Our thanks to Christine Munroe, US Manager of Kobo Writing Life, for this guest post. I’m excited to share tips on two key ways independent authors and publishers can distribute your titles into bookstores: Sell hard copies of your books
Six Dynamic Points at PubSmart
Our thanks to author Millie West for this guest post. I view the PubSmart conference I just attended in Charleston, South Carolina as a force that emerging authors should embrace. I gained insights into the world of publishing that I
How to Enjoy PubSmart (Even If You Can’t Be Here!)
Well, it’s official – the faculty has begun to arrive and begun to work and connect and share their considerable insights, and PubSmart 2014 doesn’t even begin ’til 10 a.m. tomorrow! And while I know you can’t all be here,
TED Partners with Simon & Schuster for TED Books: More Ideas Worth Spreading!
TED Conferences LLC and Simon & Schuster have announced that they will co-publish a 12-book collection of TED Books, with a new title released every one-to-two months, starting in September 2014. The books will be available in hardcover, e-book, and
Is It Ever Too Late to Send a Press Release on Your Book?
This question came from one of our tribe and delighted to be able to say, “NO!” — With qualifications, of course… Granted, if your book came out a year ago, you won’t want to be sending out a press release
Do Big Publishers Make Sense Anymore?
We were asked this question recently by a WWW reader: Does it make sense anymore to try to get a big publisher interested? They seem frantic with their survival and only name authors get enough marketing/publicity help! Well, you’ve said
Spoiler Alert: Deals and Steals at PubSmart 2014
With the countdown now at just TEN days away from PubSmart 2014: Emerging Authors, Emerging Avenues, we’re excited to report that so many of the sponsoring companies are on board with gifts and deals for attendees! And just FYI, it’s