Category Archives: Writing

eBook, Self Publishing, Writing

How eBooks Are Fueling Untraditional Sales Outlets

Posted on by Shawn E. Bell

Jason Illian has posted an article on Good E-Reader about the how eBooks are fueling untraditional sales outlets.  From the article:

Inside of publishing, there is tremendous concern around the declining number of physical bookstores and limited shelf space. And for good reason—authors and publishers want to sell more books. As such, they need visibility and distribution to do so. Bookstores are also communities where readers naturally congregate, discover new books, and connect around content. Without them, publishing is clanking along like a dryer full of army boots.

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Self Publishing, Writing

From ALLi: How & Why to Get Published in Literary Magazines

Posted on by Shawn E. Bell

ALLi is the Alliance of Independent Authors, the professional association for self-publishing writers.  They host an EXCELLENT self-publishing advice blog HERE.

Jessica Bell has posted an article about the how and why of getting published in literary magazines.  From the article:

Jessica Bell, co-publishing editor of Vine Leaves Literary Journal, shares some great tips for how to submit your work to literary magazines to help you get noticed.

Authors often overlook literary magazines or forget they even exist. But what many fail to realize is that they offer the perfect opportunity for you to get your name and work out there, available to the public. Let’s face it, the more you and your books have the chance to be noticed, the better.

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Self Publishing, Success Stories, Writing

From ALLi: What IS An Indie Author?

Posted on by Shawn E. Bell

ALLi is the Alliance of Independent Authors, the professional association for self-publishing writers.  They host an EXCELLENT self-publishing advice blog HERE.

ALLi Director Orna Ross has posted an article defining what an indie author is.  From the article:

Novelist and ALLi Director Orna Ross considers the (sometimes confusing) question of what exactly distinguishes an indie author.

This post was prompted by an ALLi member who thought she had to leave our Alliance because she had just signed a deal with a trade publisher.

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Dead Tree Books, eBook, Self Publishing, Writing

From ALLi: Better Your Books with Beta Readers

Posted on by Shawn E. Bell

ALLi is the Alliance of Independent Authors, the professional association for self-publishing writers.  They host an EXCELLENT self-publishing advice blog HERE.

Joanne Phillips has posted an article about bettering your books with beta readers.  From the article:

Joanne Phillips, author of two novels and nearing the completion of her third, explains how to recruit and use beta readers to fine-tune your work before it’s published – an invaluable service that won’t cost you a penny.

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eBook, Writing

Experimental Digital Publishing Magazine Debuts as iPad Publication to Showcase Innovation in Indie Digital Media (Books, Games, Animation, Stills, Music & Video, Code)

Posted on by Shawn E. Bell

XDP Magazine introduces today’s most cutting edge creativity to tech-savvy readers by highlighting groundbreaking independent publishing and the culture surrounding it. XDP Magazine brings to light the concepts that are changing the way we view and create media, from 3D printed objects to interactive installations.

San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) June 19, 2013 – Experimental Digital Publishing Magazine released its inaugural issue this week. The highly interactive iPad Newsstand App will focus on the most inventive work in digital media today. Experimental Digital Publishing (XDP) Magazine will be available in the Apple App Store on a quarterly basis, starting this month.

XDP Magazine introduces today’s most cutting edge creativity to tech-savvy readers by highlighting groundbreaking independent publishing and the culture surrounding it. Headquartered in the heart of the tech and culture boom, the San Francisco-based magazine features articles and interviews with top artists, game designers, musicians, developers, industrial designers, and other leaders across the arts and technology fields. XDP Magazine brings to light the concepts that are changing the way we view and create media, from 3D printed objects to interactive installations.

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