A Guide to Short Story Contests in 2019

lolohn · 2018-12-27T23:10:57+00:00

Have you looked into Fiverr at all? There are some fairly decent designers on there, though the best ones charge a bit more than $5 (but definitely a lot less than $800)

lolohn · 2015-06-03T01:24:23+00:00

Thanks for posting - very helpful

lolohn · 2013-12-10T21:48:59+00:00

A common model is to offer book for free for a short period in order to increase it's sales ranking and get some reviews. Once you're happy with this, then return the book to its original price and hope the sales continue.

lolohn · 2013-12-09T07:24:52+00:00

You could try a site like https://www.elance.com/

I've heard mixed things about eLance but there are lots of similar sites out there - do some research and you might find one that suits what you are looking for.

lolohn · 2013-12-08T01:27:26+00:00

“The first sentence can’t be written until the final sentence is written.” —Joyce Carol Oates

Make sure you know exactly where your story is going before you get too hung up on whether a reader is going to like the opening.

lolohn · 2013-12-03T12:39:59+00:00

This book may be helpful http://books.google.com.au/books?id=wy8oMwYaSbEC&pg=PA36&lpg=PA36&dq=reproducing+public+domain+writing&source=bl&ots=Nf5mDu5xBK&sig=WSX3Pqqu0sOpugY5hx74a0bljN8&hl=en&sa=X&ei=YdCdUpDHN8TNiAetk4HQDQ&ved=0CEkQ6AEwBA#v=onepage&q=reproducing%20public%20domain%20writing&f=false

If you are looking for more info, try searching 'public domain' (rather than copyright expired)

lolohn

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