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Book Advances: What Are They Really For? (And Amazon.com Update)

On November 14, 2011, in Guest Writers, Reader Views, Writing & Publishing, by Wilfried F. Voss

Hearing about an author getting a book advance from a traditional publisher, especially from a major one, often stirs up wishful thinking in first time or unknown writers. As authors, our ultimate goal would be to land a contract with one of these publishers and get a substantial advance.

JustFiction Edition – Another Shark In The Publishing Tank

On October 19, 2011, in Articles, Business, Wilfried F. Voss, Writing & Publishing, by Wilfried F. Voss

JustFiction Edition copied their business model from PublishAmerica, however, with a European touch (big deal!). They will publish virtually everything; good or bad, who cares? Their focus is high-volume sales.The side effect for you, the author, is that they don’t give a damn about you and your success.

Let’s Write A Novel: The Monty Python Code

On August 17, 2011, in Articles, Wilfried F. Voss, Writing & Publishing, by Wilfried F. Voss

So, you had an idea. You want to write a novel. The story line is already in your head, and you are itching to get your hands on that keyboard. In your mind, you have already sold thousands of copies, and you are thinking about who will play the lead role in the movie version. Been there, done that, and still like it…

Have You Filed Reincarnation Form RI-98726?

On August 11, 2011, in Articles, Wilfried F. Voss, by Wilfried F. Voss

What is this all about, you may ask? Well, as a writer, my mind is full of ideas for new novels. Some of these ideas make it (The Bleeding Hills and American Male Prostitute), others are either put on hold or don’t make it at all.

Kindle Edition: American Male Prostitute – How I (Almost) Got A Book Deal Through Sex,Lies, And Deceit by Wilfried F. Voss

On August 10, 2011, in Amazon Kindle, Articles, Book Reviews, Fiction, Wilfried F. Voss, by Wilfried F. Voss

The question remains, what does it take these days to get a book deal with a traditional publisher? What do you do when, hypothetically, you are running out of time and mere talent is not the be-all and end-all?

American Male Prostitute – Thoughts by Author Wilfried F. Voss

On August 7, 2011, in American Male Prostitute, Wilfried F. Voss, Writing Update, by Wilfried F. Voss

To put it in a nutshell, today’s publishing world is divided into two principle sections. First, there is the exclusive pool of traditional publishers, and, second, the help-yourself shark tank represented by the so-called vanity publishers.

How I (Almost) Got A Book Deal Through Sex, Lies, And Deceit

On August 5, 2011, in American Male Prostitute, Wilfried F. Voss, Writer's Digest, Writing & Publishing, Writing Update, by Wilfried F. Voss

Let me explain to those not familiar with the publishing business, a writers’ magazine cannot exist without the vast number of delusional writers who will never have the slightest chance of ever being published. In order to have your book published, you need to be talented and, as I was told from day one, the vast majority of our subscribers weren’t.

American Male Prostitute (Excerpt) by Wilfried F. Voss

On July 22, 2011, in American Male Prostitute, Book Reviews, Fiction, by Wilfried F. Voss

To put it in a nutshell, today’s publishing world is divided into two principle sections. First, there is the exclusive pool of traditional publishers, and secondly the help-yourself shark tank represented by the so-called vanity publishers. The question is: What does it take these days to get a book deal with a traditional publisher? What do you do when, hypothetically, you’re running out of time and mere talent is not the be-all and end-all?

Blogging: Sometimes You Do Need That Personal Shrink

On May 11, 2011, in Blogging Aspects, Professional Blogging, by Wilfried F. Voss

In general, it is my blogging policy to NOT block comments, unless they are scam (i.e. useless content not related to the post, but pointing to dubious websites). As of lately I have added another condition to block comments: Insulting comments. And yes, in some cases my posts are designed to provoke – that is in the nature of the business – but I won’t engage into fruitless fights.

The Top 5 Unwritten Books Guaranteed To Sell

On May 9, 2011, in Current Readings, Marketing, Wilfried F. Voss, Writing & Publishing, Writing Tips, by Wilfried F. Voss

There is much to say about the strength of a book title. Really. Some works just sell by the title. Think about Go the F**k to Sleep, which made it to the Amazon.Com top ranks many months before it was even officially published. I am not saying the book is not good, but you get the picture.