Author : Ellen Spolsky
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 321 pages
File Size : 24,49 MB
Release : 2015
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 0190232145
The Contracts of Fiction invites readers to consider the advantages of describing fictions as governed by a set of social contracts, teaching us how to think about the stuff of daily life, animate and inanimate, as abstractions.
Author : Derek Jeter
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 30,37 MB
Release : 2014-09-23
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 1481423142
The debut book in the New York Times bestselling Contract series, The Contract is a middle grade baseball novel inspired by the youth of legendary sports icon and role model Derek Jeter. As a young boy, Derek Jeter dreams of being the shortstop for the New York Yankees. He even imagines himself in the World Series. So when Derek is chosen for the Little League Tigers, he hopes to play shortstop. But on the day of the assignments, Derek Starts at second base. Still, he tries his best while he wishes and dreams of that shortstop spot. And to help him stay focused on school, his parents make him a contract: keep up the grades or no baseball. Derek makes sure he always plays his best game—on and off the baseball field! Derek Jeter has played Major League Baseball for the New York Yankees for twenty seasons and is a five-time World Series Champion. He is a true legend in professional sports and a role model for young people both on the field and through his Turn 2 Foundation. Inspired by Derek Jeter’s childhood, The Contract is the first book in Derek Jeter’s middle grade baseball series, an important part of the Jeter Publishing program, which will encompass adult nonfiction titles, children’s picture books, middle grade fiction, Ready-to-Read children’s books, and children’s nonfiction. For more about Jeter Publishing visit JeterPublishing.com.
Author : Melanie Moreland
Publisher :
Page : 356 pages
File Size : 24,34 MB
Release : 2018-01-09
Category :
ISBN : 9781988610092
What do you do when the one person you hate the most becomes the one person you can't live without?
Author : K. J. Parker
Publisher : Macmillan + ORM
Page : 101 pages
File Size : 32,37 MB
Release : 2016-03-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0765384477
The greatest philosopher of all time is offering to sell his soul to the Devil. All he wants is twenty more years to complete his life’s work. After that, he really doesn’t care. But the assistant demon assigned to the case has his suspicions, because the philosopher is Saloninus–the greatest philosopher, yes, but also the greatest liar, trickster and cheat the world has yet known; the sort of man even the Father of Lies can’t trust. He’s almost certainly up to something; but what? "Parker generates a fair degree of suspense... an accomplished performance." -- Gary K. Wolfe (for Locus Magazine) At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Author : Brianna Schofield
Publisher :
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 15,73 MB
Release : 2018
Category : Authors
ISBN :
"Copyright law and contract language are complex, even for attorneys and experts. Authors may be tempted to sign the first version of a publication contract that they receive, especially if negotiating seems complicated, intimidating, or risky. But there is a lot at stake for authors in a book deal, and it is well worth the effort to read the contract, understand its contents, and negotiate for favorable terms. To that end, Understanding and Negotiating Book Publication Contracts identifies clauses that frequently appear in publishing contracts, explains in plain language what these terms (and typical variations) mean, and presents strategies for negotiating "author-friendly" versions of these clauses. When authors have more information about copyright and publication options for their works, they are better able to make and keep their works available in the ways they want"--Publisher.
Author : Georgette Heyer
Publisher : Sourcebooks, Inc.
Page : 433 pages
File Size : 48,6 MB
Release : 2011-11-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1402239009
"A five-star job of sheerly delightful romance writing."— Chicago Sunday Tribune Can the wrong bride become the perfect wife? Adam Deveril, the new Viscount Lynton, is madly in love with the beautiful Julia Oversley. But he has returned from the Peninsular War to find his family on the brink of ruin and his ancestral home mortgaged to the hilt. He has little choice when he is introduced to Mr. Jonathan Chawleigh, a City man of apparently unlimited wealth and no social ambitions for himself-but with his eyes firmly fixed on a suitable match for his only daughter, the quiet and decidedly plain Jenny Chawleigh. What Readers Say: "Heyer always writes brilliantly and is capable of conveying the deepest emotions in the briefest of phrases and subtlest dialogue." "One of Heyer's most skillfully written novels." "Has all of Heyer's usual wit, vivid characters, and attention to detail." "One of my very favourite Heyers — and one of her most profound. Wise and heartwarming." "Thoughtful and thought-provoking ... reveals depths to Heyer's writing." "Truly a gem." Georgette Heyer wrote over fifty novels, including Regency romances, mysteries, and historical fiction. She was known as the Queen of Regency romance, and was legendary for her research, historical accuracy, and her extraordinary plots and characterizations.
Author : Katlyn Duncan
Publisher : Silent Storm Publishing
Page : 152 pages
File Size : 31,51 MB
Release : 2021-08-26
Category :
ISBN : 9781954559103
Have you sold your book to a publisher, but years later it's not selling the way you want? Are you frustrated with the lack of marketing for your novel and low royalty payments?It's time to take back your book. This short guide will give you the confidence and knowledge you need to ask for rights reversion and take control over that book again. In 'Take Back Your Book: An Author's Guide to Rights Reversion and Publishing on Your Terms' you'll find:?The basics of rights reversion?How to ask for your book rights back ?What happens when you do, or don't get those rights back?What to do after your rights are reverted?How to self-publish your novel?Long-term considerations for your author business and backlistThis book features interviews with authors who successfully acquired their book rights after publication and their continued successes. You will always be your book's biggest champion. Don't condemn it to years of neglect at someone else's hands. Take back your rights and put it to work for years to come.
Author : Douglas Smith
Publisher : Spiral Path Books
Page : 190 pages
File Size : 40,30 MB
Release : 2024-05-15
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 1928048382
“Short story writers have needed a book like this for decades. ... It's spectacular.” — Kristine Kathryn Rusch, multi-award-winning author & editor Fully revised and current, this second edition addresses every change in the short fiction landscape since the classic original edition came out a decade ago. “Doug has gone through this new volume carefully, updating every possible detail. That makes the second edition as indispensable to the short fiction writer as the first.” — Kristine Kathryn Rusch, multi-award-winning author and editor Take your first step to becoming a professional short fiction writer—Buy this book! In an engaging and conversational style, multi-award-winning author Douglas Smith teaches how to market and sell short stories—and much, much more. Even experienced writers will find value here as Smith takes you from your first sale to using your stories to build a writing career. Topics include: The Fundamentals: The different types of writers. The benefits of short fiction. Rights and licensing. Selling Your Stories: Knowing when it's ready. Choosing markets. Submitting stories. Avoiding mistakes. How editors select stories. Dealing with rejections. When to give up on a story. After a Sale: Contracts. Working with editors. What your first sale means. Dealing with reviews. A Writer's Magic Bakery: Selling reprints. Foreign markets. Audio markets. Selling a collection. The indie option. Becoming Established: Leveraging your stories. Discoverability and promotion. Career progression in short fiction. Douglas Smith is the ideal person to write this book. His stories have appeared in thirty-seven countries and twenty-six languages. He has three acclaimed collections and has won five awards—three for his short fiction alone. “Douglas Smith is, quite simply, the finest short-story writer Canada has ever produced in the science fiction and fantasy genres.” —Robert J. Sawyer, multi-award-winning author “Lots of writers write good books on craft. Few have the experience to write good books on the publishing business. Doug is one of those few, and this book shows it.” — Kristine Kathryn Rusch, multi-award-winning author and editor
Author : Travis Hill
Publisher : Travis Hill
Page : 463 pages
File Size : 50,11 MB
Release : 2014-07-07
Category : Fiction
ISBN :
Inspired by a JA Konrath challenge to write, edit, create a cover, and publish a short story in eight hours or less. "A Career Move" - A crash-landed alien tries to find his career path, but isn't having much luck... 3072 word short story (teen+ appropriate) "Capture At The Hive" - The Evil Queen Mother has finally captured General Megatron, Defender of the Galaxy. 421 word flash fiction story (children's story)
Author :
Publisher :
Page : 1156 pages
File Size : 44,61 MB
Release : 1927
Category : Law reports, digests, etc
ISBN :
