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When a publisher might not do as good a job as a self-publishing author

The Idea Logical Company

We’ve previously explored what I called “the end of the trade publishing concept” , which stems from the now wide-open opportunity to publish available to anybody with a computer and something to deliver as a book. That requirement cost publishers money, but also served to eliminate competition.

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When Your Publisher Gets the Cover Wrong—Very Wrong

Jane Friedman

Cole ( @JoniBCole ) This story starts about eight years ago, with the arrival of a much anticipated email from the publishing house where the first edition of my book, Good Naked: How to Write More, Write Better, and Be Happier , was in production. This story comes to mind as I think about feedback during the publishing process.

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Tips for Writing, Publishing, and Promoting an E-book to Build Your Personal Brand

Credible Content

Writing and publishing e-books for personal branding. What Is E-Book Writing and Publishing? E-book writing and publishing refers to the process of creating, formatting, and distributing electronic books, also known as e-books. Marketing and Promotion Effective marketing and promotion play a vital role in e-book publishing.

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Content Publishing and Repurposing

Content Hacker

YouTube videos explaining concepts outlined in white papers? YouTube and Vimeo are great platforms for video publishing. Visual elements should simplify concepts rather than confuse them further – think clarity over clutter. The post Content Publishing and Repurposing appeared first on Content Hacker. Double check.

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How to Write a Concept Paper in 7 Steps

Grammarly

Before you can write a research paper, or begin your research, you may have to write a concept paper. A concept paper is a short academic paper that explains the research you plan to conduct. Give your writing extra polish Grammarly helps you communicate confidently Write with Grammarly What is a concept paper?

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How to use the concept of slippery slide in copywriting to increase your sales

Credible Content

The concept of slippery slide in copywriting. For the first time I read about the concept of slippery slide in copywriting on one of Copyblogger posts. Here is a good example of the concept of slippery slide being used for paid content: Slippery slide Netflix advertisement a New York Times screenshot. Not necessarily.

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Self-Publishing LaunchPad With James Blatch

The Creative Penn

What are some of the fundamentals behind self-publishing success? James Blatch shares tips and insights as well as introducing the Launchpad course from Self Publishing Formula. He’s also the co-founder of Self-Publishing Formula, Fuse Books, Hello Books, and the co-host of The Self-Publishing Show. Show Notes.