Literary Agents Accepting Submissions – Part 3 How do you get a literary agent for your book? Here’s a list of 100 literary agents accepting submissions, detailing the genres they represent (andRead More…
Literary Agents Accepting Submissions – Part 2 How do you get a literary agent for your book? Here’s a list of 100 literary agents accepting submissions, detailing the genres they represent (andRead More…
Literary Agents Accepting Submissions – Part 1 How do you get a literary agent for your book? Here’s a list of 100 literary agents accepting submissions, detailing the genres they represent (andRead More…
How To Write a Non-Fiction Book Proposal Many aspiring nonfiction writers begin by writing an entire book. That’s a logical approach, but major publishers don’t usually want to see an entire nonfictionRead More…
Several clients have asked me how to create a Table of Contents using the newer versions of Microsoft Word. I put the question to Los Angeles computer software wizard Jeff Davidson of PCRead More…
Many clients have asked me if it is possible to create an Index using Microsoft Word. I put the question to Los Angeles computer software wizard, Jeff Davidson of PC Consultants, and heRead More…
Some of Those Clients of Mine! I am a freelance ghostwriter, writing and editing books and book proposals on behalf of artists and executives, doctors and lawyers, and other folks. The workRead More…
Oh, those “Holy Cow!” clients of mine!!! One of my “Holy Cow!” clients was incredibly slow to pay, although she kept insisting she paid every invoice on time. It didn’t matter that I hadRead More…
Does “Now” mean today, tomorrow or never? A company has asked me to ghostwrite a book for them. I’m dealing with a nice guy at the company, who invited me to submit aRead More…
You mean, I don’t get what I want? A few weeks ago I was contacted by a fellow who represented a large international firm that was setting up a website devoted to business.Read More…
I don’t understand! Many years ago, a publisher approached my agent with a plan for reissuing one of my old, out-of-print books. Their offer was modest, but it did include a hugeRead More…
In her “Ask Allison” blog, novelist Allison Win Scotch describes how painful reviews can be: “One of the toughest things about writing a book and putting it out into the world isRead More…
People are often stumped when asked But it’s not a frivolous question. It’s a powerful question, for the answer helps shape the book, determine whether “standard” or self-publishing is the better route, andRead More…