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by Tammy Ditmore That was the underlying message of speaker after speaker at the Independent Book Publishing Association’s Publishing University 2015. In large-group presentations, small-group breakout sessions, and one-on-one conversations,…
by Bobbie Christmas Q: I want to sell my nonfiction book to a specific publisher that requires a proposal. How much is enough to send in a proposal? A: How…
Effective April 1, 2015 WPN has updated its bylaws to comply with new California nonprofit laws. In doing so, we have combined the positions of Executive Director and President, to…
I’m looking forward to soaking up some wisdom at the Independent Book Publishing Association’s Publishing University in Austin, Texas, this month. Attending this annual conference will give me a chance…
by Andrew MacRae My teenage mind was blown years ago when I discovered the anthology Dangerous Visions, edited by science-fiction great, Harlan Ellison. Not only because of the stories and…
by Bobbie Christmas Q: My writing organization is preparing an anthology. Would standard manuscript format apply? We are unsure of individual submission formats at this point. Please advise. A: Standard…
By Kathleen Sexton Kaiser If you are not aware of the Color Marketing Group, and you have anything to do with design and color decisions, you should at least have…
by Linda Formichelli Commit is taking massive action to solve a problem or reach a goal. It’s pretty much the opposite of the baby-steps approach. When you Commit, you do…
The Book Publicists of Southern California recently honored WPN member, PR expert, and author Rhonda Rees with their Publicist of the Year Award for 2014. She was recognized on behalf…
by Bobbie Christmas Q: I have lots of ideas for books, but I get started on one book and stop to work on another. How can I stay focused on…
