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» Business and Legal Forms for Writers
By Melanie Rockett | Published 01/21/2006 | Freelancing , Self Publishing | Unrated

I often get asked for advice on the "legal" aspects of writing ... from copyright concerns to book publishing, work for hire contracts, collaboration ageements and contracts with an agent.  Since I am not a lawyer ... what I normally do is refer writers to the BEST book on the subject ...

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» The Profitable World of Self Publishing
By Mike Moore | Published 01/20/2006 | Self Publishing | Unrated
I wrote nonstop for two months and finally had it written and illustrated with my own original cartoons. The question facing me now was who would be chosen from among thousands of publishers to bring my masterpiece to the waiting, eager multitudes. After many submissions to numerous publishing houses and many rejection slips, I finally found one who agreed to publish my book. The problem was that they couldn't get around to it for about a year and a half. I would receive 20% of the retail cost of each copy sold and would have to do most of the promotion myself.
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» Can You Afford To Publish Your Book?
By Sophfronia Scott | Published 01/20/2006 | Self Publishing | Unrated

What Do You Want From Your Book?

That is the real question! Once you are clear about what you want out of the publishing process, you can decide what route would be the most satisfying--and profitable--for you. When it comes right down it it, you can spend as much or as little as you want on your book. But how much are you willing to spend to get what you want?

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» I Have My Manuscript, Now What? A Look at the World of Publishing
By John Neyman, Jr. | Published 01/20/2006 | Self Publishing | Unrated
To work with a publisher, you'll need to send out query letters and/or a book proposal. This is a letter or a few pages briefly describing your text, why it is unique, characteristics of your target market and how you can help market the book. Most publishers don't accept unsolicited manuscripts, so you'll need to convince them to read yours. If they request that you forward your entire manuscript, you have one foot in the door. Be prepared to send more than one query and don't expect a response next week.
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» How Should You Publish Your Best Seller? A Case Study
By Glenn Dietzel | Published 01/20/2006 | Self Publishing | Unrated
Let's take a look at how you would get published via Traditional Publishing methods. First of all, you would need to get the attention of a publisher. Therein lays the first of many obstacles. You see, every week, publishers are inundated with thousands upon thousands of manuscripts from talented hopefuls just like you! Imagine entering your office on Monday and being greeted with over one thousand packages, all with your name on them. Obviously, the chances of one manuscript rising to the top of the pile are slim to none.
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