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Publishing Scams and How they WorkPublishing Scams and How they Work

Publishing Scams and How they Work

Many self-publishers start their book projects with unrealistic expectations and misunderstandings about how publishing works. A huge industry has arisen…

11 months ago
Book Giveaways: Are They Worth it?Book Giveaways: Are They Worth it?

Book Giveaways: Are They Worth it?

Should you give away books for free? The value of book giveaways can't be assessed by formula. The prevailing mythology…

11 months ago
How to Produce Audiobooks with Amazon ACXHow to Produce Audiobooks with Amazon ACX

How to Produce Audiobooks with Amazon ACX

This article explains how to produce and market a professional quality audiobook using Amazon ACX. Through ACX (Audiobook Creation Exchange),…

11 months ago
Self-Publishing Scams: Keep the “Self” in Self-PublishingSelf-Publishing Scams: Keep the “Self” in Self-Publishing

Self-Publishing Scams: Keep the “Self” in Self-Publishing

Here's an addendum to Publishing Scams and How they Work. I wonder why so many authors, after spending thousands of…

11 months ago
Not Selling Books? Did you do the Math?Not Selling Books? Did you do the Math?

Not Selling Books? Did you do the Math?

You threw a grand party but nobody came. Your novel is so good but you're not selling books. What happened?…

11 months ago
Reality Checklist for Self-PublishersReality Checklist for Self-Publishers

Reality Checklist for Self-Publishers

One question that loops endlessly on writers’ forums is “How can I sell more books?” The question is a natural…

11 months ago
Self-Publishing & Vanity Publishing: Confuse Them and Pay the PriceSelf-Publishing & Vanity Publishing: Confuse Them and Pay the Price

Self-Publishing & Vanity Publishing: Confuse Them and Pay the Price

What is true self-publishing? What is the difference between self-publishing and “vanity publishing” or “subsidy publishing?” How do these differ…

11 months ago
Book Distributors: What’s in it for Publishers?Book Distributors: What’s in it for Publishers?

Book Distributors: What’s in it for Publishers?

There is a direct relationship between the number of sales you can expect from a book distributor and the value-added…

11 months ago
Terms and ConditionsTerms and Conditions

Terms and Conditions

Speakipedia Affiliate Program Terms of Service Agreement By signing up to be an Affiliate in the Speakipedia Affiliate Program ("Program")…

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Using Other People’s Content: Fair UseUsing Other People’s Content: Fair Use

Using Other People’s Content: Fair Use

When can you use someone else’s intellectual property? With the property-holder’s permission, you can do what you want. That’s the…

1 year ago
Protect Your Ideas: CopyrightProtect Your Ideas: Copyright

Protect Your Ideas: Copyright

Ideas are “intellectual property.” I.P. includes print-based material like books and articles and scripts, music and video, and also logos…

1 year ago
Respect Other People’s Intellectual PropertyRespect Other People’s Intellectual Property

Respect Other People’s Intellectual Property

It’s so easy to grab a photo off the Internet It’s so easy to use your favorite song as background…

1 year ago