Doing the Books
It's official. The very first thing I will do if Candlemark & Gleam ever turns a profit is to hire a bookkeeper. I hate doing the books. I really, really do. I…
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December 30, 2010
Publicity as Primary
As we move into a new year, with many exciting book launches planned, I've been thinking more and more about marketing and publicity. You see, the hardest part of being…
December 21, 2010
Hazards of book design
Going into these things, you never think about the potential job hazards of doing book design. For instance, after awhile, the words "Dear Michael" stop making actual sense, and start…
December 17, 2010
On Pseudonyms
Interesting article here on choosing to write under a pseudonym, and why an author might want to do so. I think a lot of authors, particularly those who write in…
December 16, 2010
Ads in eBooks
The Wall Street Journal just did an article on companies exploring the possibilities of adding ads to eBooks. I'm a bit torn on how I feel about this. On the…
December 14, 2010
Gift-Giving Problems Solved
We love digital books. Love 'em. They're convenient - they go everywhere with you, and bookmark your pages for you, and you can keep thousands in a teeny little space!…
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December 9, 2010
Five Things – Some Thoughts
Grasping for the Wind recently did a post on Five Things Every Aspiring Author Should Know. I agree with most of what he says here, but I do have a…
December 6, 2010
A December special!
Regardless of what you celebrate - Hanukkah, Christmas, Diwali, Kwanzaa, Eid ul-Fitr, Giftmas, Festivus, or anything else that makes you happy - December tends to be a time for joy,…
December 1, 2010
