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How do you convert a written manuscript into an audiobook?
Author Learning Center
Question: How do you convert a written manuscript into an audiobook? Answer: Audiobooks continue to be a growing segment of the publishing industry and are the ideal entertainment medium for commuters, busy individuals, the vision impaired, and...
over 3 years ago
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Where is the best place to find book illustrators?
Author Learning Center
Question: Where is the best place to find book illustrators? Answer: Obtaining high quality illustrations is a critical part of publishing children's books, comics, and graphic novels. Knowing how to find the right artistic fit for your story is...
over 3 years ago
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How Networking Can Be a Powerful Tool for Authors
David Hancock
Bestselling author and Morgan James Publishing founder David Hancock encourages authors to increase their networks by meeting people outside of their current circles. They can then utilize who these new contacts know, leverage their platforms, and hopefully...
over 1 year ago
Managing Your Writing Life
Networking
Common Mistakes Authors Make Negotiating Rights and Contracts
Greg Victoroff, Esq.
Contracts are difficult for most people to decipher without the assistance of attorney, and when writing and publishing a book there may be many types of contracts you encounter along the way. The best way to avoid making costly errors when dealing with...
over 3 years ago
Legal
Contracts
Author Chrome Oxide on the “Writers of the Future” Contest
Chrome Oxide
Contests can be a great way for writers to build credibility and get their work noticed. Author Chrome Oxide was a published finalist in the L. Ron Hubbard "Writers of the Future Contest", which is one of the most influential contests for writers of...
over 3 years ago
Contests and Endorsements
Contests
Building Momentum for Your Book Prior to Publication
Annette Leach
Annette Leach, Publisher of Uriel Press and Vice President of UMI Book Division, says that building momentum for your book is just as important as writing your book. Through a blog, website, social media, or other platform, you can begin to build your...
over 3 years ago
Marketing Plan
Finding Your Platform
How Writers Can Stand Out from the Crowd and Get Their Work Noticed
Michael Tabb
Even in an industry about books, it can be hard to find someone to read your work. WGA Screenwriter, author, and MFA educator Michael Tabb says the three key elements to get your work noticed are perseverance, positivity, and focusing on your goals....
over 3 years ago
Traditional Publishing
Agents
What are Subsidiary Rights and Why Do They Matter? - video
Judy Klein
Signing a contract is stressful and there are a lot of clauses and assumptions written in. Without a law degree, understanding what you’re signing can be nearly impossible and quite overwhelming. Luckily, Judy Klein is willing to break down a few things...
over 9 years ago
Legal
Subsidiary Rights
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