by Joel Friedlander | Sep 26, 2010 | Self-Publishing, Social Media
As the fall heats up, so too do the blogs where people talk books, book marketing, self-publishing and the new world that’s unfolding around us. This week is an unusually rich stew of talk, ideas, suggestions, transcendental design and practical, down-to-earth...
by Joel Friedlander | Aug 15, 2010 | Self-Publishing, Social Media
We’re midway through August, and the beginning of school doesn’t seem so far away for those of us with kids home for the summer. Lots of people are “out of town” and web traffic seems a little slower. The book studio has been busy with lots of...
by Joel Friedlander | Jun 13, 2010 | Self-Publishing, Social Media
Negotiating the ins and outs of Smashwords, deciding on distribution options, the tremors set off by the success of the iPad, and a day in the life of a modern writer. It’s all good, enjoy! James Byrd on Logical Expressions Blog Adventures with Smashwords...
by Joel Friedlander | May 28, 2010 | E-Books & Readers
The iPad has sold over 1 million units in just the first few weeks since it has come out. Competitors were caught unaware. They were expecting a machine that did half as much, at twice the price. Hewlett Packard, who had been touting their own tablet (the Slate),...
by Joel Friedlander | Feb 21, 2010 | Self-Publishing, Social Media
Self-publishing as the Apocolypse, one writer’s struggle to master ebook formatting, watch over the shoulder as a typeface takes shape, oh, yes, a complete guide to getting into podcasting, and Michael N. Marcus saves the world. Does it get any better than that?...