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Some blog posts and articles of interest from agents around the web.
PSA: Possible H1N1 at World Fantasy
There is at least one confirmed case of H1N1 coming out of World Fantasy. Australian editor, Jonathan Strahan, reports on his blog that he…
New Nebula Awards Commissioner
I’m very pleased to announce that SFWA has a new Nebula Awards Commissioner (NAC). Madeleine Robins has agreed to take on this role, and see…
Do You Know How to Sell Your Sword?
As an author, it’s important for you to know how to sell and market your book. Because there is no shortage of books and articles…
RIP: Karl Kroeber 1926-2009
Karl Kroeber
1926-2009
Rights and Copyright
Copyright, literally, is “the right to copy.” It guarantees the authors of creative works–including books, artworks, films, recordings, photographs–the exclusive right for a set period…
Audio Interview with David Hartwell and Kathryn Cramer
Nigel Beale interviews David Hartwell and Kathryn Cramer about the differences between SF Editors and others.
Listen to the interview at Nigel Beal’s web site
Listen to the interview at Nigel Beal’s web site
WINNERS OF THE SPANISH IV XATAFI-CYBERDARK AWARD
Our congratulations to the SFWA Members on this list!
Recommended Link: When is a Cartoon Not a Cartoon?
In this article, Rob Tornoe reports that an artist has sold a silkscreen print of an uncredited cartoon for £150,000, apparently without the consent…
Author Mills and a Request for Contact
Unlike commercial or trade publishers, whose business model is based on book volume (selling as many books as possible from a limited number of authors),…
Happy Birthday Ursula K. Le Guin
According to the biographical note on Ursula K. Le Guin’s website, she has published twenty-one novels, eleven volumes of short stories, three collections of essays,…
Research Tool: Archive of WWI pictures
FirstWorldWar.com has a deep archive of WWI pictures, which are clearly labeled and sorted. Whether you are doing a historical fantasy, steampunk, or staging a…
Invitation: SFWA’s Annual New York Reception
Date: November 23, 2009 Time: 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM Location: Planet Hollywood, 1540 Broadway, New York, NY 10036 The Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers…
Reminder: SFWA business meeting at WFC
A gentle reminder that the SFWA business meeting will be at World Fantasy Convention this year on October 31st from 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. …
Why Referral Fees Present Ethical Problems
This is a followup to my post on Thomas Nelson’s new self-publishing division, West Bow Press–specifically, on Nelson’s plans to pay referral fees to agents…
Thomas Nelson Adds Self-Publishing Imprint
As reported today in the Wall Street Journal, Thomas Nelson, a major independent Christian publisher, is adding a self-publishing line to its business.
A Question You Don’t Want Your Publisher to Ask
Here are eight words you never want to hear from a publisher that is considering your manuscript for publication:
“How many books are you planning to…
Thoughts on Self-Promotion
As I close in on the end of my current writing project, the issue of self-promotion is much on my mind. I don’t mind admitting…
Quick Updates for 2009-10-04
Congratulations to Donald Mead who has upgraded from Associate to Active. Kevin J. Anderson will be editing BLOOD LITE 2 for Pocket Books and Horror…
How semantics can help you! Part 1
Choosing the right word is critical to getting our meaning across as writers. Here are a few initial things to think about:
1. Does this word…
Quick Updates for 2009-10-02
Welcome to SFWA’s newest Affliate member, Jennifer Brozek. She is a submissions editor for Apex.
Nalo Hopkinson has a scholarship for the mentorships she is offering.
Quick Updates for 2009-10-01
Agent Janet Reid has a list of questions to ask a prospective agent. SFWA’s newest Active member, Marie-Claude Bourque. Cory Doctorow Talks About the Future…
Victoria Strauss — The Perils of Searching For Publishers on the Internet
Imagine you’re a new writer. You’ve just completed your first manuscript, and are on fire to get it published. You don’t know a lot about…
Leslie What nominated for Oregon Book Award
Leslie What, SFWA member, has been nominated for an Oregon Book Award for her story collection, Crazy Love! The Oregon Book Awards are presented annually…
Editors, check your slushpiles. There’s a plagiarist afoot.
If this were a case of a single plagiarized story, it would not be news.
A few days ago Shock Totem received a story called “Baboulas”…
Quick Updates for September
Welcome new members, Sales, Videos of Google Book Settlement, Writers Digest seeks authors, and Nominate for Carl Brandon Awards.
RIP: Mary Hunter Schaub, 1943-2009
Mary Hunter Schaub
(June 28, 1943 – September 25, 2009)
Victoria Strauss — Google Book Search Settlement Fairness Hearing Adjourned
Last week, the U.S. Justice Department’s anti-trust division urged the court to reject the Google Book Search Settlement, citing “concerns of the United States regarding…
SUNBURST AWARD ANNOUNCES 2009 WINNERS
The Sunburst Award Committee is pleased to announce that the winner of its 2009 adult award is The Gargoyle by Andrew Davidson and the…
Thinking About Your Writer’s Platform? Consider Your Online Reputation First.
You’ve probably heard about the importance of developing a writer’s platform. Before you start thinking about your writer’s platform, consider what your overall online reputation…