[…]woods yet when it comes to the worldwide pandemic, we’re VERY excited about the possibilities for 2021! The LDSPMA Board has been working hard on a new networking campaign that we think you’re really going to love because it features YOU! Every week, we will spotlight one member of LDSPMA in our new Member Spotlight webpage. Here, everyone can learn […]
[…]for plagiarism (quoted information without quote marks). Query missing information. Check notes for completeness. Look up missing information or query the author. Prepare front matter for books. Produce clean copy for half title, title page, copyright page, and contents page. Double-check chapter titles for accuracy. Reread for accuracy. Skim through the manuscript again to catch errors you missed while fixing […]
[…]you feel the need, and move on. And don’t lecture or condescend in your queries either. Saller recommends reading through all of your queries again once you get to the end of a project, because sometimes you read a query you wrote days ago and realize you unintentionally come across as a bit of a jerk. Too many editors mechanically […]
[…]day! Learn the basic rules surrounding semicolons, colons, em dashes, and commas as well as easy-to-remember tips that will make you more confident in how you make rhetorical choices with your punctuation. Bio: Brittany Passmore is a freelance editor who specializes in developmental, substantive, and copy edits in fiction. She graduated from BYU with a BA in Editing and Publishing. […]
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[…]marketing instructor, author coach, and LDSPMA marketing director Trina Boice. Marketing for Freelancers: Becoming a Pro at Bringing in Business. Taught by BYU professor and former LDSPMA president Suzy Bills. We look forward to seeing you at our […]
[…](not all at once, and not without chocolate . . .). But at the core most days she’s a keeping-it-real mother of seven. #thegoodthebadtheugly Topics in Nonfiction Classes You’ll get all five of these classes:Audience and Genre: Your Unique Marketing AngleFoundational Book MarketingSelf-PublishingAll About EditingTraditional Publishing—Pros and Cons And Skip the Slush Pile!Participants of the LDSPMA Spring Nonfiction Workshop 2022 will also receive […]
[…]I have learned so much about data analysis, graphic design, and more. It has forced me to leave my comfort zone and be diligent in my efforts if I want to reach as many people as possible. In what ways do you feel you have been able to be a voice for good in your creative pursuits? Being a blogger […]
Fifth Annual Conference: “Share Your Light,” October 24–26, 2019 Schedule Conference Program Fourth Annual Conference: “Let Our Voices Be Heard,” November 2–3, 2018 Description Photo Gallery Conference Program Third Annual Conference: “The Power of the Word,” September 22–23, 2017 Description Photo Gallery Second Annual Conference: “Flooding the World with Light and Truth,” September 23–24, 2016 Description Photo Gallery First Annual […]
[…]document all sources and give credit where credit is due. Don’t be afraid to make cold calls to obtain more information and understanding. What keeps you inspired in your daily creative work? I’m inspired by looking at the mountain of source materials in cardboard boxes that sits in my office. To me, it’s too valuable to throw into the dumpster. […]
[…]time to pitch. Section 1: https://courses.calliopewritingcoach.com/courses/the-secret-science-of-storytelling Section 2: https://courses.calliopewritingcoach.com/courses/pitch-craft Does It Cost to Pitch? The cost to participate is $20 per pitch. While pitching has been free in the past, it is professional to pay publishers for their time. The majority of this charge goes to pay for the publishers’ time and expertise. Part of it pays for the expense […]
[…]her through her website, but once they hear of you, they will go there. Helps people feel more comfortable to work with you if they’ve never met you. Makes you feel real. Having a picture of yourself on your site leads to more business (make sure it’s professional). On your website, list the services you provide, a short bio, a […]
[…]and confidence to achieve lasting reach and impact with their work.” The Spark Awards give up-and-coming creators the opportunity to showcase their work and rub shoulders with successful professionals in their industry. Nominations do not need to be religious. We welcome submissions from multiple genres that explore a variety of themes and content, including material that reflects the struggles of […]
[…]bookstore shelf space, there are 100 to 1,000 or more titles competing for that shelf space. For example, the number of business titles stocked ranges from less than 100 (smaller bookstores) to up to 1,500 (superstores). Yet there are several hundred thousand business books in print that are fighting for that limited shelf space. 6. It is getting harder and […]
[…]in two months. You’ll have complete creative control. You get to pick the title and the cover, for example. You’ll receive higher royalties. For example, with Amazon, if your books is priced between $2.99 and $9.99, you’ll get 70% of the royalties. If it’s priced below $2.99, you’ll get 30%. Traditional publishers typically give you 6% to 15% on a […]