Author: Rebecca GillieronPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 270
Book Description
The first ever guide to the top book blogs--including interviews and sample reviews.
The Digital Literary Sphere
Author: Simone MurrayPublisher: Johns Hopkins University Press
ISBN: 1421426099
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 252
Book Description
How has the Internet changed literary culture? 2nd Place, N. Katherine Hayles Award for Criticism of Electronic Literature by The Electronic Literature Organization Reports of the book’s death have been greatly exaggerated. Books are flourishing in the Internet era—widely discussed and reviewed in online readers’ forums and publicized through book trailers and author blog tours. But over the past twenty-five years, digital media platforms have undeniably transformed book culture. Since Amazon’s founding in 1994, the whole way in which books are created, marketed, publicized, sold, reviewed, showcased, consumed, and commented upon has changed dramatically. The digital literary sphere is no mere appendage to the world of print—it is where literary reputations are made, movements are born, and readers passionately engage with their favorite works and authors. In The Digital Literary Sphere, Simone Murray considers the contemporary book world from multiple viewpoints. By examining reader engagement with the online personas of Margaret Atwood, John Green, Gary Shteyngart, David Foster Wallace, Karl Ove Knausgaard, and even Jonathan Franzen, among others, Murray reveals the dynamic interrelationship of print and digital technologies. Drawing on approaches from literary studies, media and cultural studies, book history, cultural policy, and the digital humanities, this book asks: What is the significance of authors communicating directly to readers via social media? How does digital media reframe the “live” author-reader encounter? And does the growing army of reader-reviewers signal an overdue democratizing of literary culture or the atomizing of cultural authority? In exploring these questions, The Digital Literary Sphere takes stock of epochal changes in the book industry while probing books’ and digital media’s complex contemporary coexistence.
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Author: A Seriously Useful Author's Guide to Marketing and Publicising Books
Author: Mary CavanaghPublisher: Troubador Publishing Ltd
ISBN: 1848761511
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 249
Book Description
Gone are the times when most authors could relax and let their publisher sell their book for them. Nowadays, in a climate of increasing commercialisation, the majority of authors, both new and established, are discovering that they get no help at all. For the self-published (a rapidly expanding market) this has always been largely the case, but now nearly all authors are faced with the task of having to market and publicise their own book. The prospect is a daunting one, but without some form of self-input it is rare for any book to sell in significant quantities.However, exactly what needs to be done to generate sales, and to create a reputation for a book, is often a mystery. Thus, Seriously Useful aims to demystify the processes in a concise, lively, and highly readable way. Although primarily concerned with making sales, it also offers some very useful pre-publication advice, including the options and benefits of self-publishing. In addition it reveals some essential inside information on how the books trade works, so the author has an excellent understanding of their book’s journey from manuscript, to publisher, to wholesaler, to retailer, to reader. There are also some very useful contributions from other mainstream and self-published authors. Written by Mary Cavanagh, a novelist and short story writer, who has had first-hand experience of both mainstream and self-publishing. Her previous work includes The Crowded Bed (Transita 2007) and A Man Like Any Other – The Priest’s Tale (Matador 2008).
Writers' & Artists' Yearbook 2023
Author: Bloomsbury PublishingPublisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1399406574
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 849
Book Description
'A definitive guide, in here you'll find everything you need' S. J. Watson With over 4,000 industry contacts and over eighty articles from a wide range of leading authors and publishing industry professionals, the latest edition of this bestselling Yearbook is packed with all of the practical information, inspiration and guidance you need at every stage of your writing and publishing journey. Designed for authors and illustrators across all genres and markets, it is relevant for those looking for a traditional, hybrid or self-publishing route to publication; writers of fiction and non-fiction, poets and playwrights, writers for TV, radio and videogames. If you want to find a literary or illustration agent or publisher, would like to self-publish or crowdfund your creative idea then this Yearbook will help you. As well as sections on publishers and agents, newspapers and magazines, illustration and photography, theatre and screen, there is a wealth of detail on the legal and financial aspects of being a writer or illustrator. Includes advice from writers such as Peter James, Cathy Rentzenbrink, S.J. Watson, Kerry Hudson, and Samantha Shannon. Additional articles, free advice, events information and editorial services at www.writersandartists.co.uk
Paper Towns - 101 Amazing Facts You Didn't Know
Author: G WhizPublisher: GWhizBooks.com
ISBN: 1498935028
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 34
Book Description
Did you know "Paper Towns" is John Green's third young adult novel? Or, did you know The Guardian commented that "Paper Towns" is a book that makes people think about life and the different ways people react to different situations? What are the amazing facts of Paper Towns by John Green? Do you want to know the golden nuggets of facts readers love? If you've enjoyed the book, then this will be a must read delight for you! Collected for readers everywhere are 101 book facts about the book & author that are fun, down-to-earth, and amazingly true to keep you laughing and learning as you read through the book! Tips & Tricks to Enhance Reading Experience • Enter "G Whiz" after your favorite title to see if publication exists! ie) Harry Potter G Whiz • Enter "G Whiz 101" to search for entire catalogue! • Tell us what title you want next! • Combine your favorite titles to receive bundle coupons! • Submit a review and hop on the Wall of Contributors! “Get ready for fun, down-to-earth, and amazing facts that keep you laughing & learning!" - G Whiz "10/10" Keiona - I love sports "10/10" Krista - Love books "9/10" Penelope Hunt - Reader from Lima, Ohio "9/10" Callie - Perfect "9/10" Angie - Bookworm and LOVER of TFIOS DISCLAIMER: This work is a derivative work not to be confused with the original title. It is a collection of facts from reputable sources generally known to the public with source URLs for further reading and enjoyment. It is unofficial and unaffiliated with respective parties of the original title in any way. Due to the nature of research, no content shall be deemed authoritative nor used for citation purposes. Refined and tested for quality, we provide a 100% satisfaction guarantee or your money back.
Author: Jean FloydStop Depriving the World of You
Author: Darlene CorbettPublisher: Sound Wisdom
ISBN: 164095029X
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 89
Book Description
Do you believe everyone is capable of getting “unstuck?” Do you recognize your own uniqueness? Do you wonder if you have abilities which may lie deep within? If you do not, once you read this stimulating book, you will be convinced otherwise. Stop Depriving the World of You simply and creatively provides exercises for you to begin the journey of self-discovery. Soon you will come in contact with your own unique talents and gifts. In addition, the D.R.E.A.M. technique will help you delve deeper into your inner being and explore uncharted territories. By using the tools offered in this book, you will be pleasantly surprised by what you might uncover. With thirty years of experience, Darlene Corbett has not only helped people “refurbish their home but has assisted them in rebuilding the foundation.” You will find her enthusiasm and belief in the possibilities to be infectious. By reading this book, you are not only opening yourself to a new way of thinking but creating pathways toward change and fulfillment you may never have thought possible. Stop Depriving the World of You is a must read!
Author: Akanshya Mishra