Twitter Weekly Updates for 2009-11-29

RT @Jenni_Burke: RT @inkyelbows: The Top 10 Myths About E-Books, by @NathanBransford http://bit.ly/5v0RhY # RT @MichaelHyatt: “Kindle 2 gets native PDFs, 85% longer battery life.” Yea! http://bit.ly/6m8CDQ # RT @mdemuth: RT @WritersDigest: Wonderful lit agent review of @jamesscottbell 's newest book, Art of War for Writers: http://bit.ly/92OvF6 # RT @mdemuth Can you realistically make a [...]

Many industry insiders say that the traditional publishing model is broken. The speed of change taking place in recent years proves that even if it’s not broken, it is definitely evolving. And while those waves of change have and will continue to upset the status quo, the companies and individuals who recognize the inevitability (and potential benefits) of change will find creative ways to adapt and stay ahead of the curve. Those who do this well will keep the needs of their customers in mind and always partner innovation with integrity.

Amazon began selling the Kindle in Canada today. http://bit.ly/27w0Wx #

William Barrett, Professor of Philosophy, wrote back in 1979: “…our modes of communication and expression take place within the framework (of an increasingly complex technology) and are increasingly shaped by it … the task … in this situation becomes neither the meaningless rejection of technology nor the equally meaningless affirmation of technology, but to try [...]

William Barrett, Professor of Philosophy, wrote back in 1979: “…our modes of communication and expression take place within the framework (of an increasingly complex technology) and are increasingly shaped by it … the task … in this situation becomes neither the meaningless rejection of technology nor the equally meaningless affirmation of technology, but to try [...]

Last week, we offered a few thoughts to consider as you are publicizing your new book. It’s not easy work, and sometimes requires sacrifices to get the word out. This week, we will focus specifically on radio interviews, which are still one of the best ways you can get your message out about your book. [...]

BelieversPress.com Helps Publishers (and Agents) Conquer the Slush Pile http://bit.ly/3B3kTQ #askagents #agentpeeves #allaboutagents # RT @ecpa: E-Link Feature article asks "Can we help rejected authors navigate their publishing future?" read & comment at http://tr.im/E2wk # RT @CNewswire: New Publishing Model for Authors: Bethany Press Launches BelieversPress to Give Author's Faith a Voice http://bit.ly/lcdIJ # RT [...]

I’ve always believed a couple of fairly obvious book design axioms: 1. Book cover design is essentially package design. As with soup, or cereal or any product sold via shelf or photo, the outside must dramatize the inside and resonate with the customer in some way. 2. The task and the joy of a designer [...]

1. You need to know Why You Want to be Published You must ask yourself and answer the question, “…why do you want to be published?” Some feel called to educate and inspire, while some want to “entertain” and tell a story, either fiction or non-fiction. And, the different callings and writer desires can combine [...]

A well-designed book cover will not only help define your book, but help sell your book.

Are you wondering just how important it is to have a great design on the cover of your book? Now more than ever the front cover of a book needs to be striking and enticing to look at. And it needs to draw the reader in enough to at least pick it up. With the fast-paced lifestyle most consumers lead, the cover of a book needs to grab someone immediately.