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Entries from January 2009

Marketing Advice from Curt Smith

January 26th, 2009 · No Comments

Since I often refer authors asking for marketing advice to Curt Smith, I asked Curt to write a short blog post detailing his marketing approach. Here it is:
Curt Smith on Marketing
So you’ve gotten your first manuscript accepted? Congratulations. But unless you’re signing with a big press (and for many these days, even if you are), […]

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Preditors and Editors Readers’ Poll

January 5th, 2009 · No Comments

Dad went a little crazy nominating Casperian Books titles and covers in the Preditors and Editors Readers’ Pollfor 2008, so please take a moment to vote for your favorite Casperian Books title and spread the word. Last year, we did very well with Mind Fuck coming in fourth place in the Sci-fi & Fantasy category, […]

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Happy New Year!

January 1st, 2009 · No Comments

To anyone who thought that running a small press is all about reading, editing, and creating cool books, I have just one thing to say: I spent more than nine hours today submerged in year-end accounting and tax returns. On the other hand, tax forms are going out to authors (and the IRS) tomorrow, sales […]

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