When Your Publisher Launches a New Series
May 30th, 2011 by Jerry D. SimmonsThere are certain things an author needs to know when their publisher approaches them to write for a new up and coming series of books. Read the entire post…
Serious Writing
April 27th, 2011 by Jerry D. SimmonsThe process of writing is difficult, time consuming and often frustrating. However you need to create a time and place where you can write. Read more…
Write In Your Own Voice
March 10th, 2011 by Jerry D. SimmonsThe best chance of gaining success as an author is to write in your own voice. Read more…
Focus on Smaller Markets
March 2nd, 2011 by Jerry D. SimmonsWhen publishers make decisions on where to spend marketing dollars in support of their seasonal titles, they typically concentrate on the largest media markets. Read more…
Book Publicists
February 21st, 2011 by Jerry D. SimmonsIf your book is being published and you want to use an outside public relations agency or book publicist, there are two things you need to keep in mind. Read more…
Publishers and Promotion
February 8th, 2011 by Jerry D. SimmonsI’m often asked by authors if publishers today are lazy in promting their writers. You may be surprised at my answer. Read more…
No Guarantees
January 28th, 2011 by Jerry D. SimmonsThere are plenty of companies offering as many products and services as you can imagine, all for a price and many with guarantees. Buyer beware, there are no guarantees in publishing. Read More…
Authors and Retailers
December 31st, 2010 by Jerry D. SimmonsThe answer to the question: who is making money in publishing? There are two groups making the most money in publishing today. Read more…
How the Holidays Affect the Publishing Business
December 7th, 2010 by Jerry D. SimmonsIn a recent interview on The Freelance Life, I talked with NAIWE Director, Janice Campbell, about the holiday season in the publisher’s back office. Writers may be surprised to learn that it’s not a bad time to submit queries and proposals!
Here’s the recording:
