In the previous post, we talked about the pros and cons of using POD for a self-published book. Now, let’s talk about using a POD subsidy publisher. Subsidy POD publishers generally do not call themselves subsidy publishers. They may describe themselves as POD publishers or even self-publishers. However, if they offer the services of a … Read more
In the last post, we talked about what POD is. Although POD (print on demand) is a digital printing technology, some publishers who use the technology call themselves POD publishers. We’ll address the pros and cons of self-publishing with POD in this post and the pros and cons of using a POD subsidy publisher in … Read more
At a recent Weekend Writers Cafe at Grow Your Writing Business, Genesis of At Home Mom Blog asked this question: What do you think of using POD publishers? Which ones are good? I pointed out that I wrote a little about POD in the Self-Publishing Primer but promised to write more about it. This is … Read more
Thanks to a recent post at One Step Forward, I’ve discovered Free Rice. The site offers a vocabulary quiz, requiring you to click on one of four definitions for the word given. The degree of difficulty of the words you are asked is determined by your answers. If you miss an answer, you are given … Read more
Today is the second birthday of Liz Strauss’ Successful Blog, and she’s invited every SOB (Successful and Outstanding Blogger) she has named in the last two years to her party. That’s 646 bloggers … and I’m proud to be one of them. Happy birthday, Liz. Thank you for your inspiration, your wisdom, your caring. Thank … Read more
Although I doubt many junior high and high school students read this blog, many of you are the parents of teens. Some of you may be teachers or friends, mentors, or relatives of aspiring young writers. Please pass on this reminder and give them a chance to win prizes, which include cash, e-book readers, and … Read more
The Self-Publishing Primer started as a series of fourteen posts early this year. To make the primer more convenient and accessible, I have compiled the posts into an e-book (PDF). You can download the file here. If you download the primer, please let me know if you find any errors. As I’ve said many times, … Read more
Just wanted to post a note to let you know I’m playing catch up and will miss a few days of blogging. My husband had a heart problem, and I’m catching up from spending time with him at the hospital and dealing with side-effects of his medication after he came home. He’s doing much better … Read more
On the Wings of the Wind is scheduled to be released on November 1, 2007. The book is the story of Patricia Eytcheson Taylor’s spiritual journey, but it is not hers alone. It is the story of the relationship anyone can have with a loving God who wants to guide the lives of all His … Read more
Fifteen thousand bloggers are joining together on Blog Action Day to write about the environment. No doubt many of the participating bloggers will be rabid environmentalists, but the majority of probably aren’t. I’m no tree hugger, and the hype hasn’t convinced me that man causes global warming. However, as a Christian, I believe that we … Read more