I must have said this a million times, and I’m going to say it again so roll your eyes if you want 🙂 — for novice writers, getting your work out there should be your first objective, whether it’s writing for free or writing to win a competition. Some advantages of writing for competitions: -You […]
» Read more...Month: October 2007
First Book Signing Recap
Before I give the details, let me first say that I did try to arrange a book signing at my favorite independent book store, The Book Loft, in Columbus, Ohio, but they never got back to me. Anyway, I’ll exlain the process because I’m sure a few people are interested in doing the same sort […]
» Read more...Solas Awards Deadline – October 15
Deadline for Travelers’ Tales annual competition to honor excellence in travel writing — The Solas Awards — is a week away. (Although you can enter year round) For those not familiar with Travelers’ Tales or the Solas Awards, go to www.BestTravelWriting.com for more information and how to enter. There are 21 categories in which you […]
» Read more...Peru Adventure Guide Book Signing: Tonight
This is extremely short notice, but for those of you interested I will be having a book signing tonight, Wednesday October 3rd, at 6:30-7:30pm at the Barnes & Noble on the Ohio State University campus in Columbus, Ohio for my guidebook of Peru, Peru Adventure Guide. There will be two other local authors there as […]
» Read more...BBC buys Lonely Planet
Big news for whoever missed it. Yesterday, the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) purchased the world’s largest guidebook publisher Lonely Planet. The deal is reportedly worth $200 million and founders Tony and Maureen Wheeler will retain a 25 percent stake in the company. With book sales sagging and the company not doing as well as it […]
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