Writing books in InDesign
Image by tarale via Flickr Here I am again recommending a road less traveled by—not unusual in my life and work. Before the choruses rise up in defense of others, let me tell you my reasonings. I...
View ArticleWriting in InDesign ebooks are up or coming
Apple is always slow with additions to iBooks, but you can get the ePUB that will be there from Lulu or NookBooks. Amazon just let me know that the Kindle version is up. It will take a while before the...
View ArticleSelf-publishers need excellent typography
Things have changed so much in book publishing, that you must understand the new paradigm and why this means you must understand typography. Self-published authors must learn the art of communication...
View ArticleSelf-publishing begins with the fact that you write…
Where do you start? My assumption is that this is something you are already doing. You have been writing and you have a body of work you want to publish. If you are not writing, you are not a writer....
View ArticleThe use of InDesign & Photoshop is essential stewardship for DIY publishers
This morning I am reading an article by Marc Coker (the founder of Smashwords) about what’s coming in near future for authors and publishers. He has some very good things to say. Here’s a quote that...
View ArticleLonger books sell better!
I had a frustrating weekend. I was reading a novel. I enjoyed it. But it stopped halfway through— BANG!—just stopped. I was irritated. I had just started getting into the characters. So, I bought the...
View ArticleWriting a book? No Sweat! Right? It’s what I do
I’ve been working on the third edition of Writing In InDesign due out around the first of the year. As usual, I am writing a lot, rearranging everything, doing everything I can to make it more helpful...
View ArticleOne main benefit to self-publishing and ebooks: unlimited shelf life
Here’s a quote from my new book, Writing In InDesign CC, due out soon. I don’t know about you, but I tend forget this in the heat of the moment as I am launching a new book. “Sales continue to grow:...
View ArticleAuthor beware! You are responsible to make good choices
Dave Bricker posted a long article today about the dangers of publishing without knowing the expenses and requirements of book production. You need to read the article if you are ignorant of the scams...
View ArticleWhy Mark Coker’s wrong about the iBooks Store
Mark wrote another strong article calling iOS8 a game-changer because iBooks will now be installed as part of the basic operating system. I doubt it—for a very simple reason. The iBooks Store is a...
View ArticleWhat desktop publishing did to graphic designers, self-publishing is doing to...
Image courtesy of sportsclipart.com OK! I’m a little punch-drunk I’ve been through this before. In fact, I’ve been through it five times now. it’s been pretty much non-stop since 1991. My life and...
View ArticleAre you an author, for real?
I just read an excellent article in CreativePro called Are you a creative professional or a hobbyist? The article is talking about graphic designers, but it equally speaks to authors and writers. The...
View ArticlePodcasts? Video? or not…
As most of you know, I do not listen to or produce podcasts. The same is not quite true with videos, but I’m just starting there. But I found this link today and thought some of you might be...
View ArticleGuest post: Being an Author: Hobby, Career, or Calling from David G. Johnson
I am honored today to have an article by an online friend of mine. After an exciting and varied life in many areas, including an IT executive, David, his wife, and their daughter felt a strong call to...
View ArticlePerseverance furthers… applies to authors also
Before I met the Lord, I was running my life using the I Ching. The phrase I remember from that experience is: Perseverance Furthers… In Christian terms, do a word study in the New Testament on...
View ArticleBelieve your book will change lives
Susan, at Marketing Christian Books, makes an excellent point this morning—even for non-believers. You have to believe your book will change lives to market it effectively. This is contrary to the...
View ArticleBook marketing sanely gets attention the old-fashioned way
It seems like book marketing sanely gets attention the old-fashioned way with well-written content. Sarah, in her blog Marketing Christian Books, has an interesting post this morning called How to get...
View ArticleBy retaining comprehensive Godly focus we’re fruitful
Because His imminent return grows closer, retaining comprehensive Godly focus becomes even more important. In our Western civilization, the pressures to lose our sense of reality have become nearly...
View ArticleEmpower Bible reading by asking the author for help
Empower Bible reading with the help of the author. There is a major difference between reading the Bible and asking the Lord to show you what He wants you to learn today. The Bible amazes me. But, an...
View ArticleWhy Mark Coker’s wrong about the iBooks Store
Mark wrote another strong article calling iOS8 a game-changer because iBooks will now be installed as part of the basic operating system. I doubt it—for a very simple reason. The iBooks Store is a...
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