I want to write and publish a book on the
industrial music scene from a feminist perspective. I’m a decent writer, but I have no photography, graphic design, marketing, or publishing experience, and no industry connections. Where do I start?
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posted by velvet winter
on Oct 3, 2009 -
8 answers
I have this amazing idea for a book that has never been done before and will sell like hotcakes. (No, seriously!) But I have absolutely no idea where to start. What do I do?
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posted by Madamina
on Sep 25, 2009 -
11 answers
I have savings and, soon, no work. I want to do something interesting, write about it, and publish - ideally to kick-start a writing career. How should I go about these 3 things?
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posted by jeatsy
on Sep 8, 2009 -
14 answers
Short story cover letters: How do I indicate I have actually read the journal I am submitting to , or do I do so, at all? I am a Canadian who wants to publish short fiction in the far larger market in the U.S. Every literary journal’s submission guidelines urge you to read at least one copy of their magazine before submitting.
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posted by uans
on Sep 8, 2009 -
16 answers
I've fallen in love with a certain older British character actor and want to write his biography...where do I begin?
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posted by frosty_hut
on Sep 4, 2009 -
5 answers
PublishingCareer Filter: So, I'm getting my JD in May. Would applying for jobs in publishing be a worthwhile supplement to my job search?
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posted by ailouros08
on Aug 28, 2009 -
8 answers
There is a literary journal currently asking for a $1 "handling fee" to fast-track submitted stories. Is this okay? What really, is the point of asking for a dollar?
posted by uans
on Aug 22, 2009 -
20 answers
christopher hitchens' edited
the portable atheist is probably the most current book which by using the word "portable" purports that it is an essential reader in condensed format.
but there are so many other titles which use "the portable such-and-such". how and when did this tradition start?
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posted by sardonicsmile
on Aug 20, 2009 -
4 answers
In writing a research book, how far along should I be before approaching publishers, agents, etc? Help needed to get my nonfiction pop culture centric book into bookstores
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posted by anonymous
on Aug 3, 2009 -
7 answers
If everything goes magically and a publisher is interested in my book sometime in the future, is it damaging to post excerpts on the Internet now, while I'm shopping it around?
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posted by bobbyno
on Jul 28, 2009 -
12 answers
What do you love about popular books on society, history, and human sciences? What do you hate about them?
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posted by carmen
on Jul 23, 2009 -
19 answers
How can I make an online tool to show someone whether an image they've uploaded is high enough resolution for print?
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posted by ocherdraco
on Jul 21, 2009 -
16 answers
Do you know of a newspaper or magazine that publishes to both the web and print and posts a PDF of the print version on their website?
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posted by Brandon Blatcher
on Jul 15, 2009 -
25 answers
My dream is to write nonfiction books, but I have more book ideas than I know what to do with. Does anybody have any advice on how to find an agent or even just somebody knowledgeable about the publishing business who could give some good advice about which book ideas would work and which ideas would fall flat? How does one get past the query letter stage, when you have multiple outlines and chapters and book ideas, but you don't have a finished book?
posted by jonp72
on Jul 14, 2009 -
13 answers
What is the "Hedgehog Effect?" in the context of publishing (or possibly philosophy)?
posted by notbuddha
on Jul 13, 2009 -
8 answers
How can I make my Word documents look less....boring? Seeking tips & tricks from people with an eye for design.
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posted by Miko
on Jul 8, 2009 -
26 answers
I often have a whole bunch of 500-3000 word articles to read - all reasonably plain English with headings and sub-headings (and occasionally images). Is there any software out there which will take an article (or articles) and write a reasonable one or two paragraph summary of the article, or produce a list of key points?
posted by zaebiz
on Jun 16, 2009 -
13 answers
I have put together a book using some old notes that a relative left for me over the years that I scanned as jpegs. In some of them the handwriting is bad so I need to put a translation, and some of them need an explanation to set the scene. I've decided to self-publish them. Blurb is very intuitive but lacks the sales options that Lulu offers. Whereas, Lulu makes it very difficult for what I'm looking to do because it's sort of a hybrid book. Any advice or recommendations would be appreciated.
posted by adfeb
on Jun 9, 2009 -
3 answers
EmploymentFilter: I will soon have a job interview to be a copy editor/proofreader for a scientific publishing company. What sort of questions can I expect my interviewer to ask?
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posted by Jon_Evil
on May 14, 2009 -
7 answers
How do I go about finding magazines to which I can send a (non-fiction memoir) piece? Sources or specific magazine titles would be appreciated, as well as anything I may not know about magazine publishing.
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posted by bluestocking
on May 1, 2009 -
9 answers
Does anyone have experience creating an account with
Lightning Source? Do they have any unwritten requirements as to the scale of the publishing operation and the number of titles to be published per year?
posted by LimePi
on Apr 13, 2009 -
3 answers
Inspired by the
Tweetbook I've decided to use
Lulu to make a print version of my high school-era livejournal. How do I easily turn the XML file with all of of my entries, comments, and associated metadata into something I can print?
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posted by Newbornstranger
on Apr 8, 2009 -
1 answer
Does anyone have software recommendations for making Venn diagrams? Especially complicated ones?
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posted by tnygard
on Mar 10, 2009 -
9 answers
I produce a YouTube show about media literacy/criticism. Right now we post weekly, on a schedule which is driving me insane. Does frequency of publishing new content matter (whether it's for a blog, a podcast, a comic, etc) so long as you publish regularly? Could I do it every other week or monthly without losing people's attention? And what do you suggest doing to help make up for less-frequent publishing?
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posted by gusandrews
on Mar 5, 2009 -
5 answers
Is there an automated way to print a person's name on a PDF when they fill out a Web form to get it? Like, "this printed for your name here"
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posted by junger
on Feb 26, 2009 -
12 answers
Info-management filter: Is there a software/script that will take my several directories full of Markdown-formatted txt files and publish them into html pages?
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posted by raheel
on Jan 31, 2009 -
7 answers
Calling all Mefite book authors (especially nonfiction types): what was the single most effective thing you did to promote sales?
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posted by gottabefunky
on Jan 28, 2009 -
9 answers
Trying to find data online about publishing – numbers of books published worldwide in 2008 – specifically in the UK. Any pointers most appreciated. My normal 'Google Search Fu' is weak today...
posted by RobSog
on Jan 22, 2009 -
3 answers
OK, I've posted on this subject before. Each time, I'm a little further along. Here is where I am right now. I've been working on a book since March. The idea upon which the book is based has been getting a lot of attention recently and has consistently been in the news for about four years.
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posted by CollectiveMind
on Dec 8, 2008 -
5 answers
Publishing filter: Where are some good resources (books or online) to learn about book publishing math, both the way budgets are put together for individual books (and how those budgets actually shake out once a book is in stores) and how budgets work across a whole company?
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posted by ocherdraco
on Nov 20, 2008 -
4 answers
Something I've been involved in for several years has been getting a lot of publicity lately. And I've just been told that it is about to get some national publicity within the week.
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posted by CollectiveMind
on Nov 16, 2008 -
8 answers
Which university presses publish books on teaching pedagogy?
posted by tuliplady
on Nov 1, 2008 -
4 answers
My wife and I are looking at writing a US based (lower 48) travel guide and would like any tips possible regarding getting one published, and how to make it actually happen.
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posted by arniec
on Oct 30, 2008 -
3 answers
I have a blog on which I occasionally publish my photos. Someone from a small nonprofit publisher just emailed me and asked to use one of my photos on the cover of a book. They are offering $250.
I've never done anything like this, so I am hoping that any MeFites with experience selling/licensing their art can help me.
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posted by ROTFL
on Oct 19, 2008 -
25 answers
