Win a Self-Publishing Package
TO ENTER: Submit your synopsis and first chapter (up to 5,000 words) as one document. We will narrow this down to the top five for a final reading. Contest rules are on the bottom of the page....
View ArticleIn Memory; Elmer Bartels
Today I had the very sad news that Elmer Bartels died. We’ve been working on his memoir, edited with Pam Loewy, and it was almost finished. He was just reviewing it for a proof when he was...
View ArticleSix Things You Should Know Before Self-Publishing
I have seen authors change their lives or expand their business opportunities by publishing a book. It can be life-changing…..or not. This blog post is not meant to discourage you from...
View ArticleWriting Contest – First Place Prize in Detail
Merrimack Media is excited to be hosting their First Annual Writing Contest this summer – if you haven’t heard about it yet, full details are here. There are a number of free goodies you can win, with...
View ArticleWriting Fiction is a Little Like This
See the video below from a Ted Talk where one ingenious man transforms a carrot into a clarinet. When you write, are you just reporting a story as you remember it, staying true to an ending that may...
View ArticleWordPress, a Great Option for Author Websites
Authors hear from publishers that they need their own website and self-publishers hear it from their advisors. True, you have to be found on the internet, but I’d like to amend this advice. Drawing on...
View ArticleWriting Contest Deadline Next Month – Get Your First Chapters In!
Merrimack Media’s First Annual Writing Contest is in full swing, and we’re excited to give away some great prizes! Though the 8/15 deadline for submissions is fast approaching, there’s still time to...
View ArticleWhat’s Happening on Meetup – Writer’s Table, Author Series, AudioBook Workshops
Are you a member of the Write, Publish and Promote Network? Merrimack Media’s Meetup group is thriving, and it’s one of the best ways to find out about the great workshops and events we run that can...
View ArticleAdvice From a Best Selling Author – Rewrite, Rewrite, Rewrite
Rick Riordan spoke recently at the Boston Book Festival (where the Merrimack Media team was hard at work staffing booth 19), reflecting on his life as a writer. The best-selling author of Percy Jackson...
View ArticleNew England Book Sales, Merrimack Media Partner to Distribute Your Books to...
Merrimack Media is excited to announce a new partnership! We’ve teamed up with New England Book Sales, a local organization that works with independent bookstores throughout the region. We’ve put...
View ArticleNew Promotional Packages Now Available for Published Authors
Here are Merrimack Media we do more than just help authors self-publish – we’re also experts at launching, promoting, and selling independently published books. While we do offer bundles with both...
View ArticleJenny Hudson Interviewed on Be My Guest
Jenny Hudson is interviewed by Jan Lewis on Be My Guest, where they discuss self-publishing, and much more.
View ArticleHow Writers Can Enhance Their Social Media Skills, Part 1: Twitter
Social media is perhaps the most important marketing tool for authors who have or want to self-publish. Maintaining a strong online presence through posts on Facebook, Twitter, and a personal blog...
View ArticleWhat Can a Book Do For Your Business? By Jenny Hudson, CEO, Merrimack Media
(Jenny is offering a free workshop on Tuesday, June 10th from 8:30-10:30 a.m. at the Enterprise Center. Register Here!) Having a book about your specialized area can do a lot for your business. Some...
View ArticleWin a Self-Publishing Package
TO ENTER: Submit your synopsis and first chapter (up to 5,000 words) as one document. We will narrow this down to the top five for a final reading. Contest rules are on the bottom of the page....
View ArticleIn Memory; Elmer Bartels
Today I had the very sad news that Elmer Bartels died. We’ve been working on his memoir, edited with Pam Loewy, and it was almost finished. He was just reviewing it for a proof when he was...
View ArticleCopyright for Authors – Learn Your Legal Rights on February 12th
Attorney Ben Snitkoff Odds are copyright law is the last thing on your mind as you’re penning your original work, but it’s an important part of the publishing process and something all authors should...
View ArticleDave Riese and Buell Hollister at the Kickstand, a Porter Square Books Event
Porter Square Books at the ‘Stand: featuring Merrimack Media January 19th, 6:30 p.m. The Kickstand 594 Massachusetts Ave., Arlington, MA Join local authors published by Merrimack Media for a special...
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