#1 New York Times Bestselling Author & TV Producer
Over on Debbi Mack's blog, someone asked me: Lee, you said that you would advise new authors (unpublished) to take a contract with a small press over self-publishing. Could you expand on that? What do you think that would offer them over the chance to sell more books and attract more readers? Very few self-published … Read more
Here's just a sampling of some of the "offers" and questions I've received lately. I've changed the names and other identifying info to spare the senders any embarrassment… Hi, I came across your site while surfing the web. I've decided that episodic TV is where I need to be. I have written an original pilot, … Read more
This email came to my agent, who forwarded it to me: “Could you tell me the name of the Dalmatian and her owner shown on the cover of the Lee Goldberg book Mr. Monk is Cleaned Out?”
I need your invaluable expert advice. I'm going to pitch to a network in several weeks. It's my first time doing this so while I have the treatment ready, how would I present and package the actual treatment in terms of putting each copy in binders, have covers on each copy, etc. Thanks Lee. I … Read more
I recently got an email from a debut author looking for some touring advice. She wrote, in part: My debut novel is coming out in May, and I'll be spending all of June traveling around the country, visiting bookstores and book clubs. My schedule is anchored by reading/signing events at key bookstores, with private parties … Read more
I got the following emails this week from self-published authors eager to get some attention for their books, both of which were "published" by Booksurge. I have removed the names of the authors and the links, but otherwise the emails are unedited: Hi Lee, I would be grateful if you could read my new book … Read more
This is my favorite fan letter of the week: I read a book of Criminal Minds by another author and really enjoyed it. The story was true to the characters and I learned even more about them. Everything was written very true to the TV series. Mr. Monk is Miserable, however, is way off base … Read more
My agent got an email from a MONK fan who thinks it's time for me to make a big change in my books. She writes, in part: I wish Mr. Goldberg in his upcoming Monk books would actually start to lay off some of the OCD aspects of Monk. I think it interferes with the … Read more
My old high school buddy Christine Ferreira sent me this hilarious email exchange, which comes frighteningly close to many that I've had with people who'd like me to work for free. Here's an excerpt: From: Simon EdhouseDate: Monday 16 November 2009 2.19pmTo: David ThorneSubject: Logo Design Hello David, I would like to catch up as I am working on a … Read more
I got an email the other day from Sherry Ellis with the attention-grabbing, in-y0ur-face subject heading: "Please Post Information On Your Blog." Wow. Who wouldn't be hooked by a heading like that? Who wouldn't be gripped by an uncontrollable need to open that email? I certainly couldn't resist. I was overwhelmed with interest and curiosity. … Read more