Publishing: Hardcover, Paperback, or In Between?

On May 15, 2012, in Guest Writers, Reader Views, by Reader Views

Whenever a book is published, the author has to decide whether to print a hard cover, a paperback, or both, and in recent years, a hybrid version—the French flaps cover—has appeared. Deciding which cover to use depends on an author’s budget, the type of book, and the book’s audience.

Bloggers: Attract Search Engines’ Attention With Hyperlinks

On May 4, 2012, in Professional Blogging, Tips & Tricks, by Editor

I had a problem with some posts, meaning their number of views increased significantly slower than others. In my view, this was not a problem with the topic, and I can now prove my point. The simple problem was the number of hyperlinks within these posts.

WordPress Blogger: Don’t Rely On The Google Search Engine Alone

On January 24, 2012, in Blogging Aspects, Professional Blogging, WordPress plugins, by Editor

There are actions designed to drive visitors to your website who are not necessarily using the Google search engine, but find you through other references.

Creating Income From Home – Self-Publishing Technical Literature

Topics include: Why Technical Literature? What Should I Write About? Do I Need An ISBN? Publishing eBooks, Publishing Printed Books, Obtaining An ISBN, ISBN Barcode, Cover & Book Creation Manuals, Add Your Book To Amazon.Com, Managing Shipping & Handling, Promotion, Create Your Own Website, Press Releases, Social Networks, e-commerce System, and more.

Are Brick & Mortar Bookstores Prepared For The Future?

On November 27, 2011, in Articles, Home Business, Wilfried F. Voss, by Editor

In terms of bookstores, the challenge is real. Within the next few years, we will witness the vanishing of the majority of the good old-fashioned brick & mortar bookstores. Thus, the question of “Are Brick & Mortar Bookstores Prepared For The Future?” is valid. Are bookstore owners determined and prepared to face the challenge, or do they dwell in a mixture of apathy and ignorance?

Making Money Online: Write Technical Literature

If you have the time, the skills, and the resources, you can build a steady income. However, let’s do another reality check: Your success depends on a great number of factors like, just to name a few, popularity of the topic to write about, marketing, promotional activities, and more.

Book Sales Are Nothing to Write Home About: What is going on?

On November 7, 2011, in Guest Writers, Reader Views, Writing & Publishing, by Editor

Every day I get at least two emails from authors expressing concern that their books aren’t selling. They’ve done everything right: marketing, publicity, social media, blogging, website, signings, promotion, promotion, and more promotion but it just isn’t happening.

Want More Web Traffic? Develop A Strategy!

On November 4, 2011, in Blogging Aspects, Professional Blogging, by Editor

While SEO is important, there are other ways of promoting your website. SEO can turn out to be a science that will require that special and expensive consultant, but there are some very effective measures that your part-time webmaster can handle as well.

Bloggers: Don’t Waste Your Money With Google AdWords To Promote Your Website

On September 5, 2011, in Blogging, Blogging Aspects, Professional Blogging, by Editor

My experience was that an investment in SEO (search engine optimization) produces far more effective results than online advertising. Create good content; create tons of content; update frequently; apply the simple rules of SEO – This, in my very personal experience, is the best recipe for a successful website.

Kindle Edition: American Male Prostitute – How I (Almost) Got A Book Deal Through Sex,Lies, And Deceit by Wilfried F. Voss

On August 10, 2011, in Amazon Kindle, Articles, Book Reviews, Fiction, Wilfried F. Voss, by Editor

The question remains, what does it take these days to get a book deal with a traditional publisher? What do you do when, hypothetically, you are running out of time and mere talent is not the be-all and end-all?