San Diego literary agent Andrew Zant is ranting in his blog about the inaccuracies in the publisher/BookScan relationship. He says his client is has had a book turned down because the publisher says his previous books did not perform well as reported by the BookScan system. Mr. Zant begs to differ, offering his clients' royalties as proof.
Read the rest on his blog entry: The Lie that is Bookscan
Monday, June 22, 2009
Friday, June 12, 2009
Monday Morning Author News TweetChat
Are you working on your newest book? Need a little quick inspiration? Want to announce your latest book release or event?
Do it in 140 words or less on the Monday Morning TweetChat with the Black Author Showcase. It's a great way to get a little motivation before you bury your head in your work for the rest of the week.
The Monday Morning TweetChat starts this Monday at 9am on Tweetchat.com. Just sign into the site with your Twitter login (it's even easier if you click the Beta link on the site), then type in our Twitter hashtag for the 'Room to Enter': #blackauthors. That's it. Now all you have to do is share your news. We will be on the chat for an hour, so drop by and tweet!
This will be a regular feature of the BAS. Tell us if you think we should have an evening TweetChat and on what day.
Remember:
@blackauthors Monday Morning TweetUp starts this Monday, June 15, at 9am EST on Tweetchat.com #blackauthors
Thursday, May 21, 2009
On 22nd Century Press: Respond To Your Crappy Reviews
A new blogsite makes venting over a bad review an act of healing. Check it out on 22nd Century Press: Respond To Your Crappy Reviews
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Writers - Your Story May Be An Open Book
Open Book is a new weekly television program premiering Monday, May 11th on Link TV. Created and hosted by Ina Howard-Parker and directed by Diane Paragas, Open Book focuses on the writers and other storytellers living and working in a different spot on the planet each week.The premiere features writers and other artists—including actors and musicians—currently living and working in Ft. Greene, Brooklyn.
The pilot will premiere nationally on Link TV (DIRECTV channel 375 and DISH Network channel 9410) on Monday, May 11th at 8:30pm EST, with an additional airing on New York City’s Time Warner Cable channel 34 (MNN) at 11:00pm EST. The program will rebroadcast on Link TV on May 13th at 11:30pm ET. For additional local cable channels carrying Link TV, visit: http://www.linktv.org/reception
In addition to the weekly half-hour broadcast, each guest’s segment from Open Book will be released as an independent short film online through blogs, websites and social media—feel free to embed these videos on yours.
Open Book TV: Ishmael Beah from Open Book TV on Vimeo.
Sunday, May 17, 2009
Is Screenwriting Your Dream?
If so, and you are totally committed to learning to write for the big screen (or the little plasma), you might want to enroll into a screenwriter's program.
One program I recently took a look at is the Writers Boot Camp in Los Angeles and New York City and online. Writers Boot Camp was founded by president Jeffrey Gordon soon after he obtained his masters from the Peter Stark Motion Picture Producing Program at USC. He put together a six week course that guaranteed a complete script. This evolved into the present Basic Course and Think Tank programs - membership for screenwriters who want to fully develop their work. There is also a Career Development Program which includes industry speakers and actor readings of scripts-in-progress.
There are intern and even barter opportunities that may help you in your dream of becoming a screen writer. Right now the New York office is looking for a handyman in exchange for class time.
First posted on the Black Author Showcase Community site.
One program I recently took a look at is the Writers Boot Camp in Los Angeles and New York City and online. Writers Boot Camp was founded by president Jeffrey Gordon soon after he obtained his masters from the Peter Stark Motion Picture Producing Program at USC. He put together a six week course that guaranteed a complete script. This evolved into the present Basic Course and Think Tank programs - membership for screenwriters who want to fully develop their work. There is also a Career Development Program which includes industry speakers and actor readings of scripts-in-progress.There are intern and even barter opportunities that may help you in your dream of becoming a screen writer. Right now the New York office is looking for a handyman in exchange for class time.
First posted on the Black Author Showcase Community site.
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
It's Not Too Late to Enter the StoryTubes 2009 Contest!
StoryTubes 2009 Contest
Tell, Tube, Vote for Fun and Prizes
Be the star of your own movie! Tell about a favorite book by creating an online video. The contest is open to kids and teens as well as adults*.
Things to know:
Make your video two minutes long (or shorter)
Feature only one book in your video
Enter as an individual or as part of a group of two to five people
Enter between January 8 and February 15, 2009
Be creative!
For more information, please read the contest rules.
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*Videos featuring only students OR both students and adults are eligible for prizes. Videos featuring adults only are welcome, but are not eligible for prizes.
See the winning entries for 2008!
http://www.storytubes.info/
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