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I Love My Library
by, Sharon K. Yntema
December 1, 2015

In this day of high priced books and new technology, public libraries are an invaluable resource for authors as well as readers in general. I sometimes think my local library, the Tompkins County Public Library is beyond compare, but I constantly run into articles and posts by people around the country, around the world, who love their libraries just as much. For an author, a… [Read More]

Filed Under: author events, book clubs, ebooks, free wifi, handsell, Library Journal, public library
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Pathways to Publishing
by, Jill Swenson
August 27, 2013
The convention floor at Book Expo America - photo by Ashley Grill

The business of publishing continues to evolve and new finance models have emerged offering authors more than the option to self-publish or go the traditional route. Between the five big commercial trade presses – Penguin Random House, Hatchette Book Group, Harper Collins, Macmillan, and Simon & Schuster – and self-publishing with Blurb, or Smashwords, there are new routes for writers to consider in their pursuit… [Read More]

Filed Under: Crowdsourcing, ebooks, IndieGoGo, Kickstarter, Non-profit publishers, Print-on-demand, Publishing Cooperatives, subsidy
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Not Sure Digital is for You? Give an eReader Alternative a Try
by, Claire Webber
February 9, 2013

If you are a voracious reader — even if you will never give up the pleasure of paper — you may be considering an eReader device. But wait!  You don’t need to commit just yet. You can try before you buy. “After 5 years, eBooks is a multi-billion dollar category for us and growing fast — up approximately 70% last year,” said Amazon founder Jeff Bezos. “In… [Read More]

Filed Under: ebooks, ereader
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Read eBooks from Your Desktop with Calibre – Even if you Own an eReader
by, Claire Webber
February 5, 2013

eReading devices are one of the most polarizing topics among bibliophiles – but whether you’re glued to your Kindle or loyal to print-and-paper, being able to easily read ebooks on your computer is a revolutionizing experience. Why on a desktop? If you’ve got an eReader, you might not see the point in having a eReader program on your home computer. But consider: Being able to… [Read More]

Filed Under: ebooks, ereader, technology
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