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How much would you pay for an ebook?

March 4, 2010

Things to know before you read this: I’m a huge reader, and always write as a reader first. I’m a publisher with a unique philosophy about what a publisher’s role should be. I make money from it. I buy a lot of ebooks — both fiction and nonfiction. So, I’m going to be honest. I’m [...]

Tagged as: business, DRM, ebooks, fiction, publishing, publishing business

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The role of publishers (according to a profitable publisher)

January 2, 2010
This entry is part 2 of 4 in the series Self Publishing & Marketing For Writers

I’ve been looking at Publetariat, a site I had previously noted but hadn’t explored. April, the founder, recently contacted me about using one of my blog posts, and it reminded me to check it out. The whole site is for people who want to self publish or start their own small publishing ventures. It’s really [...]

Tagged as: criticism, list building, marketing, publishing, publishing business, semi-organized thought

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“A good editor should leave no footprints?”

October 18, 2009

Someone recently sent me this saying: “A good editor leaves no footprints,” (or something like that) and asked my opinion about it.  Keep in mind that my writing experience is a few satirical short stories, some nonfiction books, critique partnering, and a lot on the business side. I said, “That sounds like total BS!” Editors [...]

Tagged as: editing, publishing business, semi-organized thoughts, writing

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