If you have been around in the Optimization world, you have learned the term "Content is King." And how you approach presenting your content makes the difference between a home run and a base hit. Many people believe that SEO (search engine … [Continue reading]
eBook Cover Design Tutorial: Primary and Complementary Colors
When it comes to any design, choosing the right colors is just as important as the font or photo. But every color evokes a different emotional response. Knowing what color combination work well together is half the battle of book cover design. When … [Continue reading]
Simon Wood, Author of ‘Paying the Piper’ and ‘Did Not Finish’
I love talking with SIMON WOOD, and love even more reading his novels. At the time of this podcast, I was in the middle of reading one of his novels, and it was hard to tear myself away (sorry Simon). But I was glad I did. From training his … [Continue reading]
Amazon Bids for Exclusivity on Hocking Books
Amazon, in hopes to pull in exclusive rights to their Kindle line, actually bid against publishers for Amanda Hocking’s trade books. According to several online sources, including Crains New York Business, Amazon has emerged as a “surprise … [Continue reading]
Borders BookBrewer Targets Teachers as eBook Authors
Borders offers a specially tailored program directed toward the aspiring author hidden beneath the scholarly robes of teachers. BORDERS’ GET PUBLISHED™ program is powered by the self-publishing service BookBrewer. The program enables teachers to … [Continue reading]
Harry Potter e-Book Series Coming Soon
CNN reported J.K. Rowling may finally allow e-books for the Harry Potter series. Not only will this be a tremendous boost for the e-book industry but could “potentially earn [the author] a further 100 million pounds” if Rowling agrees. Rowling has … [Continue reading]
Mrs. P’s Webisode ‘The Peanut Butter and Jelly Hotdog’
The Peanut Butter and Jelly Hotdog by Ivy Exum was a honorary mention of Mrs. P's "Be a Famous Writer Contest". The story addresses the serious issue of bullying in schools. But what is so amazing is that that story was written by a 5-year-old. The … [Continue reading]