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Self-publishing Ebooks: Yes, You CAN (and for pity’s sake, stop worrying about formatting!)

Self-publishing is a doddle. A baby could do it, and it’s becoming easier every day. This article, New Tools Make Self-Publishing E-Books Easier | Sci-Tech Today, reports that more tools are appearing to help you to self-publish. You can do … Continue reading

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Kindle Cash: the Self-Publishing Bonanza (Ezine)

Over the past few months, I’ve had many questions about Kindle self-publishing — twice as many as I’ve had for other forms of publishing. It’s no surprise, when you read articles like this one, Indie author Joe Konrath makes $150,000 … Continue reading

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iBooks Author Insanity: Avoid the App, or Be Owned

I was SO excited when Apple released iBooks Author. I love Apple — or at least I DID love Apple. I’m disgusted now. What the — ??!! Apparently the iBook Author’s EULA (End User License Agreement) is a real doozy. … Continue reading

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Self-Publishing: How to Write a Book in Your Spare Time

You want to write a book, but you have no time. Me neither. I’m so busy doing so many things, that if I waited until I had plenty of time I’d never get started on a book. It’s always been … Continue reading

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Write and Make Money: Mind-blowing Numbers in Amazon Kindle Publishing

Want to make money — real money? Author Joe Konrath’s made $100,000 in just three weeks on Amazon. There’s no doubt: if you want to make money writing, you need to investigate Kindle publishing. In his post, A Newbie’s Guide … Continue reading

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Kindle Self-Publishing: Write What Sells

The Amazon Kindle’s generating the biggest stir in publishing since Gutenberg. These days, not only do you not need a publisher, signing a book contract with a publisher may mean that you lose money. It’s over 30 years since my … Continue reading

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2012: Year Of The Kindle (Ereader) Ebook?

It’s November, dear writer, so it’s time to think about your business plans for 2012. Kindle publishing will be a major focus for me in 2012. For the first time in years, I’m back to my roots, writing novels, specifically … Continue reading

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Writing Your Book: Here Come The Agents

A good literary agent is like a car detailer Most writers are lousy at business. (Me included; I can do business, and I do do it, but I’d rather eat glass and I fob it off to people I pay … Continue reading

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Self-Publishing On The Kindle: Can YOU Write and Sell?

I’m sure you’ve heard stories of the success of writers who write for the Amazon Kindle platform. Amanda Hocking made four million dollars in a year, after all. And I’m also sure that you’re wondering how that relates to YOU. … Continue reading

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Freelancing Your Fiction: New Opportunities

Want to freelance your short stories and novels? Until last year, the idea that you could not only make an income writing fiction, but could potentially make a blockbuster income, was mad. Traditional publishing has been in a slump for … Continue reading

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