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15 Jul 2013

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Why Traditional Publishing Isn’t Fair

In this article it has come to light that publishing super-star JK Rowling conducted a very interesting experiment:

She published a book under a pen name, using a traditional publisher.

It didn’t make a huge impact.

Let’s think about this for a moment:

(C) JK Rowling

Copyright JK Rowling

I’m pretty sure that anything that JK Rowling writes is as good, or even better, than her writing in Harry Potter.

So why didn’t the book have huge sales and massive followings and become a household name?

Because traditional publishers are risk-adverse, especially for “new” authors. While they may publish a book by an known, the amount of marketing effort they’ll give that book is limited at best.

And why is this a good thing for independent self-published authors?

First off, we have to understand that any book written by someone as well known as JK Rowling would be launched through a media tsunami with press releases, a news junket, author interviews and a book tour.

 

Very few authors receive this red-carpet treatment so we start out with an unfair disadvantage.

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8 Jul 2013

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Author Story: Rick Polito

In my career as an author and now as a publisher, I’ve heard too many stories of authors who have given up on their manuscript. They got too many rejections. It just couldn’t be sold. It wouldn’t make enough money in the mass market.

For every story that you hear of the “overnight” success of an author who finally had a book published after twenty or thirty rejections there are hundreds of other authors who had to abandon the dream.

Does this mean that they were inferior? Or that the dream was inferior?

Nope. It simply means that at some point an author has to look at her time and say: I believe in this story but I have to live my life as well. I have to work or write another project or take care of my family or… Whatever. It’s time to stop pursuing a publishing contract.

And then there’s one Colorado author who realized that you don’t have to chase a publishing contract to have wild success. You can take matters into your own hands.

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4 Jul 2013

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Happy Independence Day!

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A huge shout-out to all our service men and women who put their lives on the line for us so we can have our backyard BBQ, fireworks, parades, and daily celebrations.

I have a confession to tell you:

I never really “got” it until recently. I never really understood our Veterans and what they’ve given and done and sacrificed to our country. Isn’t that kind of sad? But I wasn’t raised in a military family. I had a few acquaintances who had ties to the military, my uncle sends regular care packages to troops overseas, a former roommates’ grandma makes blankets, a friend’s daughter graduated from the Air Force Academy.

But me, I never really GOT it.

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1 Jul 2013

In The News Amazon, publishing

Penguin Random House Merger

Announced today, two major traditional publishers will be merging: Penguin and Random House. The merger will create a new world superpower in the publishing industry.

 

Read some articles:

  • Penguin and Random House Merge, Saying Change Will Come Slowly
  • Penguin And Random House In Publishing Merger
  • Publishing giants Penguin, Random House formally merge, Gaurav Shrinagesh appointed India CEO
  • Dame Gail Rebuck to chair Penguin Random House UK
  • Welcome to the world’s largest book publisher: Penguin-Random House merger complete

So what does this mean to you, as an indie author?

In the beginning, not much. The merge has been on the tables since October 2012. And for the first months of the new imprint, the new company will be focusing on the internal shakeups that come from any huge business change.

But after that?

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20 Jun 2013

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Kindle Press Release: Kindle Worlds

Kindle Worlds Is Growing—Amazon Publishing Announces New Licenses from Valiant Entertainment and Bes

Kindle Worlds Is Growing—Amazon Publishing Announces New Licenses from Valiant Entertainment and Best-Selling Authors Hugh Howey, Barry Eisler, Blake Crouch and Neal Stephenson

Any writer can soon publish fan fiction inspired by Valiant comic book heroes Bloodshot, X-O Manowar, Archer & Armstrong, Harbinger and Shadowman

Writers can also create new stories based on Howey’s Silo Saga, Eisler’s John Rain novels, Crouch’s Wayward Pines Series, and the Foreworld Saga by Neal Stephenson, Greg Bear, Mark Teppo and more

SEATTLE–(BUSINESS WIRE)– (NAS: AMZN) —Today, Amazon Publishing announced that it has secured licenses for its new publishing platform, Kindle Worlds, with leading comic book publisher Valiant Entertainment and best-selling authors Hugh Howey, Barry Eisler, Blake Crouch and Neal Stephenson. Through these licenses, any writer will be able to create and sell fan fiction inspired by the popular Worlds of Valiant superhero comic book series Bloodshot, X-O Manowar, Archer & Armstrong, Harbinger, and Shadowman, with more to be added at a later date, as well as Howey’s Silo Saga, Eisler’s John Rain novels, Crouch’s Wayward PinesSeries, and the Foreworld Saga. Kindle Worlds is the first commercial publishing platform that will enable any writer to create fan fiction based on a range of original stories and characters and earn royalties for doing so.

“Since announcing Kindle Worlds just weeks ago, we’ve been energized by the interest and enthusiasm for this new program—from writers and readers alike,” said Philip Patrick, Director, Business Development and Publisher of Kindle Worlds. “With content from 2012’s Diamond Gem award-winning Comic Book Publisher of the Year and the work of several best-selling authors, we’re excited to expand Kindle Worlds and give writers even more options to be creative and earn royalties.”

“Kindle Worlds presents an amazing opportunity to bring Valiant’s wide-ranging universe of characters to a new medium, and empower fans and aspiring creators,” said Gavin Cuneo, Valiant’s CFO and Head of Strategic Development. “Comics are well known for their passionate and interactive fan communities, and, through the Kindle Worlds platform, we’re excited to give aspiring authors and fans the opportunity to work within the Valiant Universe, make their stories accessible to a large audience, and earn revenue for their work.”

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12 Jun 2013

Amazon Amazon

Update: KDP Reporting For India

Amazon.com announced today via their KDP Forum that they are now offering separate statistics reporting for eBook sold in India.

We are pleased to announce that you now have the opportunity for millions of readers in India to discover your eBook. It’s easy to make your KDP published books available for the India Kindle Store on www.amazon.com and increase your sales potential by setting the list price of your book in Indian rupees (INR) for the Indian market.

Plus, you can track your book sales to customers in India with the new KDP sales reporting detailed by country. Also, you’ll get your royalty payments in rupees if your bank account is in India.

Visit your KDP Account Page anytime to make updates to your account or learn more in our Help pages at https://kdp.amazon.com/self-publishing/help.

Best Regards,
The Kindle Direct Publishing Team

 

This now brings the total number of countries available for individual publishing to 10:

  • USA
  • UK
  • Germany
  • France
  • Spain
  • Italy
  • Japan
  • India
  • Canada
  • Brazil
26 May 2013

Business of Publishing publishing

Publishing Articles You Should Read

Guy Kawasaki’s Best Tips for Publishing Your Own Book

Popular author, investor and entrepreneur Guy Kawasaki Kawasaki delivered a keynote speech based on his 2012 self-published book APE: Author, Publisher, Entrepreneur — How to Publish a Book. He gave an audience at the annual BookExpo America conference some advice: Publish your book yourself.

Full article at: terra.com

14 Tips for Good Kindle Cover Design

Covers, for many authors, turn out to be an afterthought. And the lack of planning, design and reader-based execution can really impact a book’s sales: in a bad way. James Smith of HumbleNations.com offers 14 must-know tips for making a cover great.

Full article at: humblenations.com

Self-publishing is nothing new. The web just makes it easier

While self-publishing may not be new, what it’s doing to the author’s ability to get her work into the hands of readers has completely changed the publishing game. And has changed the author-reader relationship forever.

Full article at: irishtimes.com

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