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(Yonhap Feature)Self-publishing set to turn new page in e-books | YONHAP NEWS: She fulfilled their wish and rambled through some odd jobs but never gave up. In 2008, the 27-year-old called it quits and took off to Emeryville, California, the home of her dream workplace Pixar. Chang, carrying her portfolio, stood in front of the animation powerhouse for three days only to return home with sun burns and a bitter experience that the world pays no attention to a no-name artist.

'On the Island' author Tracey Garvis Graves' path to romance - USATODAY.com

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Urban Fiction Authors Could Be Big Winners In New Publishing Era

Urban Fiction Authors Could Be Big Winners In New Publishing Era: Urban novels aren't often reviewed in major publications like the New York Times, and writers who work in the genre can have trouble interesting big publishing houses in their work. But many authors are gaining exposure by self-publishing instead, with some selling millions of copies and hitting bestseller lists. And as e-books take off, they may be poised to take full advantage — perhaps more so than authors who have relied on more traditional publishing models.

Michael Hyatt: How to connect with an audience | Washington Times Communities

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