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The Perils of Publishing Poetry
I founded a poetry site in 2000, the Pagan Poetry Pages, to provide a space for poets whose influences and interests were non-conformist. With a loose brief of "poetry reflecting our interest in spiritual and... Self-published to Published Author and Vice-versa
" I promised Jeff Rivera that I would write an article about how he self-published his first novel, Forever My Lady. Problem is, I promised over eight months ago. Other things took over and this remained waiting to... Self-publishing: Not an Easy Option
Many aspiring writers and authors set out to write a novel in the expectation that a publisher out there might be interested in their manuscript. Often, their drive and enthusiasm stems from the enjoyment they... Double Your Money; Screw the Author!
By Darren E Laws
It would appear that the larger publishing houses are finally cottoning on to the fact that there could be money to be made from eBooks. I guess when you are in the midst of an economic depression, you are making swingeing redundancies, cutting marketing... 531 views | 5 recommendations | 2 comments
Newspapers, Meet Your Nemesis: Say Hello to the 'Printernet'
Oh ye of little faith, rejoice! The dying breed of printed daily newspapers is not confined to finding new life online — there is yet hope that publications will be able to be made in smaller numbers, customized,...Barack Obama Signs Post-Presidency Book Deal
President Barack Obama, who has already published two successful works of nonfiction, has signed a book deal to do a "youth-oriented" adaptation of his best-selling memoir "Dreams From My Father" that will be...
created by Jarrett Martineau | 15 wks ago | updated 15 wks ago
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Welcome to the iliterati
Does the level of literacy drop in a recession? Faced with increasing pressure to maintain profits, are publishers abandoning taking risks with new authors and plumping for the relatively safe and cosy celebrity lit novel or autobiography. A look along the books shelves... Conde Nast Launches 'Love,' UK Luxury Magazine
Conde Nast will launch a new biannual magazine in the UK called 'Love,' which will focus on luxury fashion and art. The inaugural March issue will hit newsstands on February 19, 2009."The UK arm of Conde...
created by Terri Potratz | 29 wks ago | updated 26 wks ago
3110 views | 1 recommendation | 3 comments
3110 views | 1 recommendation | 3 comments
The Huffington Post Slammed for Content Theft
" The Huffington Post, a venture-capital-backed new media site that mixes links to other sites content with hundreds of celebrity and volunteer blogger posts, is being accused of slimy business practices by a... The Economist's Article Was Right On The Money About Catalonia
"I’ve got to take my hat off to The Economist for publishing an excellent article about Catalonia called “The party’s over” last week. It has caused great concern here in Catalonia and there’s been much calling for public apologies, articles being banned etc etc. In...Cyn Mobley to host Internet radio call-in show on publishing
Best-selling thriller novelist Cyn Mobley will host her first Internet radio call-in show on what it takes to get published on Thursday, Nov. 20, 2008 at 7 p.m. EST at Talkshoe.com. The link to the show is here:...How to Get Paid for Journalism on the Web: The Information Valet
"The Information Valet will allow the industry to make money whether users are buying services (including music and entertainment) or being paid for online contact with sponsored messages and advertising." This article is newsworthy because it looks at ways citizen...Playboy's Shares and Ad Revenue Drops
Who's paying for Playboy these days? Hugh Hefner's once unmatched adult magazine and entertainment company has forecast a sharp decline in advertising revenue and share prices. "Adult entertainment company Playboy...
created by Jarrett Martineau | 34 wks ago | updated 34 wks ago
185 views | 2 recommendations | 0 comments
185 views | 2 recommendations | 0 comments
Making Music for the love of it! A vision I’ll nerver regret!
In 2000 I helped set-up a music publication and a communication media in Soweto- called Samablue Music Times. My vision was to organize a team of guys and girls to structure the local music industry in preparation...XinXii - Self-publish and sell digital documents
XinXii.com allows authors to upload their files, establish a price and to sell their documents by using PayPal. They keep 70 of the revenue per download and pay no further fees. Buyers benefit from an immediate...
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