Someone swiped my new Tim Cahill book! I had talked to the publicist weeks ago and he was sending one out to me that day. I finally wrote him yesterday and asked how long “book rate” takes to come across country. He said that he sent it out UPS and that it should’ve been there […]
» Read more...Month: September 2002
Avalon travel publishers are looking for writers
On Thursday I found out that Avalon publishers are looking for writers. I’m familiar with their books–used the Baja one, and love the new Metro guides. So naturally, I got all excited when I didn’t see that Queensland was on their pub list. They’ve only done one book on Australia and it won the Lowell […]
» Read more...Title saga continues
I knew that this would never be settled until the book goes to print…and so far that seems to be the case. In the last round of it the sales reps had voted for Hold My Purse While I Kick Your Ass. Then, the TT editors read the ms, and agreed that there was no […]
» Read more...World-newspapers.com What a database!
Oooh another database toy… World-Newspapers.com is a fast way to look up online media by subject. Or country. Your search results in a list of publications with a description and direct link to their website. Here’s what they’ve got for TRAVEL Have fun!
» Read more...More on name building
As I’ve mentioned before, I’m helping an author place his work, and build his name as a travel writer. Why? His chances of selling his travel memoir will be better and more profitable. We spent 45 minutes on the phone this morning, and it’s truly a joy to be working with someone so gifted. So, […]
» Read more...What’s the angle?
I’m working on a new article and taking it step by step. I’ve got the interview secured. I’ve talked to the publicist, obtained all the press info, and got the run down on what’s already been in print. What’s next? Last night I ran my story idea by my Eugene writers group, and they had […]
» Read more...Written Road readers checking in
Yesterday I got an email from someone who reads this blog and it was cool to visualize her checking Written Road while she drank her morning coffee. Thanks Andrea! If you read Written Road, introduce yourself to me. I’d like to meet the readers, and I’m open to requests. If you have a question about […]
» Read more...Catching up with the radio gig
After a disastrous practice run last month, things were questionable with the radio gig. Well, I finally caught up with the executive producer at Icicle Networks yesterday and we’re still moving forward. Instead of an hour long weekly show done by someone with no experience who is a state away from the studios, we’ve gotten […]
» Read more...Book Publicity getting competitive
Did you see this article that came out on Salon yesterday? Bribes, threats and naked readings In a world where more and more new books get less and less attention, authors will do anything to promote their work. — by Christopher Dreher. I can’t believe the gaul of the publicist that inserted a fifsky in […]
» Read more...Panel discussion on Weblogs at Berkeley tonight!
Oh how I wish I was in town for this today… The UC Berkeley Graduate School of Journalism is hosting a panel discussion on the topic Weblogs: Challenging Mass Media and Society. Meg Hourian, Co-author of “We Blog: Publishing Online with Weblogs,” co-founder of Blogger.com, and creator of megnut.com, one of the earliest weblogs will […]
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