At Carrick Publishing, one of our greatest joys is the interaction we've experienced with our fellow authors. Some are self-published, some traditional, and another fast-growing group are published via Independent publishers. Our guest this week is one such author, SciFi Thriller writer Steven M. Moore, who recently joined Carrick Publishing with his "Clones And Mutants… Continue reading Being Indie – Part II: Why I became an Indie Author ~ by Steven M. Moore
Tag: Kindle
What’s with this 99¢ e-book Craze?
There’s been a lot of discussion in author chat groups recently regarding the flurry of Free and 99¢ e-books available through Amazon Kindle, Smashwords and other e-book retailers. Within the writing community, opinions on the matter appear to be split. Traditionalists argue the low-priced and free e-books are undermining the value of quality books. Meanwhile,… Continue reading What’s with this 99¢ e-book Craze?
What’s in a name? ~ coming up with the perfect title
Most writers will tell you the one aspect of their craft that causes them the greatest pleasure is that instant when the perfect title presents itself. It's an "Ah-Hah!" moment of grand proportions, as the author rubs his hands together gleefully, checks Google to be sure it isn't already in use, considers such things as… Continue reading What’s in a name? ~ coming up with the perfect title
The Burgeoning World of e-Books
What an exhilarating time to be an author! The old rules are changing – in some cases being trashed altogether. Walls are crumbling. Writers everywhere are trying out new tools, new canvasses upon which to create and showcase their work. The bravest among us are thrilling to new-found freedoms. History shows that in times of… Continue reading The Burgeoning World of e-Books
To print and beyond ~ the brass tacks of independent and self-publishing
The decision to self-publish or to sign a contract with a small, independent publisher is a difficult one for most writers. Last week, we took a look at some of the reasons Alex and I chose to "go indie". This week, we'd like to carry the topic further by sharing some of our personal experiences… Continue reading To print and beyond ~ the brass tacks of independent and self-publishing