Category Archives: Publishing Advice

Traditional Publishing: Today’s Vanity Publishing?

Posted on August 25, 2012 2:39 am GMT+0000 by bidinotto

  Traditional publishing has become the new “vanity publishing.” It’s a point I’ve made repeatedly during the past year, but now this excellent article elaborates on the theme. If you’re an author holding out for the “prestige” of a traditional … Continue reading →

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Outstanding FORBES Article on Indie Publishing

Posted on August 15, 2012 6:25 pm GMT+0000 by bidinotto

  A long, impressively researched article about how self-publishing is revolutionizing the publishing industry, written by marketing expert and author David Vinjamuri, has appeared in Forbes. David interviewed and quoted me, along with a couple of friends — best-selling indie … Continue reading →

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Interview with Thriller Author J. Carson Black

Posted on August 8, 2012 5:28 am GMT+0000 by bidinotto

  J. Carson Black is the author of three short stories and thirteen novels, including the critically acclaimed Laura Cardinal series, recently optioned by Winkler Films/Sony Television. Since April of 2011, her books have sold over 300,000 copies. Her first … Continue reading →

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A Vital Tip for Self-Publishing Authors

Posted on June 27, 2012 6:34 pm GMT+0000 by bidinotto

  Lately, I’ve been sharing tips on self-publishing with quite a few authors, online and in person. Most of it is “how-to” stuff. But some of it concerns the attitude that an indie author must maintain if he is to … Continue reading →

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10 Reasons You Should Skip the Traditional Publishers and Self-Publish Ebooks Instead

Posted on May 29, 2012 7:51 pm GMT+0000 by bidinotto

  My latest piece, sure to be controversial, is now up on the PJ Media blog: “10 Reasons You Should Skip the Traditional Publishers and Self-Publish Ebooks Instead“ Enjoy!

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Kindle Direct Publishing features my success story

Posted on May 21, 2012 10:23 pm GMT+0000 by bidinotto

  I just learned that the May issue of the Kindle Direct Publishing Newsletter features the story of how I achieved self-publishing success via Kindle ebooks. Some time ago, the KDP folks solicited from me the details of my personal … Continue reading →

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I’m Interviewed on “The American Entrepreneur” Radio

Posted on May 4, 2012 4:41 am GMT+0000 by bidinotto

I was interviewed on “American Entrepreneur Radio” by host Jerry Bowyer on May 3rd. Jerry and I discussed the opportunities and mechanics of self-publishing, as well as my background and why I wrote and indie-published HUNTER. The interview runs about … Continue reading →

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Another Indie-Author Success Story

Posted on April 28, 2012 12:53 am GMT+0000 by bidinotto

Here’s another inspiring, rags-to-riches, “Rocky”-type story of a struggling writer beating the odds by turning to self-publishing, then becoming an overnight success as a best-selling author. This one appears in the Toronto Globe & Mail, and it’s about my new … Continue reading →

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Does Amazon Pose a Danger of “Monopoly” to the Book Business?

Posted on March 17, 2012 2:55 am GMT+0000 by bidinotto

  Joe Konrath, the bad-boy guru of self-publishing, utterly demolishes another piece of nonsense written against Amazon.com by author Scott Turow, president of the Authors Guild. Turow trots out every tired liberal cliche about the alleged evils and “threats” posed … Continue reading →

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Interviews with Indies: Jennifer Chase — Criminal Profiler, Crime-Thriller Author

Posted on March 13, 2012 2:12 am GMT+0000 by bidinotto

  Thriller writers are some of the most interesting people in the world. And Jennifer Chase is certainly one of the more interesting thriller writers I’ve encountered. Jennifer is a multiple-award-winning author, freelance writer, and a criminologist. She has written and … Continue reading →

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