Back in 2014, Pocket Gems, a leader in the mobile games space, launched Episode, their interactive mobile story platform. In this platform, which is available on Apple, Google Play, and Amazon, users can interact with animated stories and make decisions to shape their plots. The platform has grown in the past two years, and has become a great place for new writers to get … [Read more...] about Episode, the World’s Largest Community of Mobile Storytellers
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Indie Authors and Authorpreneurs: Teaching Online Courses
To many people, self-publishing means producing ebooks. But nowadays, that’s a limited way of thinking. A lot of indie authors call themselves authorpreneurs, and at least some of them have expanded their business to include not only books, but other digital content such as blogs, podcasts, videos, and even online courses. Making and selling your own online courses is one of … [Read more...] about Indie Authors and Authorpreneurs: Teaching Online Courses
eBookStage, a New Marketing Tool for Authors
eBookStage is a new site that offers readers deals for their favorite ebooks. Indie authors can take advantage of the site by submitting their discounted or free ebooks, which eBookStage can help promote to its audience. Daniel Weber, the co-founder and marketing manager at eBookStage, answered some of my questions about the service and how authors can use it. S.R.: The … [Read more...] about eBookStage, a New Marketing Tool for Authors
Taking a Closer Look at Amazon’s Kindle Unlimited
There has been a lot of buzz lately around Kindle Unlimited, the latest service to enter the ebook subscription game. But what out of all the subscription services I'd say that this one is the biggest game changer, and that's because it's an Amazon service. After recently finishing Brad Stone's The Everything Store, I have a feeling that right now, Kindle Unlimited is more … [Read more...] about Taking a Closer Look at Amazon’s Kindle Unlimited
Intellectual Property and the Indie Writer
By Ron Glick This post was originally published on http://godslayercycle.wordpress.com/. Ron Glick, an indie author of 9 comic trivia books and 5 novels, shares his insights and experiences with intellectual property. Read his latest novel, Dorothy Through the Looking Glass. In recent months, the subject of intellectual property rights has become a very big issue for me … [Read more...] about Intellectual Property and the Indie Writer
Pocket Gems Launches First Interactive Mobile Story Platform, Episode
Pocket Gems is known for being a leader in the mobile games space (well-known games include Tap Paradise Cove, Animal Voyage: Island Adventure and Campus Holiday), but today the company is officially launching an interactive mobile story platform called Episode, on the Apple App Store, Google Play, and the Amazon Appstore. Users can interact with animated stories that were … [Read more...] about Pocket Gems Launches First Interactive Mobile Story Platform, Episode
New Year = New Websites
It seems like at the beginning of every new year (at least for the past three years), I suddenly get sick of the way my websites look and spend a week or two obsessively redesigning. Well, it's that time again, and I'm proud to say I have a few new websites in addition to some prettier websites--hopefully these will help out anyone interested in my work! So here's a little … [Read more...] about New Year = New Websites
POD – What does it really mean?
By Bethany Brown – The Cadence Group Print on demand is becoming more and more common, especially for indie authors. Bethany Brown, from The Cadence Group, a dedicated team of publishing professionals, has written a great, in-depth article explaining the ins and outs of POD. Read on. If you are self-publishing your book or thinking about self-publishing your book, the term … [Read more...] about POD – What does it really mean?
Other Self-Publishing Tips
Self-publishing can be a challenge. To do it successfully, you basically run the business of you. Below are some additional things, aside from the writing, editing, marketing, and conversion, to keep in mind. … [Read more...] about Other Self-Publishing Tips
New Vanity Publishing Services
There's a new demand for self-publishing services, particularly for e-books. Vanity publishing used to have a stigma, but that is slowly going away as new high-end services pop up. Below are four such services self-published writers can use. If you know of any more, please list them in the comments! Automated Ebooks BookTango Writers & Artists … [Read more...] about New Vanity Publishing Services
