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Q&A: How can I sell my self-published book to a traditional publisher?
QUESTION: I self-published my novel with Xlibris last year, and it won awards at two book festivals. I was able to sell many books directly to readers during public appearances. Now I’d like to get picked up by a traditional publisher, but my previous sales aren’t ranked by Amazon and Barnes & Noble. How can [...]
Turning your blog into a book
Many blog writers turn their posts into a full-fledged book. Chris Anderson posted much of the content for his business bestseller The Long Tail on his blog by the same name. There’s even a word for it, blook, which means a bound book originally published serially on a blog, such as Julia Powell’s Julie & [...]
EditRED, a Web 2.0 network for aspiring authors
The Internet has made it simple for writers to publish, yet it’s harder than ever to get a book contract or quality credits for your work. If you’re an aspiring writer, you should check out the EditRED writing community, which can help you break into traditional publishing. Basic membership is free, and allows you to [...]
A shameless plug for my new book
If you’re a book author or aspiring author, you might want to check out my new book, Plug Your Book! It explains how authors can find and build an audience using grassroots marketing on the Internet instead of paid advertising. You can read the book, comment on it, and suggest revisions here. It’s published on [...]
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Q&A: How long will Amazon take to add my title to Search Inside the Book?
QUESTION: Amazon approved my self-published book for its Search Inside the Book program six weeks ago. They received the package containing my book more than a month ago, according to the tracking. How long does it normally take for Amazon to add a new title to its Search Inside program? ANSWER: It usually takes about [...]
Q&A: Is Amazon's BookSurge or CreateSpace a good deal for authors