Alex Bird Tillson is an entertainment lawyer and author. Interview by Ransom Stevens. Alex explained some of the nuances of fan fiction and its copyright implications. Alex noted that fan fiction does often infringe on copyright; however, many authors do not take action and some even appear supportive of fan fiction. Before writing fan fiction,
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Empowering Authors with Direct Marketing and Presales
Carla King interviews Smashwords, Mark Coker Subjects covered The biggest imperative for authors in 2020 is to build and own a marketing platform that they control. Retailers and social media platforms mediate the author/reader relationship, preventing direct interaction. A mailing list is essential for authors to have a direct relationship with their readers. While direct
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Motivation Monday: The Technology That Binds Us
by Carla King Today we experience a profound wonder and appreciation for the technology that binds us to our very humanness. It’s difficult to imagine isolation without it, and I have to cast my mind back to the delay factor that we lived with before the internet. Back in 1995, when I started blogging, the
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Blockchain and Bitcoin for Writers: 3 Ways to Enter the Field Today
With the new levels of innovation and creativity mankind has reached, there is no better time to learn about Blockchain and Bitcoin than today. Both have potential to transform your world as a technical, business, or fiction writer, or as a business person. As a consumer, you will be empowered by the millions of applications,
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7 Mistakes to Avoid When Self-Publishing by Stephanie Chandler
Self-Publish Like a Pro: 7 Mistakes New Authors Make and How to Avoid Them The world of self-publishing can be overwhelming, and there is an abundance of conflicting advice around the internet-wild-west that can leave your head spinning. However, most publishing industry professionals would agree that there are several common mistakes we see from new
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Publishing’s New Power Couple 23 Reasons Readers and Writers are Reinventing Publishing Technology disrupts publishing by minimizing the barriers between readers and writers. Publishing only needs three elements: writers, readers, and tools for connecting them. Technology provides the tools. Readers and writers are replacing traditional publishers, media, and reviewers, and creating a new literary culture.
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