AboutRik Feeney Expertise I can answer any questions from the development of an idea into a book manuscript, electronic book, PDF file, or Audio book. I design book covers, do interior design, and light book editing. My forte is creative ideas particularly as they relate to marketing and promoting your book.
Experience My first book "Gymnastics: A Guide for Parents & Athletes" was traditionally published in 1992 by Masters Press and is now available through McGraw-Hill. My second book, now as an independent publisher, was a "Quick Pick for Young Readers" by the American Library Association. Since then I have 44 book products for sale through my own web site and many of the major online book stores like Amazon.com.
Organizations Publisher's Marketing Association
Florida Writer's Association
Florida Publisher's Association
National Writer's Union (former member)
USA Gymnastics - Professional Member
Education/Credentials I attended Temple University and Vermont College of Norwich University where I received a Bachelor's degree in Writing and Literature.
Question I have 3 volumes of poems, and I want them to be published. where should I go? what should I do?
Answer Hi Bobby!
I feel like the Cheshire Cat by answering, "Where do you want to end up financially, critically, and emotionally as an author?"
Is this a labor of love or do you plan to make some money from the books?
Are you looking to get critical acclaim through reviews?
Will publication, in whatever numbers, fulfill an inner need for completion?
Knowing your specific goals would make it much easier for me to suggest a plan of action.
Typically fiction and poetry are a bit more difficult to sell commercially than non-fiction books. Traditional publishers are also looking for a book that has a consistent sales volume to add to their ongoing backlist titles.
Self-publishing, different than Print-on-Demand, is an excellent alternative. You are in control of the whole process. A large part of which you can automate if you want to focus on writing more than business.
If you would like more information on this topic, please e-mail me at coachrik@aol.com with your goals and I will do my best to set you on the right path.
