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Nov.22.2010
I frequently get asked, “What, if any, benefit is there to traditionally publishing a book?” This question typically comes from an aspiring writer who has just learned they must do the same amount of promotional work to help sell their book if they land a contract with a traditional publishing...
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Oct.25.2010
At long last, the proof of my novel Of the Night has arrived from the printer.
Gorgeous, absolutely gorgeous.
But the process of getting the book to this point has shaved months off the end of my life. I've said it before, I'll say it again: Lightning Source does an amazing job but unless you're...
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Aug.04.2010
“I’d pull my pants down on Times Square if I thought it would get me an audience—” –attributed to Orson Welles, film maker, magician, wine seller
Earlier this year, this correspondent decided to join the swarm into the brave new world-hive of independent publishing—to publish my novel Dragon’s...
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Apr.29.2010
Vox Humana Press is a small, independant publisher of quality literary fiction, non-fiction, critical essays and self-help books focused on health.The Press is growing and we our seeking works by published authors for our Kindle division. We handle all file conversions and cover design at no cost...
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Feb.17.2010
Ever since Macmillan Publishing took on Amazon a few weeks ago in regards to a new contract, the cost of eBooks have been bandied about. Some readers seem to think that publishers are greedy and have money raining down on them by pricing their books over $10. In one Amazon discussion group, a...
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Oct.31.2009
Would you, as an author, be willing to share your book in return for a book from another author to give an honest review? Sort of a review for a review.
You could go down a list of books - that had been registered by their authors as available, with brief descriptions, and offer to review that...
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Sep.20.2009
Exclusive print-on-demand publishers are knocking traditional books off the bestsellers list and paying authors three times as much money per sale.
Robber baron publishing is toppling, and the only things propping it up are myths-- misconceptions that authors themselves cling to. Let's kick out...
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Aug.21.2009
A few years ago when I first used Lulu.com to publish and distribute my first book, a collection of short stories called The Middle-Aged Man and the Sea, I happened to go into the Barnes and Noble store in Union Square in New York City and found my book for sale there. I was ecstatic. I later...
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Jul.28.2009
Many novelists I know are a bit like Rodney Dangerfield, feeling like they get no respect. Yet after diving into publishing three years ago. I remain optimistic. Before I explain why, let me remind you of the state of publishing: book advances continue to diminish; imprints are disappearing; red...
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Jul.23.2009
A new publishing enterprise, Backword Books (www.backwordbooks.com), brings together seven new literary novels by independent authors from around the country. The fact that they’ve combined high-quality and riveting content under new imprints proves the publishing industry is changing. The...
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