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THE FINAL WORD ON THE RHYMING OF THE WORD "ORANGE."

There's lots of clutter online about the rhyming of the word orange. But I have done it; I have rhymed the word orange in a short story and uploaded it on Kindle. See the Kindle store for the title The Rhyming of Orange. The orange rhyme word is not rare or part of a special terminology but is a word you might use every day. It is a short story and the price on Kindle is ultimately reasonable. Please read it and comment. I believe my solution ends the…

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Added by T. R. Catanzarite on October 24, 2014 at 11:03am — No Comments

THE WORD ON SELF-PUBLISHING / PRINT ON DEMAND - ADDED 11-29-2011

BMN - Of course, I forgot to add the cost of an agent, if you go that way - and this is a big expense. And, too - you pay tax on your earnings. Finally, I doubt that you'll get 40% of what's sold. That's obsolete, also. Maybe you'll get 12% - 15%. The book publishing industry is set up as any capitalist enterprise, to maximize profits and part of doing so is to cut the cost of their material, and that's YOU,…

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Added by T. R. Catanzarite on November 29, 2011 at 10:52am — No Comments

The Word on Self-Publishing / Print on Demand

I thought it wasn't long ago that John K. complained that there was not enough material on BMN that stimulated discussion. With a cursory search, though, I have not found anything relevant. Nevertheless, I will upload an item below, - and if, in reply, I get only offers to buy insurance, blogs telling me how much emotional support someone derives from his/her religion, and photos of his/her children and grandchildren - I might withdraw from BMN.

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Added by T. R. Catanzarite on November 28, 2011 at 2:30pm — No Comments

Winning Writers (So-Called) Follow-Up

I will compare Winning Writers boorish behavior to Glimmer Train. At Glimmer Train, I uploaded the wrong version of a story in their current short short story contest, and later uploaded the correct version. When I emailed Glimmer Train to make certain that they had the correct version, they refunded the fee for submitting the wrong version - Even though I did not request a refund but only wanted to make certain they had the correct version of my story. With…

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Added by T. R. Catanzarite on February 17, 2011 at 9:00am — No Comments

WINNING WRITERS SO-CALLED

I'm writing to warn all of you about Winning Writers. Publishers of poetry are divided into two groups, snob and money-making. Winning Writers is in the latter category. It should be called "Winning Profits." The editor, Adam Cohen, would not respond to a request about a judgement about a poem. I didn't say he denied a request. He simply didn't reply. The reason is that there's no money in replying to such requests. Winning Writers, so-called, even calls those who use their services…

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Added by T. R. Catanzarite on February 15, 2011 at 10:14am — No Comments

FREEDOMS

Hi! I've been away for a while with family matters. BUT would you like to submit an entry for an online poem on the nature of freedom in the U.S.? OK - Go to www.trcatanzarite.com click on Blogs and you'll find it. My public poem may be published. Thanks, Ted

Added by T. R. Catanzarite on October 1, 2010 at 12:49pm — No Comments

COPYRIGHT FOR NEWSPAPERS

Hi! I've had some success having Op-Eds and letters published by the Providence Journal, unpaid as of this time. I know that the newspaper has the right to alter my material, and to republish it in other venues. I want to know what rights I retain to my Op-Eds and letters. Can I republish in other journalistic venues? Can I publish in a book? I believe I can upload my material on my own site. If someone would inform me about newspaper copyright, and give me a few links, I would appreciate it.… Continue

Added by T. R. Catanzarite on November 13, 2009 at 11:51am — No Comments

READY, GO! VIETNAM ERA WRITINGS

I have recently had the above book published by Pudding House Publications, a literary press. I describe the contents of my book as: three episodes of memoir, three brief poems, and a fable of the war that explicates it. My little book both provides an opening to the war and a close to it. I offer a preface and two postscripts, one before the events of 9/11, and one afterwards. Visit my website for it: www.trcatanzarite.com. Thanks!

Added by T. R. Catanzarite on March 4, 2009 at 1:25pm — No Comments

ONLINE COPYRIGHT

I'm in the midst of consulting with an attorney to find out how to protect my work that I post online, and for blogs. (Godaddy used to have a copyright service for blogs on its site, but ended it.) There is a great deal of information about copyright on the Internet, but I'm uncertain of its reliability. I will see a specialist in the field of online copyright. The reason is that I'm just getting to upload a Web site, and want to be sure of what I'm doing. I would be delighted with information… Continue

Added by T. R. Catanzarite on November 28, 2008 at 1:01pm — No Comments

ABOUT TWITTER

Twitter is a free social messaging utility (multi-user) for staying in contact in real time, and on any subject - Personal, political, artistic, whatever. Posts are limited to 140 letters and spaces, but you can post as many as you want. It's a blog in real time and your comments will appear on searches. They will return to you if you list your user name for Twitter on Google Alerts. At this time, you can participate in an ELECTION/2008 as comments are actually made. It's easy to register, and… Continue

Added by T. R. Catanzarite on October 22, 2008 at 11:03am — 2 Comments

THE TWILIGHT OF AMERICAN EMOTIONAL LIFE?

I would like someone at BMN to explain to me the psychological, emotional and literary significance of "Twilight," described as a young adult vampire novel. I think it's perverted, and demonstrates the degeneracy of American youth. Ted

Added by T. R. Catanzarite on August 7, 2008 at 2:04pm — No Comments

FRIENDS AND ALL

There's always so much to do, and I've neglected BMN. I would invite all of you to look over and join twitter.com. Comments are limited to a total of 140 characters and spaces. The restriction of format necessitates precise and disciplined thinking. It also makes comments easy to read. It's like eating pistachios: you can't eat or read just one, but have to keep going. On twitter my user name is: Tedsays. Thanks and see you there, and here, too. Ted

Added by T. R. Catanzarite on July 22, 2008 at 2:37pm — No Comments

I'VE BEEN AWAY FOR TOO LONG

Hi! - I've been away for quite a few months both because of personal issues and because my old PC died, and I had to buy a new laptop and get it running. I've uploaded the cover of a chapbook published in Feb.2008 by Pudding House Publications. Thanks, if you're interested. Ted

Added by T. R. Catanzarite on March 24, 2008 at 8:59pm — No Comments

RE: ON A PEDESTAL: A TRIBUTE TO WOMEN OF COLOR

FOR NADIA BROWN & TOMMY L. THOMAS: In 1995 there was published a book of photographs with supporting text (in German, French and English) by Uwe Ommer entitled: BLACK LADIES. This is an oversize book at 9 X 12 with phogographs in color. The ISBN is: 3822886742. The book also is a tribute to women of color, or of African women. You should examine this book, and buy a copy---as I did. It's terrific. Ted

Added by T. R. Catanzarite on December 4, 2007 at 11:59am — No Comments

A START FOR ME

I'd like to share some news with my friends and members of BMN. Jen Bosveld, the editor of Pudding House Publications, has accepted one of my poems chapbooks for publication. The notice of my book is as follows. TITLE: FLICKA (ROUTINGS ON THE GREEN GRASS). CONCEIT: Flicka, the name of a filly (featured in a popular novel published in the middle of the 20th century), is personified in bouts of erotic depression that carry the poet through his depressive episodes to a resolution of them in mind… Continue

Added by T. R. Catanzarite on November 18, 2007 at 10:01am — 2 Comments

JOHN K'S 100 BEST INDEPENDENT PUBLISHERS

John, in my posting yesterday I meant to thank you for your link to the "100 Best Independent Presses." I don't know yet if she'll publish any of my chapbooks, but the editor of Pudding House Publications, Jen Bosveld, has turned out to be a real human being. Thanks. Ted

Added by T. R. Catanzarite on November 14, 2007 at 3:20pm — 1 Comment

JOHN K- AGENTS

John, I know your books on marketing and on the 100 best independent presses. Do you have a companion book on agents? Thanks, Ted

Added by T. R. Catanzarite on November 13, 2007 at 1:00pm — No Comments

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION

Hi! I would appreciate anyone on BMN giving me information about the Writer's Literary Agency in New York City at the following address: http://www.w/writersagency.com/about.html. I found it clicking around the entries on John K.'s 101 Independent Publishers. Thanks, Ted

Added by T. R. Catanzarite on September 18, 2007 at 9:38am — 3 Comments

REQUESTS FOR NEW FRIENDS

Hi--------When I came back from vacation, I had a ton of requests for new friends. I hope I got them all accepted. It was my intention to do so. If you got unclicked, let me know. Ted

Added by T. R. Catanzarite on July 13, 2007 at 11:41am — No Comments

JOHN K'S BOOK PUBLISHING OPTIONS / PART 11

John K. / And Others: John, when you write your book on publishing options, you might want to add something I've discovered, though it may all ready be known. Recently, a book was published about Newport, RI---Stensrud, Rockwell. Newport: A Lively Experiment, 1639-1969. The name of the publisher was given as the Redwood Library and Athenaeum in Newport. I live in RI and know that the Redwood Library is not normally a publisher. It is a library for researchers and the general public… Continue

Added by T. R. Catanzarite on June 11, 2007 at 1:26pm — 2 Comments