“Is the future of publishing all digital?
It’s a hard subject to get a handle on. People like myself who grew up with books have a prejudice towards them. I think a lot of critics would argue that the Kindle is the right place for a lot of books that are disposable, books that are read on the plane. That might include my own books, if not all, then some.”
“The author and mastermind of the whole Harry Potter universe uses plain old notebook paper and a ballpoint pen to develop the intricate plot structures of her books.”
German version of “I Write Like” is live!
The quickest, easiest way to produce something beautiful and lasting is to risk making something horribly crappy.
Your intuition knows what to write, so get out of the way.
Get ready for NaNoWriMo by reading this book.
Every November, tens of thousands of people sign up for National Novel Writing Month and attempt to write a 50,000-word novel. Baty, the brains behind this competition, has produced an uproariously funny motivational manifesto so readers can get a leg-up in his race or in the larger publishing game. The key is to lower your expectations “from ‘best-seller’ to ‘would not make someone vomit,’” says Baty, who maintains that stress and a deadline are important parts of writing. Aimed at the nonserious, with an emphasis on summoning creativity and having a life-changing experience, this original approach will appeal to anyone up for a challenge. -Library Journal
“Currently, I’m selling an average of 7000 self-pubbed ebooks a month on Kindle. Those numbers are for 19 self-pubbed titles, though the top 6 account for more than 75% of my sales, roughly 5000 per month.”
“Our contest has a simple premise: Listeners send in original short stories that can be read in three minutes or less. We’re looking for original work no longer than 600 words.”
