I don’t know if this post has the right information (can’t always believe everything you read 😉 ). But if it is, it is a bit disturbing.
Source: (Michael Kozlowski of Good E Reader)Â Here are all the New Amazon Book Review Policies
What does a new work and Italian boy have in common?
Little Bit About Words
When I get the chance, I listen to NPR while I do work at my desk that doesn’t require my undivided attention. This morning I heard this piece about an Italian schoolboy who invented a word on some homework he handed in recently. His teacher marked it as incorrect, as teachers are apt to do, but she wrote him a little message telling him she liked his new word. She also wrote the powers that be in her country and is trying to get his new word put in the dictionary.
Kudos to the teacher!
This is a great illustration of how our language is always changing – etymologist at it’s finest. Besides words that are created for things that didn’t exist 5, 10, 15 years ago such as emoticon or ipad, it shows us that language is anything but stagnant, which can be a challenge to someone like me…
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Self-Publishing Tip: Why you need IngramSpark AND CreateSpaceÂ
I recently discovered this little secret and I wanted to share it with you, in case you didn’t know. If you are self-publishing your book(s), it is in your best interest to publish both with Createspace for the Amazon sales, and with IngramSpark for other sales. This is because of Ingram’s large distribution network and their reputation with bookstores and libraries around the globe.
This post will give you all the reasons why.
Source: Why you need IngramSpark AND CreateSpace – UPDATED | New Shelves Books
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Writer’s Joke
Since it’s Friday and it’s been a stressful few weeks with everything going on around the country (shootings, riots, RNC…), I thought a joke was in order.
Happy Friday!
8 Ebook Discovery Services Compared | Self-Publishing Author Advice from The Alliance of Independent Authors
Picked up a link to this wonderful post from Christopher’s thestoryreadingapeblog. Every author needs to read this post if you’ve ever considered using any of these ebook, email discovery services. Read the replies as well. You’ll learn about some other services there too. Great help in planning where to spend your marketing budget. Along with comparing the services, John breaks the cost down in different genres.
Which ebook discovery services offer the best value for your book promotion? ALLi watchdog John Doppler crunches the numbers.
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Quote of the Day #3
Five ways to succeed at genre switching
I am currently in the midst of genre switching, so this post by Loretta Milan caught my eye. Most of my books (5) are historical fiction. I have one memoir I wrote for a friend (Living in the House of Drugs) – a recovering addict and alcoholic – but I don’t think that really counts. But my newest book: Intrigue in Istanbul – An Agnes Kelly Mystery Adventure, not only is it a new genre but it’s a new audience – Middle Grade! Â What I’m noticing is that the audience isn’t so much of a challenge; Â so far they seem to like my book (adults too, which was my goal – Yah!), it’s more that it’s a whole new market. How to sell to middle graders, middle grade parents, and middle grade teachers? I’ve reached out the teachers I know in my area and who I know (see the post of my recent visit to a 6th grade classroom who read my book), so now I’m trying to think of ways to stretch my reach farther. I’ve entered contest, but those will take until the fall to get any results, so I have to look to other avenues.
I like the 5 points Loretta makes in her post.
Here’s how it starts:
Many writers dream of achieving what Rob Bryndza had. Not just a bestselling book, but a bestselling series. So why risk it all by switching genres? But, that’s exactly what he did, and now The Girl in the Ice has become an international bestseller, I wanted to discover how this comic, turned romance novelist, turned crime writer made a success of it all. So, I was delighted when he agreed to a chat.
Source: Five ways to succeed at genre switching | Literary Lightbox
Words and Music: Music and Words … and Copyrights
Some good information from Susan Jordan for indie authors who want to add lyrics to their book. I did in my first book “Rosebloom” and did manage to get the approval of the rights owners. It took a lot of work, but I managed it. I like this idea better! Thanks Susan!
Seeing Red
Good information from this Editor and Author – Thanks D.B.!
Today I’m hosting Noah JD Chinn of Mossfoot Editing on my blog. He’s graciously agreed to put his red pen aside, or should I say, his track changes and comment bubbles, so that we can learn more about him.
Noah has worked with a variety of writers including New York Times, USA Today and Amazon best selling authors. As both an editor and multi-published author, Noah knows what it’s like to be on both sides of the keyboard and I know first hand what that kind of experience can bring to a project. Noah edited my debut novel, STILL LIFE.
For the benefit of those who haven’t worked with an editor before, let me briefly explain what such a professional does when it comes to bringing your raw project to a shiny, ready for publication, finish. An editor ensures your manuscript follows a logical course to the best ending possible…
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How Book Selling Really Works – Updated for 2016 | BooksGoSocial Book Marketing Blog
Laurence O’Bryan writes about some realities about book publishing – he has made some good points, especially at the end when he says, “Don’t underestimate the amount of work you will need to do to make your Alice-like dreams come true. I read again and again about writers whose fourth, tenth or fourteenth book hit the big time. Think about how many years those writers invested in their craft and in nurturing their readers.”
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If you’re a new author, traditionally or independently published, one of the problems that you face is that you may not understand how book selling really works. The publishing world in 2016 is similar to a Mad Hatter’s tea party.…
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