Explore the 3 types of self-publishing: print, e-books, & audio
Self-publishing, once vilified as an exercise in vanity, is now accepted as a viable option by most everyone – except perhaps those who earn a living in traditional publishing.
There are three segments to self-publishing: e-publishing (for Kindle and other e-readers), POD (print-on-demand), and audio books. Some POD vendors will also produce an e-book version, allowing for one-stop-shopping… read more>>
At one time, not too long ago, most everyone decried self-publishing as second-rate, used only by the marginal scribe and unpublishable writer. This is no longer the case.
Now most everyone (but traditional publishers) views self-publishing as a viable option for anyone to consider, from novice to seasoned veteran. Indeed some indie authors self-publish because… read more>>
When submitting an article to a magazine it’s a good practice to inform them if it’s a simultaneous submission, that is, if you’re sending it to others for consideration at the same time.
Making simultaneous submissions is like dating multiple people at the same time. If you are honest and careful, it can work, but if you’re not, someone will be hurt in the process… read more>>
In 2012, Book Business magazine, reporting on a Verso Advertising study, noted that 49.7 percent of avid readers refuse to go paperless. They define avid book readers as those who purchase more than ten books per year.
Notice they use the word purchase and don’t say those who read ten or more books. I certainly read more than ten books annually, but I’m not sure if I buy ten… read more>>
Michael Weinstein, in his “Publishing Panorama” blog at BookBusinessMag.com, posted this headline: “Report from the Publishing Business Conference: This Just In: Sky Not Falling!” This was four years ago. I think his conclusions are even more true today.
Citing many credible sources, he builds a case for a strong future in print publishing, quite contrary to the naysayers who say… read more>>
For the past few years, there has been a great deal of press — and hence a great deal of excitement — about e-books.
Correspondingly, there is also significant debate about the relative merits of each option. The purists insist that the printed version is the way to go, nearly sacred. While the technologists say that e-books are where it’s at… read more>>
There’s the Kindle, the Nook, the iPad, and various smartphones. Which one is the ultimate reader? Which one will rise to the top, replace its competitors, and survive as the reader of choice? Which one will endure long into the future?
The answer is: None of them!
What is the ultimate reader… read more>>
There’s a lot of hype and excitement about reading magazines and books electronically. All variety of statistics are being bandied about to support the deluge of digital. Studies are being conducted and consultants are consulting. There is euphoria over electronic reading.
But is it warranted? While digital reading is a tantalizing development and may someday change the way people interact with… read more>>
I will take a creative break from “The Book Blog” and will repost some of the best content from our archives, which covers over four years.
If you want to read new posts, check out my writing blog: Byline.
People like to talk about what is new, what is exciting, and what is fresh. That’s why the book publishing industry has so much buzz about reading digital books and listening to audio books.
I’m won’t dismiss those options–because they’re exciting opportunities for authors–but I do caution against overreacting. While digital and audio are fun, sexy, and viable, print is still king… read more>>