A big Congratulations! to Shirleyann Regis, our “Get Noticed” contest winner. Shirleyann Regis submitted “Tears of the Heart”, her second book of poems where “love and compassion can be felt” within the pages. And they certainly can. Congratulations, Shirleyann. “Tears of the Heart” by Shirleyann Regis “Tears of the Heart” came about because the Author […]
64% of Publishers Offer eBook Titles
Have the publishers finally joined the bandwagon of digital eBook publication? Well, yes, and no. Out of the 600 publishers Aptara surveyed in the summer of 2010, only 64% (384) are offering eBook titles. While this figure is up 11% from an earlier 2010 survey, Aptara shows the majority of publishers are “struggling to maximize profits” from the eBook market.
Flexible e-Paper: the Future of e-Devices
What if your phone or e-reader screen were made of a paper-thin plastic that rolled like a window shade? You could have an e-device like a smartphone, Kindle or iPad that you could fold or roll up and put easily in your pocket.
Matrix Easter Egg – Old News, Harmless but Not Funny
Before my eyes, it looked as though my blog was being hacked. My stomach immediately clenched. I was shocked and dumbfounded. I had been hit with the Matrix Easter Egg.
No Blog, No Service
Publishers are starting to require the existence of a blog before taking on any new authors. Sound harsh? In 2011, having a blog has moved from important to a mandatory requirement.
First Steps: Social Media Marketing for the Writer
For many, interfacing on twitter and facebook may be deemed a horrendous waste of time. Trust me – I was one of the naysayers. If you know how to use them, the social medias command a tremendous amount of marketing power.
Where Have All the Libraries Gone?
Are libraries doomed to go the way of the dodo? The move away from content that is ownable and shareable is shaking the foundation the library is built upon. Can it survive?