How a Publishing Podcast Can Change a BookÔÇÖs Life by Edward Nawotka

┬áA publishing podcast is about creating intimacy with the reader. ItÔÇÖs not a bullet point or marketing strategy, says Anshuman Iddamsetty of PRH Canada. ÔÇ£The internet is hostile to sounds and podcasts in general,ÔÇØ said Anshuman Iddamsetty at last weekÔÇÖs...

Wendy YorkeÔÇÖs Top 12 Tips for Book Marketing using Social Media

There is an exciting, globally connected world of fast, new online marketing out there, ideally suited for you as writers, to promote and market your newly published books! Marketing has changed dramatically in a really positive way. Gone are the days of traditional...

Studies show Print is better than eBooks

Sorry, Ebooks. These 9 Studies Show Why Print Is Better ┬áBy Maddie Crum ÔÇô www.HuffingtonPost.com Don’t lament the lost days of cutting your fingers on pristine new novels or catching a whiff of that magical, transportive old book smell just yet! A slew of...

Unlocking the ÔÇÿCatch 22ÔÇÖ that frustrates all authors!

The case for AuthorÔÇÖs Own Limited Editions by Chris Day One of the big frustrations that many authors have is the time that publishers take to respond to approaches. Even when working through a Literary Agent, it can be many months before a book proposal goes...

You think writingÔÇÖs a dream job? ItÔÇÖs more like a horror film

┬áA new poll reveals that 60% of Britons long to be an author. It can be a good life, for sure ÔÇô but could they handle the insecurity, loneliness and paranoia? ┬áTim Lott writing in the Guardian A YouGov poll that has just been released rates being an author the...

Amazon, the greedy giant with small publishers in its grip

To sell online, indie publishers must use Amazon. But its methods leave them out of pocket ÔÇô or out of sight, paying hidden charges, says the founder of Linen Press ┬áLynn Michell writing in The Guardian Indie publishers need transparency and support from online...

A cautionary tale – by Chris Day

The number of copies that a book sells is a very accurate way of judging its success, but it is not the only way. How you use the fact that you are now a published author to raise you profile, and how you book helps to position you as an expert in your marketplace, is...

Changes in VAT laws for eBooks

Unlike conventional books which are except from VAT, eBooks are not, and are treated for VAT purposes just like any other digital product. However, on the first of January new EU Guidelines have come into  effect that switches the VAT obligation from where the...

News on the next AuthorCraft event

There is no doubt that the AuthorCraft monthly networking events at the Institute of Directors have come of age.  Over 40 authors, creatives and publisher experts filled the room for three hours of networking  recognition and keynote presentations from our Experts...

Paper is back!

Why ÔÇÿrealÔÇÖ books are on the rebound -┬á┬áby Frank Catalano ┬áÔÇ£For some types of reading, the physical act of opening a thick cover and listening to the whispered crackle of spine and pages is part of the enjoyment.ÔÇØ All hail paper, the book reading technology...