Everything you ever needed to know about Epublishing.

Angela James, editor extraordinaire, is coming to Romance Divas for a 3 day class on Epublishing! Come join us Jan 13-15 and ask her anything.

Everything You Ever Needed to Know About Epublishing (and some things you didn't know you should know)

Why doesn't epublishing offer advances? What are some of the pros and cons of publishing my manuscript via epublishing? How do I research publishers? Can I really make money in epublishing? What exactly is POD? Can you give me a snappy comeback for people who say that epublishing isn't real publishing?

Epublishing has evolved and grown, especially in the last 5 years, but with growth comes pitfalls and problems, and trusting an epublisher with your baby might seem like a risky proposition. We'll cover the basics of epublishing, from choosing an epublisher and contract details to methods of ebook and print distribution to reasons why you might not want to epublish your manuscript.

Bio:

In 2005, Angela James joined Samhain Publishing, Ltd, a small press company focusing on digital publishing, as its executive editor, where she has played an instrumental role in building the company from the ground up. In her executive position at Samhain, Angela is responsible for managing the publisher's editorial services division. Her responsibilities include the management of editorial staff, quality oversight, networking and marketing efforts at regional, national and international writing conferences to promote the electronic publishing industry as well as Samhain.

In addition to her administrative duties, Angela continues to edit more than 50 authors including national bestselling authors Lucy Monroe, Lilith Saintcrow and Deidre Knight.

Exclusive online workshop with NYT Bestseller Allison Brennan!

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November 3-28, 2008
An EXCLUSIVE, one-time only, PASIC Event from New York Times Bestseller Allison Brennan

FROM THE CALL TO THE CAREER AUTHOR: A WRITER'S BUSINESS JOURNEY

Instructor: Allison Brennan

Cost: $30.00 payable by PayPal

What happens after you receive THE CALL? You’re going to be published. . . then what? Join New York Times bestselling author Allison Brennanon a writer’s journey from The Call to Staying Published.

Part One: The Call to Publication

Learn what happens after you sell, who the players are from your agent to editor to publicist and more; what does everyone do in a publishing house and how do they impact your book and you career?

What should an author expect from their agent and their editor?
How do you query an agent after you receive The Call?
What are common contract clauses and what do they mean?
What are foreign rights? Subsidiary rights?
What happens in production?
What is expected from the author?
And much more . . . The nuts and bolts of what is required for every author after a sale.

Part Two: The Three Ps: Publication, Placement and Promotion

What do you HAVE to do before your book is released, what MIGHT you do,and what should you NOT do?

Pre-book buzz–what is it and how do you get it?
What is co-op and other publication terms? How are books distributed? What are wholesalers and what do they do?
How are bestseller lists determined?
What do sales numbers mean?
How do you read a royalty statement?
Velocity, word-of-mouth, reviews, interviews, fans, blogs, MySpace, and your space.
What will your publisher do, what MIGHT they do, what can YOU do?
Is promotion worth it?
promotion?
Pros and cons of promotion–from authors, agents, editors, and publicists. That's just the beginning . . .

Part Three: The Career Author

What it means to be a career author and how to get there; roadblocks; and success. Blunt and to the point, you’ll never again say to an author, “I wish I were you.” Stories from authors who are successful, and those who are struggling.

What they’ve learned and why it’s never the same path for any author.
How to be a career author from the viewpoint of agents and editors.
How to rebuild your career.
Professional jealousy; career management; changing agents; changing houses; and everything in between.
the “day” job, and practical issues like managing deadlines, speaking engagements, and family.
Dos and don’ts of being active online–i.e. you’re now a public figure, what does it mean?
The rudest questions authors get and how to answer them without telling the person to go jump in a piranha infested river.
Questions and answers.
About the Presenter:

Allison Brennan is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of romantic thrillers. A three-time RITA(r) finalist, two-time Romantic Times "Reviewers Award" finalist (including a win for Best Suspense of 2006 for THE KILL), Allison is published in a dozen languages and in the UK. She's a member of Romance Writers of America, where she serves as President of PASIC (for published authors), as well as International Thriller Writers and Mystery Writers of America. She lives in Northern California with her husband and five children and when she's not writing, she's playing video games or a myriad of kid sports and activities.

NOTE: Allison has developed this workshop exclusively for PASIC and this will be the only time it is offered, anywhere!!

Deadline to Register: October 31, 2008

Click here to register

Kick A$$ Conference

Kick A$$ Characters By Authors Who Know How To Kick A$$
September 12-13 at Romance Divas

Featuring:
Bob Mayer
Lori Avocato
Maggie Price
Lindsay McKenna
Barry Eisler
Linnea Sinclair
Larissa Ione
Merline Lovelace
Want to know how to write authentic action, suspense, law enforcement, and military romance? Ask authors who know firsthand! Romance Divas is hosting a 2-day workshop with some of the hottest names in the genre. It will take place at the Romance Divas Forum. All are welcome. To get access to the forum you will need to register by entering the site and clicking on Forum.