Lots of stuff to catch up on:
-Today is Amanda Luedeke's birthday -- happy birthday, Amanda! Here's hoping you get both birthday AND Christmas gifts this year. (Amanda is a literary agent who works with me here at MacGregor Literary.)
-If you're interested in knowing more about marketing, Rob Eagar over at Wildfire Marketing is still offering his "Marketing Plan Templates" as well as his "Bestseller Website Tutorial" at www.StartaWildfire.com. If you type the word "Chip" in the discount code box, you'll get $5 off the retail price! (Thanks for doing that, Rob.) The materials he offers are top notch.
-A fascinating article on the need for publishers can be read here:
www.digitalbookworld.com/2011/leaked-hachette-explains-why-publishers-are-relevant/
-And some workable ideas on how an author can increase the sales of his or her ebooks can be found on the Digital Book World site: http://tinyurl.com/78b4h4l
-Now that I'm done with my marketing series, I plan to get back to questions authors are asking. Feel free to send me your questions, and I'll get to it!
-I LOVE LOVE LOVE my Nook Tablet. Holy cow. The best e-reader I've ever had. Fast, easy to use, does a great job with the books, has a wonderful screen for movies, and isn't as clunky on the internet as the Kindle Fire. A GREAT tool. (And for those who say, "I could never get away from paper books and use a digital reader..." I can only say, "Yes, you can. Try the Nook and you'll see how.")
-And to the person who sent me Guinness glasses for Christmas: Thanks! If I knew who you were, I'd send you a note. But there was nothing in the package to say who it was from...
Merry Christmas to all!
Didn't send you glasses but do want to send Christmas greetings! Glad to hear about the Nook. I have about worn out my Sony Reader and just may be looking for a new reader in my future--of course then I'd have to admit to getting older and ask for it for my birthday. Yes, once you give in to the e-reader, it hooks you.
Posted by: Karen Robbins | December 23, 2011 at 04:53 AM
You're welcome on the glasses :-) The nook looks great. I've got the kindle and the feature I like best is the text to speech. I listen to books and my own manuscript when I walk. Does Nook have that feature? Merry Christmas Chip.
Posted by: Gina Holmes | December 23, 2011 at 05:25 AM
Happy birthday, Amanda! Hope you all have a VERY merry Christmas!
Posted by: Martha Ramirez | December 23, 2011 at 07:27 AM
Yes, Happy birthday Amanda! And Merry Christmas all!
Posted by: Gina Holmes | December 23, 2011 at 07:56 AM
Hey, it was Gina who sent me the glasses. Thanks, Gina!
Posted by: chip | December 23, 2011 at 11:33 AM
Thanks for the birthday wishes!
Posted by: Amanda Luedeke | December 23, 2011 at 04:15 PM
Happy birthday, Amanda!!!
Posted by: Nicole O'Dell | December 26, 2011 at 08:16 PM