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Ebooks: Categorically Speaking

29th September 2009
The categories associated with ebooks are incredibly large. Trying to pinpoint the exact type of material best suited for ebook development is a bit like trying to nail Jell-O to the wall. What follows is a brief look at a few of the categories in whic... Read >
Author: wbdoyle

Ebooks – The End Of The World As We Know It?

29th September 2009
In the animated movie “The Incredibles” there is an interesting scene where ‘Mr. Incredible’s’ nemesis ‘Syndrome’ has clued the hero in on who he really is and how a careless interaction by Mr. Incredible when Syndrome was young was the excu... Read >
Author: wbdoyle

Writers and Authors: Do You Need A Platform?

02nd August 2009
Are You Self-Publishing Your Book? You need a platform. Your platform will be the foundation that you build your book sales on and will help you to become a successful author. Are You Looking For A Publishing House to Pick Up Your Book? Then you... Read >
Author: Cheryl Antier

Self Publishing Poetry Is Now Feasible

19th July 2009
Don't be trapped in the myth that in order for your poetry to be of value, it must be published by major, traditional publishers. The quality of your work is not determined by the form of publication, but by your commitment to excellence in content and de... Read >
Author: Cmarkpress

Promotional media

27th March 2009
While traditional marketing can work on a book author or publisher, the return Dim for the tremendous effort it takes. You must promote 90% of the time even get a milligram of attention. Although you may have success or two, most of your efforts will brin... Read >
Author: sahern

Top 7 Tips For Publishing Your Book in 2009

09th January 2009
The second-most common New Year’s resolution is to publish a book (the first is to lose weight). Now with the advent of Web 2.0 and digital print-on-demand technology, at least accomplishing one of your top New Years Resolutions is a snap. Here’s how ... Read >
Author: Brent Sampson, CEO of OutskirtsPress.com

Top 7 Tips For Publishing Your Book in 2009

09th January 2009
The second-most common New Year’s resolution is to publish a book (the first is to lose weight). Now with the advent of Web 2.0 and digital print-on-demand technology, at least accomplishing one of your top New Years Resolutions is a snap. Here’s how ... Read >
Author: Brent Sampson, CEO of OutskirtsPress.com

Discover How Steven E Schmitt Enables You To Be A Best Selling Author

13th November 2008
Wake Up Live Team Publishers invites you to join some of these celebrities pictured on this website along with other world wide inspirational leaders in our next best-selling book. Wake Up Live Team Publishers is the best publishing alternative in the boo... Read >
Author: StevenE Schmitt

Internet Authors value the truth

02nd October 2008
The reason that lying is so common is that most people aren't very good at communication in the first place, which means they then have to run to keep up with the misinformation they gave out originally. One reason is that it's so easy to misconstrue what... Read >
Author: Mike Scantlebury

The Wake Up Live Team Shares their Secrets

19th August 2008
The Wake Up Live team would like to let you in on some of the secrets of how you can achieve fame and fortune as a published author. Now, with the support of a talented and dedicated staff, Steven E Schmitt and Lee have attracted a best-selling co-aut... Read >
Author: StevenE Schmitt

Entering the Publishing Game: Tips on How Not to Get Scammed

02nd April 2008
Congratulations! You’ve finished writing your book. Now, it’s time to start thinking about how to get that manuscript published. The publishing industry grows every day, and authors have numerous options for getting their book into print. However, not... Read >
Author: Melinda Copp

Internet Authors are farmers, really

01st April 2008
Internet Authors are like farmers, in that they plough their own furrow. They work alone, often separated from friends and family, wondering - like all writers - if the stories they are producing work will ever see the light of day. Still, they are driven... Read >
Author: Mike Scantlebury

Internet Authors are protest writers

23rd January 2008
Traditional Publishers take ages to notice a trend. In the 1980s it was so-called 'Magical Realism' that had to be around for a while before the people who put the books out noticed what it was. In the 1990s it was the worrying wave of 'Tragic Childhoods'... Read >
Author: Mike Scantlebury

Internet Authors don't need needs

19th January 2008
Okay, so you're an aspiring author or a wannabe writer and you're staring at the blank white page, wondering what to put on it. What would be the best thing to write about? What are publishers looking for? Hmm, tough question. I know, check out a few webs... Read >
Author: Mike Scantlebury

Internet Authors live in the present

02nd September 2007
Internet Authors are living in the present? They have to. In fact, any author needs to think about what's happening now, right now, this minute. Whether it's thinking about how to finish a chapter, or whether their character suddenly became unbelievable, ... Read >
Author: Mike Scantlebury

Internet Authors free the genie

29th August 2007
There's the old fairy tale about the young man who unwisely opened the bottle and, inadvertently, set free the genie. The problem then � for him and everyone else � is to get the thing back in the bottle before it does any damage. It's not usually eas... Read >
Author: Mike Scantlebury

Traditional or Self Publishing Which is Right for Your Nonfiction Book?

28th August 2007
One of the big decisions for you to make as you write your book is to consider whether you want to find a traditional publisher for your book or self-publish. Until a few years ago, authors considered self-publishing only after being turned down by tra... Read >
Author: Gail Richards

Internet Authors don't need money

26th August 2007
Perhaps the biggest surprise to all would-be writers and first-time authors is that they don't need to spend a pile of money to see their brand new book get into print. You can do it through the internet these days for practically nothing, probably for no... Read >
Author: Mike Scantlebury

Internet Authors don't need Patrons

14th August 2007
One of the biggest lies that Traditional Publishers peddle to would-be authors is that things 'have always been this way'. That's historically inaccurate. What we call 'publishing' is a recent invention. It didn't exist before the development of what we n... Read >
Author: Mike Scantlebury

Internet Authors aren't Dummies

24th July 2007
There are plenty of people out there who've written a book. Maybe you're one of them. Maybe you've thought of trying to get it published, (not on the internet, but with a real, live, bricks-and-mortar publisher). OK. First step? You need advice. You trot ... Read >
Author: Mike Scantlebury

Traditional Print Publishing versus Online Publishing

29th June 2007
Most print publishers want to expand their businesses online. Some already have websites, whilst many others plan on launching them soon. However, to be successful, traditional publishers must understand the differences between the two mediums. Most... Read >
Author: Miles Galliford

Internet Authors aren't carnivores

16th June 2007
When vegetarians want to be insulting, they call anyone who disagrees with them a 'carnivore'. That's inaccurate. No human being is a carnivore. People are omnivores. Generally speaking, -if you look around the world - you see that people eat both meat a... Read >
Author: Mike Scantlebury

The 7 Levels of Publishing, Part Three

15th June 2007
Previously in 'The 7 levels of publishing' ? The First Level of Publishing is to receive a single copy of a book. The Second Level of Publishing is when you receive five copies. The Third Level of Publishing is when you want 50 copies. The Fourth Level... Read >
Author: Mike Scantlebury

Internet Authors are the new Slush Pile

04th June 2007
Traditional Publishers are strange people. They have a habit of wanting everything - even if it's completely contradictory. For instance, I've just read an article where an established publisher was complaining that the standard of books published on the ... Read >
Author: Mike Scantlebury

The 7 Levels of Publishing, Part Two

23rd May 2007
Previously � in Part One. The First Level of Publishing is to print one copy. The Second Level of Publishing is when you receive five copies. The Third Level of Publishing is when you want 50 copies. Now - Part Two. The Fourth Level of publishi... Read >
Author: Mike Scantlebury

The 7 Levels of Publishing, Part One

21st May 2007
Many authors don't stop to think that they are not all the same. They don't all want the same thing. In fact, there are seven possible levels of achievement open to authors. The first is getting their book published. For themselves. Many authors slave ... Read >
Author: Mike Scantlebury

New Year's Resolutions for Writers

13th January 2007
On-demand publishing helps legions of writers accomplish the second most common New Year's Resolution: publishing a book! It is important to remember that "Getting Published" the right way depends upon more than just finishing your manuscript and sending... Read >
Author: Brent Sampson, CEO of OutskirtsPress.com

Self-Publishing- it's a changing world

07th January 2007
Self Publishing - it's a changing worldThere are millions of books on the market, most of which are provided byscant few traditional publishers with fewer editors and marketing executivesthan ever before. They've made a fortune in the past, but now Writer... Read >
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The E-book Battle

07th January 2007
The E-book Battleby Marti Talbott(c) 2001When I first became an avid Internet user, E-books looked like they justmight be the greatest thing since the mute button. As a writer, it wasexciting and I quickly found a site that would take my E-book and offer ... Read >
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Who is the True Judge of Quality Books?

16th November 2006
As any aspiring writer knows, one of the finest rewards for taking the time to produce good written material ? either fiction or non-fiction ? is the coveted prize of 'getting published'. The promise of recognition (fame) and the anticipated royalties (f... Read >
Author: Mindy Gibbins-Klein

Online Book Publishing: The Many Benefits

15th November 2006
Copyright ? Shaun R. Fawcett This is another in my series of articles that explain the Online Publishing Model and how small-time authors and/or self-publishers can use the OPM as a more lucrative alternative to the often archaic and dysfunctional trad... Read >
Author: Shaun Fawcett

Do's and Don'ts of Self-Publishing

25th June 2006
It used to be where people who self-published were considered neophytes who weren't good enough to be published by more traditional publishers. They clung like barnacles to the edges of the book world, trying but not gaining access to the inner sanctum -... Read >
Author: Noel Brinkerhoff

The Bestseller In You: Frequently Asked Questions About Book Publishin

30th April 2006
The Bestseller In You:Frequently Asked Questions About Book PublishingBy Dee PowerCopyright January 2004These questions are focused on traditional publishing.Publish On Demand (POD) and ebook publishing will beincluded in a future column.Traditional publi... Read >
Dee Power

Free Reprint Articles

20th February 2006
Free Reprint Articles. Content is very important for webmasters. It is what entices people to visit their websites and to continue visiting them. With the strong demand for quality content, webmasters and business owners would welcome all available sou... Read >
Author: Adrian Lawrence

Self-Publishing 101

08th December 2005
Typically, authors write their books, send them to agents or publishers, and then hope for the best. However, some authors opt to not leave anything to chance; they take matters into their own hands and make sure that the book is published. Welcome to the... Read >
Author: Chris Tolamalu

Ten Great Reasons to Create an eBook

08th September 2005
According to some sources, it is estimated that the Information industry is going to be worth over $7.8 billion over the next 3 years. If you could tap into just 0.0000001% of that $7.8 billion, you could rake in $78,000! Isn't that a good enough... Read >
Author: Tim Spencer