Self-published authors are at an advantage when it comes to data. They get updated information often and don’t have to constantly ask their publisher for the latest information. Smashwords has made it even easier for authors to get data they need to help with marketing strategies. Smashwords has added daily sales reporting for iBooks, Barnes […]
With self-publishing as a real option for authors, there are companies and people looking to take advantage of writers. They charge ridiculous amounts of money for editing, cover design, formatting, etc., but make the offer could look enticing. But it isn’t always the case. Author Solutions has been one of the companies that has been labeled […]
Several months ago, I got a chance to interview Armand Rosamilia for his group Authors Supporting Our Troops. He invited authors to donate books that he would be shipped overseas to American solider serving in Kuwait and Afghanistan. Rosamilia received an overwhelming amount of books – more than 1,000 – and shipped them off. Recently, […]
One of the most popular things about BookExpo America is getting free books. Nearly every publishers gives away free galleys from popular authors, or others they want to create a buzz about. The lines are usually filled with book bloggers, librarians, and guests looking to get a copy. I told myself “Not this year.” I didn’t want […]
Feedbooks is officially getting an ereading app. The company announced on Tuesday that it purchased Aldiko, an Android ereading app that has more than 20 million users, for an undisclosed sum. Feedbooks is more than just an ebook retailer, but also a place that authors can create ebooks using its online creation tool. It was […]