On publishing. I would add that Susan Shapiro's Byline Bible, published by Writer's Digest, is a must-have for anybody writing non-fiction. Also, her classes at NYU and online are wonderful. I've taken the Instant Gratification class on pitching to magazines and newspapers, and it helped me expand my reach and increase acceptances from existing clients. I'm not quite up to thirty hours a week on writing workshops, but I find them helpful. With CNF now gone, Allison K. Williams is doing the CRAFT talks, which are affordable and helpful.
Dear Sophie, Thank you! I actually hope o return to Bainbridge Island one day (I live in NYC). Please let me know if you enjoy the book. Please share a mailing address at Snowmanexpert@gmail.com I would like to send you a thank you gift. Best, Bob
I can't wait to receive my copy of your book - it was such a pleasure meeting you that day at the MFA. From what I've seen, your drawings are all amazing!
Bob, That advice is spot on! These panels have now been making their appearance at the Reuben weekends and there is so much advice out there, some of it good, some of it bad, most of it out of date because that worked last week but doesn't work this week etc. etc. etc. It's exhausting. I waver between optimism and crawling back into the closet. I would add that prospective authors really really need to understand contracts - not just with publishers, but also literary agents. There's a lot of fine print, most importantly, the words "in perpetuity". I entered negotiations completely unprepared.
Good publishing advice, Bob. Jane Friedman is especially worthwhile.
Hi just ordered a copy and excited to live near one never gone to (Bainbridge Island )
Great advice on getting published. Thanks for showing us what's possible in the world of writing and cartooning, Bob!
On publishing. I would add that Susan Shapiro's Byline Bible, published by Writer's Digest, is a must-have for anybody writing non-fiction. Also, her classes at NYU and online are wonderful. I've taken the Instant Gratification class on pitching to magazines and newspapers, and it helped me expand my reach and increase acceptances from existing clients. I'm not quite up to thirty hours a week on writing workshops, but I find them helpful. With CNF now gone, Allison K. Williams is doing the CRAFT talks, which are affordable and helpful.
Good luck with your book!
Bob, it's come to my attention that I'm recommending you, but you're not recommending me. What's up with that?
this blog with its stories and beautiful drawings and spot cartoons has got to be one of the best...a keeper.
Thank you, Anne, for sharing your thoughts on this. Communicating is necessary if anything is going to change for the better. Bob
Dear Sophie, Thank you! I actually hope o return to Bainbridge Island one day (I live in NYC). Please let me know if you enjoy the book. Please share a mailing address at Snowmanexpert@gmail.com I would like to send you a thank you gift. Best, Bob
I can't wait to receive my copy of your book - it was such a pleasure meeting you that day at the MFA. From what I've seen, your drawings are all amazing!
Bob, That advice is spot on! These panels have now been making their appearance at the Reuben weekends and there is so much advice out there, some of it good, some of it bad, most of it out of date because that worked last week but doesn't work this week etc. etc. etc. It's exhausting. I waver between optimism and crawling back into the closet. I would add that prospective authors really really need to understand contracts - not just with publishers, but also literary agents. There's a lot of fine print, most importantly, the words "in perpetuity". I entered negotiations completely unprepared.