I’m doing less and less writing these days and more and more knitting stuff. I reckon that the pursuit of a craft/hobby is all research and may one day turn into tons of articles — when I have the brain points to churn them out. Yesterday I combined my love of music with my love… Continue reading Fun With Music and Crafts
Author: JulieD
HappyFeet
HappyFeet Originally uploaded by jwordsmith. My first completed pair of home-knitted socks. I finally managed to get a pair made by knitting them both at once on two circular needles (it’s a bit complicated but worth it to NOT have to start a new sock after just crossing the finish line on the first. I… Continue reading HappyFeet
What's In A Publishing Agreement?
When publishing with a POD company you should look beyond the marketing materials and read the Author Agreement/Publishing Contract, to find out what exactly the deal is….Having had to revise one of these a couple of times, to try to make it more user friendly, I thought I’d share my the fruits of my translation effort with you.
Which POD Company Is Right For Me?
One of the main differences between the companies is ideology…
Is POD Right For Me – Sales Goals
You must be willing to promote your book everywhere you go. Without the power of a publishing house behind you, you are responsible for all the marketing and promotion….
Will POD Work For Me? Technical Considerations
Desktop publishing has made producing a publication much easier than it ever was. It is a mistake, however, to think that ‘easier’ means ‘easy’….
What Is Print On Demand?
At its simplest, print on-demand publishing means that whenever a book is demanded (ordered, bought, requested), a copy of the book is printed. To anyone who knows anything about traditional printing methods, this sounds ridiculous…