More and more writers are becoming published authors. Some start with blogs, writers’ groups, and lifelong dreams. Traditional publishing can be difficult to break into, especially if you’re not already an established author. So how are new authors getting their books into the competitive market without an agent or a supportive publishing house?
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The Age of Mass Distraction
By Monique Vieu
With an economic market that demands extreme multitasking and a digital culture that rewards immediacy, ease, and efficiency, our environment is changing at an astonishing rate. Pressured by this cultural shift, we have less time to consume information, and our brains are adapting to these demands.
The Perks of Aural Media
By Hanna Ziegler
The thing is, I love audiobooks. I love the way my imagination thrives off the words in my ears. I love that I feel like I’m back in kindergarten at story time. I love the way many narrators create voices for the characters, or have an entire cast to read the book as though it were a play. And I love all of this about podcasts too.
Another Look at Google Books
By Camille Watts
Last November was a landmark month for the publishing industry and creators everywhere. Back in 2004 Google announced it would partner with several universities to scan their entire collection of books. It began with six universities, but grew quickly to include sixteen more, and soon after their announcement publishers and writers protested Google’s plan. Most […]
Digital Pirates II: The Curse of the Black URL
By Ooligan PressBy Rebekah Hunt In my last thrilling, swashbuckling article on digital piracy, I explored the differences between the piracy of films and that of books. However, the most pressing question surrounding the piracy of digital content is this: does piracy of digital content hurt sales? As it turns out, opinions on this very complex issue […]