Mark Coker: Significant Disruption For Traditional Publishers Still To Come
By Suw Charman-Anderson at forbes.com: Smashwords, the self-publishing platform that allows authors to reach all the major ebook retailers except Amazon, recently
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Author: Jon Reed
How to Promote Your Blog with Twitter
One of the best ways to use Twitter is as a way to promote your blog – which in turn promotes your book, your writing, or your publishing business. Twitter is by far the biggest driver of traffic to my blogs because an automatic tweet is posted whenever I publish a blog post – without even having to log in to Twitter. This tutorial will show you how it’s done, using Twitterfeed.
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Publishing Talk Magazine issue 1 – Crime Writing
Our launch issue features crime writers, social media advice, and what you need to know about getting an agent. The very
Read MoreLondon Book Fair Digital Minds Conference 2012 – Live Blog
Welcome to the London Book Fair Digital Minds Conference live blog! I’ll be updating every 5 minutes or so, so keep
Read MoreLondon Book Fair Tweetup 2012
Is that the sound of champagne corks popping? Did someone say ‘cocktails and canapés’? For the third year running, Publishing
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The Publishing Talk Guide to Twitter
Twitter is a vital place to reach readers online and promote your books – but where do you start? The Publishing Talk Guide to Twitter tells you all you need to know to get started with Twitter and make the most of the medium – whether you’re a publisher, author, aspiring author or other book trade professional. Packed with practical advice, tips and real-life examples throughout, this ebook demystifies Twitter and guides you step-by-step to marketing success.
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Tweeting up at the London Book Fair
It seems a long time since the London Book Fair, doesn’t it? The highlight for me, as ever, was the Publishing Talk / London Book Fair Tweetup. It was bigger than ever this year, with over 100 authors, publishers and other book trade folk mixing and mingling over a well-earned drink after a hard day’s Book Fairing. Here are some images from the night.
Read MoreSelf-Publishing: How You Can Reduce Costs
By Piotr Kowalczyk on Password Incorrect: The price of a book is what really matters to readers. It’s where self-published
Read More5 Reasons Why E-Books Aren’t There Yet
By John C Abell on Wired: There are no two ways about it: E-books are here to stay. Unless something
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How blogging helped a science fiction author find new fans
Blogging is a great way to raise your profile, connect with readers and encourage sales. But how do you get started? Science fiction author Keith Mansfield started on the road to blogging with a workshop his publisher sent him on – and he’s never looked back. Here he explains how he got started, how he’s benefited from blogging, and shares his top blogging tips.
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Debate: Will publishers soon be irrelevant?
“Authors and readers are all that matter. Publishers will soon be irrelevant.” It was billed as The Great Debate – but has the discussion really moved on since last year?
Read MoreSee you at the London Book Fair!
So are you all set for your three-day mini-break to Earls Court? If you’re at the London Book Fair this week,
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