Latest posts from Chip MacGregor
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Want to have a million seller?
In this business, you often see the term "million seller" bandied about. "This book is going to sell a million copies!" is a phrase I've had thrown at me dozens of times at conferences and conventions. In my view, people …
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Thursdays with Amanda: How to Promote Your Book on Goodreads
Amanda Luedeke is a literary agent with MacGregor Literary. She posts about growing your author platform every Thursday. You can follow her on Twitter @amandaluedeke or join her Facebook group to stay current with her wheelings and dealings as an …
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Thursdays with Amanda: How to Promote Your Book on Goodreads
Amanda Luedeke is a literary agent with MacGregor Literary. She posts about growing your author platform every Thursday. You can follow her on Twitter @amandaluedeke or join her Facebook group to stay current with her wheelings and dealings as an …
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When is a writer ready to go full time?
Emily wants to know, “As a writer, when are you ready to go full time?"
This is a favorite question of mine, since I routinely see wannabe authors get a book contract, quit their jobs, then wonder why that lousy …
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When is a writer ready to go full time?
Emily wants to know, “As a writer, when are you ready to go full time?"
This is a favorite question of mine, since I routinely see wannabe authors get a book contract, quit their jobs, then wonder why that lousy …
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What if I hate talking money?
A writer who wishes to remain nameless sent this: “I hate talking money when it comes to my writing. I wanted to do this for the art, not the paycheck! How can I get over my reluctance to talk dollars?”…
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What if I hate talking money?
A writer who wishes to remain nameless sent this: “I hate talking money when it comes to my writing. I wanted to do this for the art, not the paycheck! How can I get over my reluctance to talk dollars?”…
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How does my book get selected by a publisher?
Cheryl wrote to ask, "What is the process of getting your proposal selected by a publishing house?"
Think of a publishing house as being an actual building. Your proposal probably isn't walking in the front door. More than likely it's …
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How does my book get selected by a publisher?
Cheryl wrote to ask, "What is the process of getting your proposal selected by a publishing house?"
Think of a publishing house as being an actual building. Your proposal probably isn't walking in the front door. More than likely it's …
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Once I sign a contract, when do I get paid?
Don wrote and said to me, “In light of your recent posts on contracts, I’m not clear as to when I should get paid. I’ve signed a contract with a medium-sized publishing house, but I don’t know when my advance …
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Once I sign a contract, when do I get paid?
Don wrote and said to me, “In light of your recent posts on contracts, I’m not clear as to when I should get paid. I’ve signed a contract with a medium-sized publishing house, but I don’t know when my advance …
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Thursdays with Amanda: Authors on Twitter – Who’s Doing It Well and Who’s Missing the Mark
Amanda Luedeke is a literary agent with MacGregor Literary. She posts about growing your author platform every Thursday. You can follow her on Twitter @amandaluedeke or join her Facebook group to stay current with her wheelings and dealings as an …
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Thursdays with Amanda: Authors on Twitter – Who’s Doing It Well and Who’s Missing the Mark
Amanda Luedeke is a literary agent with MacGregor Literary. She posts about growing your author platform every Thursday. You can follow her on Twitter @amandaluedeke or join her Facebook group to stay current with her wheelings and dealings as an …
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Why do I need to understand contracts?
In response to the last couple of posts, I've had several people write and say, "Book contracts seem a bit overwhelming. Why do I need to understand them?"
A book contract is a legal document, meaning that the words …
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Why do I need to understand contracts?
In response to the last couple of posts, I've had several people write and say, "Book contracts seem a bit overwhelming. Why do I need to understand them?"
A book contract is a legal document, meaning that the words …
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What's reasonable to ask for in a book contract? (continued)
Further thoughts on what is reasonable to seek in a book contract…
6. Beware the kill clause – this is something I think is often unreasonable. In some publisher's contracts, you'll find they have inserted wording that says, "This is …
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What's reasonable to ask for in a book contract?
I had someone write and ask this: "What is reasonable and what is unreasonable to see in a publishing contract with a small-to-medium-sized house? I ask because I've just been offered a book contract that has this horrendous non-compete clause. …
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What are some good resources for writers?
Dan wrote and said, "I hear you've taught a couple classes for colleges, and I know you do the occasional conference. For those of us who can't get to another state to hear you, what would be some resources …
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What are some good resources for writers?
Dan wrote and said, "I hear you've taught a couple classes for colleges, and I know you do the occasional conference. For those of us who can't get to another state to hear you, what would be some resources …
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Thursdays with Amanda: How to Write a Great Tweet
Amanda Luedeke is a literary agent with MacGregor Literary. She posts about growing your author platform every Thursday. You can follow her on Twitter @amandaluedeke or join her Facebook group to stay current with her wheelings and dealings as an …