BTCNettie

Can I Have This Twitter?

The Net continues to buzz about Twitter, and at least once a week I have an author ask me what “Twitter” is, if I “Twitter,” and if they should “Twitter,” too. So I thought I would do a short write-up on Twitter (the application—not actually doing the write-up itself More

BTCYvonne

What Is Amazon Up To?

The Big Bully on the Playground If you’re a self-published author, especially if you’re using print-on-demand (POD), you’re probably aware of the story circulating the Internet alleging that Amazon.com is using bullying tactics. Those are the nice reports. Other reports and comments allegedly accuse Amazon of trying to create a More

BTCBillS

Make $250,000 Annually through Self-Publishing

Recently, I experienced a side of writing/publishing/marketing I never knew existed. My mother-in-law, Rita Kerr, asked me to accompany her to an adult education class entitled, Writing, Publishing & Marketing Your 1st Book (or 7th), offered by a local school district. It was quit an eye opener to learn the More

BTCGreenleaf

Permission Denied: Can You Use That Image?

By Sheila Parr If you’ve found a specific image that you’d like to use in your book, make sure it’s usable before you get too attached. Keep the following things in mind for clear (and legal) images: Size and Resolution: Is your image big enough? At 100%, your image should More

    Publish It Yourself!

    Posted 5 months ago

    Prospective publishers are like prospective employers in that both want you to have experience, but neither wants to be the one to give it to you. “Have you been published ... [Link]

    Surprising Broca

    Posted 6 months ago

    On October 1st, Amazon.com, in conjunction with Penguin Publishing and Hewlett-Packard, announced its American Breakthrough Novel contest by offering a $25,000 advance and a publishing contract to the winning manuscript. ... [Link]

    Bestseller Ideas

    In this week’s interview, Dean Rotbart and Michael Drew discuss the likelihood of a book idea becoming a publishing success. In their discussion, they reveal how to identify whether your idea is bestseller material. Do you really have a sure-fire idea for a bestseller? Hear what they have to say . . . .

    The Lessons of Harry Potter: A Beneath the Cover Podcast

    Michael R. Drew discusses what all authors - even those writing non-fiction - can learn from the phenomenal success of the Harry Potter Series. More

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