Who would have thought that 2018 would bring about such wonderful growth for Higher Ground Books & Media! At the beginning of the year, I had a couple of goals for our little publishing company. One, I wanted to sign two new authors. Two, I wanted to publish at least five new titles. These were fairly conservative goals and I wasn't sure we would be able to accomplish either of them. Things were slow at the beginning of the year. Lots of starts and stops. A few sour grapes along the way. Some unfortunate incidents with less than reputable individuals who were not dealing above board. And a few months of weary soul-searching about whether or not it even made sense to keep going. And then, suddenly...a breakthrough. I prayed and prayed for God to help me figure out the direction I needed to take. And He delivered the most awesome message to me. He said, "Trust Me." And in the midst of conflict and disap...
A Writer's Rights by Charlotte Hopkins (This material may not be reproduced without the express written consent of the author.) When a writer submits freelance material one important aspect of the contract is what rights are available to the writer. Rights can always be negotiated. The “first time” and “one time” rights verify that it is the first time the story is ever being published or put into print; this includes the Internet. If you write something that you may someday want to have published then do not post it in your blog. Once it is posted in a blog some editors may see it as “previously published.” First North American Serial Rights (FNASR) and First North American Rights (FNR) mean it is the first time the work is being published in America. FNASR rights also includes Canada. "English Language Rights" gives the editor the right to publish your work in any English speaking country. “Second Rights” pertain to work that has been previously publish...