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eBooks unprofitable at 9.99? I call Shenanigans
I came across this on Tele-Read, and had to voice my irritation. Not only do I think it’s BS that a $9.99 eBook isn’t profitable I think it’s outrageous that Steve Haber sucks for thinking consumers...
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Why I won’t be buying ebooks for a while
When I finished my last ebook the other day, i went to my bookshelf. Mainly it was to save a little money, I read fast when I read fiction, so I was consuming about 2-3 books a month, not a cheap...
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Amazon and Publishing are killing eBooks with 1000 cuts.
My Kindle, which I love and carry with me everywhere I’m likely to be reading, is dying. It’s dying a slow death from a thousand cuts. I used to buy a new eBook from Amazon almost weekly. Sometimes I’d...
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How does iThoughtsHD have this and Apple doesn’t?
One of my biggest complaints with the iPad is it’s complete lack of usefulness for content creators. I understand, creators are not Apple’s biggest market, or even a group the ever seem to care about,...
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In Which i disagree with @elleinthecity, Borders closing, not the end of...
I love books, just ask anyone who knows me. I read a lot. I still have a wall of paper books I re-read from time to time, and I have my Kindle (and of course the various iOS Kindle apps!). Books are as...
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My Xoom review
I’ve been meaning to write this for a few days, and decided I just need to sit down and do it. Be aware, this review has no pics. There’s so many pics of the Xoom and the iPad out there, there’s just...
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Best thing i ever bought. Thank you cards
This morning I’ve been writing thank-you cards. One of the best business purchases I’ve ever made (Thanks Nicole!!) was a whole buttload of blank 360|Conferences thank you cards. Not only do we mail...
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The problem with eBook pricing
I saw this NYT blog post and retweeted it (props to @datingdad) with “Good for amazon” My friend Dave (@courier_new) asked some questions clarifying my position, so I thought I’d write my thoughts up...
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I Am Not Busy
I’ve talked about being busy before. Lately it’s kind of come back around again with a post in of the NYT titled “The ‘Busy’ Trap” I’m not busy. When a friend says “let’s go get coffee” I go. When my...
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I built an app.
Ok I didn’t. I guess I product managed an app :) Tom and his team worked with me on “Edit Me“. I’ve helped get lots of apps launched (no shortage of 360|iDev and Flex apps out there, that I helped...
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Check it out! Grab some great free ebooks!
Giveaway Alert! Hey hey! I’m taking part in a group giveaway! Check it out! You can get 15 (well 14, since I assume you have ‘Space Rogues‘ already!) free ebooks! This is a limited time offer, so go...
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Trying New Things Can Hurt Sometimes
So, around Thanksgiving ‘Space Rogues‘ was ending it’s 90 day run on KDP Select. I was hemming and hawing whether I should just re-up or take a break. As it happened there was a bookfunnel.com...
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I’ve been a bit remiss in posting WIP Thursday posts. Sorry. Anyhow, here’s something From around the middle of ‘Space Rogues 2: I Really Gotta Figure out This Subtitle Thing’ (It’s a working title)....
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A follow up on Trying New Things
So I wrote earlier about my experiments in going wide/leaving KDP Select albeit briefly. I wanted to follow up on that, as it’s only now that things are starting to return to “normal”. Normal being...
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Writing, By the Numbers
I’ve always been (This won’t be surprising to those that know me) been an advocate of transparency. I realized in looking at the numbers this morning, I haven’t shared any numbers with Y’all around my...
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Yesterday I typed, ‘The End.’
Well, yesterday I typed two of my favorite words as a writer, “The End.” Not because I’m glad I’m done, but because I’m excited to share. Sometime this week I’ll be reviewing from the beginning and...
View ArticleThe Strength of Social Proof
The original title of this post was, “Would you like a free copy of Space Rogues 2: I’ll have a Subtitle Soon, Promise (it’s a working title).” Catchier right? It’s also really long! LOL. So back to...
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Starting is the Hardest Part of Writing
I’ve no idea what other writers do to get started on their writing, but for me, it’s a multi-step thing, before I ever start to type. Space Rogues is the only exception to this post (And yeah that...
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The Importance of Not Rushing
I’m not a patient person. Amazon two day (when it works) delivery is my friend. Amazon Prime Now is my best friend. I make a business decision and want to see the results immediately. I place an ad in...
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Space Rogues 2 Cover and Title Now Final
Space Rogues 2: Big Ship, Lots of Guns That’s it! That’s the title, and this (Over to the right) is the cover! I’ve been typing (It’s a working title) for so long it’s almost second nature. Gonna take...
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