Resources from the Publishing Category

These articles touch on the various aspects of publishing. Gain the advice and guidance needed to succeed in publishing a book.

The Downside to Easy E-Book Publishing: Spam Books

June 30th, 2011 Publishing by with 2 Comments

Recently, the Reuters website ran a story highlighting the problem of thousands of “spam books” clogging Amazon’s Kindle store. The same unscrupulous spammers that threaten to fill your email inbox every day with offers to buy cheap medication or amazing opportunities to cash in on someone else’s inheritance are now targeting e-books. They take public [...]

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Author Bonus Gift Offer! Angel Promises

May 24th, 2011 Book Publishing by with No Comments

Author Katherine Fitzpatrick is spreading the word about her book, Angel Promises…Remembering the Youngest Firefighter. About the Book: The Thirtymile Fire, July 10, 2001 was the day that changed wildland firefighting forever! Four young firefighters were lost under very controversial circumstances…did they really have to die? “Angel Promises…Remebering the Youngest Firefighter,” takes a look at [...]

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How to Sell Your Book Plus Sales Tax For an Even Dollar Amount

May 10th, 2011 Publishing by with 4 Comments

Have you ever wanted to sell your book at an event for an even dollar amount that includes both book price and sales tax but didn’t know how much to charge? Here is a formula that can help you. © felinda – Fotolia.com Even Dollar Amount Formula: E$ = Even Dollar Amount for both book [...]

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WP TV Show: NWMC 2011 Wrap-up

April 16th, 2011 Book Publishing by with No Comments

The Northwest Ministry Conference was a short but exciting event. Check out this last video interview from the show.

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Why You Should Avoid Book Publishing Contests

April 14th, 2011 Publishing by with 5 Comments

As if writing a compelling, useful, and relevant book wasn’t difficult enough, writers are faced with the challenge of getting their work in print, then competing in a fierce and ever-changing marketplace. Help is available in many forms—from agents who help authors connect with traditional publishers, to self-publishers who guide authors through the details of [...]

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Apostrophe or Foot Mark? That Is the Question

April 11th, 2011 Publishing by with No Comments

Want to really perturb a typesetter? It’s easy—just use a footmark where an apostrophe should go. Out of place punctuation is a foible so common into today’s publishing that it’s almost become comical. See this PubToon for an illustration.

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WP TV Show: Gutenberg, Adoption, and Building Your Platfrom

More coverage from the Northwest Ministry Conference 2011 and interview with Laura Christianson author of Adoption Network.   NWMC 2011 WinePress Vodcast 2 from WinePress Publishing on Vimeo.

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Maximize Your Booth Setup

Episode #1 is our first attempt at online video pod-casting and we thought we would start out by chronicling our experience at the Northwest Ministry Conference.  Maybe in future shows I will be able to hold the camera steady. Look for more videos with behind the scene looks, interviews, book reviews, and practical tips. In [...]

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