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Hugh Howey: Self-Publishing Is the Future

Posted on April 5, 2013 4:27 pm GMT+0000 by bidinotto

  Folks, even if you aren’t interested in self-publishing, you’ll want to read “Self-Publishing Is the Future — and Great for Writers,” by self-publishing superstar Hugh Howey, writing in Salon. This terrific piece of persuasive writing is a wonderful tribute … Continue reading →

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Hugh Howey: Profile in Courage and Individualism

Posted on March 15, 2013 2:08 pm GMT+0000 by bidinotto

Here is an inspiring story of one man’s courage to stick by his guns against an entrenched establishment and decades of stale traditions; to refuse sell his soul and his long-term rational self-interest, even for over a million bucks; and … Continue reading →

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Indie Author Joe Konrath Sells 1 Million Ebooks

Posted on February 8, 2013 9:47 pm GMT+0000 by bidinotto

  Back in 2010, when I was first contemplating the idea of writing and self-publishing novels, two bloggers were most influential in prompting me to take the plunge. One was Robin Sullivan, wife of bestselling fantasy author Michael J. Sullivan. … Continue reading →

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New Ebook Pairs HUNTER with SNAKE SKIN by CJ Lyons

Posted on December 29, 2012 7:43 pm GMT+0000 by bidinotto

  I am delighted to announce publication of a new, “double-ebook” Kindle edition of HUNTER, paired with the hot-selling SNAKE SKIN by bestselling author CJ Lyons! If you like my Dylan Hunter vigilante hero, you’ll love CJ’s own tough-as-nails heroine, … Continue reading →

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Outstanding FORBES Article on Indie Publishing

Posted on August 15, 2012 6:25 pm GMT+0000 by bidinotto

  A long, impressively researched article about how self-publishing is revolutionizing the publishing industry, written by marketing expert and author David Vinjamuri, has appeared in Forbes. David interviewed and quoted me, along with a couple of friends — best-selling indie … Continue reading →

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A Vital Tip for Self-Publishing Authors

Posted on June 27, 2012 6:34 pm GMT+0000 by bidinotto

  Lately, I’ve been sharing tips on self-publishing with quite a few authors, online and in person. Most of it is “how-to” stuff. But some of it concerns the attitude that an indie author must maintain if he is to … Continue reading →

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10 Reasons You Should Skip the Traditional Publishers and Self-Publish Ebooks Instead

Posted on May 29, 2012 7:51 pm GMT+0000 by bidinotto

  My latest piece, sure to be controversial, is now up on the PJ Media blog: “10 Reasons You Should Skip the Traditional Publishers and Self-Publish Ebooks Instead“ Enjoy!

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How to Succeed As a Self-Published Author

Posted on February 9, 2012 11:40 pm GMT+0000 by bidinotto

  I’ve been getting a lot of email from writers who want to know “how I did it.” By “it” they mean: How did I manage to write and publish a debut novel that, without backing by a traditional publisher … Continue reading →

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