I used to play doubts on online publishing companies that promise a steady flow of revenue stream. For me, they're like fake agents that sell peanuts for a huge price. But then, as I found myself needing a bit more money to augment my meager income, I took the plunge and signed up for Triond. This was 2 years ago. In the beginning, I was the hesitant writer who published articles little by little. I was testing the waters and needed to know if it was all worth it. After a few months of getting just a few cents, I stopped publishing and looked for other means of earning residual income.
Late last year, I came across actual testimonials from freelance writers who have been on Triond for some time. Apparently, it is possible to earn decent money through Triond as long as you know a few tricks (more on this later!). So, I was inspired to write and publish again. My simple goal then was to earn at least $1 each month. And to reach that goal, I promised to deliver at least 3 articles every week. I did that for almost 2 months and got my wish! Now, with 20+ articles published on different websites, I make at least a dollar a month at Triond. Not bad!
If you wish to try earning residual income through writing, I suggest you begin with Triond. It is by far one of the most credible publishing companies that offer writer-friendly services and pay on time.
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Thursday, February 18, 2010
Monday, February 23, 2009
Five Reasons to Independently Publish Your Next Book
by Tom Cannon
For generations, the only publishing option available to would-be authors, was the traditional method of publishing, where you submitted your manuscript to one of the big publishers and hoped for the best. Modern technology has changed that paradigm. Now, anyone with a computer and an internet connection can successfully publish a book, in a plethora of formats. And most surprisingly of all, especially for those who grew up linking publishing success with the big publishing houses, is the fact that bestsellers don't have to originate in New York or London anymore.
Interesting facts about the ever-changing world of publishing:
• Independently published authors are selling millions of volumes each year - proving that creative thought can originate outside the walls of the BIG publishing houses.
• Books by independently published authors have earned their own recognition award: Independent Publisher Book Award.
• The success of electronically published books (ebooks), with millions in annual sales, have proven it is no longer necessary to print your book traditionally.
During the rise of independent publishers, the traditional publishing houses did everything they could to convince the world that their select few authors were the only people capable of telling (writing) a good story, or creating quality books. How arrogant! Certainly, we honor them for giving us some great reads through the centuries, but thanks to independent publishers, we are beginning to realize how limited the offerings were with the BIG houses.
Independent publishers have brought a breath of fresh air to the publishing world. Thanks to independent and niche publishers, the book world, which had been declining for years, is now rising like a phoenix from the ashes. A brief examination of sales data from the independent publishers, reveals what the problem was: the BIG houses were suffocating readers with their restrictive book categories and cookie-cutter ideas. (Visit my website to read my blog: How to Write a Bestseller - An Unexpected Plan That Might Surprise You)
Independent publishing has helped explode the book market. Books that were formerly rejected by the BIG houses, for the simple reason that their topic didn't fit neatly into the existing categories, or traditional molds are selling millions of copies annually. And guess who wins? Every reader who loves great books, and every author who has a great story to tell, that's who! Isn't it good to breath again?
The top five reasons you should independently publish your own book:
1. Creating quality books independently has never been easier. Thanks to technological advances in computers, and the expansion of the internet, almost anyone can publish professional-quality books on their own. You no longer need to pay someone huge money to help you publish your book. Do some research, and you'll find many ways to publish your book inexpensively. First-time publishers need to check out Lulu.com. It's a great place to start. They provide easy-to-use templates, and offer simple instructions to guide you through the process. Once you learn how the process works, you can find less-expensive options available, but the learning curve increases with most of them. That's why I recommend starting with Lulu, especially if you are printing only a few books to start.
2. Why waste your time and energy trying to convince some stuffed shirt in New York that you have a great story to tell, only to be rejected again and again? By publishing independently, you can devote your time and energy marketing your book directly to readers, instead of trying to catch the attention of an editor. For most authors, the experience will be much more rewarding in every way. (Visit my website to read upcoming article, Ten Easy Steps to Publish Your Book Independently)
3. You'll make more money publishing your book independently. Yes, you read that right. Most authors, especially first-time authors, never make much money with their book. In fact, many authors never make more than the author's advance. Compounding that problem, is the short shelf life of a traditionally published book. Considering your book will only have a few months to start earning well, or be pulled off the shelf, you can see how the possibility of future earnings you're your traditionally published book becomes almost non-existent. Such is not the case with independently published authors. I know several independently published authors who are still making sizeable incomes from their books, decades later. Note: consider joining the thousands of authors who sell millions of copies ever year, electronically. Ebook sales are skyrocketing. If you enjoy writing short stories, or novella-style books, this may be the niche for you.
4. You retain all intellectual copyrights to your manuscripts - not the BIG publishing houses. (A word to the wise: never sign away your copyrights to any printer, agent or independent publisher. Read the fine print, or have a lawyer look over the contract). Think about it: you created the work, so why sign away your rights to a publisher or agent? If you do, you'll be sorry for that decision later, because your copyright means money to you. Sign it away, and you'll get nothing for your creative efforts. Retain your copyrights, however, and the potential for creating personal wealth from your work, will forever reside in your hands.
5. You are only an internet connection away from potentially selling thousands, or even millions of books. Skeptical? You shouldn't be. Every day, more and more independent publishers are proving old-school thinkers wrong. So tell me again - what made you think the next bestseller couldn't possibly be you? Exactly.
Independent publishing is the new frontier of the book industry. Nobody knows what the future may hold, but for authors, succeeding in that world has never been easier. Why wait another minute to publish the book of your dreams, when, with a well-written manuscript, and a high-speed internet connection, you can be on your way to publishing success.
For generations, the only publishing option available to would-be authors, was the traditional method of publishing, where you submitted your manuscript to one of the big publishers and hoped for the best. Modern technology has changed that paradigm. Now, anyone with a computer and an internet connection can successfully publish a book, in a plethora of formats. And most surprisingly of all, especially for those who grew up linking publishing success with the big publishing houses, is the fact that bestsellers don't have to originate in New York or London anymore.
Interesting facts about the ever-changing world of publishing:
• Independently published authors are selling millions of volumes each year - proving that creative thought can originate outside the walls of the BIG publishing houses.
• Books by independently published authors have earned their own recognition award: Independent Publisher Book Award.
• The success of electronically published books (ebooks), with millions in annual sales, have proven it is no longer necessary to print your book traditionally.
During the rise of independent publishers, the traditional publishing houses did everything they could to convince the world that their select few authors were the only people capable of telling (writing) a good story, or creating quality books. How arrogant! Certainly, we honor them for giving us some great reads through the centuries, but thanks to independent publishers, we are beginning to realize how limited the offerings were with the BIG houses.
Independent publishers have brought a breath of fresh air to the publishing world. Thanks to independent and niche publishers, the book world, which had been declining for years, is now rising like a phoenix from the ashes. A brief examination of sales data from the independent publishers, reveals what the problem was: the BIG houses were suffocating readers with their restrictive book categories and cookie-cutter ideas. (Visit my website to read my blog: How to Write a Bestseller - An Unexpected Plan That Might Surprise You)
Independent publishing has helped explode the book market. Books that were formerly rejected by the BIG houses, for the simple reason that their topic didn't fit neatly into the existing categories, or traditional molds are selling millions of copies annually. And guess who wins? Every reader who loves great books, and every author who has a great story to tell, that's who! Isn't it good to breath again?
The top five reasons you should independently publish your own book:
1. Creating quality books independently has never been easier. Thanks to technological advances in computers, and the expansion of the internet, almost anyone can publish professional-quality books on their own. You no longer need to pay someone huge money to help you publish your book. Do some research, and you'll find many ways to publish your book inexpensively. First-time publishers need to check out Lulu.com. It's a great place to start. They provide easy-to-use templates, and offer simple instructions to guide you through the process. Once you learn how the process works, you can find less-expensive options available, but the learning curve increases with most of them. That's why I recommend starting with Lulu, especially if you are printing only a few books to start.
2. Why waste your time and energy trying to convince some stuffed shirt in New York that you have a great story to tell, only to be rejected again and again? By publishing independently, you can devote your time and energy marketing your book directly to readers, instead of trying to catch the attention of an editor. For most authors, the experience will be much more rewarding in every way. (Visit my website to read upcoming article, Ten Easy Steps to Publish Your Book Independently)
3. You'll make more money publishing your book independently. Yes, you read that right. Most authors, especially first-time authors, never make much money with their book. In fact, many authors never make more than the author's advance. Compounding that problem, is the short shelf life of a traditionally published book. Considering your book will only have a few months to start earning well, or be pulled off the shelf, you can see how the possibility of future earnings you're your traditionally published book becomes almost non-existent. Such is not the case with independently published authors. I know several independently published authors who are still making sizeable incomes from their books, decades later. Note: consider joining the thousands of authors who sell millions of copies ever year, electronically. Ebook sales are skyrocketing. If you enjoy writing short stories, or novella-style books, this may be the niche for you.
4. You retain all intellectual copyrights to your manuscripts - not the BIG publishing houses. (A word to the wise: never sign away your copyrights to any printer, agent or independent publisher. Read the fine print, or have a lawyer look over the contract). Think about it: you created the work, so why sign away your rights to a publisher or agent? If you do, you'll be sorry for that decision later, because your copyright means money to you. Sign it away, and you'll get nothing for your creative efforts. Retain your copyrights, however, and the potential for creating personal wealth from your work, will forever reside in your hands.
5. You are only an internet connection away from potentially selling thousands, or even millions of books. Skeptical? You shouldn't be. Every day, more and more independent publishers are proving old-school thinkers wrong. So tell me again - what made you think the next bestseller couldn't possibly be you? Exactly.
Independent publishing is the new frontier of the book industry. Nobody knows what the future may hold, but for authors, succeeding in that world has never been easier. Why wait another minute to publish the book of your dreams, when, with a well-written manuscript, and a high-speed internet connection, you can be on your way to publishing success.
(Visit my website to read my blog: Ten Reasons YOU Should Write a Book Now)
Tom Cannon is an experienced author, and has written numerous books, including; "Two Faces in the Mirror," "Servants of the King," "Mountain Empire" and "Changing Natures."
Tom is the director of Destiny Ministry, Inc., and ministers worldwide in conferences, churches and seminars.
For more information on this topic, or to purchase books, head on over to Amazon.com, http://www.TomCannon.org, or http://www.DestinyMinistry.net bookstore.
Email: destinyministry@gmail.com
Read more blogs at: TomCannon.org
Thursday, August 28, 2008
100 Word Writing Contest
Want to win a free 10-week online writing workshop from WritingClasses.com? Write a 100-word piece of any topic and in any form (fiction, nonfiction, poetry) and submit an entry to the 100 Word Writing Contest.
Aside from the free online writing class, the winner will also get the chance to publish his 'vigorously written and concise' piece in the Gotham Winter 2009 brochure.
Aside from the free online writing class, the winner will also get the chance to publish his 'vigorously written and concise' piece in the Gotham Winter 2009 brochure.
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Write for BFK
Books for Kiddies is accepting book reviews and articles from bloggers/writers who have passion for children's literature. Your original piece should contain at least 250 words and may be edited for brevity and clarity. To have a feel of the type of articles BKF publishes, check the blog's posting categories.
You won't get paid for your article (oh, no!) but you'll be allowed to promote your web site, products/services or cause through a resource box.
Send your articles and book reviews to helloconnie AT gmail.com. You may attach a .doc file or simply paste the text on the body of your e-mail.
You won't get paid for your article (oh, no!) but you'll be allowed to promote your web site, products/services or cause through a resource box.
Send your articles and book reviews to helloconnie AT gmail.com. You may attach a .doc file or simply paste the text on the body of your e-mail.
Monday, August 11, 2008
New E-zine Needs Green Essays
A new e-zine entitled "New Earth Rising" is in need of original green writing. You won't get any writer's fee upon publication, but your work will be read by a large international audience.
More details at Write Life Guide.
More details at Write Life Guide.
Friday, March 21, 2008
Six-Word Memoir Writing Contest
Can you tell your story in six words or less? Smith Magazine is currently accepting really, really short memoirs for possible publication in its next six-word memoir book.
The first book, Not Quite What I Was Planning: Six-Word Memoirs by Writers Famous & Obscure collects almost 1,000 six-word memoirs, including additions from many celebrities including Stephen Colbert, Jane Goodall, Dave Eggers, and more.
You can enter the contest through the submission form on this page.
The first book, Not Quite What I Was Planning: Six-Word Memoirs by Writers Famous & Obscure collects almost 1,000 six-word memoirs, including additions from many celebrities including Stephen Colbert, Jane Goodall, Dave Eggers, and more.
You can enter the contest through the submission form on this page.
Wednesday, June 27, 2007
b5media Needs Kick-Ass Music Bloggers
b5media is launching its music channel soon. If you're passionate about music and would love to write about it, let the b5 guys know. Related Posts:
Tuesday, April 03, 2007
Orange Prize and Slavery Poems
The Orange Broadband prize is among the world's most prestigious prize for fiction by women writing in English. This year's contenders include novelists from 7 countries. To mark the publication of this year's longlist, Guardian Unlimited is offering a prize: the complete longlist, comprising 20 of this year's very best novels.
Sounds juicy? Simply answer this question before April 17, 2007. Don't forget to read the terms and conditions.
Arts Council England is inviting poets to commemorate the Bicentenary of the Abolition of the Slave Trade Act by writing a poem on the theme of enslavement. Deadline of submission is on September 28, 2007.Eleven poems will be specially commissioned by the Arts Council from some of the country’s leading poets. A twelfth poem will be chosen through a competition.
For more details, visit artscouncil.org.uk.
Thursday, March 29, 2007
Blog for b5
If you have that feverish passion for writing about a particular topic, blog for b5. b5media is among the world’s largest online new media networks featuring more than 150 blogs on a wide variety of subjects.What does it take to become a b5 blogger?
- You must be able write at least 6-8 unique posts a week.
- You must spend a lot of time checking out other blogs.
- You must be willing to read news stories and respond to readers' comments.
Interested? Send your application now. You can also join the b5 forums to know more about the community.
Monday, March 19, 2007
Write for Australian Catholics Magazine
The Australian Catholics Magazine is looking for stories that describe the faith and life of Australians, both those well known and those less familiar. Australian Catholics is also interested in stories about social justice, and about initiatives that foster an awareness of social justice in schools and communities.To know more:
Thursday, March 15, 2007
Amazon Shorts
Sign up for Amazon Shorts and sell your unpublished short-form fiction and nonfiction pieces in digital format to a wider audience.
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By participating in Amazon Shorts, you will be able to:
For more details, head on to the Amazon Shorts FAQ page.
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By participating in Amazon Shorts, you will be able to:
- Access a powerful marketing tool to promote an author's backlist in a new and meaningful way
- Create an author profile page with biography, photo, and complete backlist
- Maintain author's visibility between published projects
- Establish a more direct and frequent communication with readers
- Introduce readers to unfamiliar writers
- Provide a new outlet to sell short fiction and nonfiction
For more details, head on to the Amazon Shorts FAQ page.
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