Newspaper Book Reviewers on the Chopping Block

It's not just bookstores that are struggling in today's economy.  Newspapers are having a tough time of it, too.  As they look to cut costs, one of the positions they are putting on the chopping block is that of newspaper book reviewer.  According to Publisher's Weekly, the L.A. Times gave the ax to all of their freelance book reviewers.  In addition, some long-standing book review...

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Are Paper Books Dead?

Since the news broke that Borders is closing its remaining 399 stores and firing 11,000 employees, authors, publishers and many in the news media are asking the same question:  "Is the printed paper book dead?" After all, Borders couldn't make a go of selling paper books, and lost market share...

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Have You Really Done "Everything" to Market and Promote Your Book?

Sometimes, authors hit a brick wall when it comes to marketing and promoting their book.  "I have tried EVERYTHING to market my book," is a phrase they might use. But, have they REALLY tried "everything?"  Probably not.  What they really mean is they aren't sure how to move forward.  The author may be out of ideas, may not know what the niche market for their book is or maybe...

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Guest Post: Harry Potter Just Made $476 Million – And How is YOUR Business Doing?

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About Me/About the Author: Creating a Friendly and Professional Author Biography

About Me/About the Author: Creating a Friendly and Professional Author Biography About Me/About the Author: Creating a Friendly and Professional Author Biography By Irene Watson Your "About the Author" or "About Me" page is one of the most important pages on your website, perhaps second only to...

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