#1 New York Times Bestselling Author & TV Producer
I got this email the other day… I read a few of your reviews and I admire your candour. I am searching for reviewers for my Kindle books and I am finding this extremely difficult. I am a Beauty therapy mentor from Europe and I wondered if you have any suggestions. I have no idea … Read more
I got two very similar emails today asking, basically, the same question about tie-ins. Here they are: I’m seeking guidance on writing a novel series for a past TV franchise that continues to hold a loyal fan base. You had accessibility to writing the Monk novels from your freelance work on the show and your … Read more
This email is the opposite of a persuasive pitch: I bought one of your “Monk” books and your mother’s book. I don’t honestly know why I kinda like you, but I do. […]My new book is historical fiction about a little town in Kansas next to a Pawnee Indian reservation and the things that happen … Read more
I got this question today about publishing with a small, “cooperative press.” Is Jan-Carol Publishing a vanity press? Should I publish my book with them? They are asking for my book and I just cannot tell clearly what the answer to this question might be. perhaps that is reason enough to be concerned. I wouldn’t call … Read more
Here’s a sampling from the mailbag this week. I got this note from a Diagnosis Murder fan: please put diagnosis murder back on youtube it is one of my favorite tv shows in the wide world and also airwolf is one of my favoritew shows as well i miss diagnosis murder very much i watch it … Read more
I’ve been getting lots of reader mail lately with questions about my Diagnosis Murder, King City and Monk novels. Here’s a sampling of some of the questions and my answers: First of all, I want to say thank you for bring Sharona back into the Monk series in 2012 with Mr. Monk on Patrol. She was my favorite sidekick … Read more
In my “The Mail I Get” posts, I’ve shared dozens of examples of the lame pitches I’ve received from inept publicists and clueless authors about their books. Well, now I thought it was time to show you an example of how it’s done right. Here’s an excerpt of a very effective pitch that I got … Read more
I got an inept request today to read a script that sounded more like one of those Nigerian email scams. Hi Mr Goldberg i glad and very happy to write to you because for so long i have been looking forward to communicate to you sir. SIR i have a film script for about 112pages … Read more
I got this email from a passionate fan in the UK of the TV show PRISON BREAK… I am just writing to ask you about some information that i require about writing a TV Show. So, you must of heard of the hit TV Show called Prison Break right? Due to the high demand of many … Read more
If you’re hiring a publicist, it’s a good idea to find one who can write a coherent press release that reflects well on you and your product. Otherwise, the message you are sending is that you either don’t possess basic English writing skills or that you don’t value your product enough to care about how … Read more