COMMENTS ABOUT – Part II – The Romantic History of WritersWeekly and BookLocker
I didn’t know about the surprise wedding – Richard is definitely a romantic guy. So glad you two met and have a great marriage. Glad you left Bangor – too bad it changed so much. – Diane Craver, author...
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Comments on How I Earn Extra Cash as an “Idea Broker!” (And, you can too!) Thank you for clarifying a bit on this-the overall job would be a “content strategist.” Though that implies you do the...
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COMMENTS ON Should I bid on writing jobs?? Don’t forget that the companies placing the help-wanted ads can easily get access to the help-wanted platforms, and drive the bids DOWN. Duh. – Scott Rose ~~~...
View ArticleThanks, Angela, Richard, and BookLocker!
Dear Angela and Richard, Thank you so much for all your patience, advice, and guidance in helping to bring Bridge of Sighs and Dreams to market. I will be forever grateful for your kindness and...
View ArticleCOMMENTS ON: How I Got Screwed After Writing 50 Articles for a Website
Allan Lynch’s suggestion regarding contracts is absolutely correct. A paper trail showing those elements is all that’s needed to enforce a contract. All writers ought to take the time to memorize those...
View ArticleComments on: Self-Editing + BookLocker’s Cover Design is captive, impressive
COMMENT ON SELF-EDITING: Could Saving Money be Costing Your Reputation as a Writer? (Freelance expenses you should never compromise) This happened to me. I wrote a book and didn’t want to pay for the...
View ArticleCOMMENT RE: Amazon Posts Rebuttal…but Does Not Mention Cancer/Miscarriage...
COMMENT RE: Amazon Posts Rebuttal…but Does Not Mention Cancer/Miscarriage Employee Accusations!? Amazon has come to Cape Town, apparently to serve its southern Africa market. Our hard-won constitution...
View ArticleFrom the 1st Place Winner of the Fall, 2015 24-Hour Short Story Contest!
Sending a heartfelt thank-you to you, Angela. I do hope there’s no breach of etiquette in sending this note, but I am so…rejuvenated, reinvigorated by your (long-coveted) recognition I felt compelled...
View ArticleLETTER ABOUT: Amazon Posts Rebuttal…But Does Not Mention Cancer/Miscarriage...
I have just finished reading about Amazon. I am speechless. Gosh! I want you to publish my books. You give straight answers. You don’t chew your words. You have it all there. Keep up the good work....
View ArticleBookLocker’s Cover Designer Knocks It Out Of The Park Again!
BOOKLOCKER’S COVER DESIGNER KNOCKS IT OUT OF THE PARK AGAIN! Todd, You knocked it out of the friggin’ park…again. No. This time it’s in the next damn county over. Wow. Wow, again. Anxious to see...
View ArticleThis Author Bypassed Stuffy Traditional Publishers!
Like everything else BookLocker has done so far, my book page is flawless! Thanks so much for providing this amazing service. I have to say I am very proud of myself for bypassing stuffy traditional...
View ArticleCOMMENTS ON: The Ebook Trend is Definitely WANING! NOW WHAT?!
Original comment is here. Michael W. Perry wrote: Great article. I’d add an analogy that helps me understand print versus digital. * Print done right is an experience, much like dining in a fine...
View ArticleLETTERS REGARDING: The Ebook Trend is Definitely WANING! NOW WHAT?!
COMMENTS ABOUT: The Ebook Trend is Definitely WANING! NOW WHAT?! Hi Angela, I enjoyed the article on the waning sales of e-books. Like you, I also have an e-reader and still love print books. At first,...
View ArticleAnother Complaint About Xlibris
YES, I do have a complaint about Xlibris. Around Oct. 10-15, I received a call from Xlibris Publishing company. I agreed to pay for publishing at the price of $166.66 for three (3) months, plus 30.00...
View ArticleCOMMENTS POSTED ABOUT: Profitable New Year’s Resolution? A Daily Word-Count...
COMMENTS POSTED ABOUT: Profitable New Year’s Resolution? A Daily Word-Count Writing Goal = More Money!! Okay – I tried this over the three day weekend and I was amazed at how much I wrote. The key is...
View ArticleLETTER REGARDING: Is Amazon REALLY Giving Authors Accurate Sales Numbers??...
Hi Angela, I read with interest your piece on the Amazon/BookScan numbers, and I can appreciate how much trouble the inaccurate and misleading data can make for publishers. What I think can be even...
View ArticleLetter Regarding: After Writing For Free, Nobody Wants To Pay Me! Am I...
Dear Angela, The letter about writing for free reminded me that terminology can be everything. Instead of telling a potential employer or editor that you don’t get paid — for the reasons you set out —...
View ArticleLETTERS and COMMENTS For 01/28/2016
I Landed a $500 Gig Through WritersWeekly! I’m writing to thank you for the market listings. I’ve gotten a few stories published from querying some of those listings. But yesterday I hit it big. I...
View ArticleCOMMENTS ON: If This Article Offends You, You’re Not a Professional Writer
Angela’s article last week generated more comments than any other in the past year! COMMENTS REGARDING: If This Article Offends You, You’re Not a Professional Writer ~~~ I’m not a bit offended by this...
View ArticleCOMMENTS REGARDING: COOKING THE BOOKS? How Your Publisher Can EASILY Rip You...
COOKING THE BOOKS? How Your Publisher Can EASILY Rip You Off! By Anonymous Michael W. Perry wrote: There’s a fix for this problem for online book and ebook sales that’s not that complex and that would...
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