The Cost of Kindle Books – Pay Up or Shut Up
There’s an entire thread on Amazon’s discussion forum dedicated to the “high” cost of Kindle e-books. One commenter, J. Bryan, writes
Sept. 11 Taught Us, but Maybe Not the Right Things
It’s been ten years since the sunny Tuesday morning when terrorists used airliners as giant missiles, and the questions being asked as the media replay (and replay and replay) the footage of thousands of people dying
A Tragic Loss and a Fresh Call to Bridge the Divide
(This entry is cross-posted at LIFT) The deaths that occurred as a result of a Chinook being shot down in Afghanistan over the weekend (22 Navy Seals, four crew members, three Air Force combat controllers, a dog handler, and his dog) has generated not only an enormous outpouring of sympathy for the families suffering a … Read more
Nastiness: The new ladder to success*
I’ll pull some hair I’ll kick a head I’ll toss a drink I’ll scratch blood red . I’ll roll my eyes I’ll spit, I’ll stare I’ll throw a punch I’ll yank a chair . I’ll make a page I’ll write a post I’ll YouTube it (I’ll find a host) . I’ll drink and drive I’ll … Read more
Teen girl angst (and the funny way we define “virginity”)
From the Desk of Bipsy Flutterpants Ginny, Omigod, you better make sure no one sees this note. Rip it up really small when you’re done and don’t let anyone see over your shoulder! I can’t believe you asked me so loud if I was still a virgin! God, Ginny, you couldn’t wait until lunch break? … Read more
Self-Publishing “Lacks the Cool Factor”? But, Hasn’t Independence Always Been Cool?
Posted by kristentsetsi on November 10, 2011 · 7 Comments
Edan Lepucki once again discusses self-publishing in The Millions, and once again, she presents a few ideas that beg to be addressed.
Category Inside the Writers' Studio, marketing, publishing, Social commentary, Writing · Tagged with books, publishing, self-publishing, the millions, writing