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How to de-risk book publishingHuffington Post (blog)The nature of book publishing is changing, in ways big and small. In fact, the very nature of what a book 'is' is shifting. But that's not what I've been thinking about these past few days. Delete the scoop?
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Do you skip these important steps in the writing process? Find out how proofreading and editing lead to better writing. Delete the scoop?
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Christian Science MonitorSimon & Schuster will enter the self-publishing worldChristian Science MonitorIf there was any doubt in the publishing industry that self-publishing is here to stay, news that a top mainstream publisher is teaming up with a... Delete the scoop?
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This is a guest post by Jen Blood Have you ever wondered how all those great short story collections featuring some of your favorite authors come about? There’s certainly no shortage of them, but h... Delete the scoop?
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I’m going to tell you what I know from my own experience and what I’ve heard from other writers. However, I’m also going to rely largely on fiction chapbook editors themselves as I begin to interview them for this series. The first of these will appear on Thursday, November 22. Let me answer a few common questions. Delete the scoop?
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If emails from Amazon's customer service team are a fair indicator, it appears the online retailer considers authors to be direct competitors of other authors. Delete the scoop?
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Writing with an Axe: Querying yourself *WEB EXCLUSIVE*The Clackamas PrintLike so many other CCC students, I have taken English Composition (WR-120, WR-121): Technical Report Writing (WR-227). Delete the scoop?
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Technology and Storytelling Part 2: Transmedia Novels? Delete the scoop?
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I typically get a sympathetic look when I tell people I work in the book publishing industry. They see what's happened with newspapers, they realize many of their local bookstores have disappeared, and most of them have ... Delete the scoop?
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1. Outline, outline, outline. I wrote ROYAL STREET front to back, beginning to end, with a lot of meandering in between. Said meandering bits got hacked through multiple revisions. Meandering wastes time. Delete the scoop?
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Why Are Some Publishers So Wrong About Fair Use? | Peer to Peer ReviewLibrary JournalWe have seen several decisions in the past few months about fair use and libraries, and so far libraries are coming out ahead. Delete the scoop?
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Self-publishing has not only become mainstream—it's edgy and cool. Persuasive blogs by self-publishing stars like Joe Konrath, Dean Wesley Smith, David Gaughran and Kris Rusch have inspired a staggering number of ... Delete the scoop?
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Minnesota Public RadioAre authors finding success in self-publishing?Minnesota Public RadioA member of staff reads a test book printed from the "Books On Demand" Espresso book machine at the Blackwells bookstore in central London, on April 23, 2009. Delete the scoop?
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On Wednesday last author Joni Rodgers took Amazon to task for what she sees as their high-handed treatment of author-reviewers. Delete the scoop?
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Writing a proposal is similar to but not exactly the same as crafting a persuasive essay or producing a report. Here are suggestions for developing a proposal, including some pertinent to its specific purpose. Delete the scoop?
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Some time ago, I wrote a highly skeptical post about self-publishing. I stand by my concerns, but I realize my initial assessment could have been more open-minded. Here’s a more neutral evaluation of the pros and cons. Delete the scoop?
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This is a guest post by Jon Gibbs, which was promoted from the Forums. More info on Forum promotion here. Delete the scoop?
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Not wanting to be outdone by South Korea and others, which mandated the use of digital textbooks by 2015, earlier this year the FCC and the Department of. Delete the scoop?
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That's the question over on The Verge: why is an ebook ever riddled with typos? It's an interesting point and one that must strike people as they stumble and stutter their way through something downloaded from Apple's iBooks or Amazon. Delete the scoop?
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Think before you self-publishDurham Herald SunShould you self-publishing? Delete the scoop?
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Read through some commonly held myths about social media marketing to rid yourself of any urban legends. Delete the scoop?
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