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Month: October 2009

  • Publishing

Why don't authors self-publish?

Posted on Oct 27, 2009Feb 1, 2022

If famous authors can sell their books by their name alone, why do they need a publishing house to do it for them?

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  • Electronic Publishing

Issues with the international Kindle

Posted on Oct 18, 2009Feb 1, 2022

We can already buy books from international retailers — so why is an international Kindle such a legal mess?

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  • Electronic Publishing

Vooks are just a stepping stone

Posted on Oct 11, 2009Feb 1, 2022

Simon & Schuster says their multimedia vooks contain exclusive content. Not for long, I say.

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  • Potpourri

The formula behind book reviews

Posted on Oct 10, 2009Feb 1, 2022

How do critics go about writing book reviews? Do they talk to the authors? Are they required to find something negative to say?

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  • Publishing

The Espresso heats up

Posted on Oct 10, 2009Feb 1, 2022

I'm amazed how quickly the Espresso Book Machine has become a hot topic. On September 16, I thought about it for the first time in…

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  • Children's Books

Winnie the Pooh: An unnecessary sequel?

Posted on Oct 10, 2009Feb 1, 2022

Winnie the Pooh is back in 'Return to the Hundred Acre Wood' — a respectful followup, or an unnecessary effort at cashing in?

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Network Effect (The Murderbot Diaries, #5)

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P.T.: A Video Game Ghost Story

Joel Couture

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Opening Up: A Guide to Creating and Sustaining Open Relationships

Tristan Taormino

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