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Rapid Change in the Publishing Industry - podcast
William Gladstone
In recent years, we have seen a massive shift in the publishing industry. Agent and author William Gladstone explains the downsizing of traditional publishing with the development of e-books and the growth of online opportunity. So how does this affect...
over 9 years ago
Self-Publishing
Advantages/Disadvantages
Key Considerations for Digital Publishing - podcast
Jay Bonansinga
Author of the Walking Dead novels, Jay Bonansinga, explains some things you should consider when thinking about digital publishing. Click here to play this audio clip
over 9 years ago
Formats
eBooks
Self Publishing and the Writing Process - podcast
Frances Frost
Author, Frances Frost, discusses her path to publishing her self-published book, "Life in Spades." This book took a winding path at the beginning because it was written in bits and pieces at first. However, with this particular fiction piece, it...
over 9 years ago
Self-Publishing
Advantages/Disadvantages
Self-Help and Self-Publishing - podcast
Adele Ryan McDowell
Adele Ryan McDowell, psychologist and author of Balancing Act , talks about her experience self-publishing and her path going forward. In this podcast, she shares her motives for self-publishing and what she's learned about the industry. As you listen...
over 9 years ago
Self-Publishing
Advantages/Disadvantages
The Benefits and Challenges of Supported Self-Publishing
AE Wasserman
Author AE Wasserman uses supported self-publishing to design her books and distribute hardback, paperback, and electronic versions of her book on a large scale. To her, the biggest advantage of using supported self-publishing and not a traditional publisher...
over 6 years ago
Self-Publishing
Supported Self-Publishing
Navigating Independent Publishing Contracts - video
Lee Foster
Author and photographer, Lee Foster explains some of the publishing and licensing contracts he has negotiated with his articles and books.
over 9 years ago
Traditional Publishing
Contracts
What to Look for in a Publishing Contract - podcast
Dana Newman
Dana Newman, intellectual property attorney, reminds us about the one thing that we know, but often don't seem to quite fully understand: the relationship between author and publisher is a business relationship. "The key to ensuring that everything...
over 9 years ago
Traditional Publishing
Contracts
The Vulnerabilities of Publishing Your Words - video
Sara Paretsky
Bestselling author, Sara Paretsky shares how vulnerable putting her words on paper can feel. You’d think this would be a simple time to be a writer, because of how many ways it can be done. However, the competition is fierce and there’s more content...
over 9 years ago
I have an Idea!
Choosing Your Topic
Indie Music and Indie Publishing - podcast
Daylle Deanna Schwartz
Author Daylle Deanna Schwartz discusses the challenges of selling self published books and shares why even these challenges the indie movement is still a great option for authors who know they must develop a fan base and have a marketing plan. Click...
over 9 years ago
Self-Publishing
Picking a Publisher
Maintaining Healthy Publishing Relationships - podcast
Sharyn Wolf
Author Sharyn Wolf discusses the author's relationship to agents and ghostwriters, including clearly defining each role and how to address challenges in that relationship. Click here to play this audio clip
over 9 years ago
Writing Jobs
Ghostwriter
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