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Publishers Connect

This is an open invitation to publishers of all types and genres to join this group and upload information that may assist authors to this space. Be clear about what you offer readers, writers, and other literary professionals. Don't be shy . . . release your inner 4-1-1.

According to Dan Poynter, "Publishers tend to be helpful, friendly, and supportive - a wonderful group of people."

This is also a great venue for small pubs to gather and 'Fight the Power' so to speak. Share information and contacts that will expand your businesses.

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Prologue: To Have One or Not

How important to you as an author to have a prologue in your book? Do you feel you need to have one or not?I have written one book with one and one without one. I decided in my third book not to have…Continue

Tags: writing

Started by melissa love Jul 22, 2012.

Basic Steps To Develop Your First Book / It's All About School

Interested in learning the steps to self-publish your book, register for the on-line course, Basic Steps To Develop Your First Book.  "It's All About School," is a book/manual in one.  Written to…Continue

Started by Karen R. Wilder Jul 26, 2010.

FREE FIRST CHAPTER CRITIQUE 1 Reply

VIP EDITING IS OFFERING A FIRST CHAPTER CRITIQUE FOR FREE. WE NOT ONLYEDIT YOUR BOOK FOR YOU, BUT INCLUDE THE CRITIQUING STAGE FOR FREE WITHOUR EDITING SERVICES. THERE IS NO OBLIGATION IN THIS FIRST…Continue

Started by Harriet Wilson. Last reply by Allen Evans Feb 3, 2010.

Save Live's 1 Reply

The Wii Mommies would like to extend their welcome to Dr.Kristi Funk, a board-certified surgical breast specialist and an expert in minimally-invasive diagnostic and treatment methods for all types…Continue

Started by Amy Domestico. Last reply by Kim Wilson Oct 16, 2009.

Actor, community activist and bestselling author Hill Harper

Actor, community activist and bestselling author Hill Harper returns to Mode One to discuss his new book, The Conversation: How Black Men and Women Can Build Loving, Trusting Relationships.…Continue

Started by Amy Domestico Sep 10, 2009.

Literary Wednesday Presents; Yvette Hayward!

Literary Wednesday Presents; Yvette Hayward! Creator Of The African American Literary Award Show! 8pm est http://budurl.com/AALAS

Started by Amy Domestico Aug 5, 2009.

22nd Century Press, LLC 7 Replies

Helping you to "Free Your Inner Book", we are a publishing company like no other. 22nd Century Press combines the best of traditional small independent…Continue

Started by Diane. Last reply by marc livingston Jul 19, 2009.

Question about publishing 16 Replies

I'm looking to start my own publishing company. I wanna know if there's anyone that could give me some information on starting one.I've tried to reach out to other publishers but no one will give me…Continue

Started by Dominique. Last reply by Tiffany Aundriana Green Jun 28, 2009.

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Started by 411 Sports & Entertainment Jun 4, 2009.

Attend a literary conference that is affordable and worth it!

Attend a literary conference that is affordable and worth it!Authors how important is it to attend a conference and not have to pay several hundred dollars to sale your books? How nice would it be to…Continue

Started by Authoress Tamika Newhouse Feb 9, 2009.

TAKE ACTION! Publishing: Not Your Typical Vanity Press 1 Reply

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: Poems, Short Stories, and Personal EssaysTAKE ACTION! Publishing is seeking writers to submit poems, short stories and/or personal essays on any of the following…Continue

Started by Lynn Pinder. Last reply by Arethia Hornsby Rinfrow Jan 27, 2009.

Excellent editing services at an unbeatable rate

VIP Editing can provide you with a competent and professional second set of eyes. It is a proven fact that it's impossible to proof your own work; you tend to overlook mistakes of all sizes. Your…Continue

Started by Harriet Wilson Jan 2, 2009.

Accepting Book Submissions

Are you an author looking to have your book published? This may be your time to shine.City Stone Publishing is looking for new talent. We are a royalty offering publisher interested in serious…Continue

Started by City Stone Publishing Dec 10, 2008.

Publishing Job - NYC - Publicity Assistant

Publicity Assistant posted: Nov. 25, 2008Offered by: Hachette Book GroupBenefits: Health, Dental, 401KDuration: Full TimeLocation: New York, NYRequirements:Hachette Book Group USA (HBG), a division…Continue

Tags: Publicity Assistant, NYC, Hachette, publishing, jobs

Started by Diane Nov 28, 2008.

Where are the Black literary agents? 2 Replies

I stumbled onto this article, while looking for Black literary agents in New York City.Interesting explanation...…Continue

Started by Nigel Clarke. Last reply by NaTasha Nov 27, 2008.

Publishing Question #1 1 Reply

As professional publishers, what organizations have you joined or you currently belong to that have helped your business grow?It would be great to share with our fellow publishers to assist in…Continue

Tags: clubs, organizations, publishing, business, associations

Started by Diane. Last reply by Assuanta Collins Nov 27, 2008.

Publishing Question #2 - Distribution 3 Replies

I found this question on another site and figured I'd use it to broach this continuing problem of distribution. Please add your comments and views below.Comment by Satin Sheet Memoirs Publishing 1…Continue

Tags: Publishing, Distribution

Started by Diane. Last reply by Assuanta Collins Nov 27, 2008.

Are You Using a Publishing Software Solution? 5 Replies

I'm looking for software for accounting and tracking purposes. Until now, I've created my own databases and templates to track books sold, what's out at book stores and wholesalers, printers delivery…Continue

Tags: software, business, publishing

Started by Diane. Last reply by Dyahnne Oct 3, 2008.

Largest Trade Book Publishers 2007

From Crain’s; 2008, listed the largest USA trade book publishers as;1. Random House - $2.6B2. Penguin Group - $1.6B3. Harpercollins - $1.3B4. Simon & Schuster - $807M5. Hachette Bookgroup -…Continue

Started by Diane Sep 25, 2008.

Black CapaCity Literary Arts Festival 2009

Greetings Brothers & Sisters!!The Black CapaCity Literary Arts Festival will be holding it's SECOND annual festival on Saturday, April 18, 2009. We are an independent, grassroots event aimed at…Continue

Tags: sponsoring, literature, movement, vending, participate

Started by Universal Africana Sep 19, 2008.

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Comment by Amy Domestico on October 24, 2009 at 5:23pm
Hip hop legend Warren G stops by The Timothy Hodge Show to talk about his new album, The G Files, in stores now, as well as his upcoming tour. http://budurl.com/warreng1023
Comment by Amy Domestico on September 14, 2009 at 1:43pm
Wendy Williams, host of the nationally syndicated TV talk-fest The Wendy Williams Show—and New York City's former No. 1 talk-radio host—drops in on The Ceslie Show. The bestselling author will dish about style and more as Fashion Week continues in the Big Apple http://budurl.com/CA914
Comment by Amy Domestico on September 7, 2009 at 12:18pm
Addicted to Race covers today's latest headlines, about healthcare, politics, and popular culture, focusing on America's obsession with race, and overcoming its limitations with Carmen Van Kerckhove of New Demographic, a diversity education firm. http://budurl.com/addictedtorace
Comment by Kim Wilson on September 7, 2009 at 4:23am
Into my eyes you may think you see, but what you truly see
is truly me. I am weak. I do fold. I often crumble: but when I shout,
I am raised. Stroke 9 degrees into separation and the division lies;
Into my eyes.
Lifted up spirits favor reasons that are behind; Into my eyes.
Priorities raise questions that are my undertaking.
Why are you, Into my eyes.
Accusations flagrantly rationalize my unbeknownst;
Into my eyes.
Rights are wrong If you look deeply, Into my eyes.
Kim Wilson
OOWEE
kimkologne.synthasite.com
Comment by Dyahnne on July 1, 2009 at 11:43am
July Special: Get Published for Less

Sweetie’s Books / Sensations Publishing invites you to realize your dream of becoming a published author! For the month of July only, if your manuscript is accepted*, we will edit, publish, market, and distribute your book for just $600.00. In addition, you will receive 25 copies of your book, bookmarks, postcards, and posters to aid in marketing your work. This is 50% off our regular fee! This offer is only available to the first 10 accepted* manuscripts.

Sweetie’s Books / Sensations Publishing is a minority owned publishing house offering both traditional and subsidized publishing options. We specialize in books written by African-Americans and other minorities. We are a member of the IBPA.

For more information, visit our website http://sweetiesbooks.com. You may contact us via email at service@sweetiesbooks.com or call (240) 687-9834.

*MANUSCRIPTS ARE EVALUATED FOR CONTENT AND MARKETABILITY. WE DO NOT PUBLISH EROTICA.
Comment by Dyahnne on July 1, 2009 at 11:41am

Comment by ebony on April 16, 2009 at 1:52pm
I am looking for a publisher for a children's book
Comment by Assuanta Collins on November 27, 2008 at 2:51pm
Asta Publications is running a holiday special on self-publishing services. Our economy package starts and $199 and includes distribution to over 25,000 major retail outlets.
Visit www.astapublications.com and sign up for the newsletter.
Comment by Dominique on September 19, 2008 at 1:47pm
From A Writers POV

If you are a publisher, reviewer or editorial company and would like to submit your company info to be advertised with our magazine next month, you can submit it here: http://fromawriterspov.webs.com/advertiseyourcompanies.htm

We've added a new package for authors who are looking for interviews as well as ads with for their books. You can view more details here: http://fromawriterspov.webs.com/advertisementinfo.htm

There are two spots left for the women's writing event "Women Empowering Women" If your intersted, you can sign up here: http://fromawriterspov.webs.com/womenswritingevent.htm

Get in the spotlight this week with a new question "What do you think is the reason that most black men are being killed before they reach 21?"Post your comments on this statement here: http://fromawriterspov.webs.com/fromawriterspov.htm

If you haven't posted your site to our Top 100 Sites, you have one week to do it! http://fromawriterspov.webs.com/fromawriterspov.htm

Be sure to read our new weekly feature and inspirational writing this week.

I look forward to seeing you all there!!!

Thanks, Dominique
http://fromawriterspov.webs.com
Comment by KingPen A.S. on July 6, 2008 at 2:14pm
H-H.E.A.T. Magazine is a quarterly Hip-Hop Lit. & Entertainment Publication. We profile independent Hustlas within the Hip-Hopreneur industry with a focus on Independent/self-published Authors of the Urban/Street/Hip-Hop Lit. Genre.

Our mission is to analyze the social, political & economic conditions that compel many of our youth to adopt the street lifestyle & expose them to the RAW street scriptures & Ghetto Psalms of true Ghetto Apostles who lived it first hand & use their knowledge through Hip-Hop to spread thier Ghetto Gospel!
H-H.E.A.T. MAGAZINE IS A MOVEMENT FOR INDEPENDENT/SELF-PUBLISHED AUTHORS AND PUBLISHERS WITH THE HIP-HOP LIT GENRE. FROM STREET NOVELS TO BLACK EROTICA AND ANY BOOKS THAT SPEAK TO THE HIP-HOP GENERATION AND CULTURE.

WE PROMOTE LITERACY, AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP TO THE FULLEST THROUGH OUT BOOKS, MAGAZINE, EVENTS, AND PROGRAMS. WHEN YOU ADVERTISE WITH US YOU ARE DIRECTLY SUPPORTING THE MOVEMENT TO ELEVATE ADVANCED THOUGHT WITHIN THE HIP-HOP CULTURE.

AUTHOR/PUBLISHER/ TALK SHOW HOST/VISIONARY "KINGPEN A.S." STARTED THIS MOVEMENT BY DESIGN TO INCORPORATE AND MERGE THE IDEAS AND VISIONS OF LEADERS/HUSTLAS WITHIN HIP-HOP CULTURE. JOIN US AS WE WORK TOGETHER TO BUILD A FOUNDATION AND LEGACY FOR OUR YOUTH!

WE'RE ON A MISSION TO REFLECT THE MATURE HIP-HOP CULTURE AND ICONS (INTELLIGENT, ENTREPRENEUR MINDED, SOCIAL & POLITICAL AWARE VISIONARIES) THIS IS WHAT THE MOVEMENT PLAN TO WITH OUR YOUTH!
 

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