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Amazon.com's Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) Created: Wednesday, May 16, 2012 Updated: Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) offers an e-book self-publishing service with the distribution capability of the online retail giant, Amazon.com.
The 2012 James Beard Foundation Book Awards Created: Sunday, March 25, 2012 Updated: Wednesday, May 09, 2012
The annual James Beard Foundation Book Awards are coveted by cookbook authors. Here are the details of the 2012 James Beard Foundation Book Awards.
Your Author Website — Basic Elements for a Vital Book Promotional Tool Created: Monday, April 30, 2012 Updated: Tuesday, May 08, 2012
One of the basic but vital tools of book marketing is the author website. For the book writer, the author website functions as an accessible online location where anyone might find out more about y...
4 Book Publishing Realities — Great Insight from Write Advisor's Bonnie Daneker Created: Monday, April 30, 2012 Updated: Wednesday, May 02, 2012
Bonnie Daneker, CEO of Write Advisors, gives an in-depth picture of the resources necessary to more effectively write and publish a book and make the dream of book authorship come true.
Publishing a Book is Life Changing — Book Writing Insights from Bonnie Daneker, CEO of Write Advisors Created: Monday, April 30, 2012 Updated: Wednesday, May 02, 2012
Hankering to write book for personal or professional reasons? Read what Bonnie Daneker, CEO of Write Advisors, has to say about the potentially life-changing experience of book publication.
Mystery Writers of America’s Edgar® Awards: Honoring Mystery Writers Created: Saturday, April 23, 2011 Updated: Wednesday, May 02, 2012
The Edgar® Awards are bestowed each year by the Mystery Writers of America to recognize writing achievements in the literary genre of mystery and crime, as well as achievements outside of the ...
The 2012 Edgar Allan Poe Awards Created: Thursday, January 19, 2012 Updated: Wednesday, May 02, 2012
The nominees, winners and other honorees of the 2012 Edgar Allan Poe Awards, awarded by the Mystery Writers of America
What You Should Know About Being a Published Author: Facts About Being an Author Created: Monday, November 29, 2010 Updated: Tuesday, May 01, 2012
Many people think being a published author means guaranteed money, book parties, and book tours -- these are common misconceptions about what the average author can expect from his or her publisher..
Self-Publishing: Considerations for Choosing A Publishing Service Created: Tuesday, October 19, 2010 Updated: Tuesday, May 01, 2012
Which publishing service should you choose to help you self-publish your book? It depends on whether you want to create a print book or an ebook, whether you want to potentially see your hardcover ..
Writing Good Book Titles: What Makes a Good Book Title Created: Thursday, May 26, 2011 Updated: Tuesday, May 01, 2012
Creating a catchy title for a book helps ensure it will stick in the minds of prospective readers. A good book title, like the book jacket, should be considered a marketing tool for the book.
Self-Publishing Your Book: Reasons to Self-Publish Your Book Created: Wednesday, February 16, 2011 Updated: Monday, April 30, 2012
Today, self-publishing a book has become a widely accessible option for many writers. Whether your self-publishing goals are personal or professional, whether your desire is to reach a large audien..
Types of Book Publishers - Different Publishers for Different Book Markets Created: Tuesday, September 06, 2011 Updated: Monday, April 30, 2012
From trade book publishers to academic publishers to professional publishers to self-publishing companies, different book markets have different types of publishers. If you're looking to publish a ..
Lulu.com: An Overview of Lulu.com's Book Self-Publishing Services Created: Monday, April 30, 2012 Updated: Monday, April 30, 2012
The popular Lulu.com provides
Book Publishing News - Keeping Up With Books, Publishers and Booksellers Created: Monday, October 11, 2010 Updated: Monday, April 23, 2012
From technological advancements in e-book readers, to singular break-out bestsellers, to the economy's impact on the retail climate--a host of factors affect the business of trade book publishing. ..
The Pulitzer Prize for Letters: Coveted Prize for Book Authors Created: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 Updated: Wednesday, April 18, 2012
The Pulitzer Prize for Letters is a coveted honor among authors. In addition to prestige, the Pulitzer Prize brings with it recognition in the book marketplace and, as a general rule, increased sal..
World Book and Copyright Day—"The Day of the Book" Created: Friday, April 13, 2012 Updated: Saturday, April 14, 2012
April 23 is a traditional day of celebration of books and publishing. Read about how April 23 became first “The Day of the Book
Write a Review: Review Your Self-Publishing Company> Created: Saturday, January 15, 2011 Updated: Saturday, April 14, 2012
There's a wide selection of companies available to help authors self-publish their books. But what's the experience really like? What facts are useful for prospective authors know before they under..
Review Your Self-Publishing Company Created: Saturday, January 15, 2011 Updated: Saturday, April 14, 2012
There's a wide selection of companies available to help authors self-publish their books. But what's the experience really like? What facts are useful for prospective authors know before they under..
2012 World Book and Copyright Day and World Book Night U.S. Created: Friday, April 13, 2012 Updated: Saturday, April 14, 2012
Monday, April 23, 2012 marks UNESCO’s 2012 World Book and Copyright Day dedicated to Books and Translations. It is also the date of the inaugural celebration of World Book Night U.S., a celeb..
World Book Night: About World Book Night U.S. Created: Friday, April 13, 2012 Updated: Saturday, April 14, 2012
World Book Night is a celebration—and promotion—of books and reading. Held on April 23, the event is sponsored by a wide variety of publishing industry businesses and associations. Read..
The IACP Cookbook Awards - About the Cookbook Awards from International Association of Culinary Professional Created: Tuesday, March 27, 2012 Updated: Saturday, April 14, 2012
The International Association of Culinary Professionals honor excellence in cookbook publishing with the annual IACP Cookbook Awards. Read about the history of the awards and their submission and j..
2012 IACP Cookbook Awards Created: Tuesday, March 27, 2012 Updated: Saturday, April 14, 2012
Read about 2012 IACP Cookbook Awards, presented by the International Association of Culinary Professionals.
The IACP Cookbook Award Categories - Subjects Eligible for the Annual IACP Awards Created: Tuesday, March 27, 2012 Updated: Saturday, April 14, 2012
The prestigious annual IACP Cookbook Awards are presented by the International Association of Culinary Professionals in a number of distinct categories. Read about the wide range of IACP Award-elig..
About the James Beard Foundation Book Awards Created: Sunday, March 25, 2012 Updated: Saturday, April 14, 2012
The James Beard Foundation Book Awards are among the highest honors for cookbook authors as well as for all food and beverage professionals working in North America. Read about the history, qualifi..
The National Book Awards — Literary Prizes Recognizing Excellence in American Literature Created: Friday, September 30, 2011 Updated: Saturday, April 14, 2012
The National Book Awards are annual literary prizes “from writers to writers,” presented each year by the non-profit National Book Foundation in the categories of Fiction, Non-Fiction, ..
Book Publicity and Marketing -- Tap Into All Your Social Networks to Promote Your Book -- Part II - Traditional Social Networks Created: Tuesday, July 19, 2011 Updated: Saturday, April 14, 2012
Book publicity and marketing coach and consultant Sandra Beckwith encourages authors to leverage all their
Book Publicity and Marketing -- Tap Into All Your Social Networks to Promote Your Book -- Part I - Online Social Networks Created: Tuesday, July 19, 2011 Updated: Saturday, April 14, 2012
Book marketing campaigns certainly benefit from effective use of online social networks. In Part I of this Q & A with book publicity and marketing coach and consultant, Sandra Beckwith, she shares ..
Romance Novels — About the Romance Fiction Genre Created: Wednesday, July 06, 2011 Updated: Saturday, April 14, 2012
The romance novel market is arguably the largest in book publishing—it's a billion dollar a year industry that boasts a core audience of 29 million regular readers. Read why publishers are in..
Romance Writers of America® Awards — Coveted Awards for the Romance Novel Industry Created: Wednesday, June 29, 2011 Updated: Saturday, April 14, 2012
Romance Writers of America® (RWA) presents a number of awards each year to romance writers, both published and unpublished, as well as to booksellers, librarians and volunteers who support the..
RWA Conference — Romance Writers of America® Annual Conference Created: Tuesday, June 28, 2011 Updated: Saturday, April 14, 2012
The annual Romance Writers of America® (RWA) annual conference is an opportunity for current and aspiring romance writers to enhance romance writing, book marketing and other applicable skills..
Romance Writers of America® (RWA) - RWA Supports the Careers of Romance Authors Created: Wednesday, June 22, 2011 Updated: Saturday, April 14, 2012
Romance Writers of America® is a non-profit trade association dedicated to the support of romance authors' careers and the advocacy for the popular romance book genre.
Good Book Titles - A Case Study for A Better Book Title Created: Sunday, May 29, 2011 Updated: Saturday, April 14, 2012
A good title can be important to the success of a book. Here's a case study that explores the thinking behind how an accurate (but limited) title became one that broadened the market of a book.

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