Monthly Archives: May 2011

Self-Publishing & Trade Publishing Are Not Mutually Exclusive Paths

Posted on May 31, 2011 by David Gaughran

There was one thing that stuck out like a sore thumb amidst all the huffing and puffing surrounding Barry Eisler’s decision to sign with Amazon’s new imprint, Thomas & Mercer. Some people (both indie evangelists and arch-defenders of trade publishing), think that … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged amazon, eisler, either/or, indie publishing, konrath, lerwill, margo, self-publishing, trade publishing | 13 Comments

Publishers Skinning Authors, Eisler & Konrath, and The Never-Ending Blog Tour

Posted on May 30, 2011 by David Gaughran

I have to spend the day hauling giant loads of copper, chemicals, and silicone (don’t ask), so if you don’t mind, I will do a quick news round-up, and talk about some stuff appearing here and elsewhere in the coming … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged blog tour, eisler, horror, indie publishing, konrath, let's get digital, never-ending blog tour, passive voice, publisher problems, publishing contracts, russell, self-publishing | 8 Comments

Nothing To Do With The Champions League Final

Posted on May 28, 2011 by David Gaughran

There will be no posting this weekend. I am a little behind schedule in cleaning up Let’s Get Digital, Digital, and I would like to catch up. Blogging will resume Monday. I hope you don’t mind, it means you will … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged let's get digital | 3 Comments

Indie Publishing For International Writers, Step 8: Pricing Strategies

Posted on May 27, 2011 by David Gaughran

This is the eight part of my continuing series INDIE PUBLISHING FOR INTERNATIONAL WRITERS, a step-by-step guide to getting your stories into (digital) print. I’ll be doing each step with you, learning as you do, because I’ve never done this before … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged $2.99, 99 cent, higher price points, indie publishing, international writers, price points, pricing, pricing strategies | 36 Comments

The Third Way – Barry Eisler Signs Trade Deal With Amazon

Posted on May 26, 2011 by David Gaughran

In a move announced yesterday at BookExpo America, Barry Eisler has signed a trade deal with Amazon’s newest imprint Thomas & Mercer. Full details of the deal have yet to emerge, but Eisler stated that the advance was “comparable” to … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged amazon, eisler, hocking, self-publishing, third way, thomas & mercer, trade publishing | 33 Comments

E-Reader War Heats Up and Amazon Launch New Imprints

Posted on May 25, 2011 by David Gaughran

Now that Transfection has flown the net, we can get back to business. Tomorrow, I will continue my free guide to self-publishing with a section on pricing. Today, I want to look at some of the big news stories of the … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged amazon, competition, crouch, e-reader, epub, epub3, gift cards, jj toner, kindle, kobo, konrath, mobi, montlake, nook, smith, thomas & mercer, winners | 13 Comments

Haiku #10 – Never Underestimate The Power of a Carbohydrate

Posted on May 25, 2011 by David Gaughran

From either side of my heart, beans and toast send love notes to each other. From the Haikupalooza archives. Do not attempt to drive a car or operate heavy machinery for one hour after ingesting these haikus.