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Flying solo: after success with big publishing houses, some authors see advantages in self-publishing
Self-publishing, once considered the minor league of publishing, is attracting the attention of writers who have already had success with...
Black Issues Book Review, 09/01/05 by Victoria Christopher Murray · More from publication -
Preparation meets opportunity lofty book events are golden for the independent author
With so many books on the shelves, it is difficult for a spanking-new writer to break through the "noise." Traditional events, such as bookstore...
Black Issues Book Review, 07/01/05 by Victoria Christopher Murray · More from publication -
On the way up: two emerging authors succeed in the fast-paced world of literary entrepreneurship
A wealth of books by new authors--mostly self-published--has filled the African American bookshelves over the past few years. With so many new...
Black Issues Book Review, 03/01/05 by Victoria Christopher Murray · More from publication -
What do those big publishers want anyway? Editors for major publishing houses tell how they scout for acquisitions among self-published titles
We've all heard the rumors. Every few months, there's a new deal: A self-published author who has parlayed entrepreneurial success into a...
Black Issues Book Review, 09/01/04 by Victoria Christopher Murray · More from publication -
Paving the way to publishing success: hard-won wisdom from authors who established their careers on the self-publishing platform
It has often been said that if you want to be successful, do what successful people do. Many authors who began their careers by self-publishing are...
Black Issues Book Review, 07/01/04 by Victoria Christopher Murray · More from publication -
Triple crown winner: in the hot category of urban fiction, ex-offender Victoria Stringer self-published her story and launched her successful, independent press
Urban fiction. Street fiction. Hip-hop fiction. This genre's growth by any name can be summed up in one word--"exploding" Since the popularity of...
Black Issues Book Review, 05/01/04 by Victoria Christopher Murray · More from publication -
The writers' conference circuit: summer retreats and workshops are designed to help writers cross the finish line
Seize the moment! If this is the year you committed to writing or perhaps self-publishing your first novel, there are countless classes and...
Black Issues Book Review, 03/01/04 by Victoria Christopher Murray · More from publication -
Precocious kid authors: three youthful writers make their own successful way into print - self-publishing
Imagine writing a novel, having 700 attendees at your release party, and selling 500 books at the signing. A dream for any writer, but this is a...
Black Issues Book Review, 01/01/04 by Victoria Christopher Murray · More from publication -
Acting out: Christian novelist finds her audience through drama - self publishing - Brief Article
Bookstore shelves are fully stocked with African American titles, both mainstream and self-published, so getting sales takes a lot more than the...
Black Issues Book Review, 09/01/03 by Victoria Christopher Murray · More from publication -
Capturing the Christian market: religious booksellers' convention offers chances to network and get your praise on
For 54 years, thousands of Christian bookstore owners, buyers, agents, authors and media representatives have gathered at the Christian Booksellers...
Black Issues Book Review, 07/01/03 by Victoria Christopher Murray · More from publication
