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Self-Publishing News: Webcomics – Publishers Jump on the Indie Bandwagon
Penguin Random House has jumped on the bandwagon with its Inklore imprint, which will specialise in seeking out the most successful webcomic titles in this immensely popular format and bringing them to a print audience.
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https://selfpublishingadvice.org/self-publishing-news-webcomic-publishers-on-indie-bandwagon/
Mattel and Warner Bros Pictures join with Faber to 'turn the literary world pink'
Mattel and Warner Bros Pictures are joining forces with Faber to release of the Barbie Movie Screenplay, marking the first time the screenplay is available in...
https://www.bookbusinessmag.com/aggregatedcontent/mattel-and-warner-bros-pictures-join-with-faber-to-turn-the-literary-world-pink/
Scottish magazine Extra Teeth goes on hiatus due to 'challenging' funding landscape
Scottish literary magazine Extra Teeth is going on hiatus until 2024 due to the “challenging” arts and culture funding landscape in Scotland. ...
https://www.bookbusinessmag.com/aggregatedcontent/scottish-magazine-extra-teeth-goes-on-hiatus-due-to-challenging-funding-landscape/
Magee's 'witty and moving debut' named Waterstones Irish Book of the Year
Michael Magee’s Close to Home (Hamish Hamilton) has been announced as Waterstones Irish Book of the Year 2023....
https://www.bookbusinessmag.com/aggregatedcontent/magees-witty-and-moving-debut-named-waterstones-irish-book-of-the-year/
Ex-professional runner Fleshman wins £30k William Hill Sports Book of the Year Award
Ex-professional runner Lauren Fleshman’s Good For A Girl (Virago) has won the William Hill Sports Book of the Year 2023....
https://www.bookbusinessmag.com/aggregatedcontent/ex-professional-runner-fleshman-wins-30k-william-hill-sports-book-of-the-year-award/
Works by Kuang, Rundell and Bohannon crowned Foyles' Books of the Year
Foyles has announced Yellowface by Rebecca F Kuang (The Borough Press) as its Fiction Book of the Year...
https://www.bookbusinessmag.com/aggregatedcontent/works-by-kuang-rundell-and-bohannon-crowned-foyles-books-of-the-year/
From the Leanpub Self-Publishing Help Center: How can I change the order in which author names are displayed on the book landing page? http://help.leanpub.com/en/articles/8664775-how-can-i-change-the-order-in-which-author-names-are-displayed-on-the-book-landing-page #author #selfpublishing
Dublin’s An Post Irish Book Awards: The 2023 Shortlist
The An Post Irish Book Awards are to name their top prize-winner on December 6, having chosen 20 category winners for 2023.
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https://publishingperspectives.com/2023/12/dublins-an-post-irish-book-awards-the-2023-shortlist/
What is the difference between Leanpub's "Partner Program" and the "Free With Membership" program? http://help.leanpub.com/en/articles/8663978-what-is-the-difference-between-leanpub-s-partner-program-and-the-free-with-membership-program #selfpublishing
Frankfurter Buchmesse Names Chile Its 2027 Guest of Honor
The publishing market of Chile — where 'the sky and the stars tell their own stories' — Juergen Boos says, is Frankfurt's 2027 guest of honor.
The post Frankfurter Buchmesse Names...
https://publishingperspectives.com/2023/12/frankfurter-buchmesse-names-chile-its-2027-guest-of-honor/
Physical Cues of Violence: FightWrite™
This month, trained fighter and author Carla Hoch is sharing how to incorporate the age-old advice of "show don't tell" into your fight...
https://www.writersdigest.com/write-better-fiction/physical-cues-of-violence-fightwrite
At Guadalajara: WIPO and IPA Release Statistical Reports
Greater efforts are necessary to standardize definitions and methodologies for core indicators, says WIPO's research team in a new report.
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https://publishingperspectives.com/2023/12/at-guadalajara-wipo-and-ipa-release-statistical-reports/
Author Complaints at L.R. Price Publications Ltd.
Founded in 2013 by Russell Spencer, Leonard West, and a New Zealand company called Redairon Holdings (whose director, Susan Woodard, served as an officer), UK-based publisher L.R. Price Publications Ltd. (LRP) describes itself as “dedicated to publi...
https://writerbeware.blog/2023/12/01/author-complaints-at-l-r-price-publications-ltd/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=author-complaints-at-l-r-price-publications-ltd
Publishers Worldwide Make eBooks About Palestine Free for One Week
Many were published in the last few years by Jewish and Arab people of many faiths and nationalities.
The post Publishers Worldwide Make eBooks About Palestine Free for One Week appeared first on The Mary Sue.
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https://www.themarysue.com/publishers-worldwide-make-ebooks-about-palestine-free-for-one-week/
The Hemingway Home & Museum
In this Literary Tourism: Part 1 article from the July/August 2023 issue of Writer's Digest, Zachary Petit is your tour guide through the Hemingway Home &...
https://www.writersdigest.com/be-inspired/the-hemingway-home-and-museum
Understanding Sales Figures for Indie Authors: We Need to Talk About… Numbers
If you've ever wondered what sales figures for indie authors really mean, and which numbers are important when self-publishing, read on... This month's opinion piece has been contributed by Alliance of Independent Authors (ALLi) member, Robin Ph...
https://selfpublishingadvice.org/understanding-sales-figures-for-indie-authors-we-need-to-talk-about-numbers/
The importance of email campaigns- BuzzFeed case study
As part of our Collectif, in which we feature the work of our partners (see more here), the team from The Data Business examine the importance of email campaigns. BuzzFeed delivers a powerful example of a publisher who is able to leverage email...
https://mediamakersmeet.com/the-importance-of-email-campaigns-buzzfeed-case-study/
Selfies Awards Introduce New General Nonfiction Category: Self-Publishing News Podcast with Dan Holloway
The Selfies Awards are open for 2024 with a new general nonfiction category. Welcome to Self-Publishing News with ALLi News editor Dan Holloway, bringing you the latest in indie publishing news and commentary.
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https://selfpublishingadvice.org/podcast-selfies-awards/
One small slip and Omid Scobie’s Harry and Meghan book goes stratospheric. Imagine his distress | Marina Hyde
The Sussexes-friendly author swears he never name-checked Charles and Kate. The truth? Look, it’s very hard to nail down A hugely intriguing week in Dutch publishing mishaps, as the Netherlands’ edition of a new book about the royals names King Char...
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2023/dec/01/omid-scobie-harry-and-meghan-book-sussexes-charles-and-kate
Limited-time discount for Mx3 Barcelona about to end – join the summit for media innovators now
Our exclusive pre-agenda offer for Mx3 Barcelona – summit for pioneers driving innovation in and across media verticals – ends one week from now, on 7 December. The Agenda The agenda brings international speakers from the creator-led, consumer, and...
https://mediamakersmeet.com/limited-time-discount-for-mx3-barcelona-about-to-end-join-the-summit-for-media-innovators-now/
Every now and then I get approached by a person who wants to write fiction, asking me for advice.
And every time (even though they haven't written any books yet) what they're asking about is not *writing* advice, but marketing advice, or reassurances that they'll sell lots of books.
This always makes me feel like a bit of a fool. Being a commercially successful writer is a whole other skillset, and one that I don't possess.
It's hard to convey that without sounding judgmental - I don't think there's anything wrong with writing to the market and all the rest of it, it's just not what I do.
I usually just say that selling books is hard, and I suck at it, and prefer to spend my time writing 🤷
From integrating tech to creating better leaders – transformation consultant Marco Olavarria on the challenges facing German media
The last twenty years have seen a significant divergence in the evolution of German media. On the one hand, the giant legacy companies like Axel Springer and Bild have cemented their status as digitally-driven key global players establishing...
https://mediamakersmeet.com/from-integrating-tech-to-creating-better-leaders-transformation-consultant-marco-olavarria-on-the-challenges-facing-german-media/
Writing Prompt: Blind Trust
Career Authors
Looking for a writing prompt to get your pen moving? Try writing about blind trust. (An essay? A scene? You decide.)
Writing Prompt: Blind Trust Jessica Strawser
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https://careerauthors.com/writing-prompt-blind-trust/
So! #Paranuit / #Sanderversum 1 ist nun als E-Book und Taschenbuch bei #TolinoMedia eingepflegt. Deren Qualitätsprüfung läuft, keine Ahnung, wann die damit durch sind. Ich informiere Euch zum gegebenen Zeitpunkt.
Eigenexemplare hab ich auch bestellt. Wenns perfekt läuft, bekommt ihr die signierten Prints noch vor Weihnachten. Versprechen kann ich aber nix. Muss im Dezember HO, Broterwerb und so.
Dankt an der Stelle auch @ashyda .
2023 November PAD Chapbook Challenge: Next Steps
Here are the final steps for the 16th annual November PAD Chapbook Challenge! Use December and the beginning of January to revise and collect your poems into a chapbook manuscript. Here are some tips and...
https://www.writersdigest.com/write-better-poetry/2023-november-pad-chapbook-challenge-next-steps
Birlinn, 404 Ink, Canongate and EUP among shortlisted publishers for Scotland’s National Book Awards
Birlinn, 404 Ink, Canongate and Edinburgh University Press are among the shortlisted publishers for Scotland’s National Book Awards’ Industry Awards, organised by the Saltire Society. ...
https://www.bookbusinessmag.com/aggregatedcontent/birlinn-404-ink-canongate-and-eup-among-shortlisted-publishers-for-scotlands-national-book-awards/
Bloomsbury Children's, Cornerstone and Zaffre recognised at Book Marketing Society Awards
Campaigns by Bloomsbury Children’s, Cornerstone, Penguin Michael Joseph, Zaffre Books, Headline and Canongate have been recognised in The Book Marketing Society’s Q3 2023 Awards for campaign excellence and commercial creativity....
https://www.bookbusinessmag.com/aggregatedcontent/bloomsbury-childrens-cornerstone-and-zaffre-recognised-at-book-marketing-society-awards/
BolognaBookPlus to host illustration and design forum in London
BolognaBookPlus is hosting its first illustration and design forum on 23rd January 2024, at the Groucho Club in...
https://www.bookbusinessmag.com/aggregatedcontent/bolognabookplus-to-host-illustration-and-design-forum-in-london/
Quarto announces voluntary delisting from the London Stock Exchange
The Quarto Group has called a Special Meeting of its shareholders for 14th December where it will ask them to approve a resolution to withdraw its shares from the Main Market of the London Stock...
https://www.bookbusinessmag.com/aggregatedcontent/quarto-announces-voluntary-delisting-from-the-london-stock-exchange/
Zerán and Lowe win Eccles Centre and Hay Festival Writer’s Award
Authors Hannah Lowe and Alia Trabucco Zerán were announced as the 2024 winners of the Eccles Centre and Hay Festival Writer’s Award, in a reception at the British Library on 29th Novem...
https://www.bookbusinessmag.com/aggregatedcontent/zeran-and-lowe-win-eccles-centre-and-hay-festival-writers-award/
Chefs’ Selections: Best Books Read and Favorite Cultural Creations During 2023, Part 2
The beginning of the holiday season means it’s time for our annual list of our favorite books read (and other cultural creations experienced) during the year. Part 2 today. The post Chefs’ Selections: Best Books Read and Favorite Cultural Creations D...
https://www.bookbusinessmag.com/aggregatedcontent/chefs-selections-best-books-read-and-favorite-cultural-creations-during-2023-part-2/
Purnell moves to The Book Publicist as senior campaigns manager
Non-fiction book publicity agency, The Book Publicist, has appointed Amy Purnell as senior campaigns manager. She joins from education publisher Crown House Publishing, where she most recently led on marketing and publicity....
https://www.bookbusinessmag.com/aggregatedcontent/purnell-moves-to-the-book-publicist-as-senior-campaigns-manager/
Canadian Publishing Calls Out Ottawa’s Inaction on Copyright
Seeing no follow-through on the Canadian government’s promise to review the Copyright Modernization Act, a coalition asks for a meeting. The post Canadian Publishing Calls Out Ottawa’s Inaction on Copyright appeared first on Publishing Perspective...
https://www.bookbusinessmag.com/aggregatedcontent/canadian-publishing-calls-out-ottawas-inaction-on-copyright/
COP28: Switzerland’s Frontiers Introduces an ‘Open Science Charter’
In a series of panel discussions and special events, Lausanne-based Frontiers is rolling out its 'Open Science Charter' at COP28 in Dubai.
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https://publishingperspectives.com/2023/11/cop28-switzerlands-frontiers-introduces-an-open-science-charter/
Penguin Random House Sues the US State of Iowa
Penguin Random House — along with the Iowa State Education Association, authors, students, and educators — is taking Iowa to court for its law against sexual content in books.
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https://publishingperspectives.com/2023/11/penguin-random-house-sues-the-us-state-of-iowa/
Plot Twist Story Prompts: Unlikely Friendship
Every good story needs a nice (or not so nice) turn or two to keep it interesting. This week, let two characters form an unlikely...
https://www.writersdigest.com/be-inspired/plot-twist-story-prompts-unlikely-friendship
NEW! A Leanpub Frontmatter Podcast Interview with Gregor Hohpe, Author of Platform Strategy: Innovation Through Harmonization https://leanpub.com/podcasts/frontmatter/gregor-hohpe-28-11-23 Watch here: https://youtu.be/59ZmJb0XzOA #books #leanpublishing #selfpublishing #SoftwareArchitecture #EnterpriseArchitecture #InformationTechnology #CloudComputing #Management #Leadership @ghohpe @frontmattercast
On Blinking and Cocksuckers: Notes on Writing Historical Dialogue
Author Katherine Howe considers the various ways to handle dialogue in historical fiction and how word choice can involve more than just which words were used at the...
https://www.writersdigest.com/write-better-fiction/on-blinking-and-cocksuckers-notes-on-writing-historical-dialogue
Canadian Publishing Calls Out Ottawa’s Inaction
Seeing no follow-through on the Canadian government's promise to review the Copyright Modernization Act, a coalition asks for a meeting.
The post Canadian Publishing Calls O...
https://publishingperspectives.com/2023/11/canadian-publishing-calls-out-ottawas-inaction/
Rebecca Yarros, Don’t Leave Us Hanging!
With a third book in Rebecca Yarros' dragonrider series on the way, here's a look at when we might expect it to be released.
The post Rebecca Yarros, Don’t Leave Us Hanging! appeared first on The Mary Sue.
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https://www.themarysue.com/empyrean-book-3-when-will-fourth-wing-book-3-release/
Parts of a book 📚
Made by: https://www.thebookdesigner.com/parts-of-a-book-infographic/
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#Author #SelfPublishing #IndieAuthor
Reasons to be cheerful: Four areas digital publishing is positively thriving
There’s no question digital publishing is confronted by enormous challenges and deep, continuous disruption (here’s looking at you, AI). But commensurate with this are the huge opportunities available to forward thinking media organisatio...
https://mediamakersmeet.com/reasons-to-be-cheerful-four-areas-digital-publishing-is-positively-thriving/
NLT research says almost a million children don't own a single book
One in 12 children and young people aged five to 18 in the UK say they do not have a single book of their own at home, according to new research published by the National Literacy Trust...
https://www.bookbusinessmag.com/aggregatedcontent/nlt-research-says-almost-a-million-children-dont-own-a-single-book/
Reminder
I have decided to discontinue the weekly Business Musings posts. If you’re interested in my occasional thoughts on publishing, take a look at my Patreon page. If you missed the final post, you’ll find it here. Thanks so much for your time and support...
https://kriswrites.com/2023/11/29/reminder/
UAE: Sheikh Zayed Book Award, the 18th Cycle: Three More Longlists
More longlists in the 18th cycle of the Sheikh Zayed Book Awards: Translation, Criticism, Development of Nations.
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https://publishingperspectives.com/2023/11/sheikh-zayed-book-award-the-18th-cycle-three-more-longlists/
What Is Literary Journalism?
Journalist Alison Hill explores what makes literary journalism, including what it is, who publishes it, tips for writing it, examples of literary journalism, and...
https://www.writersdigest.com/write-better-nonfiction/what-is-literary-journalism
Since Afghanistan banned girls from school, its book trade has plummeted 50%. Why is the global industry so silent on this outrage?
Today, there’s very little we outside the country can meaningfully do to alter the course of Afghanistan’s near-future trajectory, but it would be reassuring to see the global publishing industry at least shine a spotlight on what is happening here...
https://thenewpublishingstandard.com/2023/11/28/since-afghanistan-banned-girls-from-school-its-book-trade-has-plummeted-50-why-is-the-global-industry-so-silent-on-this-outrage/
Free speech groups criticise German ban on Russian journalists’ book
Russian businessman claims book defamed him, while authors say aim is to destroy their reputationA Russian businessman has successfully taken legal action to ban a book in Germany about the Kremlin and its spy agencies, in a case that freedom o...
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/nov/28/free-speech-groups-criticise-german-ban-on-russian-journalists-book
Well, well, it seems like a couple of users (possibly bots) have been going around Goodreads dropping 1-star ratings on self-published books. Mine was one of the targets and now my book is sitting at 1 star :')
I reported the accounts. Hopefully, Goodreads will do something about it because it's not fair that I or any other author suffer because of this harassment.
I'm about to get feedback from my editor on The Way of the Wielder, and I'm *so* nervous! 😬
She's been emailing me updates regularly, saying how much she loves the story and characters, but I can't stop myself from expecting the worst.
It doesn't help that this is the first time I've ever paid for professional editing for my work. I have no idea what to expect, and that's terrifying to me!
15 von 17 Geschichten meiner Sammlung sind soweit fertig korrigiert. Es kann also nicht mehr lange dauern! https://laurentius-fisch.com/werk/ #autor #selfpublishing #stories #geschichten #buch #booksotdon @bookstodon
Hey, big thanks to those who purchased Tome One recently. The November sales end in a week! Last chance to get it at a discount!
https://store.tenearthshatteringblows.com/product/ten-earth-shattering-blows-tome-one/
#books #comics #fantasy #webcomics #kickstarter #selfpublishing
Applications for the WH Mentorship Program #HiveMentor are OPEN! If you have a completed manuscript and the drive to learn more from a mentor, regardless of your chosen publishing path, DON’T SELF-REJECT! We have mentors experienced in #TraditionalPublishing #SmallPress #SelfPublishing etc, all waiting to choose a mentee for the year of 2024 to support your journey!
Apply for mentorship now at https://forms.gle/UdNDeqtCSjF5c9Lo7
Meet them here: https://writehive.org/writehive-mentorship-program/mentors-2023/
Latest book sales stats out of Australia thanks to Nielsen - 3 non-fiction books take out the top places in the top 10. Sales have held up reasonably well for 2023.
Some more takeaways here:
https://annafeatherstone.com/book-sales-in-australia-australian-publishing-industry-2023-statistics/
#amwriting #authors #author
#writingcommunity #amwriting #indieauthors #selfpublishing #Australia #writersaustralia
Kotaku: 10 Indie Games That Deserve A Spot On Your Steam Wishlist https://kotaku.com/steam-wishlist-pc-indie-games-thanskgiving-2023-1851042450 #gaming #tech #kotaku #sangeantabletopportableaudiodevice #singleplayervideogames #selfpublishing #dungeoncrawl #windowsgames #boreblasters #videogames #indiegame #tomjubert #luckyhero #orwell #steam #rpg #fe
The folks at Kobo Writing Life are presenting a Live Q&A on November 30th, from 12:00 PM-1:00 PM EST on YouTube.
📕 Indie publishing with Kobo Writing Life
📕 Marketing tips
📕 Promotional opportunities
📕 Kobo Plus
📕 OverDrive
📕 New KWL dashboard, & more!
Finally...a bestseller list for self-published books thanks to Jane Friedman . The Hotshot and Bookstat!
https://hotsheetpub.com/2023/11/october-2023-bestseller-lists/
#writingcommunity #authors #author
#indieauthors #indieauthor #selfpublished #selfpublishing #janefriedman #books #publishing
Business Musings: All Good Things
I should have seen it coming when I couldn’t figure out how to write the year-end blogs. I found a dozen topics that fit, but none really interested me. They’re all important from different perspectives. The perspectives are so different from each...
https://kriswrites.com/2023/11/22/business-musings-all-good-things/
Trauma memoirs/authors:
Just listened to Renee Otmar speak about 'Trauma in Publishing' at the Small Press Network conference & the difficulties faced by authors/publishing staff post-pub as readers reach out to share their own trauma. For indie authors, there are no publisher/agent buffers either so it's important to understand/be prepared.
Renee mentioned this article which might be of interest:
#publishing #writing #memoir #amwriting #traumawriting #traumamemoir #indieauthor #selfpublishing #trauma
6 Tips for Transitioning From One Writing Genre to Another
Longtime theater critic J. Wynn Rousuck shares her top six tips for transitioning from one writing genre to...
https://www.writersdigest.com/be-inspired/6-tips-for-transitioning-from-one-writing-genre-to-another
Nalini Singh: On Writing Wildly and Weirdly
New York Times bestselling author Nalini Singh discusses how the landscape around her inspired her new thriller novel, There Should Have Been...
https://www.writersdigest.com/write-better-fiction/nalini-singh-on-writing-wildly-and-weirdly
Eigentlich hatte ich vor, meine Satiren am Ende als Buch herauszubringen: eins mit Reisesatiren, eins mit Alltagssatiren. Aber wenn ihr alle sagt, man verdient beim Selfpublishing nur 50 Cent pro Buch, dann lohnt sich das kaum.
Eventuell zahle ich sogar drauf.
Oder habe ich etwas übersehen?
#selfpublishing #writerslife #selbstverlag #schreiben #bücher #satiren
IPA membership reaches 81 countries
The IPA has revealed its nine newest members, with membership now reaching 101 organisations across 81...
https://www.bookbusinessmag.com/aggregatedcontent/ipa-membership-reaches-81-countries/
So I think I have this set up as nonprofit so it should not affect my disability.
This is a collection of #Poetry / #Poems I have been for about fifteen years. it's not complete but after I take a break from working on it will probably trim it down more.
about a hundred and sixty pages of verse of all kinds.
a short biographical sketch.
and closes with a manifesto.
#Poem #Writing #writingcommunity #Selfpublishing #poetrycommunity #Writing
it's Kindle Vella bonus day for all who celebrate
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if you're a Vella author, check your backend 🙂
I ask for help to much lately but I want to put the poetry collection i am working on up on amazon. I have to not make money to keep my disability (I cant lose my meds). So is it possible to put the book up but sell it at cost? No profit for me but have it available for people to have? And does anyone know how that would affect my disability?
Spent most of the day editing a selection of my poems.
it is over a hundred and eight pages long right now.
I am editing them down, reformatting, and rewriting large chunks.
A sampling of everything I have written except the haiku (it felt like collecting them went against what I was trying to express when writing them).
Ich habe mal wieder gebloggt:
https://autorenblog.writingwoman.de/index.php/blog/blogging/interview-zum-thema-selfpublishing
#Interview zum Thema #Selfpublishing
IPA’s Reach Expands to 81 Countries, 101 Associations
The 34th International Publishers Congress will be held in Guadalajara in December 2024, the IPA announces in its general assembly.
The post IPA’s Reach Expands to 81 C...
https://publishingperspectives.com/2023/11/ipas-reach-expands-to-81-countries-101-associations/
Tolino hat in seinem letzten Newsletter darauf hingewiesen, dass immer mehr AI-Manuskripte eingereicht werden, was mich wirklich erstaunt. Ich setze zwar AI-Technologie als Unterstützung für Titelgrafiken und Illustrationen ein, aber sicher nicht für Manuskripte. Die Texte, die dabei herauskommen, erkennt man sofort als AI-generiert und als wenig gehaltvoll und stilistisch schwach. Den Spaß, den Roman selbst zu schreiben, lasse ich mir nicht nehmen, auch wenn das deutlich länger dauert.
Als Konsequenz fordert nach Amazon nun auch Tolino eine Kennzeichnung AI-generierte Manuskripte ein, und zwar beim Setup sowie im Impressum.
#tolino #ai #manuskripte #selfpublishing #autorenleben
X remains primary social media platform for publishers
Publishers say most of their social engagement still comes through X, formerly known as Twitter, though they are now actively engaging with alternatives such as Threads, BlueSky and Mastodon....
https://www.bookbusinessmag.com/aggregatedcontent/x-remains-primary-social-media-platform-for-publishers/
Free Fiction Monday: The Thanksgiving After
Kimi enjoys her new life and her new job at the outlet mall, even during the Thanksgiving shopping rush. But Kimi hides secrets. And she fears she might need to run. Again. “The Thanksgiving After,” by international bestselling author Kristine...
https://kriswrites.com/2023/11/20/free-fiction-monday-the-thanksgiving-after/
52 hours left to get the variant cover and the ridiculous variant cover. Only available for 52 more hours!
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/jenniebreeden/devils-panties-volume-14
#pregnancy #pregnant #pregnancydiary #pregnancylife #pregnantlife #pregnancyjourney #selfpublishing #webcomic #webcomics
Happy Launch Day, This Is How Immortals Die! 🥳💜
The book is now officially available in e-book and paperback versions as well as in the #KindleUnlimited catalogue: https://www.amazon.com/This-Immortals-World-Without-Love-ebook/dp/B0CMND791J/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3BS3T419JN8PD&keywords=this+is+how+immortals+die&qid=1700479983&sprefix=%2Caps%2C819&sr=8-1
I've posted the first chapter on my website in case anyone wants to read it and check if the book is for them or not: https://nicolehidalgoauthor.com/2023/11/20/happy-launch-day-this-is-how-immortals-die-check-out-the-first-chapter/
Let's shed some blood!! 😄
#WritingCommunity #Fantasy #SapphicBooks #LGBTQ #SelfPublishing
Ask the Expert: A Q&A with Richard Thomas
Have you ever wanted to pick the brain of a published author? Ask author Richard Thomas your questions about writing, editing, teaching, and publishing, plus more from Writer's...
https://www.writersdigest.com/resources/ask-the-expert-a-q-a-with-richard-thomas
I now have two novels available as ebooks. They are contemporary sci-fi stories about psychic powers, set against a backdrop of our modern struggle against the climate crisis and corporate corruption. I hope you will pick them up and if you enjoy them, please do leave me a review!
Kindle collection: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CNGV8ZVB
Kobo collection (epub): https://www.kobo.com/gb/en/series/project-cephalus
#SciFiBooks #SciFi #SelfPublishing #Writing #Novels #EBooks #Bookstodon #WritersOfMastodon
I am very pleased to announce that I have published my second novel!
Subject Beta is the sequel to my first novel, Subject Alpha, and now available on Kindle: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0CNJ1DWC3 and Kobo (for epub format): https://www.kobo.com/gb/en/ebook/subject-beta
Please do give it a go, recommend it to anyone you think will like it, and don't forget to leave me a review.
Boosts are really appreciated!
#Writer #SciFi #Novel #BookLaunch #Sequel #SelfPublishing #EBooks #Writing
#AI. Has Taken #SelfPublishing By Storm. #Writers and #Publishers Weigh In On How to Cope
https://observer.com/2023/11/ai-self-publishing-books-author-interview/
5 Takeaways for Authors from the 2023 20Books Conference
The 2023 20Books Conference in Las Vegas, NV. was big, and brimming with energy. We’ve pulled out our top five takeaways for authors.
The post 5 Takeaways for Authors fro...
https://www.writtenwordmedia.com/5-takeaways-for-authors-from-the-2023-20books-conference/
Für alle, die es gestern verpasst haben:
https://nikeleonhard.wordpress.com/2023/11/16/die-wichtigsten-bucher-meines-lebens-als-autorin/
#Autor_innenleben #schreiben #Selfpublishing #Bücher #Buch @buechermachen
I added another variant cover. The 'color goes here' is now an actual cover that you can only get during the kickstarter. It ends in six days.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/jenniebreeden/devils-panties-volume-14
#pregnancy #selfpublishing #webcomic
Hier, das darf kein Geheimtipp sein. Wer im #Autor_innenleben und #Selfpublishing unterwegs ist, könnte hiervon profitieren. Die Plattform dient der Vernetzung von Schreibenden und Bewerbenden. Der Dienst ist kostenlos. Ihr benötigt aber ne Einladung. Kommt bei Interesse auf mich zu, dann kümmer ich mich drum. Boosts erbeten. Soli rockt. <3
Check out the latest Leanpub Frontmatter podcast interview, featuring Jeff Sutherland, author of First Principles in Scrum: Teams That Finish Early Accelerate Faster => Watch here: https://youtu.be/XnucWoK3gAw #books #leanpublishing #selfpublishing #Scrum #Management #ProductManagement #Agile #AgileEnterprise #Leandership #programming
Iron Flame burns up the charts to become the UK's fastest-selling SFF novel
Rebeca Yarros’ eagerly awaited second title in her Empyrean series sold 57,000 copies to sell more in its first week than any other adult fantasy novel since records began...
https://www.bookbusinessmag.com/aggregatedcontent/iron-flame-burns-up-the-charts-to-become-the-uks-fastest-selling-sff-novel/
im #Selfpublishing ist es halt wieder so, dass Amazon die Nase vorn hat - liefert in ein paar Tagen. Das von Tredition steht mit "5 - 8 Monaten Lieferzeit", auch bei Amazon.
Es liegt echt nicht am Willen, woanders als auf Amazon zu sein. Es liegt an der Verfügbarkeit meiner Bücher - und da hat eben Amazon die Nase vorn.
Warum macht niemand was draus aus den Möglichkeiten? Hm?
Also, I have a Kickstarter.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/jenniebreeden/devils-panties-volume-14
#selfpublishing #pregnancy
Hey #WritingCommunity !
Does anyone out there have any experience with bookclubs.com? I'm interested in getting my book in front of the book clubs out there and wondered if this was good or bad way to do it.
What have you heard or experienced?
Have you nominated your favorite #IndieBooks for the #IndieInkAwards yet? Nominations are open for the month of November for several awards from Side Character MVP to Wittiest Character, & to highlight amazing #LGBTQ Representation, #MentalHealth Rep, #Disability Rep, #BIPOC Rep, & more. Open to all fiction genres and YA, NA, & Adult books. While you're there, you might find more #BooksToRead !
Join in at https://indiestorygeek.com/a/indie-ink-awards-2023
#Bookstodon @bookstodon #IndieAuthors #SmallPress #SelfPublishing
It’s time to say goodbye to the Jack-o-lanterns
Also, I have a book I’m kickstarting
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/jenniebreeden/devils-panties-volume-14 #halloween #goodbyehalloween #selfpublishing #kickstarter #pumpkin #Jackolantern
I've had a tough time getting a hold of anyone at Ka-Blam. What printers are y'all using for your #comics?
#webcomics #indieComics #printing #selfPublishing #webcomicTalk
Selling Direct – Mehr Infos
An dieser Stelle im Blog habe ich eine Infosammlung angefangen. Wer weitere Quellen hat, bitte gerne in den Kommentaren ergänzen. Dann kommen wir alle weiter. :)
https://www.viennawriter.net/blog/selling-direct-mehr-infos/
#Buchmarkt #NeuesVomSchreibtisch #Selfpublishing #SellDirect #SellingDirect
Neuer Blogpost im ViennaWriter's Blog über den Direktverkauf von Büchern als #Autorin: "Selling Direct – Mein eigener Onlineshop, Teil 1"
https://www.viennawriter.net/blog/selling-direct-mein-eigener-onlineshop-teil-1/
#NeuesVomSchreibtisch #Selfpublishing #eBooks #Print #SellingDirect #Autorenleben #writerslife #indieauthor #Buchmarkt #PoD #PrintOnDemand
Wochenend-Knobelaufgabe: Finde ich einen europäischen #PoD-Dienstleister, den ich per API an meinen eigenen Shopware-Buchshop anbinden kann? Oder finde ich noch 10+ weitere #Selfpublisher:innen, die auch alle bei #Tredition anfragen, ob wir das jetzt endlich haben könnten, weil wir gerne #SellDirect über unsere eigenen Online-Buchshops machen wollen wie die englischsprachigen Kolleg:innen? Hmmm ... #Selfpublishing #Print #PrintOnDemand #Buchmarkt #Bücher #SellingDirect
For #Fedibookfair let me promote my debut novella:
Only the Living Feel Remorse: A Ghost Story
A horror story about guilt and grief, and coming face to face with the haunting reality of your mistakes.
https://books2read.com/b/only-the-living
I've created a coupon for you! Use code YL75H at Smashwords for a 33% discount, making the book only $1.99!
#horror #ghosts #ghoststory #writingcommunity #author #indieauthor #selfpublishing
Scholastic Union stages one-day walk-out in US over wages
Scholastic’s union in the US has staged a one-day walk-out over wages...
https://www.bookbusinessmag.com/aggregatedcontent/scholastic-union-stages-one-day-walk-out-in-us-over-wages/
I've gotten the comment a few times now of people saying: "I generally don't read horror, but I really liked your book."
I'm kind of debating how to capture that in the blurb, without making it false advertisement, since the book is definitely #horror
Richard Charkin: In Appreciation of Copyright Pages
The copyright pages most people flip past may ‘represent both a history of the book and of our industry.’ Richard Charkin reads them first. The post Richard Charkin: In Appreciation of Copyright Pages appeared first on Publishing Perspective...
https://www.bookbusinessmag.com/aggregatedcontent/richard-charkin-in-appreciation-of-copyright-pages/
It's that time again. Time for the #WritersCoffeeClub prompts for November.
Quite a lot of prompts from the community this month. I hope you'll spot yours, and thanks to all the contributors.
You can find a text list of prompts on my blog here:
https://johnahowes.blogspot.com/p/writers-coffee-club-november-2023.html
Have fun and remember to include the hashtag. 🙂
#Writers #authors #AmWriting #selfpublishing
#WritingCommunity
Fleshman, Scanlan and Jacobs shortlisted for £30k William Hill Sports Book of the Year Award
Lauren Fleshman’s Good for a Girl (Virago), Kathryn Scanlan’s Kick The Latch (Daunt Books) and Sally H Jacobs’ Althea (St Martin’s Press) have been shortlisted for the £30,000 William Hill Sports Book of the Year Award....
https://www.bookbusinessmag.com/aggregatedcontent/fleshman-scanlan-and-jacobs-shortlisted-for-30k-william-hill-sports-book-of-the-year-award/
University of Bristol reveals 'heartbreaking' challenges in research culture
The University of Bristol has published a report, ’A snapshot of the academic research culture in 2023 and how it might be improved’, revealing the pressures researchers face....
https://www.bookbusinessmag.com/aggregatedcontent/university-of-bristol-reveals-heartbreaking-challenges-in-research-culture/
Was hat sich denn im Bereich datenschutzfreundliche #Shopify-Alternativen mit Print-on-Demand-Anbindung in der EU getan? Vor nem Jahr hatte hier keine Druckerei Interesse dran. Sind wir mittlerweile weiter? Ich würde gerne meine eigene #Print-#Bücher im eigenen Shop verkaufen, ohne Auflagendruck machen zu müssen. #Selfpublishing #Authorbusiness #Buchmarkt #PoD #IndieAuthor Gerne RT. :)
Inspirational Indie Author Interview: Mary Ladd. Publisher Gives Voice to Those Suffering from Long Covid
My ALLi guest this episode is author, Mary Ladd, who began her career as a food writer and editor before she was hit with both cancer and long COVID, which changed the trajectory of her life. Now, she successfully crowdfunds books written by and fo...
https://selfpublishingadvice.org/podcast-inspirational-indie-author-interview-mary-ladd/
Making a book, what a trip that is!
Super stoked it's finished & looking forward to the official launch next weekend.
Then, to print shipping labels!
More about the book here: https://tacit.studio/print-play-the-art-of-lego-letterpress/
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#printmaking #LEGO #LegoLetterpress #letterpress #book #selfpublishing
Frage an die #Selfpublishing - Menschen, die bei #Tredition ihre Printausgaben publizieren:
Was hat es mit dieser Imprint-Sache auf sich?
Bitte boosten, vielen Dank. ❤
FBF and FEP condemn Hamas attacks
The Frankfurt Book Fair and the Federation of European Publishers have condemned the recent Hamas attacks against Israel, with FBF saying Israel will be one of the “main topics in focus” at this year’s event....
https://www.bookbusinessmag.com/aggregatedcontent/fbf-and-fep-condemn-hamas-attacks/
How Can I Set Aside the Cacophany of Writing Advice and Just Write?
Writing advice is everywhere—newsletters, podcasts, workshops—but if you’re left feeling anxious and unproductive, there might be other...
https://janefriedman.com/how-can-i-set-aside-the-cacophany-of-writing-advice-and-just-write/
Literary magazines can be life-changing – but they need more support
The UK’s literary magazine scene is crumbling due to rising print costs. But I’ll keep printing my own magazine, which gives writers of colour a voice, for as long as I canTen years ago, Jeff Sparrow, editor of Overland, which describes itself as...
https://www.theguardian.com/books/2023/oct/10/literary-magazines-can-be-life-changing-but-they-need-more-support
I just sent The Way of the Wielder to my editor. She won't be able to start on it until mid-November, but cripes, I'm already nervous. 😬
Dear editor: Please take care of my baby! 💜
#WritingCommunity #Writer #AmEditing #Fantasy #FantasyRomance #SelfPublishing #HolyShitThisIsHappening
Wäre Alexei Gromow eine echte Person, hätte er heute Geburtstag.
Der Buchsatz wurde von mir während des Betatests für #SPBuchsatz überarbeitet, das E-Book (das noch nicht online ist) zum ersten Mal in meinem Leben mit Sigil gesetzt.
Jetzt endlich haben die Jungs die Verpackung, die sie immer gebraucht haben.
Hat lang genug gedauert.
Link Hinweisen zur Reihe: https://wasdnedsagsd.wordpress.com/2023/05/18/blaue-augen-reihe/
Link zu den Informatioenn zum Band: https://wasdnedsagsd.wordpress.com/2023/10/01/blaue-augen-band-1-auflage-3/ (inklusive Link zu Tredition).
Die anderen Shops und das kaufbare e-Book folgen wahrscheinlich in den nächsten Tagen.
#autor_innenleben #selfpublishing #BlaueAugenReihe
What strategies does Leanpub suggest to help self-publishing authors publicize their books? What support is available from Leanpub to aid in book promotion? #books #selfpublishing #writing #marketing http://help.leanpub.com/en/articles/5456503-what-are-leanpub-s-top-recommendations-for-promoting-self-published-books-how-can-leanpub-help-with-book-marketing
California bans book bans and textbook censorship in schools
Building on his Family Agenda to promote educational freedom and success, Governor Gavin Newsom today signed AB 1078 by Assemblymember Dr. Corey Jackson (D-Moreno Valley), which bans "book bans" in schools, prohibits censorship of instructional...
http://www.bookbrowse.com/news/detail/index.cfm?news_item_number=3121
Germany’s Ebook Report: Fewer Buyers, More ‘Intensity’
Year-over-year, the new study data from GfK indicates a 7.0-percent drop in the number of Germany's ebook buyers, January through June 2023.
The post Germany’s Ebook Report: Few...
https://publishingperspectives.com/2023/09/germanys-ebook-report-fewer-buyers-more-intensity/
“A direct connection with our audience”: Why publishers are doubling down on Telegram
What do the BBC, Corriere della Sera, El Diario, NYT, Guardian and FT have in common? They all publish on Telegram. But for media in Eastern Europe and the Middle East, Telegram is more than just another channel, it’s a vital lifeline to their audie...
https://mediamakersmeet.com/a-direct-connection-with-our-audience-why-publishers-are-doubling-down-on-telegram/
This is probably going to sound like a stupid question, but what level of "editing" do other self-published authors go to for their novels?
I don't think I need developmental edits, so I'll leave that option out. I also think line editing would be a low ROI. But I'm curious what others do!
#WritingCommunity #SelfPublishing #IndieAuthor #AmWriting #AmEditing
Russell Brand publisher pauses all future books with comedian
Bluebird, who were due to publish Brand’s new self-help book in December, took the decision in light of ‘very serious allegations’The publisher of one of Russell Brand’s books has said that it is pausing all future publishing of books by the comed...
https://www.theguardian.com/books/2023/sep/18/russell-brand-publisher-pauses-all-future-books-with-comedian
Drew Barrymore Uninvited From Hosting National Book Awards
The National Book Awards will not be hosted by Drew Barrymore following her decision to air her talk show during the ongoing WGA strike.
The post Drew Barrymore Uninvited From Hosting National Book Awards appeared first on The Mary Sue.
...
https://www.themarysue.com/drew-barrymore-uninvited-from-hosting-national-book-awards/
Hannah Kaner: Resilience Is What Makes Us Writers
Bestselling author Hannah Kaner discusses the importance of resilience for writers, why her novel was written from a place of anger (and of love), and...
https://www.writersdigest.com/write-better-fiction/hannah-kaner-resilience-is-what-makes-us-writers
From Scribes And The Printing Press To Writers And AI
Is history repeating itself? The concerns writers have today with AI (artificial intelligence) must be similar to how scribes feared the printing press. It’s not difficult to draw comparisons because AI, like
The post From Scribes And The Printi...
https://justpublishingadvice.com/scribes-and-the-printing-press-to-writers-and-ai/
Damian Barr’s Literary Salon shuts shop after 15 years
Damian Barr’s Literary Salon is closing after 15 years, as Barr – author of Maggie & Me and You Will Be Safe Here (Bloomsbury) – focuses on his own writing....
https://www.bookbusinessmag.com/aggregatedcontent/damian-barrs-literary-salon-shuts-shop-after-15-years/
What media companies get wrong about diversity, equity and inclusion
“Ultimately, journalism is about reflecting the stories of society. If that journalism is made by a small group of people who represent a small minority of the population, then journalism isn’t doing its job. The question is actually about basic...
https://mediamakersmeet.com/what-media-companies-get-wrong-about-diversity-equity-and-inclusion/
Die provisorische Seite für #DasFröschleinDerPrinzessin ist fertig.
Es fehlt noch der Klappentext und es fehlen noch die Links für die Vorbestellung.
(Auf Amazon ist das Buch auch schon zur Vorbestellung online, Tolino lässt mich ohne Klappentext nicht weiter, also grüble ich da noch ein bisschen.)
Äh. Link vergessen: https://fantasyundfantasien.wordpress.com/das-froschlein-der-prinzessin/
The 7 Rules of Writing a Revenge Story
Author Sarah Bonner shares her seven top rules of writing a revenge story, from motive to the...
https://www.writersdigest.com/write-better-fiction/7-rules-of-writing-a-revenge-story
Why New Writers Really Need To Learn Grammar
Is it worth taking the time to learn grammar for new writers? Today, you have online tools to correct, rewrite, and even auto-generate text. But writing is more than simply being correct.
The post Why New Writers Really Need...
https://justpublishingadvice.com/new-writers-need-to-learn-grammar/
Bloomsbury appoints Harper as editorial director at Tonic
Mireille Harper has been appointed editorial director of the Tonic imprint at Bloomsbury from 2nd...
https://www.bookbusinessmag.com/aggregatedcontent/bloomsbury-appoints-harper-as-editorial-director-at-tonic/