Category Archives: Publishing
Watching Cherry McClay grow
I’m creating a little webby tendril here over to the blog of Cherry McClay, on CherryTales.com. The first episode of this micronovel series is called “Territory.” I can’t wait to see it! I know, I know. These things take time.
Posted in Ebooks Today, Fiction Experiment, On The Edge, Publishing
Tagged amreading, cherry mcclay, cherry tales, ebook, epub, ereader, fiction, kindle, micronovel
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Kate Veitch, friend, author
I’m sitting with Kate Veitch in her apartment in the Haight, talking with her about having a web presence as an author, and the sea change in publishing — which translates to a sea change in writing for many of … Continue reading
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Tagged fiction, kate veitch, kindle, women's writing
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Ow, my heart
“Yes, I’m a #freak, and not at all math competent. Still, this is what soothes my brain.” This morning I posted the above iPhone photo and message on Twitter. Then I got a response from @SaraBlackthorne, a woman I began … Continue reading
Posted in On The Edge, Publishing
Tagged brain health, Japan, numbers, pi, Torah, Twitter, women's writing, Yud
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Why I Focus on Amazon and Kindle
Digital publishing is entering a new era of interest and activity. Lots of channels for delivery are all grown up, and more professional writers are realizing this is a valid route. The big players are drumming up their publishing wars, … Continue reading
Posted in 4-Hour Publisher, Ebooks Today, Publishing
Tagged 4-Hour Publisher, Amazon, blogging, digital publishing, ebooks, indie publuishing, kindle, Writing Links
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Writers face the next Everest: Discoverability
X Marks the (Kindle) Spot The big obstacle to successful self publishing was distribution. And it has been the bugger keeping self publishers or indie publishers on the wrong side of the tracks. With our ability to publish directly into … Continue reading
Posted in 4-Hour Publisher, Publishing, Uncategorized
Tagged Amazon, discoverability, distribution, Friedlander, kindle, Kindle Chronicles, Publishing
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Tweethearts Sale on Kindle
I’d like to hand deliver a beautiful chocolate treat to every one of you on Valentine’s Day. Cupid has such a cool job! Tweethearts 99 cent sale on Kindle But here’s what I’ll do since I can’t fly around with … Continue reading
4-Hour Publishing Awaits Your Content
There has never been a better time to publish your writing. Now is the time. There is nothing to wait for. Missed any boats lately? Don’t let this one get away from you. While the giants battle it out over … Continue reading
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Tagged epublishing, independent publishers, kindle, Publishing, writers
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The e-publishing trail of crumbs
_____________________________________________________________________ Getting ready for tonight’s meeting of Bay Area Bloggers Society includes fleshing out this list I’ve started of the longish trail of actions required to bring your content to publish on Kindle. And elsewhere. I’m using the Socrates WordPress … Continue reading
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Tagged blogging, content, ebooks, epublish, Publishing, Writing Links
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The trusty blog remains core to conversation
________________________________________________________________________ We know more now than we knew then After I read Clay Shirky’s book “Cognitive Surplus,” I understood why I am still so interested in blogs and how they drive change in the culture of communication. I’ll talk more … Continue reading
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Tagged #blogchat, blogging, clay shirky, cognitive surplus, curation, porthole, Twitter
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Joomla keeps the play in the playground
______________________________________________________________________ Consider this a warning if you will: I’ve entered the Joomla world and gotten very busy with all the toys. For those of you who depend on me to deliver good current tech tools, be glad. It took a … Continue reading
