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Drift by Sara San Angelo Recent reviews for Drift: “I had to force myself to put it down so I could savor it. ...
Has the credibility of self-publishing been in question previously? I have to admit I’ve dealt with my fair share of doubters. At times in fact I’ve felt, as has Tracy Jordan, stuck in Horseville – because I sat surrounded by Neighsayers. The ...
Editorial Q&A from an established Self-publishing consulting source: Q: I would like to know of a book or Web site that shows complete sentences in which a specified word is used...
Dave Eggers’ novel and screenplay adaptation of the timeless children’s book, Where the Wild Things Are saw its big screen debut last Friday, and with controversy tantamount to that created by Maurice Sendak’s original. Egge...
Hesitating at the Gate: Reflections on Aging by Ann Tudor This author submitted the following recent review for her book: In this collection of wry essays and poems, Ann Tudor says things about aging that no one else is saying. She offers insights, though no solutions...
This post won’t find it’s place among my direct self-publishing and book marketing tips, but an recognized advancement in the publishing world worthy of mention. Coming off a recognition as #268 on Inc. Ma...
Searching for Salvation by Albert L. Pike, Jr. This self-published book was recently reviewed by ReaderViews: “Searching for Salvation” is a poetry book that shows just because someone may appear to have it “all together” doesn’t make that fact. The author, Albert L. Pike, Jr...
This doesn’t speak at all exclusively to self-publishing/published authors. But, something every self-publishing author should take a moment to absorb: Building books that sell in the digital age - Karl Schroeder
The digital age brings us a virtually unlimited number of ezines straight to our computer screens and finger tips, each with a specific niche or category. With so many free and competing factions most are voraciously hungry for content...
Riddle of Berlin by Cym Lowell A recent review submitted by this self-published author: An arms dealer orchestrates acts of terrorism throughout the world, vexing international authorities...
To opt in or out? With court developments arising last week, the implications, at least as they stood, may be moot...
In a recent blog post, literary agent Nathan Bransford wrote of on-demand printing and distribution: “No warehouses, no catalogs, no print runs. Online vendors, as we’ve seen, will sell anything. In...
Anointed for Appointment by Olaniyi Adelabu A recent review submitted by this self-published author: The book – Anointed for Appointment – is non-fiction. It’s the most explanatory book I’ve ever read on the use and power of anointed oil. The au...
Self-publishing has seen some solid press over the past couple of week. Once predominately considered vanity publishing, self-publishing 1.0 generally meant books were, produced, printed, and then sold to authors to sit in their garages or basements...
2 – Authors only have to purchase books they know will sell… Wholesale definition: Printing costs are different than wholesale pricing. As...
