Featured Editorial: Digital Rights - The Revolution of the Arts
As Internet and computer use has increased, so, too, has the controversy over digital rights. The news is often flooded with stories and legal battles regarding copyright infringement, digital theft, and the avid prosecution of those whose sole crime has been to trade music files over the Internet. But how do these things apply to writers? In what way has the e-publishing revolution affected our ability to write, sell, and promote our work in a way that is protected from theft? Should we, as authors, be concerned about this growing legal debate? Is there such a thing as "open source" for writers? Read More...

Understanding Short Story Guidelines
When faced with the daunting task of submitting your short stories for publication, it may be difficult to sort through the extensive lists of publishers, magazine markets, and online journals to decide where your work will have the best chance of being accepted. Aside from making sure that the story you want to submit has interesting characters or themes and is well written, you will want to have your work edited, protected by copyright, and formatted to fit the requirements of individual publications. Read More...

The Editing Process
Today's author may find themselves facing a variety of edit type, level, and style choices when preparing their manuscript for publication. With the growing number of self-publishing options available—and the increase in author responsibility —understanding and setting editorial goals can be a beneficial first step in minimizing the overall cost of the process. Read More...

Hardware and Software: The Right Tools for Self-promotion
It is a new age—the technology age. This might bring groans to the unprepared. An author or two might even mutter, "What happened to the good old days of typewriters and correction tape?" Well, you might not hear the satisfying click of the keys or the pound of the hammers denting your paper, but don't fret—you have plenty of chances to hear the beep of an ERROR message as you learn how to use your word processor. Read More...

Choosing an e-Publisher That is Right for You
The e-publishing industry continues to expand, refining its services and production techniques as new technologies and competitors emerge. As the industry expands, authors will find an ever-increasing range of publishing, format, and contract options from which to choose. With this in mind, regardless of whether you are new to the publishing industry or to writing in general, there are several important questions you should address before signing a contract or paying a fee. Read More...

Formatting Your Manuscript for Submission and Print
Preparing your manuscript for submission in the publishing industry can sometimes be a confusing and time-consuming process. Often, beginning authors may not consider how much the formatting of a manuscript or query letter can play a role in its initial acceptance or rejection from editors, agents, and publishers. Though there are many factors in determining what gets published in traditional publishing, first impressions can often determine whether or not your manuscript is even read. Read More...

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