Category Archives: electronic publishing

Technology Trends for Self Publishing

Posted on March 7, 2014 by bob lucas

Authors desiring to self publish or create electronic books (ebooks) now have more options than ever for getting their ideas into written form and to generate money with minimal effort and cost. Electronic technology and companies/services, such as, Lightning Source, Amazon Kindle, … Continue reading →

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Sale on Kindle Version of Make Money Writing Books by Robert W. Lucas

Posted on December 28, 2013 by bob lucas

From December 28th, 2013 until January 5th, 2014 you can get a discounted electronic copy of Make Money Writing Books: Proven Profit Making Strategies for Authors by Robert W. Lucas at Amazon.com The key to successfully making money as an author and/or self … Continue reading →

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Bowker Statistics Research Show Continued Increase in Self Publishing

Posted on November 26, 2013 by bob lucas

Recent information released by Bowker indicates that the number of self published titles in the United States jumped to more than 391,000 in 2012. This is an increase of 59 percent over 2011 and 422 percent over 2007. Additionally, eBooks continue to gain … Continue reading →

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E-Book Sales on the Rise Worldwide

Posted on November 10, 2013 by bob lucas

There is no doubt that e-books have taken a sound market share away from print publications. The number of books being offered in electronic format has grown around the globe each year in recent years. With the continuing development and … Continue reading →

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4 Tips to Improve the Success of Your Nonfiction Books

Posted on November 8, 2013 by bob lucas

If you write nonfiction books designed for personal and professional development, information or reference, textbooks, or self-help you should plan your approach to content development and page layout before you begin to write. To do this should be done in … Continue reading →

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Book Publishing Options for Authors

Posted on September 30, 2013 by bob lucas

As an author, deciding how to best get your book published can be a challenging and stressful decision. That is because, unlike years ago when an aspiring author wrote a manuscript, got an agent and found a traditional publishing house … Continue reading →

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EBook Sales Still Strong in United States

Posted on September 19, 2013 by bob lucas

Various studies indicate that the sale of eBooks continue to remain a large percentage of total book sales in the United States. While publishers continue to print books, and in many instances shift to Print on Demand (POD) their product to … Continue reading →

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Ebooks Leading the Way in the Publishing Industry

Posted on September 8, 2013 by bob lucas

Numerous studies related to self publishing, ebooks and the publishing industry in general continue to point to the fact that more authors are going the do it yourself route to publishing. They are also creating more electronic books in the process. … Continue reading →

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Making Your Book Stand Out From Competition

Posted on September 4, 2013 by bob lucas

Ever wonder why some books sell more copies and make the best seller lists while others seem to flop. Often it is not the talent of the author that makes the difference. Certainly that is a major factor. However, in … Continue reading →

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Send Press Releases to Promote Your Book

Posted on August 31, 2013 by bob lucas

Whether you are a traditionally or self published author who is releasing print, eBook or both formats, you must get the word out before you can sell copies. Many authors look for ways to promote their upcoming or newly released nonfiction … Continue reading →

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