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Articles on Traditional Publishing, Self-Publishing, and advice for authors.
Self-publishing: What Type of Books?
One of the early decisions a self-publishing author has to make concerns what type of book will be published
What is a Book?
I had been reading since I was three. My love affair with books started early. Books were so important when I was a…
Grit & Determination
SQ Mag is a speculative fiction ezine - that is, it publishes original fiction from the science fiction, fantasy…
The Rise of Small-press PoD Publishers
Small-press publishers have existed since the creation of printing, and in fact, before. However, with the rise of…
Self-publishing vs. Small Indie Press Houses
One relevant issue an author should evaluate before deciding on self-publishing concerns
Do Amazon Freebees Work?
Want to sell more eBooks? Running an Amazon freebee may help you do it.
Differentiation: A Book Marketing Must
Differentiation is one of the most important elements in a marketing plan. It is a versatile tool and has many…
Don’t Wait for Things to Get Really Ugly
If you're an author, chances are that, at some point, you'll make a mistake somewhere along the marketing path.…
Guest Posting and Article Spinning
Accepting guest posts can present a serious risk for publishing websites
The Perils of Self-publishing
I decided to use my experience to write a series of guides to demystify the self-publishing and book marketing…
Becoming a Published Author
More and more writers are venturing into self-publishing. Here are a few comments that many of these writers may…
Amazon Bestseller Lists
If your goal is to make Amazon’s bestseller list for your particular genre, here’s what I have figured out and…
Writing From Inside
While having dinner recently, the lovely lady I was with suddenly asked, "How’s your writing going?" I took a…
What Good is a Review?
With so many bullies randomly one-starring things because of some perceived offense or out of protest, AND with all…
The Divide Between eBook and Print Publishing is an Illusion
This is a strong reflection of the reality of where publishing now sits, and in particular with respect to…