tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5121130217304877410.post7683243544618374958..comments2024-03-22T05:29:18.132-07:00Comments on Shawn James, Black Freelance Writer: Hey Street Lit Authors, The Publishing Industry Is NOT The Music BusinessShawn Jameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11712216572467743626noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5121130217304877410.post-23980669491899761432011-03-07T05:32:41.716-08:002011-03-07T05:32:41.716-08:00Sean:
You can hit me up on my MySpace or My Fac...Sean: <br /><br /><br />You can hit me up on my MySpace or My Facebook. Links are at the bottom of the page in the listing of websites I frequent. I'm on there all the time. I'd be glad to share what I know with you. <br /><br />My goal with this article was to help writers like yourself understand the business of writing. There's a lot of pitfalls in the publishing game and you have to watch out for them. Writing is a craft and publishing is a business and if you're not savvy, you can get taken by sharks and hustlers. Publishing is a long-haul business and it may take a long time to see any profits. So you definitely have to have a day job while you write and a long-term business plan for marketing and promoting your book when you publish it. Some books take years to find an audience, and you have to take care of your bills until that big break hits. I'm on my fourth book and still waiting for hte big break to come. <br /><br />And you have to know what rights you are selling when you sign up with a publisher, and what their plan is to promote your book. Usually, there's next to no promotional support when you publish a first book so you have to hustle and hustle hard to get the word out about your story.<br /><br />You also have to know how long the publisher is gonna hold your rights so you can get them back. It's best to do your reserarch before submitting any work. <br /><br />www.absolutewrite.com is one of the first places you should check out when you finish your book.Shawn Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11712216572467743626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5121130217304877410.post-35879461140868908202011-03-05T19:48:29.858-08:002011-03-05T19:48:29.858-08:00Man, Shawn. First and formost my name is Sean too....Man, Shawn. First and formost my name is Sean too. I couldnt help but notice that. But anyway, you don't even know how significant this piece and those links are to someone as young and aspiring as me. I'm from Chicago, 18 yrs old, and a street lit/ urban fiction writer myself. Wahida Clark is the very reason I began writing in the first place. She and Noire (Author of G-Spot, Candy Licker, and more) are my inspiration because they seem to be two of few writers with actual talent for this. However the reason I'm leaving this comment is because I see a promising future ahead for me but your article and the one written by Tobias A. Fox (The first article I've ever read relating to this writing industry drama) are true eye openers to things I have to deeply consider when it comes to trying to make it not only as a writer but in the few other careers I plan to pursue. You know what, to keep a long explanation short I would really love to email you or something, in regards to this whole writing thing because you seem to be extremely knowledgeable and I could use a little guidance. Espeacially since I'm young and promising, and there's no doubt about it. I mean, I'm somebody that believes with hard work and dedication any measure of skill can be obtained, be it skill that surpasses Jay-Z or Kobe Bryant; I believe I can really succeed in this world but I need...advice. Therefore, I'm hoping you reply to this so I can get it.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13024550199012941860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5121130217304877410.post-6647349695071053182010-10-26T19:16:43.753-07:002010-10-26T19:16:43.753-07:00Liz, I've thought of doing op-ed peices for ot...Liz, I've thought of doing op-ed peices for other blogs, and my work gets simulcast on Onixlink.<br /><br />Vanessa, <br />There are several articles discussing this issue <br /><br />On the AALBC Board: http://www.thumperscorner.com/discus/messages/36042/32943.html<br /><br />Deja Joy King discusses her issues with her former publisher:<br />http://theubs.com/features/deja-joy-king.php<br /><br />Tobias King tells his side of the story in his conflict with Wahida Clark:<br /><br />http://theubs.com/news/tobias_fox_full_statement.phpShawn Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11712216572467743626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5121130217304877410.post-28732834706716971152010-10-26T15:40:29.537-07:002010-10-26T15:40:29.537-07:00Can you share the links of where authors and publi...Can you share the links of where authors and publishers are feuding over the issues you outline here? Thank you for a very interesting post.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5121130217304877410.post-7251203453281839432010-10-25T17:06:18.050-07:002010-10-25T17:06:18.050-07:00Shawn very good piece. Have you thought of doing o...Shawn very good piece. Have you thought of doing op ed pieces or movie/commentary for for blog sites?<br /><br />Liz<br />Lotus Writing & Communications<br /><br /><br />SEE my URLs:<br />http://itsmyurls.com/LizIsaacsLWCUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13917953080463260233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5121130217304877410.post-25785594224882947192010-10-25T17:04:42.537-07:002010-10-25T17:04:42.537-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13917953080463260233noreply@blogger.com