"In Everything and Less, acclaimed critic Mark McGurl discovers a dynamic scene of literary experimentation in an unlikely location: in the realms of self-publishing created by Amazon. Reclaiming several works of self-published fiction from the abyss of critical disregard, McGurl offers a Copernican revolution in the world of letters: rather than giving central importance to the critically lionized highbrows-Colson Whitehead, Don DeLillo, Elena Ferrante,...

The Fine Print of Self-Publishing, now in its fifth edition, has been lauded by industry professionals as the go-to book for authors considering self-publishing. The Fine Print has helped thousands of authors understand self-publishing companies' services, contract terms, printing markups, and royalty calculations. This latest edition includes new chapters on e-book publishing and book marketing, as well as updated head-to-head comparisons of major...

Aaron Swartz was a programming prodigy who helped shape the digital landscape of today. He helped develop the internet protocol RSS and was a co-founder of Reddit. Chronicling his pioneering efforts crusading for open access and free speech and the resulting legal nightmare and tragedy that ensued, the documentary is a dynamic and moving portrait of a brilliant tech millionaire who renounced the values of Silicon Valley startup culture and used technology...

Online learning platforms have revolutionized the teaching landscape, but with this comes the imperative of securing your students' private data in the digital realm. Have you taken every measure to ensure their data's security? Are you aligned with your organization's cybersecurity standards? What about your insurer and your country's data protection regulations? This book offers practical insights through real-world examples to ensure compliance....

The 2020 edition of The Smashwords Book Marketing Guide, now covering ebook presales! Offers 66 book marketing ideas and dozens of insights that will help authors, publishers and book marketers make their books more discoverable and more desirable to readers. Learn how how to put more of your marketing on "autopilot" so you can spend more time writing and less time marketing. Includes new "Deep Dive" bonus sections covering social media strategy for...

You're ready to write your book... and there's a personal assistant just waiting for you to engage it and kickstart a successful publishing career. A book can change everything. Not just for the person who reads it, but for you as the author. Want to double (or even triple) your income? Write a book. Whether you're an expert in your field looking to share your knowledge and experience, or you want to use your book to attract clients...

Do you struggle to understand how to communicate with readers effectively and efficiently? Are you frustrated by newsletters not being delivered? Do you feel like throwing your hands up in frustration? Author Consultant Barb Drozdowich, turns her sights to explaining email deliverability in this ground-breaking book. She tackles the topics than many experts gloss over and takes them to level that anyone can understand. Get Your Emails Delivered...

Are you tired of being told what to say to your mailing list? Discover how to optimize your communication with your readers. Do you feel that you aren't really connecting with the people who sign up to receive your newsletter? Are you tired of trying one piece of advice after another? Author consultant Barb Drozdowich has spent a decade teaching writers how to master the technological pitfalls of publishing. She's here to help with the subject of...

Revised 2019 Edition In Self-Publish Your Book: A Quick & Easy Step-by-Step Guide, writer, editor, and publisher, Jessica Bell, does not overwhelm you with all information available-she explains exactly what one needs to know, without the faff, by following a foolproof, cost-efficient, time-efficient, extremely easy-to-follow, step-by-step, self-publishing method. By following this method, a writer can have their book go from manuscript to published...