Okay, I lied. We're not doing Part 2 yet. It was pointed out to me that there's some key aspects to the manuscript process that I ignored. Really, they're more…
I threatened to do a series of posts demystifying the publishing process. Now I guess I get to follow through on that. But where do I start? When the manuscript…
Getting a revised version from an author makes me giddy. No, seriously. It's like Christmas and my birthday, all rolled into one. I'm sitting here, staring at the revised version…
What price digital? That's the big question these days, it seems. What price is a reasonable one to charge for an eBook? What are people willing to pay, and what…
We've said it before, and we'll say it again: There's nothing new under the sun. Okay, that's not entirely true. There's plenty out there that's new, and exciting, and different.…
It's time to announce Candlemark & Gleam's first title! I've been in touch with the author for awhile now, and we've had an informal agreement for a bit, but the signed…
Not sure how I feel about the restored Metropolis "no longer being science fiction". It seems to me that saying “It’s no longer a science-fiction film,” said Martin Koerber, a…
I do love Charlie Stross. And I love reading his takes on the publishing industry and the future of the book. His CMAP series should be required reading. In fact,…
Forbes has an interesting discussion with the guys behind the Espresso Book Machine. A lot of this is tangential to our discussion right now. We'll get more into the idea…
Every story needs a beginning. "Once upon a time" is a traditional one, a good one, although sometimes overused. "In the beginning" is another classic, as is "Sing, O Muse."…
