Writers are finding imaginative ways to negotiate the new era of electronic intimacy with readers. Here are some of the best The internet offers authors the next best thing to teleportation: the chance to connect with readers from almost anywhere, in real time. Many writers fall back on self-serving updates or retreat in fear like […]
Every author should know the value of ‘Find and Replace’
FIND AND REPLACE ┬á-┬áIn MicrosoftÔÇÖs Word Program A masterclass in the art of editing your manuscript by expert editor, Julian Robbins NOTE – As there are actions suggested in there article which can only be carried out by using Microsoft Word – you may find it helpful to cut and paste it into Word so […]
Amazon and Facebook reviewed in European Commission’s shake-up of digital market
By Nigel Wilson The European Commission announced it would take action against US web giant Google in April(Justin Sullivan/Getty Images) The European Commission (EC) is set to carry out a wide-ranging review of the role of some of the world’s biggest online companies as it considers tighter regulation. The months-long inquiry will delve into issues […]
Before You Start: Introductions, Forewords, and Prefaces
By Nick Ripatrazone A letter appears before the text of The Comedians, the 1966 novel by Graham Greene. The author penned the letter to Alexander Stuart Frere, his longtime publisher who had recently retired. Greene debunks the common assumption that he is the first person narrator of his novels: ÔÇ£in my time I have been […]
Exclusive interview with BEN KENCH
Watch an exclusive interview with author, speaker and coach BEN KENCH – our guest speaker on May 26th at our AuthorCraft event in the Institute of Directors. ┬á ┬áBen is the author of ‘Selling for Dummies’ as well as ‘More Money, Less Stress’
How Keywords, Machine Learning Unlock Book Discovery
Jim Bryant of Trajectory.com argues that advancements natural language machine processing leading to keywords may unlock a revolution in book discovery. Leading publishing industry analysts started highlighting the increasing urgency of developing better ÔÇ£book discoveryÔÇØ practices more than ten years ago. Several years ago, this issue was highlighted as one of the biggest challenges facing […]
How to Make Multi-Channel Publishing Profitable
by: Hal Robinson | The digital environment opens up new ways for people to enjoy the information that interests them. Publishing still dominates one long-established format: print on paper. But itÔÇÖs not the oldest; storytelling, performance and music all predate it. These still thrive today and hold their own alongside newer forms like radio, film, […]
33 #Social Media Facts and Statistics You Should Know in 2015
Written by Jeff Bullas Social media is starting to take off its short pants. ItÔÇÖs becoming all grown up. In fact, Facebook is now over 11 years old and heading towards platform puberty and is still the standout leader of the pack. Google with its Google+ platform (with a development cost of over half a […]
Kobo Next Puts the Spotlight on Indie Authors
By Michael Kozlowsk Kobo Writing Life is a self-publishing platform and it was first unveiled in 2012. It was originally launched to compete with Kindle Direct Publishing and provide a viable avenue to sell books internationally. Kobo has faced many challenges in the marketplace and they are always looking for new things to try out […]
Amazon UK slowly phasing out free delivery
By Peter Chubb Is Amazon UK slowly phasing out free delivery? This is a question that we have started to ask because Amazon has begun to send emails out, as they are all set to double the minimum spend limit in order for customers to make use of free delivery. This will soon mean you […]