Amazon Encore: Is this a publishing game-changer?
Wow! I am so excited about this! Amazon announced their Encore program last week. So what is it and why…
Important Statistics for Authors
This is important information for all of us as authors. We need to be aware of the changing face of…
Author 2.0 Survey Results… and the winners are….
Thank you, thank you, thank you all for your participation in my survey for Author 2.0! I decided to give…
Podcast: Joan Kremer on Writing and Authors in Second Life
Second Life is a 3D virtual online world where (amongst other things) authors and writers can connect, collaborate and learn…
Wordle Cloud for The Creative Penn
Here is a very cool little wordle based on this website. You can do one yourself at Wordle. Thanks Doyce…
When is The Tipping Point for an author to go digital?
An article last week examined whether The Tipping Point has come for the publishing industry. It suggests that 2009 is…
Authors should podcast: 5 reasons you should start now
I have recently talked to a few podcasters who have achieved print publishing success after podcasting their novels. You can…
There’s a reason some videos go viral…Happy Weekend!
I can't relate this to books, but this video will make you smile - I wish I had been there!…
Win a place on the Author 2.0 program by completing this short survey
I am currently in the last weeks of completing the brand new Author 2.0 Program: Using Web 2.0 tools to…
Podcast: Steve Tiano on Book Design and Layout including tips for self-publishers
In this fascinating interview, book designer Steve Tiano talks about his work in physical book layout and his tips for…