Tag Archives: self-publishing

Interview with Tim Stevens — Master of Action Thrillers

Posted on October 25, 2014 6:28 am GMT+0000 by bidinotto

  British novelist Tim Stevens is described in reviews as “one of the best writers of thrillers working today” and “the new master of the genre.” Even though he began publishing only about four years ago, Tim already is the … Continue reading →

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Amazon vs. Big Publishing

Posted on August 9, 2014 5:54 pm GMT+0000 by bidinotto

As most of you know, Amazon has been in a serious contract dispute with Hachette, one of the “Big Five” publishing conglomerates. Central to this conflict is ebook pricing. Big Publishing wants to keep the prices of ebooks high — … Continue reading →

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Must Today’s Successful Author Be a Writing Machine?

Posted on August 6, 2014 3:51 am GMT+0000 by bidinotto

  I follow the blogs of a number of successful authors (see my Blogroll and Favorite Author Links in the sidebar). I do so because I learn a lot from them about writing, publishing, and marketing. Now, they don’t always … Continue reading →

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Helpful Links for Authors

Posted on July 8, 2014 5:26 pm GMT+0000 by bidinotto

  I am constantly approached by authors — especially those contemplating self-publishing — with requests for how-to information about writing and publishing. That includes questions about resources, such as lists of cover artists, editors, proofreaders, where to buy ISBNs, etc. … Continue reading →

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Authors — Beware the New Vanity Publishers

Posted on March 10, 2014 5:24 pm GMT+0000 by bidinotto

  As regular visitors know, I am a strong proponent of self-publishing options for most authors. However, I frequently encounter writers (including one posting a recent comment here) who have been victimized by self-publishing scams: “vanity publishing” companies, masquerading as … Continue reading →

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The Real Key to Strong Book Sales

Posted on October 31, 2013 4:36 am GMT+0000 by bidinotto

It has been a mantra in self-publishing circles that an author’s most reliable pathway to long-term financial success is to rapidly write and publish more and more books. This strategy is supposed to increase your exposure and name recognition, and … Continue reading →

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September 29 Maryland Writers Conference

Posted on September 21, 2013 1:05 am GMT+0000 by bidinotto

  MARYLAND AREA WRITERS, MARK YOUR CALENDARS. On Sunday, Sept. 29, I’ll be speaking about “The Brave New World of Self-Publishing” at the “Just Write Writers Conference,” Bel Air Public Library, 100 E. Pennsylvania Ave., Bel Air, Maryland. My workshop … Continue reading →

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Authors, What Are Your REAL Priorities?

Posted on August 12, 2013 6:46 am GMT+0000 by bidinotto

  One of my favorite people to read about the writing business is author-and-publisher Kristine Kathryn Rusch. Her series of “Business Rusch” columns are insightful, invaluable resources for anyone seeking to build a rewarding career as an author in today’s … Continue reading →

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So, You Think You Need a Publisher…

Posted on July 15, 2013 8:32 pm GMT+0000 by bidinotto

  One of the most common raps against self-publishing — put forward militantly by the publishing industry — is that any truly good writer will not only be discovered eventually by a reputable publisher (a “gatekeeper of literary quality”), but … Continue reading →

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Vigilante Author — or Cultist?

Posted on June 1, 2013 4:12 pm GMT+0000 by bidinotto

  I am a cultist. At least, that’s what a guy writing in Salon implies. But no, not for my individualist politics or philosophy. Only because I’m a strong proponent of self-publishing. “Self-Publishing Has Become a Cult,” his article declares. … Continue reading →

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