And celebrate your hard work. It all comes down to chance and cosmic timing sometimes, but writing a solid synopsis can help keep the odds in your favor. When in doubt, go back to number one in this list and follow the agent’s instructions. Happy submitting and enjoy the process of su...
minimums are also a consideration. Manufacturing partners may require you to purchase hundreds of units to keep your costs sustainable. Even the product development process can be costly. “If you are designing a novel or new product,” says Joe, “you can expect that process to take a minim...
When I started out in the industry I didn’t know anyone. I was just a guy with a few ideas and a dream. With a lot of hard work and persistence I have been able to sell several screenplays (click here to view my credits on IMDB) by applying the exact lessons I’m going to tea...
But know that writing a bestseller isn’t just about writing your great idea and hoping it works. There’s a science to it, and the more you can learn about the anatomy of bestsellers, find examples, and work to emulate those frameworks, the better your chances. There are also common a...
After selling 3 screenplays to Major Hollywood Studios WITHOUT AN AGENT for prices ranging up to $240K many authors have contacted me wanting help with writing their movie script based on their novel or with advice seeking how to sell their book rights to be made into a movie, but I say ...
So, you’ve written your book, and now the question pops up: “How much is this whole ‘publishing a book’ thing going to cost me?” If you’ve been dreaming of seeing your name on a... Read more How to Write a Fantasy Novel in 5 Phases ...
It’s a common misconception that editors won’t deal with authors directly. Not only will they interact with you, but they’ll buy your book. I know this for sure because it happened to me. I had three agents try to sell my humorous memoir, Running of t
However, if you decide to manufacture the invention and sell it yourself, you will need to continuously market your product. This can be a huge expense. If you don’t have much marketing experience, or aren’t particularly interested in learning, you might prefer to go the licensing route....
If not, click the link to create a new ID. Apple requires that you set up a separate ID for each media type you want to sell. Selling books on the iBookstore: Paying your dues It’s not possible to sell books without registering with the US tax service. This is a simple process,...
Revv Up Your Writing – to write a best-selling novel book Start on your book writing journey with a solid writing skill under your belt. Writing skills can be built with practice. Does good writing mean using big, obscure words to impress the reader? Instead, focus on using words toUNFO...