by bookshepherd_admin | Jan 2, 2015 | Book Industry News
A short reminder to be thing both print and “E” for this year. I’m a Print Dudette—I like books that I can touch, feel even smell! You may be, or you may be an “E” Dude or Dudette. It doesn’t matter. What we authors need to “get” is that we should/need at least...
by bookshepherd_admin | Dec 29, 2014 | Book Industry News
Typically, most view January as the month of Resolutions. I suggest you don’t. Why—simply this: most Resolutions are trashed within a few weeks of making them. It’s estimated that over 75 percent of resolutions are quickly side-stepped. What are the top reasons...
by bookshepherd_admin | Dec 26, 2014 | Book Industry News, Book Success
Are you confused in which way to publish today? And for that matter, what are the publishing options? Join the club! Traditional publishing, self-publishing and independent publishing are tossed in the air with the flick of the tongue. Just what are they? Authors feel...
by bookshepherd_admin | Dec 22, 2014 | Book Industry News
AuthorU.org started in Denver, Colorado via a Meetup.com group just five years ago. It’s evolved to include members in many states and even a few outside of the United States. One of the “hot” newish places to hang out, plan an event (I’m doing a two-parter on...
by bookshepherd_admin | Dec 19, 2014 | Book Industry News
Black Friday and Cyber Monday have passed… Now “ads” are popping to snag all those who might have missed out … and guess what, some of the deals will be better than what were originally offered. If you think you missed out on the holiday book-buying rush by not...