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You might be following what is expected to be Blockbuster's impending bankruptcy filing. Once, this giant dominated movie rentals, squeezing out smaller independents and chains. Now, it's stock has been de-listed from a major exchange, and today, you can purchase about 70 shares for the price of a single movie rental. Blockbuster's failure is attributable to its "Have it our way" philosophy. Notorious for poor service, high late charges, and its perpetuation of $5 rental fees in the face of $1 kiosks, Netflix, and streaming videos, it has been excruciatingly slow to adapt to rental alternatives, many of which offer better value, selections, and convenience. Before you chalk-up their radical...

p>If you are a poet, you are probably familiar with names such as Allen Ginsberg, Jack Karoack, Sylvia Plath, maybe even William Shakespeare. What do all of these poets have in common? They didn't go to a publishing company to publish their materials! Maybe they would submit to a magazine every once in a while, but mostly, each poet took charge of their own publications. They decided to be responsible for getting the word out with their publications. In fact, not only did the greats like Allen Ginsberg publish their own things, but they also found other poets who wanted to publish poems, either individually or as a book. They would set up a printing press in a basement, and publish what they...

Let's say that you'd like to write a book and you are having a little bit of difficulty trying to find a publisher that will give you a book deal, or even interested in publishing your book especially during the recession were books aren't selling quite as well as they once did. Further, many publishers are reluctant to publish books right now because the e-book craze is going wild and many people now have Kindles and they are downloading books for $10 or less. So this brings us to another decision that each author needs to make. The writer must decide if they wish to publish the book through a publishing company, publish-it-themselves, or to e-book it. Additionally, if they decide to make the book...

Perhaps the biggest surprise to all would-be writers and first-time authors is that they don't need to spend a pile of money to see their brand new book get into print. You can do it through the internet these days for practically nothing, probably for not more than the price of each book itself. Look at it another way: most aspiring authors imagine that one day they can go into their local bookshop and see their own books up there, on the shelves, alongside all the other great and famous people. Then, taking a book down, they would probably march up to the counter and proudly say, 'I'll take this, please. After all, I wrote it'. Then you pay. That's fair, isn't it? You wouldn't expect the bookshop...

Writing is mostly a solitary pursuit. And although it's best to avoid generalizations, writers by and large do tend to be people who are fine spending time by themselves. This worked well when the publishing model involved finishing your book and then sending it off to publishers to try to acquire a publishing contract, at which point your publisher would spring into action to do all those things they do to make your book a reality. It's Not That Simple Any More, Is It? Even for novelists this "write, and then sit back until the book tour" way of doing things isn't really working any longer. As a self-publisher, you have fired the publishing house. You create a company and now you are the publisher...

As a Christian, maybe you've dreamed of owning your very own bookstore and cafe at some point in your life? Learning how to start a christian bookstore and cafe satisfies the need that a lot of folks have of owning their own business. Read more to learn how to start your own bookstore. This article will help you with the tools you will need to succeed. 1) Produce a business plan to outline goals and input as many details as possible about the bookstore. 2) Make a decision whether you will establish a "brick and mortar" store or entirely Web based. Establish and promote your business accordingly. 3) Entertain the option of a pre-made bookstore. All you have to do is maintain your site, while a third...

Vanity publishers with a new face. In the last few years, a new breed of vanity publishers has emerged. They typically say they will pay all publishing costs including cover design, interior layout, editing and printing. All you, the author, are required to do is purchase 2000 books (the average minimum) at 50% discount. Sounds good, right? At $12.00 retail, the 50% discount price is $6.00. Multiply that times 2000 books and you will need to come up with $12,000. The publisher will print 2000books offset for about $1.50 each ($3000) and pocket $9,000. You can self-publish and buy the same professional level of cover and interior design, editing and print 2000 books for $4500 using the same printer...

So...you want to write a novel? Or more specifically, you want to get a novel published? Or, even more specifically, you want someone to actually read your novel? If you write and no one reads, isn't that akin to the proverbial tree falling in the forest where no one hears its crash? But writing is only part of the journey. You have to get published to be heard. And here, as my late father used to say with equal parts backwoods humor and rural wisdom, is "where the cheese gets bindin'." Urban myth has it that you merely write a manuscript, carefully prepare your manuscript for a publisher's review, find a publisher (or even more idealistically, an agent), have loads of help from that publisher in...

Every Traditional Publisher should read the book by Nicholas Taleb called 'The Black Swan'. Not least because it's now a runaway best-seller and, in the fine tradition of that category, it was ignored by most publishers who were asked to publish it. If people who work at old-established publishing houses want to find the next best-seller, they could well take some advice from Mr. Taleb in his important book. You see, he stresses the value of the unexpected and the importance of the random. He also says that people aren't logical, even on the smallest things. He gives the example of asking the question: 'Which do you prefer, apples or oranges?' We might assume that there is only one answer, but some...

One of the biggest lies that Traditional Publishers peddle to would-be authors is that things 'have always been this way'. That's historically inaccurate. What we call 'publishing' is a recent invention. It didn't exist before the development of what we now call the novel, long fiction pieces that involve either an omniscient author or a psychologically aware narrator. That happened around the middle of the 1700s, and when the form became very popular with readers, some businessmen saw the possibilities of producing large numbers of these books for a wide audience. They commissioned printers, arranged distribution and worked to find new authors. (Bear in mind that 'distribution' wouldn't have been...

We spend a lot of time talking about how to deliver your message verbally to your audience. However, there's a lot more to communications than just the spoken word. For your typical do-it-once-and-it's-over internal business presentation, the actual delivery is enough - do it well and then move on. But what about those presentations that you REALLY care about - the ones in which you'd like to change the world...? There's a lot of different ways to make your presentations have a life after you've gotten done giving them. Podcasts, videos, etc. are cheap and easy to do these days. However, I think that if you are really trying to get your message across, then the written word is your most powerful...

In these days when an aspiring writer can publish their work easily for themselves on their own website, there is nothing like seeing their book published in physical form. Nothing compares to holding  in your hands and feeling the cover and touching the pages, especially if it is your own work written within. But there's a lot to learn about publishing first, including an understanding of the ISBN system. While the fortunate few writers enjoy being published by the more mainstream publishers, many more turn to self-publishing as a means to get their book out for the world to see and enjoy. Self-publishing means different things to different individuals. To some it may...

If you're a new or aspiring writer, you'll enjoy creating your successful experience if you understand the stages involved from writing to promoting. The title of this article is the reality of writers culled down to five words. You want to see your article available online or in print or hold a copy of your book in your hands. The next desired reality is to see a response to all the energy, time, creativity, and passion you put into what you’ve written. As a new or aspiring writer, you can feel delightfully excited about writing or feel stalled about how to start. Once you get going, fingers fly as thoughts and ideas flow through you. Maybe you know the technical side of writing that involves...

Once upon a time, "vanity publishing" was the only option suggested - along with pitying glances - to the novice writer who found it difficult to break into print. However, as technology and the demand for electronic print advance, self-publishing is quickly losing its former stigma. From the corporate halls to the artistic world, more people are writing as part of their jobs, and part of their lives. In general, texting and e-mail have replaced a significant amount of verbal conversation and personal interaction, highlighting an increasing need for the written word. Self-publishing currently fills some of that need, and has the potential to satisfy much, much more. When first conceived, print-on...

You're writing a book - should you self-publish? While in the past going the ebook or Print on Demand (POD) route was seen as vanity publishing, that's no longer the case. The big benefit of the DIY approach is that you get to keep all the profits. The Web has changed the way authors think. A decade a go, every book I wrote was for a major publisher. Although I didn't make much money, the books did boost my brand - any my ego. The Web has changed everything. Nowadays I - and many other established authors - self-publish. It's sensible. When speaking with established authors, I'm hearing that nine times out of ten they prefer to self-publish their books as ebooks, first. Here are some comments I've...

Aspiring writers can't be blamed for balking at the apparently insuperable hurdles to becoming a published author. Modern technology has made the actual process of writing much easier than ever before. Perhaps this is why so many believe they can use their word processors to achieve fame and fortune. Unfortunately, the number of traditional publishers is shrinking rapidly as small houses are swallowed up by the big boys. Herein lies a mathematical problem of course: more writers chasing fewer outlets. It's enough to make you want to change your mouse for, well, anything that has fewer odds against success. But before you throw in the towel take a look at your strategy. Yes, strategy. If you don't...

You've sweated over your manuscript, you're finished with your re-writes, and it's time to leave the dark of the writer's solitude for the bright wide open world of readers just waiting for your book. But how will you get your book into print? How will you publish? Not so long ago, "getting published" meant one thing and one thing only. You would somehow find a way to get a contract from a publishing house-probably located in New York City-and then wait for them to create a book from your manuscript. This was never an easy task and, with the consolidation in the book publishing industry, continues to become more difficult with each passing year. But now there are more options than ever. Before you...

If you dream of turning your book into a best seller, or you're looking to become a best selling author in your field, then these sites promise to help you do just that. Whether you are a reader or a writer, you'll find something here that will help you build your writing career, or lead you to a great book. Book Bonuses - - Have you read a good book lately? If not, this site will definitely encourage you too. If you're a writer, you'll definitely want to contact the site owner about your writing. This site offers a newsletter with over $300 in bonuses just for signing up, and you'll find out about some of the best titles, and authors, when you read the newsletter. Author's Den - - Although this...

Today there are many options available to writers. The traditional publishers face challenges from self-published books, e-publishing and the web. You need to decide what is best for you, and your work. Once you have written something, you usually want other people to read it, whether that is just friends and family or a wider market. Finding the right place for your work means doing some initial research. These notes apply to all writers, both fiction and non-fiction and if you want to self-publish these are the key questions to ask yourself: Why do I want to do this? Is it for the money, to promote my business, to improve my credibility or public profile or to share information? Do I already have...

Times have changed and gone are the days when marketing was part of the package offered to authors by the publishing house. While a commercial or university press may help the author some, most publishers these days do not promote their authors the way they once did. With self-publishing and vanity publishing being commonplace, more and more people are becoming authors. And because publishers still get thousands of query letters from new authors seeking publication with a huge advance and royalties, they are able to be more selective and will only choose authors they know can make money for them. That is usually a celebrity or someone who already enjoys a good bit of notoriety. What does a publicist...

If you are a writer, there is only one thing that drives you: writing. If you were unable to ever see your work in print, a true writer would write nonetheless, even if the work was seen by an audience of one. This article will show you how it is completely unnecessary to invest your heart and soul in a work that never sees the light of day. This article will show you the step by step processes to not only get your work into print, but to make a hearty living at it as well. I know. My husband and I have numerous books in print, and we are more than pleased with our sales of our books. By following the steps in this article, you will soon see your work available worldwide and will enjoy the financial...

The purpose of SEO is to make sure your site features in the search engines for words and phrases used by people who might buy your products or services. This is one of SEO's fundamental reasons for being. The problem some people have however is they let their ego get in the way. You need to remember, there's no place in business for vanity publishing, online or otherwise. This can sometimes mean saying no to having your valuable homepage ranking for a search term you think it should rank for in favour of a term your research is telling you it has to rank for. With keyword research readily and freely available using tools such as Google's free keyword tool, there's really no excuse for not...

When you do a key word search in a search engine, do you go deeper than 1, 2, or maybe 3 pages? Most do not. 90% of the millions of daily searches stay in top 3 pages with 90% of all Internet traffic coming from search engines Google, MSN and Yahoo. This is why earning and keeping top ranking in these "big 3" for many wise tourism promoters, is one of their most profitable travel marketing strategies. The active process of earning and keeping top ranking is called Search Engine Optimization (SEO). Here's some top tools and quick tips to enhance your ranking, or keep your ranking, no matter if you do it yourself or hire a SEO specialist. What Are the Key Elements to Earn and Keep Top Ranking? For...

Boundaries are imaginary lines that help you protect yourself both physically and emotionally. They keep others actions and behaviors from hurting, distracting, annoying, or imposing on you. Boundaries are limits you set on how others can treat you or behave around you. People treat you as you allow them to; however, you can actually teach others how to treat you based on how strong or weak your boundaries are. Having strong boundaries are important for protecting your body, mind, and spirit. Setting boundaries can make an enormous impact on the quality of your life. It is a major step in taking control of your life and vital for taking responsibility for your self and your life. It is the one skill...

> This week we continue with Part 2 of our 3-part series onhow to market your online business. Part 1 is available at . As much as we all love free stuff, an Internet business isstill a business and you can reasonably expect to investin marketing. Fortunately, online marketing can be quiteaffordable -- even to beginners on limited budgets. Here'sa quick list of some of the more popular paid methods forsmall businesses. PART 2: Effective Fee-Based Online Marketing Methods 1. Search engines. Web surfers typically use the largesearch engines such as Google, MSN, and AOL to findthe information they want. If you can manage to geta good ranking for some of your top key phrases, youcan get a steady stream...

Best home based job, work at home and home based work are the popular keywords used to search on the internet. Numerous people around the globe have made a New Year resolution to make more cash to fulfill their needs. Most of them have selected work from home opportunities to turn their resolution into reality. Consider some important criterions, before beginning a home based work. The first step is to make a comprehensive study and find the top work at home opportunities. The second step is to observe a company and make sure that, they have a consistent success history. Website searches can give all the information necessary to enhance these two steps and achieve a perfect work from home...

Be honest. Have you ever stolen from work? Took a little "petty cash" here and there? Fudged your time card? Padded an expense report? Ran personal errands on company time? Made Xerox copies while looking over your shoulder? What about those extra envelopes, staples, and paper clips you brought home for the kids? If so, you're not alone. The United States Chamber of Commerce estimates nearly 75% of employees steal from their workplace and most do so repeatedly. I was one of them. Last year, Janice Fernworn, 45, was the treasurer of her suburban Detroit church. Over several years, she embezzled in excess of $700,000. She had no history of other addictions. She was married and had five kids. Fernworn...

The Art of Managing: How to Build a Better Workplace and Relationships Infinity Publishing (2007) ISBN 9780741439338 Business Guru Jane Treber Macken calls on her 36 years of acclaimed expertise in the business field to put together her first book, "The Art of Managing: How to Build a Better Workplace and Relationships." Her vast knowledge in both business and psychology bring a holistic flow to her methods, making her strategy a natural marriage between the two fields. "Bridging business and psychology will assist you not only in managing your workplace, but also in managing your personal life. Both are really about successfully managing relationships." "The Art of Managing" is the enlightened...

Interview with Jane Treber Mackenauthor of The Art of Managing: How to Build a Better Workplace and Relationships Infinity Publishing (2007) ISBN 9780741439338 Tyler R. Tichelaar of Reader Views is joined today by Jane Treber Macken, author of "The Art of Managing: How to Build a Better Workplace and Relationships." Jane Treber Macken is a highly acclaimed business consultant, who has served as manager with companies in the energy and mortgage brokerage fields and served on the faculty at John F. Kennedy University. Her new book "The Art of Managing" discusses the attributes of successful people and teaches how to use these attributes to be successful in business and relationships. Tyler: Welcome...

Infinity Publishing (2009) ISBN 9780741451675 Shadonna Richards, a Canadian registered nurse, freelance writer and former newspaper columnist, has put together a simple but concise book on how to live a better life. As a nurse working with terminally ill cancer patients, who are told they have only six months to live, she was inspired to write empowering words of wisdom. Richards also interviewed many individuals for her newspaper columns, thus compiling inspirational stories to encourage us to look at our own lives, makes changes as necessary, and to live a fulfilled life. Although her resources are Canadian, the concept of her book is global and I'm sure readers will find similar resources in...

Selecting the right method of publishing your book is always a challenge, but for novice authors who begin to write after retirement, the task is particularly difficult. The excitement of having completed their first book is quickly tempered as they plunge into the confusing maze that characterizes the publishing industry. That experience is very different from working in a familiar area that has been associated with the life-long career that they have recently left. The options are many, but as newcomers to the industry it is not easy to select the ideal method or the best publishing house. If you are one of these retirees and realize that your professional background hasn't prepared you for the...

When it comes to getting your book out there in front of viewers, it is very important to make sure that you are doing the right book marketing strategies. Publishing your book is a very important step. You take all that time and effort in order to write your book. Once you do this, you need to make sure that it is seen. There is a lot more to it than just getting it published. Once it is published, you will want to make sure that people are able to see it. First, you will want to make sure that you are finding out the audience that your book will target. Once you do this, you will know where you need to put your book. For example, there are many different readers out there. Young readers, older...

There are many different platforms out there for book marketing. The best thing to do is figure out which one is right for you. You may find that it is best to market on many of the platforms than just sticking to one of them. Since there have been many different technological advances over the past years, you will see that there are many electronic ways to market your book. Many people are choosing to read books via their Kindle, iPad, or even online through eBooks. This is a great, and economical way to market your books. This is not to mention the print books. So many people have turned to press releases as great marketing tools, but there is really a lot more to it than just writing a press...

Now that all the groundwork is complete and your book has gone to press, the next step in the publishing process is the promotional piece. The marketing and promotion of yourself and your book are of paramount importance to the success of your new venture. The main goal in this process is to allow your audience to identify with you by sharing detailed aspects of your background, your mission and your passions. The more facts you can share about yourself; the path that lead you to publishing your book, your reasons for expressing your story in writing, and what you believe the reader will gain by reading your book, all better your chances of getting your work into the hands of your target audience...

Becoming a writer is not everyone's cup of tea. Though we have our own story to tell, it's not an easy task to write your own book. But if you aspire to become a renowned writer, you somehow ask yourself, "How much money can I make writing a book?" Writing a book about you or about something interesting can be very rewarding if it is published and purchased by readers who took an interest in reading it. But if you are aiming for an enormous return of your investments in making a book, then you should be aware that only a few writers can make a fortune from it. But if you are too passionate in publishing your book or novel, then you must have the determination to excel in this kind of profession. It...

As most people are aware, the Internet is home to websites with eye-catching animation, vivid colours, interactive features and intelligent ecommerce systems. The ability and usefulness of the Internet is well documented and has become a familiar and firmly-established technology to the majority of the world's population. The Internet also contains a phenomenal amount of written information on every subject imaginable; some of it accurate; some of it not so accurate, and some of it just downright untrue. All this data is supplied by companies, individuals and organisations that for one reason or another have information they want to share with others. However, apart from the issue of accuracy...

You are on the final draft of your manuscript and almost ready to publish. It's not too soon to start thinking about your author web site or blog. Along with publishing your book, you must have a web site or blog to create the buzz about your book and to interact with your readers. Like your book, your web site is a reflection of your style and tone. Be prepared to spend $350 or more and be sure to reserve the domain name for your book. Or you can do it yourself (nearly free) at various publishers, distribution, or author community sites. Check out free blog sites like WordPress and Blog Spot. At a minimum, you will want a web site or blog allowing for a description of the book, your bio, link for...

Information processing is a business process that resembles a normal production process with familiar demands for managing both the quantity processed as well as the quality of the output. For many business processes there is a continuous pressure to increase the output. There is also constant demand for quality which acts as a brake on this main process. In the information processing area this problem is solved by using two different types of processes; batch and online. The quality indicator is the mechanism that will define how much the output is lowered in order to increase the quality (of the information). An example of how this is done in practice you could imagine The Yellow Pages. The books...

Book marketing efforts can be categorized by three levels of exposure; local, online and regional/national/global.  Here are ideas that can be used on each level to help increase your book sales. Book marketing efforts can be incredible stressful for writers.  After all, you did all the hard work already.  You wrote the book, you probably found a literary agent and then you got it published.  You’re a story teller, not a marketing professional.  Well, I’ve got news for you, if you want to receive those big royalty checks that might have inspired you to write that book; you will need to become a marketing professional.  Why would you take the book this far only to stop at such a...

v> Book marketing profits are attainable when a writer creates a successful marketing campaign.  Your profits will depend largely on the book marketing strategies used to increase book sales. Book marketing is an essential part of the publishing process.  You spend weeks, months or even years writing your book.  Another gruesome process begins as you dive into the literary agent pool. Finally your moment of triumph arrives when you receive a contract from a publisher.  Was it worth it?  All the months or years of perseverance you stayed up late, skipped spending time with family or friends and turned into an introvert have finally paid off.  You rush off to your favorite department store to...

Working with experts in publishing companies can save you money in the long run, and certainly minimize headaches. Many years ago, I acquired a German-made car. For its upkeep, I would visit a car mechanic that worked on all types of cars, regardless of their make. With this mechanic I ended up at his shop a couple times of year, which grew tiresome. My car still had problems and bugs pretty frequently. I eventually switched to a mechanic who only worked with German cars, which ended up costing me more than the generic mechanic. But now, I found the service to be better since the shop's expertise was with German cars. After the switch I was only visiting the mechanic about once a year. Even though I...

Way back when digital technology is just a word being whispered in book publishing circles, printing your own book is just something you can dream about. Nowadays, with the advent of digital technology, things have changed considerably in the book printing industry. Changes were made both in the technology used, as well as the services being offered in the market today, which is significantly a good thing especially for those who are into booklet printing. What's even more astounding is how one can even produce his or her own booklet printing project without having to leave the comforts of one's home. But for newbies like me, I'd much rather have a booklet printing house to do the job for me...

The book publishing industry is in trouble, plain and simple. It is an antiquated business that is does things basically the same way it did a century ago. It's a dying industry that has held fast to its old ways. In the business environment of the twenty-first century, you have to be fast, and you have to be efficient. Publishing is neither. However, there is hope for this beleaguered industry, and its' name is "Print on Demand," also known as "POD." Print on demand is a process in which books are printed on an individual basis as orders come in, rather than printing in bulk all at once. In other words, if one person orders a single copy of a book, a POD company would print and bind a single copy...

In today's world virtually every human being needs information, regarding a special area in human development or skill. More and more people every day around the world acquire books to help him or her develop in a special skill. It has been discovered that of the 10 million people who use the Internet for various purposes everyday about 7 million search for Information regarding a skill. Whether it is "How To Write A Novel In A Record Time" with the like of "Purple Hibiscus" or Beast Of No Nation" or How To Book on How To Be A Resource Person". Information Products are becoming a major part of our lives. With the increase in the rate of knowledge driven books by Individuals and Institutions of...

You've finished your speaking engagement. You're being mobbed by eager audience members. And then you hear the question: "Do you have a book? I'd like to read more about what you said." It happened to me, and it's why my first book was born. I went the traditional way: writing, finding an agent who sold the manuscript to a publishing house, touring a little, and making radio and television appearances. Because of the growth of print on demand publishers, speakers who want a book of their own don't have to wait so long to see their words in print. But no matter what the publishing route, a book is a large and serious undertaking, and if you're a high-quality speaker, your book should be of equal...

In previous installments of this series we talked about the advantages and disadvantages of Traditional Publishing and Self-Publishing. In this article, we will continue to explore the publishing options by talking about Print-on-Demand publishers, Vanity Presses and similar solutions. If you are an entrepreneur, you may be used to solving your problems with your checkbook. Sometimes the quickest, easiest strategy is to simply pay someone to accomplish the task you are facing. Real estate millionaire Ron LeGrand was once asked about the best way to kill termites in the homes that he bought. LeGrand replied, "The best way to kill termites is to write a check. Write a big check to the right people...

One of the hardest things that a writer has to go through is to have some one publish his book or manuscript. There are some who learned how to publish their own works and were able to do so successfully. They are called on demand publishers because they can publish their own books at their own demand. They can accomplish this by hiring the services of print on demand (POD) publishing or they can go through the motion of true self-publishing. Others get in touch with a renowned publisher and have him or her publish his book. It is more stressful to go through with the latter because you may have to go through several publishers before finding someone who is willing to publish your book. Even the...

After the success my 2008 horoscope for Aries has brought, I have put my hands on a general one for 2008 Taurus Horoscope. Here it is: - The Taurus will experience extra boosts of optimism in the 2008 horoscope and will invest more time to bring the creative objects to life this year - personal needs will be met if you devote more time to your spiritual side. You will also try to work out how you could use your creative side to improve finances! - By pre-organizing your perceptions and ideas as they get to you will improve your lifestyle, enhance your career - make sure to also weigh all the choices carefully as you will have to make some hard decisions which will also be very important this year...

Pre-selling books is a great marketing strategy to build anticipation for books and to get paid while you work rather than after the work is completed. By pre-selling, I mean two things: 1. Making readers want to buy your book before it has been printed. 2. Selling copies of the book before it is printed. Authors can start selling their books as soon as they have the idea for one. While that may be extreme in some cases, many authors have done so by keeping journals or blogs on their website about the evolution of their book, ideas, drafts, stumbling blocks, all of which may interest readers and keep them coming back for more information including to find out the date the book will go on sale. For...