Christine Rose

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  • Self-Publishing, Pt 2 (Podcast)

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    In this episode, I talk about printing & distribution, and why I think it’s best to go with Lighting Source as a printer/distributor. Also, I touch on Barnes & Noble practices and how to get your books on the shelves. Publishing & Marketing Realities: Episode 6, Self-Publishing, Pt 2. Read more about the book, Publishing…

  • Self-Publishing (Podcast)

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    Although many writers are jumping on the self-publishing bandwagon, not everyone is doing it effectively or with taking quality and professionalism into account. Find out what it takes to be a successful self-published author, how to create a quality book, and how to get distribution. Publishing & Marketing Realities: Episode 5, Self-Publishing. Read more about…

  • European Writing Retreat!

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    Today I’m off to Europe for seven week, hopefully to get a novel written. The podcasts will post as normal on Fridays, but the rest may be a bit more sporadic. Do bear with me. I’ll still have internet access, of course, and if there is a topic on which you’d like me to write,…

  • Independent Spirit of Emerging Authors

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    Today is Independence Day. It’s a time to celebrate the independent spirit within each of us. Many of our cultures most famous authors started through self-publishing their works. Names like Thomas Paine, Benjamin Franklin, Beatrice Potter, Ezra Pound, Virginia Woolf, to name a few from history. For more contemporary examples, both the NYT bestseller The…

  • Independent Publishers (Podcast)

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    Learn what to look out for when choosing an Independent Publisher. There are far too many out there trying to prey on your dreams. Don’t let them. And please. please. please. Don’t sign your rights away for nothing. However, an Independent Publisher might be perfect for you and your book. Just make sure you’re careful.…

  • 70% of Nothing…

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    Last week I read a post called “70% of Nothing is Nothing,” and it rather got my goat. Although the article went onto talk about the importance of quality in self-published works, something I emphasize in my blog and my book, the bulk of it carried the tone of discouraging authors to self-publish based on…

  • Literary Agents (Podcast)

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    Discover what it takes to get a literary agent and what that agent can do for you. Learn just how much research agents expect from their potential clients. Also, listen to a concise pro/con list of choosing a New York Publisher. Publishing & Marketing Realities: Episode 3, Literary Agents. Read more about the book, Publishing…

  • Creating Blog Content

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    Sometimes the hardest thing about keeping a blog is finding topics on which to write, especially if you’re looking for fresh content multiple times a week. The most important thing for writers to remember when blogging is that you’re doing it to serve the reader first. This means you don’t want to make the same…

  • Amazon Joins Big Publishing

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    Big news in New York Big Boy (NYBB) publishing. Whereas up until recently they’ve been known as the “Big 6,” they are now the “Big 7.” Amazon joins the traditional publishing world in a big way, with new imprints and an aggressive move to acquire new and established, best-selling authors. They are the new player…

  • New York Big Boys (Podcast)

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    Listen to the realities of going with a New York Big Boy publisher for your book, both the pros and cons. Learn how to get a New York Publisher and how long it is likely to take. Understand royalties and advances, and see how the industry is changing. Publishing & Marketing Realities: Episode 2, New…