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News You Can Use – Jan. 3, 2012

By Steve Laubeon January 3, 2012
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Publishing Predictions for 2012 – Various industry insider look into the Crystal Ball. Including Randy Ingermanson, Julie Gwinn, Steve Laube, Jeff Gerke, Chip MacGregor, Mary DeMuth, and Thomas Umstattd. Save this link and see who was right 366 days from today.

Update the Copyright on Your Web Site – A good reminder!

Christian Publishers Anticipate Global Growth in 2012 – Don’t forget that books sell around the world! Click through to read more.

Lack of Snow Get You Down? – Click through to make your own Star Wars snowflakes.

What is the Magic Price for E-Books? – Insightful article on the history of e-book prices and a bit of the economics that influence pricing.

Lagging Movie Sales a Lesson for E-Books? – Fascinating parallel from some observations by Roger Ebert.

QR Codes are soooo last year…. – Richard Curtis predicts 2012 will be the year of the “Snap Tag.” How many of you were just starting to notice QR Codes? And they are already passe?

Why You Still Don’t Have an Agent – Jeff Rivera on the query letter. Then note his web site: HowToWriteaQueryLetter.com.

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Category: Book Business, News You Can Use, SteveTag: Links, Publishing News, Trends

2011 – The Year in Review

By Steve Laubeon January 2, 2012
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It is a good exercise to reflect on the past year. Count the blessings, reflect on the hard lessons, and remember the good times.

The highlight was bringing both Tamela Hancock Murray and Karen Ball into the agency in late May. I was and continue to be very excited about the talent and work these two are doing on behalf of our clients.

That hard work had visible results as we secured …

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Category: Agency, Book Business, Contracts, Get Published, SteveTag: Agents, Book Business, Contracts, Get Published, Year in Review

Fun Fridays – Dec. 30, 2011

By Steve Laubeon December 30, 2011
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The Darmouth Aires sing "Shout!" Three and a half minutes of pure joy. The perfect song to carry us into a New Year's Eve Celebration.
Happy New Year everyone!

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Category: Fun Fridays, SteveTag: Fun, New Year's

News You Can Use – Dec. 27, 2011

By Steve Laubeon December 27, 2011
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Independent Bookstores are NOT Doomed - Farhad Manjoo rethinks his position after the reaction to his previous article about the demise of bookstores.

Dr. James Dobson to Write Fiction - You can hear the gnashing of teeth by full-time novelists who already face a crowded field.

Beware of E-Book Scams -  You have a new e-reader and you see a promising "how-to" book for only $1.99 so you buy …

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Category: Book Business, News You Can Use, SteveTag: News, Publishing News, Trends

News You Can Use – Dec. 13, 2011

By Steve Laubeon December 13, 2011
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Paying Authors More Might be in the Best Interest of Publishers - Mike Shatzkin is a really smart guy and every published writer will want to read every part of this 2,300 word article. Brilliant.

The Twelve Most Dangerous Words for Writers - A provocative title. Worth reading and thinking it through.

The Basic Laws of Human Stupidity - I know I shouldn't have enjoyed this article but I …

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News You Can Use – Dec. 6, 2011

By Steve Laubeon December 6, 2011
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Is Amazon a "Ruthless Money-Making Devil"? - James Daunt, UK bookseller extraordinaire, makes a bold claim

Five Tips on Writing...from the Grinch - Fun article for the Christmas Season

EMI is sold! - Music giant will be split in half and sold to Universal and Sony. Yes it is the music industry but it would have the same impact if one of the Big Six were split up and sold. Further …

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Category: Book Business, News You Can Use, SteveTag: News, Publishing News, Trends

News You Can Use – Nov. 29, 2011

By Steve Laubeon November 29, 2011
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How Much Does a 99 cent E-Book Cost on Amazon? - This is a chilling story for those who think that going the self-publishing route with the Kindle is all puppies and kittens. And it makes a good case for the International nature of story telling.

Don't Waste Your Exclamation Points! - Intended for pastors this is a reminder for all writers.

Thoughts on the Future of Book Marketing - …

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News You Can Use – Nov. 22, 2011

By Steve Laubeon November 22, 2011
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Six Things Jeff Bezos Knew Back in 1997 That Made Amazon a Gorilla - Excellent article from Forbes magazine

Reward Yourself with Kittens! - This free "Written? Kitten! tool" provides you a blank page on which to type. But every writing goal you achieve (100, 200, 500 and 1000-word settings are available), you get a picture of a cute kitty! - Part of the NaNoWriMo incentives.

Books-a-Million …

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News You Can Use – Nov. 15, 2011

By Steve Laubeon November 15, 2011
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The End of Borders and The Future of Bookselling - BusinessWeek article shows why Borders failed and why it doesn't mean the demise of bookstores. Every writer should read this.

Another Change in How We Read Books? - Cloud-based book rentals...is it the future?

You Don't Have to Accept Rejection - Copyblogger makes the case for the Indie route

Does Your Web Site Use Flash? - If so, then …

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Category: Book Business, E-Books, News You Can Use, SteveTag: News, Publishing News

Fun Fridays – Nov. 11, 2011

By Steve Laubeon November 11, 2011
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The de-evolution of language.

Via Jay Mug

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Category: Fun Fridays, SteveTag: Humor
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