From the monthly archives:

December 2011

The Case of the $0.49 Print Book

December 14, 2011 9 comments
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Jill went down to the local pet store over the weekend to get some supplies. When she came back, she showed me two small books, both with the “Dummies” branding, but small. They are actually little booklets, saddle stitched (stapled) rather than perfect bound, about 4″ x 6″. “What’s up?” I asked. “I just got [...]

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Google+: Do Writers Need It?

December 13, 2011 13 comments
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Google+ (Plus): Do Writers Need It? looks at the new tools this social network brings to users and how writers might benefit. With resources

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New Free PDF e-Book: 10 Things You Need to Know About Self-Publishing

December 12, 2011 5 comments
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New PDF e-Book: 10 Things You Need to Know About Self-Publishing covers basic questions about self-publishing, and how to avoid the most common mistakes

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e-Book Cover Design Awards, November 2011

December 11, 2011 11 comments
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e-Book Cover Design Awards, November 2011 including award winners by designers Kate Gaughran and Daniel Will Harris among 90 others

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Do Writers Really Need a Book Business Plan?

December 9, 2011 24 comments
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Do Writers Really Need a Book Business Plan? by Deborah Riley-Magnus describes a method for creating a business plan for your book

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