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Why do you charge me to upload? |
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The primary reason LitPitch charges its writers to post work is to maintain quality control and help maintain the purpose and the intent of the site, which is to help authors find a platform for their material and receive feedback. We believe that there are enough sites available which allow written work to be posted for free, and that these sites tend to become cluttered with vandalism or other random material that is posted only because it is free to do so. |
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How do I upload a book? |
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To upload a book, start by logging into your LitPitch account and visit your profile page. After it loads, click the Edit My Page button on the left side. Next, click on the Works link in the upper right corner. Finally, press the Add A New Work link and enter all of your book's information. Press the Update Info button to upload. |
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How much does it cost to upload my book? |
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A basic writer subscription costs $11.95 per year. This allows you to upload up to two separate works, not to exceed 100MB. For each additional block of two posted works, the annual charge is $7.95. You may switch out your work as often as you like, as long as your total number of posted works does not exceed the number allowed by your subscription. |
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What formats do you accept for uploads? |
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LitPitch accepts works in Microsoft Word (.doc), Adobe PDF (.pdf), Rich Text (.rft), and Plain Text (.txt) formats. You only need to upload your work in one format. LitPitch will automatically generate the remaining formats of your work shortly after you upload it. |
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Does my work need to be copyrighted before I can upload it? |
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In the United States, your original work enjoys copyright protection as soon as you write it, and therefore can be uploaded without obtaining a formal registered copyright. If you wish to enjoy the protection of a registered copyright, LitPitch.com can provide that service for you for a flat fee of $99 per item. You can also register your own copyright with the federal government for a fee of $45. To obtain copyright forms or read more about copy right law, go to www.copyright.gov. |
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How to I get my work copyrighted? |
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LitPitch.com can provide copyright service for you for a flat fee of $99 per item. You can also register your own copyright with the federal government for a fee of $45. To obtain copyright forms or read more about copy right law, go to www.copyright.gov. |
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How many books can I upload at one time? |
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A basic writer subscription allows you to upload up to two separate works, not to exceed 100MB in size each. Additional blocks of two posted works are available as well. You may switch out your work as often as you like, as long as your total number of posted works does not exceed the number allowed by your subscription. |
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What if I have trouble uploading my book? |
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Contact LitPitch technical support at support@litpitch.com. |
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Can I upload my work if it has already been published? |
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Yes, as long as you own the right to the material, you may upload it to LitPitch. |
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How often can I change my work that is uploaded? |
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You may switch out your work as often as you like, as long as your total number of posted works does not exceed the number allowed by your subscription. |
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Can I charge people to buy my book? |
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Not through LitPitch, which is designed to be a place for readers to find material to read for free. If someone wants to purchase a hardcopy of your material, that can be arranged outside of LitPitch. |
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Why can't I charge people to buy my book? |
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LitPitch is designed to be a place for readers to find material to read for free, and thereby help create a platform for LitPitch writers to pitch their material and gain a following and constructive feedback. Other sites and forums exist which allow writers to sell their written works once they have established an audience. |
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Why should I allow people to read my work for free? |
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Plenty of reasons. If you are an aspiring author or screenwriter, you need an audience, and LitPitch is designed to help you find that audience. If you have struggled with trying to break into the industry, LitPitch can provide you with a platform from which to attract an audience, and positive feedback can be translated into publishing contracts.
If you are an established author, perhaps you are looking for feedback for your next idea.
If writing is your hobby and passion, LitPitch provides you a convenient platform on which to share your work with the world. |
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What should I do if someone else has posted material that I have written or belongs to me? |
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If you believe your work has been plagiarized, contact LitPitch at management@litpitch.com. |
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How do I upload an audio version of my work? |
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Currently, LitPitch does not accept audio versions of works. We will notify our users if this feature becomes available. |
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What do I do if someone has written negative comments about my work? |
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LitPitch is a place for readers to provide constructive feedback to authors regarding their work, both positive and negative. If you believe you have been unfairly criticized or targeted contact LitPitch at support@litpitch.com, and we will review your concern promptly |
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Can I set up a forum or discussion group? |
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Absolutely! Go to the FORUMS tab, and follow the instructions to set up a discussion group for your work. |
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How do I know how many people have viewed my site or downloaded my work? |
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Your author site will provide detailed information about your site traffic. |
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What should I do if I am contacted by a publisher? |
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First, congratulations! Next, feel free to contact publishers on your own, or contact LitPitch to verify the legitimacy of the contact. |
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What if I want to cancel or non-renew my writer subscription? |
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If you wish to cancel your LitPitch subscription, please login to your account and press the Edit My Page button on the left side of the page. Next, click on the Account link in the upper right corner. When the Account management page loads, press Cancel Account and then click the Cancel Account button. This will permanently remove your account. |
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What languages does LitPitch accept? |
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You can upload in any language, however, LitPitch does not currently provide any translation services. |
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Can I make LitPitch my home site? |
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Sure, just click here |
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What type of payment does LitPitch accept? |
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LitPitch gladly accepts Visa, Matercard, Discover, and American Express cards. |
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What rights does LitPitch have in my work? |
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LitPitch is designed to give control directly to the creators and owners of content. When publishing on LitPitch, you hold copyright over all of your content. We never ask you to give up any rights to us. We will do everything we can to discourage the violation of intellectual property rights. |
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Do I lose the rights to my work? |
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LitPitch holds no rights or copyright in your work and makes no claims or restrictions on the ownership of your work. Rights and copyrights remain with you as the author and creator. You continue to own the rights in your name or, if you have arrangements, on behalf of others. Your purchase and use of any LitPitch services does not undermine your rights or copyright. |
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Can I use LitPitch in conjunction with another publishing company? |
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LitPitch doesn't restrict the marketing of your work, but other companies may do so. Make sure you understand the terms and conditions of all the businesses you deal with. We urge authors to take advantage of all the sales venues available to them and to share their successes with us and with other authors. |
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Does LitPitch edit my content? |
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No. LitPitch is designed to allow writers to express themselves free of censorship. If you do wish to obtain professional editing services, we encourage you to contact our sponsors in the Writers Services area of the site. |
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Does LitPitch collect personal information about me? |
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For a complete review of our Terms and Conditions of use, including our Privacy Policy, click here. |
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What do I do if I want to cancel my account? |
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If you wish to cancel your Membership, please contact us at the following:
LitPitch.com, Inc.
Customer Service
2041 Herr Street
Harrisburg, PA 17103-1624
(717) 238-5757e-mail: management@litpitch.com
When you choose to change or remove Content from LitPitch, it will no longer be available or visible to other Readers and/or Writers.
Each Writer will be charged for the entire year regardless of whether the account is closed prior to being active for one year. LitPitch will not issue a refund or prorate the annual fees set forth above for any reason. Please note that this includes accounts cancelled by LitPitch for violation of our Terms and Conditions |
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