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Death of the Great American Novel?
Diana E. Sheets argues that the publishing industry has made it impossible for great prose to be published and that the Great American Novel of this age cannot be written
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There Is More than One Way to Become a Bestselling Author
Although changes in the publishing industry have cut a new author's chances of making it big, there is more than one way to get published and potentially become a bestseller.
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Writing Speculative Fiction
So you want to write Speculative Fiction? Don't call it Sci-Fi. Know who you're writing for, and what to write about.
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Submitting Written Work
You've finished writing your story and mailed it to that special publisher. Are you just going to sit there waiting for a response that may never come? Absolutely Not!
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Vanity Fair
A review of the film "Vanity Fair".
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Write a Bestseller— By Having fun!
There are scads of authors who want to write novels. Half of them want to write a bestseller. The way to do it, according to the experts is to have fun . . .
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Write Young, Manage Your Career
Advice for writers in their teens and early twenties interested in managing their new writing career.
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Circle of Seven Book Videos
Innovative company markets a new kind of book promotion vehicle, video advertisements that have drama, flair and special effects.
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The World of Publishing
A look at options in the publishing industry. What educational programs exist? Where should you look for publishing jobs?
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This week in e-books
Spur Awards winner, Sample Rocket e-Book, Students at the Dental School in New York get course on DVD. Electronic device reads books to students
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Seabiscuit
A review of the film "Seabiscuit"

Frankfurt E-Book Winners
Frankfurt International E-book award winners. Independent E-publishers create their own awards.
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Older books: Past sources worth another look
Here is an invitation to seek out the older books on old cars and the automotive industry. Some are well worth a look, but you may have some trouble finding them. Look here for some ideas on how to find the hard-to-find books.
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A little Inspiration for Aspiring Authors
Have enough rejection letters to wallpaper your apartment? Take heart, you're not alone, and there's still hope
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Don't Worry...There's Still Hope!
Starting to feel like you're never going to get that children's book published? Don't give up yet...
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Plummeting Purchasing
CD sales have fallen 20 percent from the same time last year and there doesn't seem to be anything the music companies can do about it.
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2008 Children's Markets Review
Finding places to publish children's books, stories and articles is made much easier with the 2008 Children's Writer's & Illustrator's Market.
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A Good Story, Badly Told
Maybe we sailors should just write them ourselves...
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Angus McBride
An artist of rare ability, Angus McBride is best remembered for illustrating over one hundred books for Osprey Publishing, a military history specialist.
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Best Selling Author Releases Y2K eBook online
World's first concurrent release of printed and electronic books by a best selling author
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Book Publishers: The Last Dinosaur?
This article is about how "the big New York publishers" handle the new electronic publishing. Same ol' story!
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Computer Security Weekly, April 3, 2000
April 3, 2000, This week's events in computer security, both on and off the net.
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Romance Novels and Book Publishing
The romance novel industry is hardly the lightweight it's often taken for. In fact, it is a powerful force in book publishing, comprising half the paperback market.
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The Devil Wears Prada on DVD
Poignant and brilliant, the Devil Wears Prada arrives on DVD just before Christmas. That's all.
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The Literary voice of Charles W. Chesnutt
African American fiction writers owe Charles W. Chesnutt a debt of gratitude. Called an innovator and commentator Charles W. Chesnutt's literary voice during 1899 – 1905...
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Vickie Stringer: Part 2
Novelist and publisher, Vickie Stringer, speaks out on publishing and offers advice to new writers.
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Writers Beware
This article will discuss some possible things that can happen to the new writer.
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Writing Style Guides
This article provides titles and descriptions of key writing style manuals, valuable references for writers and editors looking for careers in the publishing industry.
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Authors and Subsidy Publishers
Authors seeking to publish their manuscript should understand why to avoid companies that sell book services to authors, rather than selling books to the trade.
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Beyond the Query Letter
Sending out query after query becomes a tedious task for the freelance writer. Successful writers however, never send out a query but have enough work to keep their keyboards whistling a happy tune. How? Face and name recognition is key!
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Canada says e-books are books, Adobe buys Glassbook
Canada recognises e-books as books. Adobe buys Glassbook. Amazon aligns with MS Reader. McGraw Hill to sell e-books on-line.
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December 2007 Horoscope
This article explores the major astrological events in December and how they will affect the signs Aries, Taurus and Gemini.
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Kat Richardson Talks Underground
Kat Richardson talks about what excites her about the fantasy writing field and the best advice she's ever received about the publishing industry.
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Marianne de Pierres On Writing
Multi award-nominated SF author Marianne de Pierres talks about publishing, validation and sharing her vision.
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Review: The Meaning of Night
Edward Glyver, a man wronged, betrayed and cheated of his rightful inheritance ,vows revenge against his sworn enemy, Phoebus Daunt.
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Stephen King to by-pass pub and offer novel on web site
King to sell novel from web site by-passing publisher. Two e-book shows in NYC this fall. Microsoft Reader to add audio. New eBook magazine to make debut.
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The Yiddish Policemen's Union
Winner of the O. Henry Prize for short fiction and the Pullitzer, Chabon is the most respected author to embrace genre, and won the 2008 Hugo and Nebula for Best Novel.
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Work From Home by Writing
Working as a professional writer is often considered the Holy Grail of work from home jobs to many freelancers. How can self employment translate into writing?
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An Interview with Andrew Crofts
Hailed by Writing Magazine as "One of the world's most successful and versatile freelance writers," Andrew Crofts boasts an eclectic résumé.
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Anthony Comstock, Moral Crusader
Anthony Comstock's early life experiences fueled his fight against immorality in the 19th century, and his efforts can still be seen today.
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Challenges to Free Expression
Technological advances, globalisation, and the rise of religious extremism threaten our freedom of expression.
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Chaos! Comics 3-D Artist Contest
Blockbuster Video, Macromedia, iDot, Canopus and Kinetix Join Chaos! Comics 3-D Character Design/Player Plug-in Contest Quake II Evil Ernie Lady Death Brian Pulido WWF Undertaker
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Ebook Trends for the Year 2001
Here are seven trends to expect in the year 2001 for ebooks.
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Everyone Should Have a Great Mentor
This is a tribute to the passing of my literary agent Joanne Kellock, one of the most dear and influential people in my writing career
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Explore London by Bus
The red double-decker No.15 bus trundles by most of the popular sights and you can get on and off wherever you wish. So jump aboard and conduct your own tour of London.
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Mis Lit: The Facts and Fictions
Misery memoirs have found a place on bestseller lists. However, doubts of authenticity and elements of prurience cast a shadow over the boom of this new genre.
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