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Tagged with publishing first-time-author
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Does the author change if rights are completely transferred?
A publisher reached out to me about a manuscript I submitted to them. The manuscript is incredibly large and complex, so working with their team for the remaining steps wouldn't be simple. They ...
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Is it good practice to submit an update on my work while publisher is reviewing it for consideration?
I sent a publisher my manuscript for a secondary textbook five months ago. They've sent me occasional updates saying they're still reviewing it. The last update I received was two months ago.
At the ...
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What does working after under contract look like?
I worked on a manuscript for many years. During that time, I was independent, so I could make changes and decisions, without documenting or informing or getting permission.
I may soon be working to ...
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Is there an industry term for a letter inquiring if a publisher is interested in a work?
I finished writing a non-fiction manuscript and now need to find an appropriate publisher. There are no existing books in this particular niche, so it is challenging to find a publisher to fit.
In the ...
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How do you reduce a 5-page book proposal down to 1 page?
An article says to write a 5-page book proposal and a 1-page version. When submitting to agents and book publishers, read their submission guidelines for which length they prefer.
How much weight ...
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Is it acceptable practice to contact a publisher to double-check they've rejected manuscript?
I sent a manuscript for a textbook to a publisher 2 months ago. I've not heard anything back at all.
Though the publisher's process of fully accepting a manuscript can take up to 6 months, they say ...
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Is there any standard format for the title page of a manuscript?
I'm finally ready to send my manuscript to the publisher. I'm wondering if there is any standard way to format the title page of the document. I'm including such details as my name, the working title, ...
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How can I contact JK Rowling for permission to publish my sequel for the Harry Potter series?
I recently watched the entire Harry Potter series in December 2021. I really loved the Harry Potter world and all the characters.
Even after days, I couldn't stop myself from thinking about it and I'm ...
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I feel like people would mock me for trying to become an author at 12, what should I do?
So, I'm writing a few books at the moment. I really want to become an author when I'm older, but I'm much too shy to email a proper author about what to do or show it to many people. I really feel ...
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Production/edition focus order
Good morning,
This morning I have found an ad about a new TV serie, "See", which plot is quite similar (blind civilization with sighted-rare members, although environment and background is different) ...
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Am I a new writer?
I have a very crudely written book that I self published through Amazon in 2013. I did not do any advertising for the book and it only sold about 80 copies. I am now in the process of a query letter ...
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Written and illustrated children's book: what now?
I have written and illustrated a children's book and am looking for advice about where to go with it now. My thoughts are: approach independent bookstores, contact an illustrator's agent, approach ...
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Can using my name as author harm my book sales?
My name is Vinícius Morais, and I'm new to writing books. I have finished my first fantasy novel. But do I keep my name as the author or create a pen name? The main problem is there's a great poet and ...
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How do publishers expect authors to use social media to promote their books?
I am new to the world of writing, and was initially surprised to read on some publishing advice website (eek) that authors should use social media to interact with readers and promote their books. How ...
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Can I publish in English in Mexico?
I'm writing a novel, my first ever, and I hope to finally finish the story and get it published. I live in Mexico, but I am writing in English. Could I get the book published here, or would I have to ...
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First-time meeting with publisher & editors (What to expect)
My fiancée is a first-time children's book author. What should she expect from her first meeting with the publisher and editors? Any advice?
They've already seen some samples of her unpublished ...
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