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Why Self-Publishing on Kobo’s Writing Life Makes Sense

Posted on December 6, 2012 by Robert Worstell

Just discovered this site recently and was very impressed. If you already have a epub file, it’s simpler than anything else to get it uploaded and on offer internationally. They are already known for global sales, this lets you in … Continue reading →

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The Odd Fascination with Literary Agents by Self-Publishing Authors

Posted on December 9, 2012 by Robert Worstell

Self-Publishers Need a Book Agent? Really? What is it exactly that “literary agents” do again? Oh, they take a percentage of your income to make sure you are represented by book publishers. Come again? Highgate Cemetery, East (15) Tony Worrall … Continue reading →

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How Amazon “Review-Addiction” is Wasting Your Time

Posted on January 27, 2013 by Robert Worstell

photocredit: “bastique” from Flickr Getting a grip on Amazon’s multiplying sock-puppet problem. I’ve been doing some research today on Amazon’s review scene. This is because it’s become clear that the conventional wisdom  is “if you want to make a decent … Continue reading →

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