity for something entirely different: learning about how to present yourself online.… Read the post
September 28th, 2012
Ax Your Cliches: Why and How
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Craft | WriterStrong
We couldn't talk WriterStrong without our Yoda of Edits and sparkling prose, Margie Lawson. Be prepared for great takeaway as Margie not only tells you, but shows you how it's done! Here she is:
A big THANK YOU to Laura Drake for inviting me to be her guest today.… Read the post
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