Journal of Universal Rejection: About the Journal The founding principle of the Journal of Universal Rejection (JofUR) is rejection. Universal rejection. That is to say, all submissions, regardless of quality, will be rejected. Despite that apparent drawback, here are a number of reasons you may choose to submit to the JofUR: You can send your manuscript here…
Lulu: From Rough Patch to Drain? | POD People
Emily Veinglory of POD People considers Lulu, and whether the DIY self-publishing service provider has overcome the ‘rough patch’ or is now ‘circling the drain’. Related articles Popular gorilla Lulu dies at Ohio’s Columbus zoo (seattletimes.nwsource.com) Author Story: “How I Went About Self-Publishing” (lulu.com) Popular gorilla Lulu dies at Ohio’s Columbus zoo (sfgate.com) Most likely the shortest…
Darwin and The Evolution of Publishing
Every time a great beast steps forward and takes a bite from the fruit – the beast grows a tiny bit bigger and the fruit is diminished a little more. I could be speaking about how self-publishing is slowly making its way inside the great whale that is commercial publishing. The true guide line of…
ASI Partners with Writers’ Digest to Form Self-Publishing Service Abbott Press
Author Solutions (ASI) has once again expanded its suite of partnerships in the self-publishing world. The below announcement is a partnership with…interestingly…Writers’ Digest. Here is the official press release, but I may have more to say on this later in the week. Strategic Partnership Provides Writers a Platform to Improve Their Craft and Get Published…
Blurb To Launch Bespoke Book Service and iPad Integration
Blurb CEO, Eileen Gittins, today outlined the developments for the company during 2010 and what we can expect in 2011. Part of those plans include a full bespoke book service and expended distribution including e-books for the iPad. From the CEO’s open letter: An Open Letter from Blurb‘s CEO to our Customers, Partners, and Friends…
Ebooks and Libraries: A Stream of Concerns | Information Wants To Be Free
Ebooks and Libraries: A Stream of Concerns | Information Wants To Be Free: This is a fantastically and insightful post on the challenges of ebooks for libraries penned by librarian, teacher and writer, Meredith Farkas, from her blog – Information Wants To Be Free. “Getting an eBook from a library is often a circuitous and…
Authors! You may have no morals – so know your place!!
“Author’s conduct evidences a lack of due regard for public conventions and morals, or if Author commits a crime or any other act that will tend to bring Author into serious contempt, and such behavior would materially damage the Work’s reputation or sales.” No, it’s not a line I have dug up from a publishing…
Interview with Kat Meyer, Conference Co-Chair, Tools of Change for Publishing | Booksquare
Interview with Kat Meyer, Conference Co-Chair, Tools of Change for Publishing | Booksquare “It’s hard to believe another year has passed, and that it’s time for the annual Tools of Change for Publishing Conference. This year’s conference will be held in New York from February 14 through February 16, 2011, and (I know I say…
IWC – Modern Ireland has Nothing to Inspire Modern Writing
On Wednesday 2nd February the Irish Writers’ Centre presents an open panel discussion on how the current economic climate is affecting modern writing in Ireland. Panellists from many areas across the Arts Sector will join together under one roof to discuss the impending budget and its possible effect on modern and aspiring writers as well…
Lightning Source Waive Set-Up Fees For Current Promotion
Printer Lightning Source (LSI 284.40 – Index Rating, January 2011 ) is running a promotion at the moment for publishers and authors. All set-up fees will be waived if 50+ books are ordered. This offer is being run for a limited period and includes a discount code to be used against the offer. Further details…
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