ASK RON: What do you think about Penguin purchasing Author Solutions?
I held off answering this question for a bit until I could develop a solid opinion. At this point I’m not even sure if the check has cleared and Penguin isn’t showing any of their cards. The way I see...
View ArticleASK RON: “Why do you believe that the vanity press publishing model has been...
There’s a line from one of my favorite movies, “The Usual Suspects,” that goes, “The greatest trick the Devil ever pulled was convincing the world he didn't exist.” Well, the greatest trick that vanity...
View ArticleASK RON: Do you think I should use a Christian publisher to publish my...
I run into this question quite a bit and it doesn’t have a simple yes/no answer. Over the years I do not think I have hidden the fact that I am a Christian and run my business and personal life, guided...
View ArticleAnother Vanity E-Publisher Joins the Party
I just received an email from Ron Pramschufer at www.selfpublishing.com regarding a new player in the Self Publishing business called Kbuuk. Seems that they have developed apps that will enable you to...
View Article12/21/12 – The End of the (Publishing) World – Rejections Wanted!
Wasn’t too long ago that large, traditional publishers held themselves to a higher, altruistic standard. They held the keys to publishing and controlled who was allowed the possibility of commercial...
View ArticleHave Fun Storming the Castle!
Recently one of our authors shared the twentieth rendition of a query letter he had prepared to send to an agent. His is an epic novel; a real piece of literature. I was reminded how difficult it is to...
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