There are some important benefits to self-publishing for authors who choose this path, not least the ability to be in complete control of a project from the process of writing the book right through to the execution of a marketing plan. This freedom of control brings with it many important decisions, but I believe the […]
Irish award-winning writer Julian Gough has decided to use crowdfunding for his forthcoming book in an unusual way. We are becoming used to some writers turning to crowdfunding sites like Pubslush, Authr, Unbound (crowdfunder and publisher), and of course one of the most familiar sites, Kickstarter—though Kickstarter is not specifically aimed at writers. However, Gough […]
If DIY self-publishing platform Blurb was celebrating a birthday today—it would be 21! The company was actually founded in 2005, but today, Blurb finally got the keys to the house and put its big-boy pants on. In 2008 I described the company as something of a sleeping giant of the self-publishing services world. The company has […]
In what will be a very welcome move by Amazon, KDP authors have begun reporting that a pre-order option now appears on their dashboards for new e-books. This has been one of the biggest requests from independent authors using the online retailer’s self-publishing platform. Until now pre-ordering of e-books was only a facility available to […]
Let me just say in conclusion (so we might all push on with our daily deeds) that the list was not intended as any kind of definitive publishing voices ‘best of’ and it wasn’t created nor directed at a specific audience – indie authors or traditional publishing. It was meant for anyone interested in the […]
The Amazon and Hachette dispute is now beginning to generate a great deal of coverage on global TV networks. For US readers of TIPM, you may not have heard what author Lee Child said on the BBC’s current affairs programme Newsnight yesterday. Mick Rooney – Publishing Consultant If you found this review or article helpful, […]
TIPM has compiled a list of influential people authors should be following in the world of all things publishing. No introductions. Here we go from 12 to 1, with some commentary. This is no way comprehensive. By all means add your favourite shaker to visit for essential information as a savvy author in the comments. 12. Jane […]
The Frankfurt Book Fairwill expand its programme of self-publishing events at this year’s fair in October. The move reflects the growing presence of self-publishing solutions companies, self-published authors and related seminars and discussions at international book fairs. This year Frankfurt will host a full two-day program sponsored by Nook Press, IngramSpark and Kobo. Authoright, a provider […]
Last month we reported that Writer’s Digest had ended its association with Author Solutions Inc. (ASI), one of the largest providers of self-publishing services to authors and currently the subject of a class action lawsuit in the USA. For several years Abbott Press, a self-publishing division of Writer’s Digest, was powered and run by ASI. […]
