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I don't believe it is the intent of the authors to give you a hard time. And isn't negotiating a part of business? Sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn’t but one must not be criticized for trying. I believe they're frustrated because they can't…
THE BUSINESS OF BOOK PUBLISHING
Issue #1 of 10
Publisher: Anita Diggs
Mail to: anitadiggs@aol.com
http://www.diggseditorialservices.com (Website)
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It has never been a literary agent's job (nor do they have the time) to give writers a page-by-page analysis of what is working or not working in a manuscript or book proposal. So, they send out various forms of rejection letters. These letters (whi…
It has never been a literary agent's job (nor do they have the time) to give writers a page-by-page analysis of what is working or not working in a manuscript or book proposal. So, they send out various forms of rejection letters. These letters (whi…
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- New York City
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- New York, NY, USA
- I'm a . . .
- Reader, Writer, Publisher, Literary Service Provider
- Have You "Freed Your Inner Book" Yet?
- Whew! It was worse than delivering my first born!
- What You Need to Know About Me:
- Anita Diggs was born in New York City and raised in Manhattan. After working as an on-air radio announcer for a few months, she joined New American Library (NAL) as secretary to the CEO. There she learned the ins-and-outs of book publishing from acquisition to bookstore placement. When Penguin Books purchased NAL, she left the company and went to work for Ballantine Books as a publicity assistant. After a year, she returned to Penguin Books and worked her way up to Senior Publicist. While working as a publicist, Anita began reading manuscripts and writing evaluations for the editors.
After evaluating 100 manuscripts and writing a book of her own, she made a career change and became a renowned book editor.
She has also worked as a literary agent but today she spends very little time in that area.
Anita has worked as a Senior editor for Random House, Editor for Time Warner Trade Publishing and Senior Editor forThunder’s Mouth Press. She has lectured across the country on the topics of novel writing, book proposal development and how to get a literary agent. The New York Times, The Chicago Tribune, C-Span, The New York Daily News have interviewed her. Columbia Journalism Review placed Anita on their “The Shapers” list for the year 2000. The Shapers is a list of prominent New Yorkers who shape the national media agenda. Diggs is the author of 3 novels: A Mighty Love, A Meeting in the Ladies Room and The Other Side of the Game. Email: anitadiggs@aol.com.
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Comment Wall (123 comments)
- At 6:02pm on March 12, 2009,
callieb said…
- Hello Ms. Diggs,
Thanks so much for taking the time to stop by and leaving a wonderful comment.. We love the concept too. I look forward to working with you in some capacity in the future. Let's stay in touch..
Callie
- At 11:05pm on March 3, 2009,
Leroy C. Mckenzie Jr. said…
- Hello Ms. Diggs,
Thanks for the comment. I may need your editing services as I have an author that has finished his novel and we are currently looking for an editor. If you have any additional information that you could send to me about your company please do. You may also email me at jnfenterprises@yahoo.com
Thanks,
Leroy Mckenzie Jr.
President
JNF Enterprises
"Bringing Visions To Reality"/ Building The 21st Century Company
- At 12:30am on February 28, 2009,
AfriDigiDiva said… - No, I don't think much will change. Even as of now, racism and bigotry still exist. There are people that can't wrap their minds around the idea that POTUS loves his wife as much as he does. He married her, didn't leave a bunch of babies for the welfare system.
This is pretty much the same thing that came out when the Cosby show started.
- At 10:12am on February 26, 2009,
Graham Odenyo said… 
- At 3:51pm on February 17, 2009,
Verna R .Harps-Morrow said… - Hi Anita,
Iam ready to do Self-Publishing of my own books the thing worrying me
about it is distribution. But God and you are telling me to wait so Iam going
to wait. Do you have any suggestions while I am waiting, Verna
- At 11:44am on February 17, 2009,
Verna R .Harps-Morrow said…
- Hi,
It is good to know that you have so much knowledge about the Publishing World. I am a writer of Children's books,poetry,and nonfiction. Everyone has a
book inside and outside of people lives I love to write. I hope that I hope that I can learn from you. Can I ask you a question Do you think it is smart to get ISBN numbers yourself then send your books to a vanity printer? Verna
- At 5:45pm on February 5, 2009,
Vinetta Laing said… - Hi Anita:
Pls. send me more details on the subject.
Hope the weather has compassion on your body. Can the weather have compassion???!! A little bit of smile takes the frown away.
Thanks.
Vinetta
- At 7:01am on January 29, 2009,
Eureka F. Collins said… - Hello Anita,
I stopped by to say "Hello" and to thank you for keeping me updated with upcoming events. I will be talking to you soon.
Have a bless day.
Sincerely,
Eureka F. Collins
Author, Strong Winds Change Lives
and Love Matters Most
~BE INSPIRED~
www.EurekaFCollins.com
- At 2:44pm on January 14, 2009,
Triniti J. said… - Good Afternoon,
I read a blog earlier in which you stated that your fee is $2.00 per page; however, your website lists $6.00 per page. Is the lower fee based on the level of editing? (ie, Developmental vs. Production) Any clarification you can provide is appreciated.
Regards,
Triniti J.
- At 6:46am on January 5, 2009,
Joan Cartwright said…
- Anita,
My book, IN PURSUIT OF A MELODY is a memoir and much more and I do need help publicizing my 7 books. I'm emailing you at your personal email. Hope we can talk this week.
Diva JC
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