What Writers Earn – Real numbers from an author in the UK. She makes some assumptions in the article with which I disagree.

Does Book Design Quality Matter Today? – In essence the writer is saying we have talked a lot about craft but not enough about production quality.

Social Media Isn’t Just about Networking – Laure Alice Eakes has some good advice.

The Myth About Introverts & …

How an E-Book is Like the Treadmill at the Gym – One of the better explanations regarding the question of whether you own your e-books or not. Read this and comment below if it helps you understand. It is worth your time.

With Bookselling in Deep Turmoil, Book Sales Are on the Rise – Excellent article by Peter Onos for The Atlantic.

May Holidays – Excellent list of events in May that you can …

This is Your Brain on E-books - From the MIT Technological Review. Bless you David Zax.

The Non-essential Comma Quiz - A great exercise from Dianna Booher. Did you pass the quiz?

E-Books Sales Growth Slowed in 2012 - From Forbes magazine. Of course it slowed. Few things can sustain over 100% growth each and every year. At some point the statistics catch up.

42 Traits of the Perfect Reader …

Zondervan Launches New YA Imprint – Blink is its name. Our client Lisa Bergren will be part of its launch this Fall.

Art and Failure: Why the Two Go Together – Matt Appling writes a great post on Jeff Goins blog. Must reading for the week.

Elements of a Fiction Platform – Good article for those of you who write novels and still need a “platform.”

7 Deadly Myths and 3 Inspired Truths About …

Plans to Sell Used Digital Music Squashed in Court – May put a damper on rumored plans for Amazon to sell used ebooks.

Goodreads + Amazon – Winners & Losers – Smart reflection from Joe Weikert

How to Become a Password Hacker – This article should scare the living daylights out of you! Rethink your password strategy today!

In 1999 You Could have Bought Google for $750k! – The story …

MyBookTable WordPress Plugin – Do not wait another minute. Go right now and sign up for this KickStarter program by Thomas Umstattd and Author Media. It will make your web site so much more efficient when it comes to selling your books via your web site. At least watch the four minute video.

Care for a little debate about blogging? Read these two entries and decide:

Author Blogging: What’s …

Happy National Grammar Day! - Yesterday was the day. But in honor of it click here and read some silly grammar jokes. Mark your calendar for next year.

Malcolm Gladwell on Literary Genius - Best-selling author looks at the nature of artistic genius and when it blooms. Be on the lookout this Fall for his new book called David and Goliath.

7 Tips for Writing Great Copy - read this when …

Buy Your Way onto the Bestseller List - Will the deceptive practices ever end? (The Wall Street Journal article link may not last without subscription so I linked to this blog instead.)

Instead of Physical Books at a Signing, e-book Vouchers - Let us know what you think of this new idea!

60% of All Audio Sold is Now Digital - Try to find the audio books section in your local store....this is …