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The e-Book as a Starting Point to Traditional Publishing - article

Suzette Conway

So you’ve got an e-book, it is up, and people are buying it. But you want a traditional publishing deal in addition to the e-book. Ok. Well, there are a few things to know about leveraging that e-book into a traditional deal. What gets the attention...
- over 9 years ago
- Formats
- eBooks
What are Subsidiary Rights and Why Do They Matter? - article

Judy Klein

Subsidiary rights cover every form of the book that is not the physical book itself. When you make a deal with the publisher to publish your book, you give them the right to print, manufacture, and distribute the physical book. Every other form of the...
- over 9 years ago
- Legal
- Subsidiary Rights
Self-Published Author... or the Next Big Thing? - article

Alan Rinzler

I’ve always welcomed self-published books. I’m always looking for the next big thing, a new writer who no one else has discovered yet. These days, that often means a self-published author. The community of self-published authors is a treasure trove of...
- over 9 years ago
- Self-Publishing
- Advantages/Disadvantages
How can I create a proposal for my nonfiction book that agents and publishers won’t be able to resist?

Author Learning Center

Question: How can I create a proposal for my nonfiction book that agents and publishers won’t be able to resist? Answer: A nonfiction book proposal can be the ultimate selling tool when pursing a traditional publishing path. It serves as a business...
- over 2 years ago
- Author Learning Center
- Ask Keith
Subsidiary Considerations: Merchandising and Other Rights - video

Judy Klein

There's a host of rights up for sale that you should be aware of when reviewing your publishing contract. Agent Judy Klein discusses some of the subsidiary rights in publishing contracts that can make you money, such as merchandising, electronics,...
- over 9 years ago
- Legal
- Subsidiary Rights
What is a Query Letter? - article

Jill Marsal

The query letter is the letter you send to agents to tell them about your project, and it should be no more than a page. Generally, it’s a few paragraphs describing the project and then a paragraph describing you. If it’s a work of fiction, if you’ve...
- over 9 years ago
- Traditional Publishing
- Agents
Book to Film: Do It Yourself - podcast

Ken Atchity

Agent and producer Ken Atchity discusses the challenges of the U.S. film market. He cautions that only successful books stand out to filmmaking executives who believe book sales translate to ratings and box office sales. Atchity advises forming good...
- over 9 years ago
- Book to Screen
- Promotion
Why Do Self Published Authors Need A Publicist? - podcast

Stephanie Barko

With so many books published each year, the competition is fierce. That's the key reason Stephanie Barko says that self-published authors needs a publicist. The books that get publicity on are the ones that are found and read. In addition, Barko also...
- over 9 years ago
- Public Relations
- Publicity Campaigns
Subsidiary Considerations: Merchandising and Other Rights - podcast

Judy Klein

There's a host of rights up for sale that you should be aware of when reviewing your publishing contract. Agent Judy Klein discusses some of the subsidiary rights in publishing contracts that can make you money, such as merchandising, electronics,...
- over 9 years ago
- Legal
- Subsidiary Rights