tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7986595816238301046.post8574984622605571198..comments2024-03-18T09:51:31.137-04:00Comments on Editorial Anonymous: Hooray for NewbiesEditorial Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06294247222893767117noreply@blogger.comBlogger49125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7986595816238301046.post-42763631138755212582021-07-14T10:47:16.874-04:002021-07-14T10:47:16.874-04:00Business Leads Generation offers the most effectiv...Business Leads Generation offers the most effective <a href="https://businessleadsworld.com/pricing/" rel="nofollow"> qualified leads for MCA </a> the merchant cash advance leads.Jacob Weberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16789254916564205967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7986595816238301046.post-41641822375323429362021-06-07T00:01:57.511-04:002021-06-07T00:01:57.511-04:00There is noticeably a bundle to know about this. I...There is noticeably a bundle to know about this. I assume you made certain nice points in features also.<br /><br /><a href="https://forums.prosportsdaily.com/member.php?992388-MathewBaret" rel="nofollow">Visit Web</a><br /><a href="https://ichibot.id/forum/profile/mathewbaret/" rel="nofollow">Ichibot.id</a><br /><a href="https://community.afpglobal.org/network/members/profile?UserKey=7085295b-58fc-4738-8499-664d34e728fe" rel="nofollow">Information</a>MiltonBakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16087176914385835046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7986595816238301046.post-30320379634968048912015-08-25T21:36:43.411-04:002015-08-25T21:36:43.411-04:00Banned complain !! Complaining only causes life an...Banned complain !! Complaining only causes life and mind become more severe. Enjoy the rhythm of the problems faced. No matter ga life, not a problem not learn, so enjoy it :)<br /><br /><a href="http://carameredakanbatukkronis.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Obat Batuk Kronis</a> <br /><a href="http://menghilangkansakitpinggang.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Menghilangkan Sakit Pinggang</a> <br /><a href="http://obattumorparotiss.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Obat Tumor Parotis</a> <br /><a href="http://goo.gl/iUl1Ml" rel="nofollow">Obat Lemak Dalam Darah</a> <br /><a href="http://goo.gl/H5fKvc" rel="nofollow">Obat Polip Hidung Alami</a><br /><a href="http://obatinsomniaakut.com/" rel="nofollow">Obat Insomnia Akut Terapi Susah Tidur</a> <br /><a href="http://ahlinyaasma.com/" rel="nofollow">Pengobatan Asma</a> Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09825923265729201900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7986595816238301046.post-4894368886025314822009-06-29T11:26:41.844-04:002009-06-29T11:26:41.844-04:00Anon:
Hardcover, kids, fiction.
One never knows ...Anon:<br /><br />Hardcover, kids, fiction.<br /><br />One never knows what has sold until the royalty statement. <br /><br />But I think antipathy toward B&N is like antipathy to Starbucks. I think Peets makes much better coffee than Starbucks. But I'm grateful for the ubiquity and convenience of Starbucks.Michael Reynoldshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05217493579132625169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7986595816238301046.post-14829100802994133122009-06-29T06:26:42.311-04:002009-06-29T06:26:42.311-04:00I'll let Michael speak for himself but I know ...I'll let Michael speak for himself but I know some of his titles for kids, and he is a great and prolific writer...<br /><br /><br />As for B and N...I think that depends on the location perhaps and demographics which essentially IS marketing.<br /><br />The ones near me have fairly large children's sections and well stocked with all kinds of titles. There is a lot of quality shelved. Yes, there is saccharin which I would not likely find at my indies but saccharin sells well...<br /><br />My gripe with B and N has more to do with the staff and lack of knowledge, ambivalence and a general lack of caring about books. :''''(<br /><br />Whereas, the staff at my indies breathe books. :) And they are right around the corner and give discounts like B and N. And when they order a book it is there the next day. So I rarely go to B and N unless I am shopping for something else and want to walk in (which may be a marketing ploy for B and N)<br /><br />Anyway, I stray off topic and I apologize.<br /><br />Word verification: Subblent -- Mixed materials under a covering as in "What's tonight's subblent you are making for dinner, honey?"aenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7986595816238301046.post-19934454126674878282009-06-28T22:40:09.491-04:002009-06-28T22:40:09.491-04:00There are several places you can see almost everyt...There are several places you can see almost everything that publishers are producing and are pushing for this season.<br /><br />BEA -- Books Expo America. Usually meets the beginning of May.<br />Google it to discover if this national gathering of publishers will be on your side of the country anytime soon. It is expensive to get an exhibits pass, if your publisher won't give you one, but the overview of publishing and the giveaways of free books is huge.<br /><br />ALA -- the American Library Association. www.ala.org <br />Usually meets in June or July. (in Chicago this year in July)<br />The exhibits pass is usually only $35 or so. About half library technology and half publisher's displays.<br /><br />AASL -- The association of School Libraries (librarians?) Most of the exhibits display school technology and books useful to support school curriculum. <br /><br />It's usually marketing people that staff the booths, especially at BEA, but editors are often at the other two events on Saturday and sometimes Sunday.<br /><br />Authors often walk the aisles, taking notes as to what the publishers produce, so that they can later query or send a proposal for manuscripts similar to those publishers publish.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7986595816238301046.post-41875573114553979372009-06-28T22:27:36.120-04:002009-06-28T22:27:36.120-04:00Michael R. said that B&N:
" They bought 7...Michael R. said that B&N:<br />" They bought 700 plus displays of my latest book."<br /><br />That's nice -- and how many did they return?<br />Was it fiction or nonfiction?<br />For younger readers or older readers. Or adult?<br /><br />You know, but others might not, that Barnes and Noble doesn't buy a single book. They borrow them to display, hope they sell, and send the publisher a portion of the sale price if they do sell. Then they pack up the ones that didn't sell, in the short time they had them on display, and 'return' them. <br /><br />If the book is hardback. <br /><br /> Paperbacks they don't even return -- they rip the cover off to return to the publisher and toss/destroy the actual book. The author, who thought he sold all those books, suddenly discovers his royalties statement shows a loss which will be taken from the author's royalties in the next royalty period, if possible.<br /><br />Sad but true. <br /><br />Every time I go to B&N, I'm disappointed with the selection -- the titles I want aren't there and I'd rather not buy a 'toy' book or a series book.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7986595816238301046.post-90435264809720966662009-06-28T12:50:57.331-04:002009-06-28T12:50:57.331-04:00Anon:
I know the mechanics of B&N very well. ...Anon:<br /><br />I know the mechanics of B&N very well. They bought 700 plus displays of my latest book. <br /><br />I'm also a big fan of indies and libraries -- just did an event with the great and amazing Andersons in Naperville. But it's madness for a newbie to ignore B&N. B&N defines a big part of the market, especially with what's looking like the implosion of Borders. And I don't know any author who's happy to be ignored by B&N, not unless they have some other source of income.<br /><br />B&N has managed to put huge bookstores in every corner of the country. They did it by understanding the market. It behooves an aspiring writer to try and understand what it is that B&N understands.Michael Reynoldshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05217493579132625169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7986595816238301046.post-72048747871035791822009-06-28T12:50:35.548-04:002009-06-28T12:50:35.548-04:00Um, this is kind of like saying, I have a few idea...Um, this is kind of like saying, I have a few ideas about surgery, can you tell me where I can operate? Really, focus on your writing, read craft books, read A LOT of children's books. Then, when you have written something you're proud of, get out there and get an agent. There's really no other way to do it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7986595816238301046.post-11780469166019826482009-06-28T11:30:46.500-04:002009-06-28T11:30:46.500-04:00I second all the sites and books to look at (esp. ...I second all the sites and books to look at (esp. SCBWI and Verla Kay), plus I just want to add that when you've been at it for a while, it all seems elementary, but from a total newbie's standpoint, the industry does seem rather shrouded in mystery. :) I think it's a completely reasonable question to want to know how the system works, even if you don't have anything polished and ready to submit yet. <br /><br />Good luck!Rose Greenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10752073931486321348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7986595816238301046.post-33696575694703756832009-06-27T21:02:42.800-04:002009-06-27T21:02:42.800-04:00Michael -- The single largest book retainer, as yo...Michael -- The single largest book retainer, as you call B&B, isn't the world's best source of good books. Far from it.<br /><br />Have you been in their children's book section?<br />1-- Latest books from popular, well known authors, maybe.<br />2-- Lots of series -- lots and lots of paperback series<br />3 -- lots of 'toy' books<br />4 -- some classics and a few award winners<br /><br />Where do you actually the best selection of new books as well as old standards loved by children, new and older classics? <br /><br />your public library, that's where.<br /><br />B&N gives new adult books two to three months to sell, then out they go, never to be seen again. Most of the new (especially nonfiction) books they never even stock.<br /><br />Their reason for stocking hardly any children's nonfiction? it doesn't sell within the 2 to 3 months they give any book to sell.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7986595816238301046.post-15334435335070872622009-06-27T20:14:53.067-04:002009-06-27T20:14:53.067-04:00Yes, it's best to ignore the single largest bo...Yes, it's best to ignore the single largest book retailer.Michael Reynoldshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05217493579132625169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7986595816238301046.post-89473830047738631572009-06-27T16:01:03.458-04:002009-06-27T16:01:03.458-04:00First, with all due respect to EA, how on earth di...First, with all due respect to EA, how on earth did you find this site before finding SCBWI, Purple Crayon, et al.?<br /><br />And with all due respect to the previous poster, I would not go to Barnes & Noble to study the market. That would be like going to McDonald's to learn how to make hamburgers. If you have a local independent children's book store, maybe go there. Definitely go the library, and take your librarian by the hand.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7986595816238301046.post-78157950473975678972009-06-27T12:37:33.399-04:002009-06-27T12:37:33.399-04:00Looks like I am too late. Lots of great advice and...Looks like I am too late. Lots of great advice and great resources recommended. If it seems overwhelming: just do it at a pace that allows you to absorb the information.Yat-Yeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04028075516122778317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7986595816238301046.post-73943151830508496992009-06-27T12:07:30.897-04:002009-06-27T12:07:30.897-04:00For Anonymous at "June 27, 2009 10:53 AM"...For Anonymous at "June 27, 2009 10:53 AM" - I assume you are an aspiring illustrator. Your process will be a little different than an aspiring author, but still requires you follow submission/query guidelines. And many, if not all of the sites and resources suggested for the original question would also be of benefit to you.<br /><br />If you are looking to illustrate childrens books, then, again, SCBWI would be a great first step.<br /><br />And having an online portfolio is great, but your contacts with editors and agents still need to follow protocol for illustrators. So do your research, much as others are suggesting for the original question.<br /><br />For the original question, I agree with almost all the suggestions for info, and especially recommend SCBWI - you will get national resources and local support. A strong SCBWI chapter can be a godsend as you are getting your feet wet and working on your first manuscripts. And it can be a good way to find other writers, critique groups and local resources. That would be my first step.<br /><br />Second, read as much as you can - online resources and books in the genre you want to write. <br /><br />And welcome to the writing community.<br /><br />EmilyE.M. Kokiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00453541159643901257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7986595816238301046.post-81610482285536529292009-06-27T11:40:23.270-04:002009-06-27T11:40:23.270-04:00P.S. I think it will be useful to the querier to ...P.S. I think it will be useful to the querier to see how many times certain sources were referenced. There are a lot of sources out there, but the consistently helpful ones are the ones you hear about over and over.Editorial Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06294247222893767117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7986595816238301046.post-49609207198707524832009-06-27T11:38:29.790-04:002009-06-27T11:38:29.790-04:00Yay, Anonymati! Nicely done.Yay, Anonymati! Nicely done.Editorial Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06294247222893767117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7986595816238301046.post-17022730985880150192009-06-27T11:34:58.936-04:002009-06-27T11:34:58.936-04:00I'd say reading this blog's archives is a ...I'd say reading this blog's archives is a good start. Check out the Anonymati link on this blog, too. Great posts about first pages.<br /><br />I'm no expert, but the best advice given me was to concentrate on becoming a great writer. If that's your goal (rather than getting published right away) you'll be thinking straighter than many of us were when we started.<br /><br />To help with writing, check out your local <a href="http://www.scbwi.org/" rel="nofollow">SCBWI chapter</a>. They have conferences and should also have critique groups that you could join. <br /><br />While you're working on your writing, get familiar with the publishing world. There are tons of very good blogs that will help you with that. Take the time to read their archives. The blogs EdAnon has listed under "Be Aware Of" are some of my favorites. <br /><br />It's going to take time (lots!) to write well and become familiar with all the terms and protocols in publishing, but it's worth it. Good luck!Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06909176210194176373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7986595816238301046.post-61691708546689696662009-06-27T11:26:22.926-04:002009-06-27T11:26:22.926-04:00I've found the best tool is the "Chldren&...I've found the best tool is the "Chldren's Writer's & Illustrator's Market" book, available on Amazon or at any big bookstore. It has great articles, resource tips, and of course, the list of publishers. Just be sure that once you target a publisher, to go to their website for further instructions on submission guidelines as they change quickly, and some information in the book may already be out of date.The Storyladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17398387902956440698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7986595816238301046.post-26334898528717646862009-06-27T11:03:16.079-04:002009-06-27T11:03:16.079-04:00I get emails sounding a lot like this at least a c...I get emails sounding a lot like this at least a couple of times a month. Way back when I still used a telephone for business,(whew! glad those days are over!)I'd get calls from "friends of friends of friends" wanting to know how to get their stories published. I used to spend a fair amount of time with them, but after the second or third time people listened and then asked me to give their stuff to my editor, I stopped doing that. <br /><br />Now I have a standard answer: take a class at community college, buy Harold Underdown's "Complete Idiot's Guide to Publishing Children's Books", and join SCBWI. <br /><br />But I have to say I'm still surprised to talk with people who say they want to have their book published only to discover they haven't even written anything down.Nancy Coffelthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01713279271661289911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7986595816238301046.post-10709516211182008252009-06-27T10:57:37.630-04:002009-06-27T10:57:37.630-04:00Since I'm a nice guy (from Minnesota, naturall...Since I'm a nice guy (from Minnesota, naturally), I'll assume that this person is a foreigner. How this individual found EA's blog but seems unable to find other pertinent web sites or books is a mystery. <br /><br />Harold Underdown's site is full of information and links:<br /><br />http://www.underdown.org/Jimmernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7986595816238301046.post-56902398898589710642009-06-27T10:53:51.485-04:002009-06-27T10:53:51.485-04:00I have a question that corresponds to this. Since ...I have a question that corresponds to this. Since I am constantly having to prove my existance to new editors, what is the correct way to approach them? Is a cold call email announcement with my website of art samples ok? Ask for some kind of reply if they are interested to receive more samples periodically? If there is no reply, is that to be seen as a NO, not interested? How can I learn to read "editor code language" ? So confusing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7986595816238301046.post-19586422435731435552009-06-27T10:40:16.147-04:002009-06-27T10:40:16.147-04:00The Children's Writer's and Illustrator...The Children's Writer's and Illustrator's Market: (http://www.cwim.com/)<br /><br />You can also join SCBWI(scbwi.org)and get the latest publishers market, info on how to submit, etc. <br /><br />Research: go to the library and check out those books similar to yours. Find out who published them by reading the publishers information, then go to that publisher's website and read their submission policies.Diandra Maehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15740077585302992134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7986595816238301046.post-76907171017494934802009-06-27T09:53:31.817-04:002009-06-27T09:53:31.817-04:00The book you're looking for is The Children...The book you're looking for is The Children's Writers and Illustrators Market, edited by Alice Pope. You can follow Alice's blog at http://cwim.blogspot.com/. Consider joining the Society for Children's Book Writers and Illustrators (www.scbwi.org). Attending their conferences and workshops can be a good way for new writers to learn about the industry and make connections with other budding writers. <br /><br />Also, check out the links in the right-hand column on this blog. A lot of publishing professionals are sharing their knowledge of the industry for free.Jean Wogamanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14464446396668373473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7986595816238301046.post-67811363991600496882009-06-27T09:31:04.752-04:002009-06-27T09:31:04.752-04:00Uh, write it first leaps to mind.
You've man...Uh, write it first leaps to mind. <br /><br />You've managed to put the cart before the horse. There are plenty of ideas to be had, you have do the hard work and provide a finished product first, which means write the book.<br /><br />Read, read, read. If you want to write a children's book you need to know what's out there. <br /><br />Oh, did I mention that you have to actually WRITE the story?<br /><br />And just because you can write an article for such and such magazine or you've been a journalist for a gazillion years, it doesn't mean you can write children's stories. Writing fiction is a 'hole 'nuther beast. Each genre has a different set of reader expectations (rules).<br /><br />Oh, did I mention this?<br />Write the story. Edit story. Find someone to critique it. Beat head against keyboard. Try to erasing all the red ink. Give up since CSI might wander by and wonder about all the 'blood'. And then, Guess what you do?<br /><br />Write another book.<br />Lather, rinse, repeatMAGollahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06740642718595310949noreply@blogger.com