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Getting Published or E-published/Questions Answered by Expert Rik Feeney
| Subject | Date Asked |
| Getting published by an Foriegn Publishing House? | 9/15/2011 |
| Q: I am an aspiring writer and had just finished my first manuscript. The story is a Science Fiction, ... A: I suggest that you go to the publisher's web site and study their submission guidelines and follow ... | |
| Agents | 4/22/2011 |
| Q: I am in the process of sending out query letters to agents. I have an ad on Facebook that has been ... A: 2 million people and only 400 clicks is less than a 1% response, which will not get an agent ... | |
| Song lyrics | 1/5/2011 |
| Q: I have several songs (lyrics) written in the late 60's, early 70's. How can I get these lyrics into ... A: Get yourself a copy of the 2011 Songwriter's Market at the Amazon address below and start ... | |
| Idea for a book | 10/19/2010 |
| Q: I chose you to answer my question because of the experts listed, you have the most interesting name ... A: Sounds like an interesting book. I would not pitch the idea to a publisher or agent until you have ... | |
| short story | 6/28/2010 |
| Q: I have written a short story and would like to know who I can send it to to see if it is good enough ... A: I have found the best thing to do with a short story, before submitting it for publication, is to ... | |
| publishing | 6/15/2009 |
| Q: I write a blog that has mainly light philosophical content. To date I have about 55 entries each of ... A: Is there a connecting element to all your blogs or are they random? Some people write a book and ... | |
| Self-publishing | 1/31/2009 |
| Q: I've written a novel and have sent it out for some months now to agents and publishers and to a ... A: It is not unusual for it to take several months before you get a reply from editors, publishers, or ... | |
| Book Idea | 11/25/2008 |
| Q: how's it going? This question pertains to an idea I have for a paperback book. I feel it's a unique ... A: Hey Ryon, If you have never written or been published before, publishers most likely will not take ... | |
| Writing a book | 10/5/2008 |
| Q: I have a book to write with pictures. I really need some help here, I can do the book, it is all ... A: What web sites are you talking about? (i.e. "all these websites that want money to join.") What do ... | |
| writing | 9/24/2008 |
| Q: Throughout my schooling I usually got the best grade in my class in writing essays or book reports. ... A: One of the best ways to write a book is to determine your market first and then write to that ... | |
| writing | 9/23/2008 |
| Q: Throughout my schooling I usually got the best grade in my class in writing essays or book reports. ... A: Hey Al, Your book idea sounds quite interesting. It certainly puts a unique spin on the ... | |
| follow up | 8/9/2008 |
| Q: Sorry I wasn't sure how to ask a follow up question on the same thread. I am just not sure how to ... A: Since I have not read your book or a synopsis, I really can't tell you which genre would be most ... | |
| finding an agent, a few questions | 8/9/2008 |
| Q: I chose you because your profile said that you designed book covers, and I thought you might know a ... A: You wrote, "I understand classifying a novel as literary just means that the writing is exceptional. ... | |
| inquiry: How to sell articles to magazines | 5/29/2008 |
| Q: Good day! I need information on the following questions. 1) What is the correct format in writing ... A: One of the best places for you to get specific information on writing magazine articles is Writer's ... | |
| copyright clearance for old pics, stills in book | 5/29/2008 |
| Q: I am a senior citizen with a background in printing, publishing, wring, photography and ... A: Sounds like you have a pretty big project. I think you may want to check into whether you need a ... | |
| book cover fee | 5/15/2008 |
| Q: A publisher asks what my pay rate would be for a book cover illustration - they buy first world ... A: Hey Jim, Have you done any covers in the past? What did you charge for them? Book covers can cost ... | |
| script writing | 4/7/2008 |
| Q: I have a great idea for a movie and I would like to know the correct way to write a script and how ... A: My suggestion to you is go online to the American Screenwriter's Association at: ... | |
| General Question | 3/19/2008 |
| Q: I'm working on a book and would like to just name a song and possibly name the artist but NOT use ... A: My "personal" not professional or legal thought is you might be okay, however, since this really is ... | |
| publish poems | 3/7/2008 |
| Q: I have 3 volumes of poems, and I want them to be published. where should I go? what should I do? ... A: Bobby, Unfortunately, there are no guarantees in life. I work with several writers who either want ... | |
| publish poems | 3/6/2008 |
| Q: I have 3 volumes of poems, and I want them to be published. where should I go? what should I do? A: I feel like the Cheshire Cat by answering, "Where do you want to end up financially, critically, and ... | |
| How do i get started with magazine publishing? | 3/4/2008 |
| Q: I will like to know what i need in order to get a magazine published. I will like to know what ... A: Do you want to do an online magazine or Ezine, or do you want to publish a traditional magazine? In ... | |
| Proper Article Source Citation | 2/17/2008 |
| Q: If I attach an article from a free internet article source on my website do I necessarily have to ... A: I believe you will find that most article depositories like Ezinearticles.com, ArticleDashboard.com ... | |
Getting Published or E-published
Answers by Expert:
Rik Feeney
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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.
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