Jerry D. Simmons- Contents of March 25, 2010 TIPS FOR WRITERS FROM THE PUBLISHING INSIDER

March 25, 2010 - TIPS for WRITERS from the PUBLISHING INSIDER is a free bi-weekly eNewsletter published by Jerry D. Simmons. Readers can access additional information for free at his web site www.WritersReaders.com, the PUBLISHING LIBRARY for WRITERS & AUTHORS where we take pride in Preparing Writers for Success.

 

 

Lots Going On with eBooks - by Jerry D. Simmons

 

WOW–is the best word I can find to describe what’s happening on an almost daily basis in the eBooks business. Amazon is trying to force the biggest publishers into specific agreements while excluding the small publishers.

 

Apple iPad and Amazon Kindle War Escalates with Kindle for Mac - Excerpts from an article by Linda Evans for CNM Network

 

Apple is set to launch their popular iPad on April 3, and the war with the Amazon Kindle is heating up. 

 

Amazon Threatens Publishers as Apple Looms – Excerpts from an article written by MOTOKO RICH and BRAD STONE for The New York Times

 

Amazon has threatened to stop directly selling the books of some publishers online unless they agree to a detailed list of concessions regarding the sale of electronic books, according to two industry executives with direct knowledge of the discussions.

 

Amazon Sets Limits for Small Publishers - More excerpts from an article written by MOTOKO RICH and BRAD STONE for The New York Times

 

Amazon has also begun talking with smaller publishers that have not yet signed contracts with Apple. 

 

EDITING FOR SUCCESS! – by Lynnette Baum

 

Whether you are content editing or line editing, editing is the key to a polished manuscript.

Lynnette Baum  -  President/SCWA 
TheRightWriter Creative Communications
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Irvine, CA 92614
www.the-right-writer.com
949.654.3891 – 949.725.7849

 

What’s Right with Publishing – by Jerry D. Simmons

 

For all the criticisms I have for the largest publishers in the world, let me tell you what they do really well–package and publicize books.  

 

 Self-morale as a Shield Against Rejection – by John Wolf
 
There’s a lot of chatter among writers when it comes to agent rejections or rejections from publishers. 

 

 John Wolf
JohnWolfBooks.com
FoxandQuill.com
GeneralSpecifics.blogspot.com

 

Check out John’s excellent article titled “The Internet and the Wired Author” found on my web site, www.WritersReaders.com at the TIPS for WRITERS link.

 

Tele-Seminar - Due to the interest of eBooks, Audiobooks and the new distribution opportunities for digital content, I’ve set up a tele-seminar where I can explain the program and answer questions on the phone. If you are interested please send me an email jerry@writersreaders.com. The first tele-seminar is set for Tuesday March 30th at 4:00 PDT, 6:00 CST and 7:00 EST for one hour. Once I get your email I’ll reserve you a space since it is limited.   

 

Video Tutorials – Currently there are seven video tutorials posted on YouTube.com. To find them simply search “jerrydsimmons” and you’ll come to my channel where you can watch, rate and post comments. All in an effort to provide you with information that is helpful to writers and authors, just like this eNewsletter.   

 

ISBN and Bar Codes – If you are in need of one or several ISBN’s or Bar Codes don’t pay full price. Send me an email Jerry@WritersReaders.com, I can save you money!

 

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