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I'm in the process of switching over from Amazon to Direct to Digital as a self-publishing service for my upcoming "Sojourn" books, and I was just wondering if anyone else here has had a positive experience with Direct to Digital or any other self-publishing service besides Amazon before I dive in....
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hi all, i just want to ask if this is the right shop to talk about books and writing them. can one ask for a review of a short story?
Hey, Gregory Barone. Yes and yes.
I do have stories on my profile!
Hey everyone I am Jonathan William Turnock from Stoke on Trent in the UK - Actor/Dancer/Singer and a Writer under the name of JWT_Writer. I am looking to connect with authors/script writers/screenwriters and people from the performing arts industry as well.
Benvenuto e in bocca al lupo!
Leonardo Ramirez I have just attended my first event with Stage 32 and I really enjoyed it which is based on screenwriting for romance. Sounds good so far. Yeah I can upload another video when the nex...
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Nice to meet everyone else as well.
Great to meet you here in the community, Jonathan William Turnock!
I'm the Director of Education at Stage 32. Email me anytime if I can be helpful on your Stage 32 journey or recommend any of our educa...
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Hey Writers,
Oftentimes, the best stories are based on your own truth. Learn NYT Bestselling Author, Suzanne Corso's 5 Tips For Writing Your Life Story in today's blog!
https://www.stage32.com/blog/5-tips-for-writing-your-life-story-3573...
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I also highly recommend Suzanne's Stage 32 class on his subject - it's awesome and filled with invaluable knowledge. Here's a link so you can check it out: https://www.stage32.com/classes/Write-Your-A...
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Jess Kardos, Producer & Screenwriter (Supergirl & The Winchesters), currently developing FRAN FRAZER (Archie Comics), Stage 32 Executive & Thought Leader, is hosting a 24-Hour Ask Me Anything ("AMA") in the Screenwriting Lounge today, focused on taking a germ of an idea and making it into the movie/...
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You’re very welcome Mark Deuce and Kenneth Adrian Ellis! Lots of good info on that AMA.
Thanks for helping to spread the word, Leonardo Ramirez!
Always, Ashley Renee Smith !
Jess is awesome - don't miss her upcoming Stage 32 webinar - here's a link so you can check it out and register to learn more from her: https://www.stage32.com/webinars/How-To-Professionally-Develop-Y...
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Thanks Sam Sokolow !
Hey everyone - Matt Bierman, Producer, Studio Executive, and Stage 32 Educator is hosting a 24-hour Ask Me Anything ("AMA") in the Writer's Room Lounge today, focused on Writing and Selling Your Holiday Rom-Com.
Here is the link to his AMA so you can hop in and ask Matt your questions: https://www.s...
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Thank you for sharing, Sam Sokolow!
Hey guys, hope you are well!
I was wondering if, mainly in Europe but also in the rest of the world, there are Book Contests that accept novels in "the original language" (in my case in Italian) and not in English. Because I want to enter as many as possible with my novel, but so far it hasn't been t...
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Hi, Luca Mannea. I'm not familiar with the international market but I'm hoping someone from my network might have some insights for you. Best of luck!
Hi Ty Strange thank you so much!!
Looking forward to teaching Novel writing... Through the eyes of the Truth!
Yay!!
What an advantage and treat for everyone who attends.
Does anyone here know of any agencies that are actively seeking epic sci-fi stories right now? I have two new "Sojourn" books in my saga almost ready to go and I'm in the process of looking for literary representation for my work. Unfortunately, it doesn't appear that many agencies out there are sea...
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I recommend this Stage 32 2-part class on how to find a literary agent taught by top lit agent Audrey Knox. Here's a link so you can check it out: https://www.stage32.com/classes/Stage-32-Screenwritin...
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Thank you, everyone. I'll look into those suggestions!
It's that I get so much feedback for my script idea , and everyone here has suggested that I protect it with a script. Whowever they fail to realize that there all witnesses to the fact that the idea belongs to me. It's kinda funny, but I guess its great to have an idea worth stealing hugh.
At some point, you'd have to expect that in this cut-throat, merciless industry that is Hollywood. Unfortunately, we never learn from our mistakes and we can get away with almost anything.
It's a saddening state of affairs.
What is the point of an idea, if it is never realized. Write it.
It is an industry of ideas. I always think it's smart to protect ideas via the Writers' Guild or copyright or some type of legal protection. Writing a script - and registering it - is an even better p...
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Within this part of the 'ARTS' (Acting. Music making. Writers) scripts get purchase agreements (production agreements. production orders). NOT IDEAS! Not as a condemation for you here; rather as a con...
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Here's a blog that David M. Adler (entertainment attorney) wrote: "How to Protect Your Script from Theft" www.stage32.com/blog/how-to-protect-your-script-from-theft-3210...
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Hello to everyone who is interested in this topic!
I'm Mashito, a new member of the Stage 32 platform.
I am a screenwriter, and I have a great ambition that my current project, the criminal mystery Red Pool, will be very successful. I am new to this industry and you will be surprised and the main priv...
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I have copyright on my script, that I brought a Canadian writer on. US production will insist on a US copyright anyway. If we don't have that some will try to insert their name on the copyright.
I am wondering if copyrights are as important as they used to be. Previous to electronic formats all we had was typewritten hard copies. The copyright was used to establish a date proving when you had...
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Recommend numerous registrations for protection. First, register it at US Copyright Office (Library of Congress). Second, register the work at WGA (Writers Guild of America). Third, create a web page...
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We have a really great legal webinar on how to protect your work here: https://www.stage32.com/webinars/Script-Protection-and-Idea-Theft...
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What an inspiring blog post by our community executive and member liaison, Ashley Smith. Go Captain!
Head over to the blog via the link below and share your accomplishments!
https://www.stage32.com/blog/november-write-club-week-5-accomplishing-yo......
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I've used different services for my print and ebooks. The more I'm learning, the more I want to try out multiple strategies. So, for my first self-published ebook I've started with being on KDP select...
Expand commentI've used different services for my print and ebooks. The more I'm learning, the more I want to try out multiple strategies. So, for my first self-published ebook I've started with being on KDP select but after a few months I'm going to pull out and go wide (including Draft2Digital as others have already mentioned). For print, I've created my book on the Reedsy formatted (highly recommended- clear and easy to use and FREE!) and printed with British based company Bookvault (cheapest for author copies and great customer service) and with Ingram Sparks (great for more.visibility with bookstores and for selling internationally). I've still not done amazingly with sales yet, but I'm pleased with the start and it's so much better than hybrid in that its easy to discount your own books, change your book.cover and blurb whenever you want and maintain control over your finances).
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I us IngramSpark to publish both books and digital formats. https://www.ingramspark.com/
Amazon and it book sellers rob us authors bilind! My books list for $19.95 and $24.95. My cost for printing on d...
Expand commentI us IngramSpark to publish both books and digital formats. https://www.ingramspark.com/
Amazon and it book sellers rob us authors bilind! My books list for $19.95 and $24.95. My cost for printing on demand runs $6 to $10 roughly. Amazon sell my third book listed at $19.95 for $4.97. I actually lose money on the sale1
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Thanks for the helpful comments. I've had four books for content creators published by Michael Wiese Productions which is a great company that specializes in the media industry. One co-authored childr...
Expand commentThanks for the helpful comments. I've had four books for content creators published by Michael Wiese Productions which is a great company that specializes in the media industry. One co-authored children's book was done by Book Baby but the other author handled everything so I'm not sure how that went. And a couple of our own we did through Amazon. However, we're looking for a non-Amazon way to go next and will certainly check out some of the ones you all mentioned. Good luck to everyone with getting your creative projects out to a wide and appreciative audience!
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My understanding, Marian Betts, about Amazon is that you are paid royalties on the price you set not the price Amazon sets. They often times will lower the price for various reasons, basically to move...
Expand commentMy understanding, Marian Betts, about Amazon is that you are paid royalties on the price you set not the price Amazon sets. They often times will lower the price for various reasons, basically to move more product, but royalties are based on the price set by the author. At least this is how it works for my titles.
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Are you sure it's not Draft2Digital? If so I use then for my ebooks. They have a great and simple setup process and fantastic distribution. For print, I use KDP and Ingram because each have different...
Expand commentAre you sure it's not Draft2Digital? If so I use then for my ebooks. They have a great and simple setup process and fantastic distribution. For print, I use KDP and Ingram because each have different distribution avenues. I hope to expand my print books through other services so that they are offered far and wide.
I use a local printer for those books I sell myself at craft shows, Christmas markets, and elsewhere.
Hope this helps.