I’ve started my story with a game of hide and seek. The scene sets up important parts of the story later on. Anyway, right now it’s obvious that my main character and her friends are playing a game because my main character doesn’t mind stopping to have a brief chat with the other hider. To [...]
How do authors get their inspiration for new books? Thanks for answering!!!
I don’t know how other authors get inspiration, but in my case, it’s usually generated by curiosity. I’ve had seven books of non-fiction published, and each began when I started to wonder about something. A little research, then a little more, and first thing [...]
They send on a huge amount of mail. They even mail out letters to let people know that they are mailing out another letter! Does anyone know how much money Publishers Clearinghouse spends on postage yearly?
Call 1-800-ASK-USPS.
I have recently finished my first novel. About a young girl, who discovers she’s in fact a Shifter, a rare bloodline. Does anyone have any tips or know publishers or literary agencies willing to work with first time authors? Whatever help you have, is greatly appreciated.
Most agents and publishers are willing to bring on first-time [...]
I’m a teenager writing a sort of fantasy book about a thief. It’s a bit complicated, and to be honest, I don’t feel like explaining it all right here. Anyways, I’m in the middle of planning it all out and writing it, but I would like to start looking for some publishers who [...]
SElf published books are an option for ANY author, new or not. In fact, they probably provide a better medium for experienced authors, unless new authors are willing to hire editors.
Most publishing houses don’t do much, if anything, for new writers as far as promotion goes. (this could be negotiated during the deal if you have an agent.) So that means it is all up to the writer. I don’t think they check up on you to make sure you’re doing enough promotion. If you [...]
Instead of / how do I type the slash slanting the other way?
Look above the enter bar on the right! \\\\
That it was really someone playing Slash at my children birthday he cant really travel around the world so quickly.
4-5 yrs of age but you have to explain it to him or her that slash isn’t real and can not fly around the world that fast make sure they understand and if they don’t keep [...]
My older son is 10 now and I think he should know the truth that Slash is not real. He’s pretty mature and I think he’ll take the news well. But I’m worried he’ll let his little brother in on the secret. Advice?
but recently i received a chinpokomon action figure and next to present someone [...]
