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Self-publishing or direct publishing? As self-publishing loses its stigma, maybe it's time for a new name

Site Admin — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 18:25:28 -0700

Now that self-publishing is becoming respectable, maybe it's time for a new name

Self-publishing: tax matters - getting the IRS to issue an ITIN for non-US residents

Site Admin — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:46:14 -0700

Most POD services are based in the US, and that can cause tax complications for those authors who aren't. Here's what I did about it

Going Rouge - the web way: new book about Sarah Palin is a good example of the new web-based publishing model

Site Admin — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 01:22:39 -0700

A new book about Sarah Palin is a good example of the speed afforded by new web-based publishing models

Death of the bookshop: good for the planet?

Site Admin — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 01:33:57 -0600

With the e-book revolution gathering pace, maybe it's time to ask whether the fondness some of us have for the printed book is ecologically justifiable

Another good reason not to use a mobile phone

Site Admin — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:34:17 -0600

Cellphones may cause cancer, says a forthcoming report. But that's only one reason not to have one

The Orne in Autumn - Normandy's most beautiful department takes on its fall colours

Site Admin — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 21:01:10 -0600

Normandy's most beautiful department takes on its fall colours

Self-publishing: the website at the centre of your universe - with a good site your readers will find you

Site Admin — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 20:50:17 -0600

When it comes to marketing your book, having a successful website means that your readers will find you

A guide to using photographs for web designers and bloggers - copyright issues

Site Admin — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 19:45:05 -0600

For web designers and bloggers, copyright issues surrounding photographs can be a nightmare - and spell potential disaster. But there is an easy solution.

Self-publishing: design the cover pt.2 - tips for creating an effective book cover design

Site Admin — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 19:31:28 -0600

A few more tips on designing the cover of your book

Self-publishing: designing the cover of your book in Photoshop or InDesign

Site Admin — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 03:23:10 -0600

Some tips on setting up the cover of your book using Photoshop or InDesign

The Orne's gorgeous landscapes - Normandy's spectacular countryside

Site Admin — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 10:00:16 -0600

This beautiful area of Normandy is known for its rolling countryside - but it sometimes rises to more spectacular heights

Embracing new technology - e-books will replace paper whether you like it or not

Site Admin — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 01:07:38 -0600

Some people still regard e-books as a fad or an inadequate replacement for paper. But that attitude is fast becoming outdated.

Self-publishing: the web-based model - internet sales may be enough for small publishers

Site Admin — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 10:17:31 -0600

The internet still accounts for only a small portion of book sales. But maybe that's enough for self-publishers and we can simply forget about bookshops

Orne Revealed: a new calendar featuring Normandy's most beautiful department

Site Admin — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 16:56:22 -0600

Normandy's most beautiful department features in a new fine-art photography calendar

Microstock agencies merge

Site Admin — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 17:35:58 -0600

It's no wonder that microstock photo agencies are merging into a few big players - this kind of market is all about aggregating