Robert asks: If you’re a hybrid author, how do you decide whether to self-publish a particular book/story, or send it to a traditional publisher?
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Questions 481: Hardcovers and Special Editions
Ed asks: Where would you go to do hardcovers for special editions?
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Questions 474: The Art of Negotiating
Ed asks: Can you expand on negotiating? What sorts of things do you need to negotiate in the publishing industry?
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Questions 468: Timing is Everything?
Zoe asks: Do you have any tips on timing projects so as not to cause either overlapping deadlines or gaps in workflow?
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Questions 467: The Business Side
Doc asks: What aspects of the business side of things does a writer need to know to avoid being ripped off?
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Questions 452: Slamming Tolkien?
Chuck asks:
“It seems to have become fashionable for authors to rag on the classics. Why is that?”
Resources Mentioned:
Real Responses to Made Up Stories by Mike Perschon (TEDx Talk)
Tolkien’s Middle Earth: Lesson Plans by James Morrow
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Question 446: Libre Office and Kalibre
Chris asks: With Libre Office 6 now supporting epub, where does that leave Kalibre?
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Question 443: Co-author Agreements
Melisa asks: A fellow author and I are looking at writing a book together, and need a co-author agreement. Any tips?
Resources mentioned
Nolo Press: Copyright Handbook
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Feedback: Trim Size
Rob has feedback on the recent episode on trim sizes, suggesting other factors to consider.
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Questions 424: Publish Without Spending a Fortune
Kelson asks, “As a new parent, my budget is limited. What’s the minimal viable product without breaking the bank?”
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