From the monthly archives:

May 2009

Do Authors Use Twitter?

May 22, 2009

As the author of Twitter Revolution: How Social Media and Mobile Marketing is Changing the Way We Do Business & Market Online you would suspect that I use Twitter a lot.
But what about other authors? Do you need to be on Twitter?
Mashable, The Social Media Guide has talked about 100’s of authors using Twitter.. now [...]

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A Printing Press At Every Book Store

May 21, 2009

Expect announcements and demostrations next week at BEA (Book Expo America) of Espresso Book MachineImagine a POD (print on demand) press in every bookstore…

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How Much Should an E-Book Cost? – NYTimes.com

May 20, 2009

Silly cost accounting at work.Publishers and commentators are arguing over pricing models as if they get to choose what will happen in the market. I say.. let the market decide.. What say you?How Much Should an E-Book Cost? – NYTimes.com
Publishers and authors say it is much more complicated than the cost of paper and shipping. [...]

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NY Times Best Seller is a Manifesto on How to Market Your Book

May 19, 2009

I just heard from Michael Port confirming that his new book The Think Big Manifesto: Think You Can’t Change Your Life (and the World)? Think Again is another New York Times Bestseller.
Warren, you seriously rock. You can’t begin to imagine the gratitude I have for your support. The reason The Think Big Manifesto is now [...]

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They sold the “O” in “Lost” .. boldly grow in the new frontier

May 8, 2009

Want to buy a vowel?
Last week episode of “Lost” had a surprise in the opening credits.
A constellation of stars and the U.S.S Enterprise flying out of the letter “O”
Tonight, on my Social Media Radio Show, we will talk about cross promotion, causes and how YOU can get your own brand recognized online.
Paramount paid a fortune [...]

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