What Is the Future of Publishing? - Forbes

What Is the Future of Publishing? - Forbes: "There has been a great deal of handwringing in the book publishing world for the last decade or so over what the Internet is going to do to traditional publishing.  And in the last few years, experimentation has increased, with successful authors like Seth Godin by-passing traditional publishing, new ventures like NetMinds from Tim Sanders and team, and the explosion of various kinds of self-publishing.  Amazon has become, of course, a huge presence in the book world, now paying advances just like traditional publishing, as well as trying out print-on-demand books and of course the Kindle."

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Author Francis Tapon On The Benefits Of Self-Publishing - eBookNewser

Author Francis Tapon On The Benefits Of Self-Publishing - eBookNewser

Smashwords’ CEO Mark Coker on Publishing Milestones | Good E-Reader - ebook Reader and Digital Publishing News

Smashwords’ CEO Mark Coker on Publishing Milestones | Good E-Reader - ebook Reader and Digital Publishing News: "Yes, indie authors are uploading their self-published ebooks to the Smashwords catalog at the rate of millions of words each day. While that’s a heady amount of content, the popularity of the ebook distribution platform still amazes Coker after all this time."

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Unlocking Kickstarter Secrets: Crowdfunding Tips and Tricks | E-Book by Mario Lurig

Unlocking Kickstarter Secrets: Crowdfunding Tips and Tricks | E-Book by Mario Lurig: "Unlocking Kickstarter Secrets is your guide to creating a successful Kickstarter or Indiegogo project. The e-book offers guidance, tips, and tricks for creating, marketing, and fulfilling your project goals.

Do you want to learn how to determine how much money to raise? What kinds of rewards attract backers? How to use pricing to your advantage? Learn these answers and more with this concise guide to crowdfunding."

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