Most of us believe our time is extremely valuable, certainly worth more than thirty cents. But then you read about human decision-making, and you have to wonder what goes through people’s heads. This time, it is Jeffrey A. Trachtenberg at The Wall Street Journal, who wrote a review of Amazon Publishing, the printing house (if […]
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Want to write and publish a book? This course can teach you how.
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Whether you are a professional writer or have a penchant for a good story, you’ve probably thought of writing a book. Just imagine: Your name — and words – in a beautiful, glossy, hard-covered book. Who knows, it could even become a best-seller.
But getting your book published is easier said than done. Your story has to catch the attention of an agent, who is constantly sifting through hundreds — if not, thousands— of query letters. And even if your story does get an offer, you have to undergo a series of extensive edits.
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Walmart has an e-book and audiobook service now and Amazon must be squirming
Walmart is sticking it to Amazon once again. We recently covered Walmart’s jump to selling high-end clothing brands for the fashionistas, but this latest news is for the book lovers out thereKindle is not ready.
Drumroll please: Walmart is now offeri…
Walmart and Kobo launch Walmart eBooks, an online e-book and audiobook store
In January, Walmart partnered with Japanese e-commerce giant Rakuten on online grocery in Japan, as well as the sale of audiobooks, e-books, and e-readers in the U.S. Today, Walmart is capitalizing on that relationship with the launch of a full e-book and audiobook catalog on Walmart.com, alongside its assortment of physical books. The new site, […]
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In On Writing, Stephen King describes the moment when every writer reads something that’s been published and realizes it’s total garbage. And if that garbage was good enough to go in a book, surely their garbage can survive out there in the wild, with real readers and everything.
These days, it’s the easiest it’s ever been to self-publish, assuming you’re willing to do the work. But how do you even get started? This set of online courses is dedicated to self-publishing e-books. It’s a straightforward way to get expert guidance, and it’s only $25 for all seven courses. Here’s what’s included: Read more…
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View More Learn how to publish your own e-bookScribd’s new unlimited plan for audiobooks and ebooks might be an avid reader’s dream
Avid audiobook nerds tired of dealing with Audible’s nonsense or long library queues now have a new way to get get a steady stream of the good stuff.
Scribd just announced that it will be reinstating an unlimited plan offering relatively unfettered access to ebooks, audiobooks, news, magazines, documents and sheet music. Unfortunately, the service sounds like it won’t be truly… Read More
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Walmart and Rakuten partner on grocery delivery in Japan, Kobo e-books and audiobooks in U.S.
Walmart today announced a major expansion in terms of its global e-commerce presence: the retailer is entering a strategic partnership with Tokyo-based Rakuten, which will see the companies collaborating on the launch of a new online grocery serv…
View More Walmart and Rakuten partner on grocery delivery in Japan, Kobo e-books and audiobooks in U.S.Google brings audiobooks to its Play store
Google’s Play store now features audiobooks. There is a good chance that you only think of the Play store as Google’s app store for Android, but it has long features support for movies, TV shows, magazines and ebooks, too. The new audiobooks feature is launching in 45 countries and nine languages. The addition of audiobooks feels like a natural progression, but I was actually… Read More