In today’s post, I reply to a topic started on Kboards about how to manage book rights and an authors’ legacy. The original post can be found here: http://www.kboards.com/index.php/topic,222887.0.html I’m tackling a major health issue (I’ll be fine, just taking it easy for a few months) and I’ve been thinking quite a bit about one’s legacy. It isn’t an upbeat […]
[Guest Post] Why the New York Times article ‘E-Book Sales Slip’ is wrong and why Oyster “the Netflix for books” closed its doors.
In a guest post by Neil Baptista, CEO of Riffle, he tells us why the New York Times article “E-Book Sales Slip” is wrong. He also discusses why Oyster, “the Netflix for books” closed its doors. Back in September the New York Times reported quite dramatically âThe Plot Twist: E-Book Sales Slip, and Print Is Far From Dead,â a sort […]
7 Questions to Ask Before Committing to an E-Publishing Service
Before you publish a book yourself, here are 7 questions to ask before committing to an e-publishing service. A quick search online will provide you with enough evidence that thereâs no shortage of services dedicated to helping self-published authors find their legs in this challenging industry. From agents and consultants, to distribution channels and promotion […]
Writing A Novel? Whatâs in a Word Count? The Lean Novella vs The Mighty Novel
Ok, so youâve already settled one matter â you’re writing a novel. This thing youâve got inside your head, this thing you just need to tell, would only burst through the stitches of a short story format. This thing, whatever it is, taking shape slowly but surely in your writerâs mind, could only […]
The Incredible Importance of SEO for Authors On Their Own
SEO for authors isn’t much different than SEO for other products or services. Fledgling writers and veterans of the trade alike face numerous issues when it comes to marketing their own products. Youâve invested your time, created something you want to share with the world, put your expertise to the test, but how are […]