What to ask of professional authors who are visiting my site?
Q. My website for young authors is soon going to be running author visits, where a professional author visits my site to help encourage the young writers. Any ideas for what I could ask the author/s to do? Like, give writing tips etc.
Asked by Mari :) - Thu Jul 22 00:01:55 2010 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. give writing tips. if you post stories on this site then get him/her to maybe read a few and get him/her to announce the ones he/she thought were good
Answered by Author - Thu Jul 22 00:09:18 2010

Can authors become millionaires and are there really rich authors?
Q. I've always wondered if novelists can become millionaries? And are there really rich authors out there? I heard the twilight women is unfortunally lol Twilight sucks to me sorry lol Like is chuck palahnuk a millionaire?
Asked by juelzsantanaset2000 - Mon Aug 23 14:43:47 2010 - - 8 Answers - 0 Comments

How to add an authors note to my harry potter fan fiction story?
Q. I'm a fairly new writer and i would like to add an authors note to some of my chapters. I'm not yet a trusted author, is this possible? How would i do it?
Asked by Claire - Wed Mar 18 22:26:20 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. On your profile go to 'my stories' click on the story you want to add the author note to. Click, 'content/chapters' and then click 'exp' (which is short for export) on the far right of the chapter title you want. You can add the author note to that chapter then replace the chapter with the exported chapter after you save the changes in the exported chapter. Hope this helps, it works for me when I'm editing.
Answered by scorpia_710 - Thu Mar 19 14:28:21 2009

For any experienced (possibly, attempted) authors- What steps are required to propose a book?
Q. I am doing research and I was wondering what an upcoming author does to get his/her book in action. I know that they usually send proposals in forms of letters first, and usually find an agent, then find editors. More specifically, though, my question is, do authors ever need to go to board meetings or anything? Sorry, I know it sounds weird, but it's important. Thanks for any answers in advance!
Asked by ilovestewieg - Mon Feb 9 21:59:19 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Many publishers don't want unagented manuscripts (mostly because there are WAY too many really bad books out there and they don't want to read them all). To find an agent, you need to find a list on the internet (try googling for agents in your genre). The agent website will tell you what they are looking for. This is usually a query letter, synopsis of your book and possibly the first chapter or 3. There are websites on writing that will help with how to write a synopsis or query letter. If your book is going to be a smash bestseller, the publisher might want you to do publicity (ie tour bookstores doing signings, go on TV shows). But frankly, this is very, very rare and the publisher and agent can deal with an author who does not want/ [cont.]
Answered by SAO - Tue Feb 10 01:44:58 2009

What point do authors make by having real people in fictional stories?
Q. Why do authors put real people into their fictional stories? I have to write a 3 page response and could use a little help getting started! Thanks.
Asked by amazingashh - Wed Feb 3 12:00:34 2010 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Often to help establish a particular time or place (a historical novel might refer to Queen Victoria or Elizabeth, for example, signifying the culture of the era). There are some writers like Brett Easton Ellis who do this out of laziness to show that their characters are arty, stylish and hip.
Answered by ExeneC - Wed Feb 3 12:15:59 2010

What are some good authors that write science fiction and fantasy?
Q. I am really interested in books that have witches, vampires, etc. What are some authors that write really good books. I can't get into Nora Roberts.
Asked by Brandon - Wed Mar 5 13:14:55 2008 - - 15 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Mercedes Lackey (you might especially like her Elves on the Road universe and the Diana Tregarde books--a witch who is also a occult Guardian, sorceress, and romance writer. Children of the Night has vampires in it) for general sff, I like: Mercedes Lackey Anne McCaffrey Katherine Kurtz David Eddings Christopher Stasheff Robert Heinlein (future history stuff) Tanith Lee there's also Marion Zimmer Bradley, Evangeline Walton (The Mabinogion Tetralogy), Jack Vance, Michael Moorcock's Elric of Melnibone series (which may have a vampiric sword), and of course Anne Rice for vampire books.
Answered by Amethyst - Wed Mar 5 13:42:12 2008

Who are some fiction authors with strong libertarian themes in their work?
Q. I am a libertarian and I am searching for some authors with strong libertarian themes in their work, fiction of course. 1. I would like your answer to exclude Heinlein and Rand, since I already have read a lot of their work and they are just too cliche. 2. Also leave out Orwell and any of those other books critical of dictatorship, because Orwell was a democratic socialist and any of his works, not to mention Brave New World, Fahrenheit 451, The Giver, etc. can find sympathy from anybody, not just libertarians.
Asked by liegsweord373 - Sat Jul 12 15:58:37 2008 - - 3 Answers - 1 Comments

A. The author you want is undoubtedly Robert Anton Wilson. A good place to start is the Illuminatus! trilogy, which he coauthored with Robert Shea. Others worth mentioning include William Burroughs and Eric Frank Russell. And H.G. Wells utopian novel Men Like Gods. *** News & Views for Anarchists & Activists:
Answered by clore333 - Sun Jul 13 03:36:47 2008

What authors on the Cognitive Science of Religion should I read first?
Q. There seem to be a lot of good authors on this subject: Boyer, Guthrie, Atran, McCauley, Bering, etc.. I wanna order a book and I can't make up my mind. I need help. Have you read anything on Cognitive Science of Religion, what is a good title or author? Thanks a lot.
Asked by Just The Kid Next Door - Mon Jan 19 09:32:50 2009 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Paul Davies, Richard Dawkins, Carl Sagan, Stephen Hawking.
Answered by DNaRules - Mon Jan 19 09:36:51 2009

How much do authors make when hey publish a book?
Q. How much do authors make when hey publish a book? I mean how many percent goes to the editor, agent, publisher and all that and how much remains for the author?
Asked by Layla - Sun Aug 5 20:34:34 2007 - - 8 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Technically speaking, authors are only payed a percentage of the profits of the book when it's sold. This is why the money an author receives prior to publication is called an "advance." It is a flat amount that the publishing house gives to the author no matter how well or how poorly the book sells. (It's usually in installments--a bit on signing the contract, on turning in a draft that is accepted by the editors as ready to go into the copy editing process, and a chunk on publication.) An author-publisher contract will outline what percentage of the book price belongs to the author. For authors just starting out the percentage begins around 10% of each book sold, but can begin at up to 25% or more for more bankable proven authors. … [cont.]
Answered by Em M - Mon Aug 13 09:25:57 2007

What classic texts and/or authors are best to read for building a strong SAT/GRE vocabulary?
Q. I am an SAT tutor, and I have been asked this question a number of times by my students. I have inevitably replied: Dickens, Hawthorne, (F. Scott) Fitzgerald, and (James Fenimore) Cooper, because these are the authors whose works have forced me to crinkle my dictionary's spine. Does anyone agree/disagree, or know of any other authors that should be added to my list?
Asked by AxiomOfChoice - Sat Dec 8 12:25:55 2007 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments

A. The Valley of the Dolls could be a surprising choice.
Answered by Bob - Wed Dec 12 09:39:51 2007

where can i find a author or authors needing book reviewers?
Q. I used to do this, but the authors I used to review for have not written in a while.
Asked by Deaf wolf - Sat Jul 14 23:08:49 2007 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Send them copies of work that you have done. You arrange what publications your reviews are going to be published in if you can do that. Find out how they like to work and lean along that way.
Answered by kasandra k - Sat Jul 14 23:25:36 2007

How did authors in the victorian era reflect the age the lived in through writing?
Q. How was the way of life during the Victorian Era reflected through the writings of the authors of the time?
Asked by James - Sat Sep 4 22:00:14 2010 - - 0 Answers - 0 Comments

Why do some authors leave out the names of narrators or of places?
Q. Why do some authors choose not to express the name for the narrator, or main characters, or even places in novels? What is the meaning behind that?
Asked by Sophie Lewis - Wed Sep 30 15:00:33 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Yeah, it's for your imagination. Also you can pretend the narrator is you, like it's your life being written which makes the story better.
Answered by Lauren Elia <3 - Wed Sep 30 16:57:53 2009

Who are some authors who gained awareness for a certain event or topic?
Q. I would like to know the name of some authors, that through their writing had people become aware of real events happening. Thank you for the help!
Asked by Sophie - Fri Apr 25 15:21:51 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. There is an author that wrote a poem back in the war between Britain and Russia. His name was Alfred, Lord Tennyson, who gained the respect of the queen and many others for his writing of the men going to war. I'm not sure if this is what you're asking, though.
Answered by Ara - Fri Apr 25 16:08:02 2008

How do I find the American agents for British authors?
Q. I'm looking to query agents who represent authors similar in style to my manuscript, but a lot of those authors are British. I can find these authors' British agents but I don't know who represents them in America. Is there a website that might have this information?
Asked by bigmikechen - Mon Jul 23 23:58:57 2007 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. The only way you can do that is through research. You need to spend time in a library using Literary Marketplace- the author's Bible. You can buy one too but it costs 300 dollars. You would have to seek out agents that represent books in your genre, then read through the list of their clients, the books they have sold etc. It will not be an easy thing to do. .?Finding an agent never is. It will take a lot of time and patience, but you have to learn to advocate for yourself. Pax - C
Answered by Persiphone_Hellecat - Tue Jul 24 00:05:58 2007

What are some good authors that write paranormal romances?
Q. Recently I've been reading paranormal romances. I really like the novels written by Gena Showalter. Does anyone know of any other authors that are similar to Gena?
Asked by dancenlaugh - Fri Aug 21 15:42:20 2009 - - 5 Answers - 1 Comments

A. I love Gena!!! Some other series that I really love are: "The Immortals After Dark" series by Kresley Cole. A great series and I find when I read these books that I'm sucked into the story and then all of a sudden I find myself cracking-up with laughter because of something that is said or done (mainly something involoving "Nutty" Nix ^_^). The first time this happened I was so surprised I had to re-read the whole page because I didn't see it coming and I wanted to re-live the laughter =). I'm not saying this series is a comedy or anything, but there is some humour involved. Here's a blurb: Every creature or being that was thought to be mythical . . . isn t. They all secretly exist alongside humans and enjoy the gift of immortality.… [cont.]
Answered by *Jess* - Mon Aug 24 08:22:15 2009

Do Illustrious Authors tend to make good money?
Q. I'm still young, but I'm planning to be an artist and an author. I love to write poems and books, and one of my poems has actually won in a contest and been published. I love art, especially anime/manga and sculpting. Do illustrious authors make good money? I would be in it because literature and art is my passion, but is it good money if you are good at it?
Asked by Miu Miu - Mon Apr 12 01:02:45 2010 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Less than 1% of authors become rich. About 5-8% make enough to support themselves. Ninety percent of authors need a spouse or another job to support themselves.
Answered by redunicorn - Mon Apr 12 08:31:57 2010

How much does comic book authors get paid?
Q. How much does comic book authors get paid? Do they get paid more than any average job or less? Basicly would I be able to buy a house, pay bills and survive off of being a comic artist? Most people say that they don't get paid much for their work?
Asked by Aspiring Mangaka - Sat Oct 27 16:04:45 2007 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. depends on how many people buy their comics
Answered by >_> - Sat Oct 27 16:07:32 2007

What do you think about authors that use a lot of description?
Q. I like description but lately i've found myself really annoyed but the authors that add mounds of description when only one or two sentences are necessary. Anyone else agree? If you disagree why?
Asked by Clairebelle - Sat Sep 12 19:45:46 2009 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments

A. When description is used to explain, or to get our imaginations going, I enjoy it. However, I see many books now where description is either used as a filler or as an excuse to show the reader how pretty the author's prose is. I hate unnecessary details. They just weigh down a good story, and many times lengthy descriptions will bore me out of reading.
Answered by Aly - Sat Sep 12 20:03:42 2009

How does a brand new publishing company find authors?
Q. I'm in the midst of creating a small publishing company. My first title will be distributed in the beginning of this coming summer. My plan is to have 2 other titles to go with that book. I am looking for canadian children's book authors and illustrators. It is my hope to find an author who can illustrate. Although that is not necessary. How do I go about finding them?
Asked by pippy4tao - Sun Dec 16 07:56:41 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Put a couple of small ads in writers' magazines... you know the ones, like "Poets and Writers," or "How to Write"... that kind of thing. The first one mentioned is a pretty classy magazine that I like a lot. Or let a couple of literary agents in your province know about your company. Agents should be listed somewhere for your area. Look for books about agents if you are still at a loss. I believe you will then be inundated with material and be in a position to pick and choose, and later take only solicited material like so very many other publishing houses. But I hope you are a success without becoming a wet blanket for writers and illustrators, like so many are. You seem nice and I think you'll stay that way, actually. ;-} Wishing you… [cont.]
Answered by LK - Sun Dec 16 08:09:19 2007