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| spotify for ebooks: Reading Audio Readers Karl Berglund, 2024-01-11 The first computational study of reading to focus on audiobooks, this book uses a unique and substantial set of reader consumption data to show how audiobooks and digital streaming platforms affect our literary culture. Offering an academic perspective on the kind of user data hoard we associate with tech companies, it asks: when it comes to audiobooks, what do people really read, and how and when do they read it? Tracking hundreds of thousands of readers on the level per user and hour, Reading Audio Readers combines computational methods from cultural analytics with theoretical perspectives from book history, publishing studies, and media studies. In doing so, it provides new insights into reading practices in digital platforms, the effects of the audiobook boom, and the business-models for book publishing and distribution in the age of streamed audio. |
| spotify for ebooks: Book Wars John B. Thompson, 2021-03-04 This book tells the story of the turbulent decades when the book publishing industry collided with the great technological revolution of our time. From the surge of ebooks to the self-publishing explosion and the growing popularity of audiobooks, Book Wars provides a comprehensive and fine-grained account of technological disruption in one of our most important and successful creative industries. Like other sectors, publishing has been thrown into disarray by the digital revolution. The foundation on which this industry had been based for 500 years – the packaging and sale of words and images in the form of printed books – was called into question by a technological revolution that enabled symbolic content to be stored, manipulated and transmitted quickly and cheaply. Publishers and retailers found themselves facing a proliferation of new players who were offering new products and services and challenging some of their most deeply held principles and beliefs. The old industry was suddenly thrust into the limelight as bitter conflicts erupted between publishers and new entrants, including powerful new tech giants who saw the world in very different ways. The book wars had begun. While ebooks were at the heart of many of these conflicts, Thompson argues that the most fundamental consequences lie elsewhere. The print-on-paper book has proven to be a remarkably resilient cultural form, but the digital revolution has transformed the industry in other ways, spawning new players which now wield unprecedented power and giving rise to an array of new publishing forms. Most important of all, it has transformed the broader information and communication environment, creating new challenges and new opportunities for publishers as they seek to redefine their role in the digital age. This unrivalled account of the book publishing industry as it faces its greatest challenge since Gutenberg will be essential reading for anyone interested in books and their future. |
| spotify for ebooks: Writers' & Artists' Yearbook 2018 Bloomsbury Publishing, 2017-07-27 This bestselling guide to all areas of publishing and the media is completely revised and updated every year. The Yearbook is packed with advice, inspiration and practical guidance on who to contact and how to get published. Foreword to the 2018 edition by David Lodge New articles in the 2018 edition on: - Writing popular history by Tom Holland - Editing and writing by Diana Athill - Ghostwriting by Gillian Stern - Writing Thrillers by Kimberley Chambers - The health and wellness market by Anita Bean - Self-publishing online by Harry Bingham - How to choose your agent by Jo Unwin - First Chapters by Emma Flint - Pitching your ideas by Mike Unwin - How to make a living by Alison Branagan All articles are reviewed and updated every year. Key articles on Copyright Law, Tax, Publishing Agreements, E-publishing, Publishing news and trends are fully updated every year. Plus over 4,000 listings entries on who to contact and how across the media and publishing worlds In short it is 'Full of useful stuff' - J.K. Rowling |
| spotify for ebooks: Get Your Book Selling on Kobo Monica Leonelle, 2024-02-06 Written for an author, by an author, this is an unofficial definitive guide to increasing your book sales at Apple Books. It covers: What Rakuten’s global strategy can tell us about how to sell more books on Kobo How Kobo’s visibility algorithms and “Books Related” work in their store (what we know, what we don’t) What Kobo likely wants or is open to from authors it partners more deeply with Going beyond Kobo’s main store and selling books through their retailer partners Important Kobo-specific details around pre-orders, metadata, and pricing (especially international pricing) Advanced tips and tricks for working the Kobo promotions tab to help gain traction in their main store Everything we know about Kobo Plus and how it works, plus how it factors into Kobo’s other algorithms |
| spotify for ebooks: Words Onscreen Naomi S. Baron, 2015 In Words Onscreen, Naomi Baron offers a fascinating and timely look at how technology affects the way we read. |
| spotify for ebooks: Get Your Book Selling in Audiobook Monica Leonelle, 2022-02-10 In this book you’ll find: The various platforms where you can upload directly (and the ones that will be opening shortly) The different ways you can create audiobooks, including through artificial intelligence (and whether this is a wise use of time or not) Why audiobooks have become a necessity rather than an afterthought and how retailers are helping to market them The audio-streaming industry and how it’s shaping the course of audiobooks How to market your audiobooks |
| spotify for ebooks: Wide Publishing for Authors Dale L. Roberts, 2025-02-01 You’ve published your book… …but is it reaching its full potential? How can you connect with more readers and expand your reach? Wide Publishing for Authors provides a comprehensive roadmap to getting books into more stores and libraries, reaching a global audience of readers. Whether you're an indie author or looking to break free from exclusivity, Dale L. Roberts provides actionable strategies to help you distribute your books across multiple platforms and maximize your impact. What’s the secret to getting your book into more stores and libraries? Short Answer: Wide publishing strategies and expert guidance. This easy-to-read guide dives deep into the publishing process, offering proven methods to expand your book’s reach. With step-by-step instructions, practical advice, and insider tips, you’ll gain the confidence to make your book available to readers worldwide. In this book, you’ll learn how to: - Compare exclusive and wide distribution models - Publish eBooks, print books, and audiobooks on global platforms - Navigate aggregate publishers like Draft2Digital, IngramSpark, and PublishDrive - Set up direct sales and explore innovative tools like Gumroad and Laterpress - Leverage libraries, retailers, and subscription services to grow your audience …and much more! You’ll love this valuable guide because it demystifies the publishing process and provides the tools you need to succeed. Whether you’re new to publishing or a seasoned author, Dale’s insights and strategies make this a must-have resource. Get it now! |
| spotify for ebooks: Creative Self-publishing Alliance of Independent Authors, Orna A. Ross, 2023-10-01 It has never been easier to publish a book, but publishing a book is never easy. Creative Self-Publishing is a comprehensive guide to every step in the publishing process, written by the director of the Alliance of Independent Authors (ALLi), and drawing on the experience of thousands of ALLi members. The book's focus is how to apply your creativity to publishing, as much as to writing. It takes an individual approach, beginning with you—your passion, mission and sense of purpose as a publisher and creative business owner—then guiding you through the seven processes of publishing, in ways that empower you to reach more readers and sell more books. In an engaging, easy-to-read format, you’ll learn: - Which creative practices and business models the most successful authors are using today - Where you fit in the history of authorship and self-publishing - How to overcome publishing resistance and block by fostering creative flow. - Where to find your ideal readers and how to ensure they find your books - A proven planning method that marries your passion, mission and purpose as writer and publisher Whether you write fiction, nonfiction, or poetry books, the principles and practices outlined in this book will work for you. You’ll make better books, find more readers, turn them into keener fans, and grow your income, impact and influence as a self-directed and empowered indie author–the creative way. |
| spotify for ebooks: B2B Digital Marketing Strategy Simon Hall, 2023-10-03 Hone and perfect your digital marketing skills and learn how to apply them effectively to B2B marketing with the new edition of this bestselling guide. B2B Digital Marketing Strategy is a clear and practical digital marketing guide that helps readers get to grips with some of the more advanced and complex elements of B2B marketing. It gives readers an overview of the latest approaches, models, processes and solutions, as well as examples of technologies to help them deal with key current B2B digital marketing challenges such as those associated with account targeting, data utilization and digital campaign management. It expertly explains how to incorporate the latest digital methodologies into critical processes such as lead generation, customer retention and customer experience personalization. This book is an invaluable resource for any professional or student in the B2B space. Newly updated, this second edition provides two new chapters on digital retention marketing and social media strategies as well as improved guidance on campaign tracking and gamification. This practical guide is packed with global case studies and examples such as Danfoss, American Express and IBM. |
| spotify for ebooks: Inside Book Publishing Angus Phillips, Giles Clark, 2019-08-09 Now fully revised and updated for its sixth edition, Inside Book Publishing is the classic introduction to the book publishing industry. Giles Clark and Angus Phillips offer authoritative coverage of all sectors of the industry, from commercial fiction and non-fiction to educational publishing and academic journals. They reveal how publishers continue to adapt to a fast-changing and highly interconnected world, in which printed books have proved resilient alongside ebooks and the growth of audio. Major themes are explored, including the development of digital products and the use of social media in book marketing, as well as those that affect publishers’ businesses, such as the rise of internet retailing; rental models for student textbooks; and open access, where academic content is free to the user. Case studies from industry experts give fascinating perspectives on topics such as crowdfunding, self-publishing and how authors can market themselves. The book provides excellent overviews of the main aspects of the publishing process: commissioning authors, product development, design and production, marketing, sales and distribution. As a manual for those in the profession and a guide for the potential publishers of the future, Inside Book Publishing remains a seminal work for anyone with an interest in the industry. It will also be of interest to authors seeking an insider’s view of this exciting industry. |
| spotify for ebooks: Bring Inner Greatness Out: Personal Brand Dr. Mansur Hasib, 2022-08-02 Earn what you are worth, achieve breakthrough professional success, and layoff-proof your career. While you do not choose the circumstances of birth, you have the power to choose your destiny by building a unique and compelling personal brand to enhance your value and change the trajectory of your success. You can choose to solve your problems and harsh conditions so they lose prominence and fade into the background. You can welcome others to join your circle of greatness so everyone can enjoy a better life. You do not have to look for greatness outside because you are already born unique. In a world of several billion people you are a supply of one! You must find the unique gifts you have inside, your likes and dislikes, things you can be good at, polish them, showcase them, and monetize them for multiple customers all over the world. All of a sudden you will cease to be a common flower and become the extraordinary and valuable flower that you are. That is what this book is about. Come with me on your journey to a lifetime of greatness! What is a personal brand? Can I build a personal brand? How does it help me? Why do movie actors, singers, TV anchors, and athletes earn millions of dollars? Could I be globally famous like them? Can I get better returns from my marketing? How do I become the best in the world? How do I grow my small business without spending a lot of money on advertising? How can I be better at marketing and branding? How can I use social media for marketing and sales? How can I publish and market my books independently and be paid more for my work? How do I publish audiobooks or narrate for others? How do I create multiple streams of income? Gain better job security? Create my own success? How can I prepare for and survive layoffs? How should I negotiate salary? How can I get fair pay? How do I prepare for job interviews? Write a good resume? Why am I the best candidate for this job? How can I justify my salary requirements? How can I be more effective at professional networking? How do I search for jobs that are not even advertised? Why are less qualified people always getting that job or promotion I wanted? What is my life purpose? How do I find it? If any of these questions are swirling in your mind, this book has your answers. In one book, you get a completely new perspective to improve your life by building a valuable personal brand and gaining confidence, just as it has for countless others globally. Follow the easy step-by-step process and be amazed at the rapid results. Greatness is truly a choice. You do not need to be perfect; you need to perfect your uniqueness. Greatness is a choice, and it has no end. You can #RideTheRainbow forever! This is the revised and expanded 2021/2022 edition. This book will enable anyone in any field at any stage of their career to rise and stay at the top of their chosen field or passion and compete on the global stage. |
| spotify for ebooks: Inside Book Publishing Giles Clark, Angus Phillips, 2014-06-27 Now in its fifth edition, Inside Book Publishing remains the classic introduction to the book publishing industry, being both a manual for the profession for over two decades and the bestselling textbook for students of publishing. This new edition has been fully updated to respond to the rapid changes in the market and technology. Now more global in its references and scope, the book explores the tensions and trends affecting the industry, including the growth of ebooks, self-publishing, and online retailing, and new business models and workflows. The book provides excellent overviews of the main aspects of the publishing process, including commissioning, product development, design and production, marketing, sales and distribution. The book remains essential reading for publishing students, those seeking a career in publishing, recent entrants to the industry, and authors seeking an insider’s view. The accompanying website supports the book by providing up-to-date and relevant content. |
| spotify for ebooks: Global eBook 2016 Rüdiger Wischenbart, 2016-05-25 The 2016 edition of the Global eBook report, with more than 50 data driven original charts and tables, is the international industry reference on the evolution of ebook markets focuses on relevant key angles for an understanding of the current transformation of book publishing in a global perspective: Market close ups (print and digital) for the US, UK, Europe (notably France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands Spain, Sweden, and a detailed overview on Central and Eastern Europe), Plus analysis of selected emerging markets, notably Brazil, China, India and Russia; Summaries of key debates and driving forces (global players such as Amazon, statistical close ups on pricing, performance by genre, piracy, patterns of consumer habits, DRM, self publishing, et al.) We provide an overview of trends and developments, based on a unique set of data from a wide array of the best available sources, backed up by a thorough analysis of overall book publishing in the diverse international contexts. The 2016 edition of the Global eBook report particularly emphasizes how digital developments are embedded in the overall evolution of publishing markets, by providing context data as well as historical statistics to spot trends and developments over the past 3 to 7 years. Main driving forces and policy as well as legal debates shaping the current transformation of the international book business are identified and looked at in country and market comparisons. |
| spotify for ebooks: How to Start a Business with Artificial Intelligence and Achieve Success: Learn to Create Your Digital Business from Scratch without Investing Money Eric Navarro, 2024-05-14 Discover the path to a revolutionary digital entrepreneurship, where artificial intelligence becomes your partner and the lack of initial capital is not an obstacle. This is not just a book; it is your gateway to a reality where your entrepreneurial vision and the infinite possibilities of technology collide. If you have ever dreamed of living off your own digital business but didn't know where to start or felt overwhelmed by the options, here you will find a clear guide that illuminates your journey. You will learn how to align your passions with viable projects and discover effective strategies to turn your ideas into income-generating assets while you sleep. This book is an invitation to redefine what it means to be an entrepreneur in the 21st century. I will reveal how digital tools, accessible to anyone with an internet connection, can unlock your entrepreneurial potential and catapult you to success. Through these pages, you will be guided in the creation of products that resonate with the times. Designed to be your drive in the world of digital business, I will offer you the necessary advice to adapt to the changing market landscapes, build an authentic personal brand, and establish an online presence that transcends borders. With a mindset focused on growth and innovation, you will understand that your greatest investment is your ingenuity and your ability to learn and adapt. Get ready to embark on a path that will transform your approach to entrepreneurship. This book is for those who are ready to take the reins, use technology to their advantage, and write their own success story. Artificial intelligence is no longer the future; it is the present, and this book is your guide to harnessing its power today. Are you ready to start? |
| spotify for ebooks: Nonfiction Market Study Bianca Harrington, AI, 2025-02-19 Nonfiction Market Study provides a data-driven exploration of the nonfiction publishing industry, revealing key insights into reader preferences and market trends. Discover why some nonfiction books become bestsellers while others don't, and understand the crucial role of market data and reader engagement. The study examines the evolution of nonfiction categories, such as self-help and biography, and analyzes how demographics influence their commercial success. The book highlights the impact of technological and societal shifts, including the rise of e-books and the influence of social media on book discovery. By analyzing sales statistics and industry reports, the study equips authors and publishers with actionable knowledge for informed decision-making. Grounded in principles of marketing and data analytics, it blends quantitative analysis with qualitative insights, offering a comprehensive framework for understanding the nonfiction landscape. The book progresses logically, starting with an introduction to the study's scope and methodologies. Subsequent chapters delve into major nonfiction categories and the nuances of reader preferences, culminating in practical strategies for authors and publishers. With its blend of data-driven analysis and accessible writing, Nonfiction Market Study is a valuable resource for anyone seeking to navigate the complexities of the nonfiction market. |
| spotify for ebooks: Enjoy Self-publishing Patty Jansen, 2024-12-03 I've self-published for over ten years. I've seen the industry start, take off and mature. I've seen tactics, companies and people come and go. However, over that time, a few important principles have always held true, but in the morass of advice of varying quality it can be hard to separate the wheat from the chaff. In 2017, I wrote the Unboxed books, a series of four books about how to publish sustainably, and by that I mean in a manner so that you can keep doing it long-term, and how to use your mailing list to set up a self-perpetuating sales vehicle. While the strategies haven't changed, many of the peripheral situations have. In short: we have far more and better tools, but far more competition, not only from other authors on the sales front, but also from services that entice us to spend ever more money before we publish. This book is my ultimate guide to what you need, what you can try, and what is likely to be a waste of your money and time. Over more than 500 pages I talk about the unvarnished experience of self-publishing and selling books while keeping control of my catalogue and not funding anyone's private jet in advertising costs. I wrote this book to pay it forward to the community. I don't sell courses. I don't do affiliate marketing. I have no vested interest in anyone's self-publishing journey. Except for this: I want you to enjoy it. |
| spotify for ebooks: Trade eBooks in Libraries Paul Whitney, Christina Castell, 2016-12-05 With the advent of downloadable retail eBooks marketed to individual consumers, for the first time in their history libraries encountered an otherwise commercially available text format they were prevented from adding to their collections. Trade eBooks in Libraries examines the legal frameworks which gave rise to this phenomenon and advocacy efforts undertaken in different jurisdictions to remove barriers to library access. The principal authors provide a general historical overview and an analysis of library/eBook principles developed by a variety of library associations and government reviews. In addition, experts from twelve countries present summaries of eBook developments in their respective countries and regions. |
| spotify for ebooks: The Shift Age Generations (Entering the Shift Age, eBook 4) David Houle, 2012-11-01 We are leaving the Information Age and transitioning into the Shift Age, a time of transformation and change that offers both great risk and incredible opportunity. In Entering the Shift Age, David Houle identifies and explains the dynamics and forces that have shaped our world and will continue to reshape our world for the next 20 years. He shows how the Shift Age means a world fully global yet focused on the individual, where the speed of change is so fast that change itself is the new norm. He also comments from the front lines of the Shift Age on issues and topics that affect our lives, from business and technology to environment, media and global culture. eBook 4 takes a quick look at The Shift Age Generations, the Millennials and the Digital Natives, who will shape our creativity and consciousness and lead humanity until 2040, and the stunning impact they will have on our society and culture. Part 4: The Future of the Shift Age Introduction Chapter 14: The Shift Age Generations |
| spotify for ebooks: Black Swan Start-ups Sami Mahroum, 2016-05-11 This book explores startups that have thrived against the odds in places where startup success was deemed to be unlikely. Discussing a number of technology startups from around the world that have succeeded without state backing nor local venture and seed capital, Black Swan Start Ups provides unique insights into unsung models of success beyond the two dominant narratives of Asia’s ‘Tiger Economies’ and America’s Silicon Valley miracle. The author describes these stories of success as ‘black swan events’ and ascribes their achievements to the ability of entrepreneurs to leverage the ‘place surplus’ of their locations, while building connections to support networks outside their immediate geographies. Including case studies such as Skype in Estonia, SoundCloud in Germany and Bayt.Com in Dubai, this insightful book gives a holistic and wide-ranging view of how technology startups have, and can, succeed in less likely places. |
| spotify for ebooks: Managing the Development of Digital Marketplaces in Asia Asian Development Bank, 2021-12-01 The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic is accelerating digital transformation across Asia and the Pacific. Digital platforms have become prominent intermediaries or marketplaces that allow the exchange of goods, services, and information. They are opening new transaction channels and ways of using resources while lowering service costs and enhancing market efficiency. This volume of background papers, prepared for the Asian Economic Integration Report 2021, examines the scope and potential benefits of digital platforms, as well as the associated policy issues and challenges. It proposes measures and policies to help maximize social and economic gains while alleviating adverse effects. |
| spotify for ebooks: Computers for Seniors Chris Ewin, Carrie Ewin, Cheryl Ewin, 2017-10-17 My Kids Just Gave Me a Computer, What Do I Do Now? Computers for Seniors is a step-by-step, full-color guide that will take you all the way from pressing the On button on your new computer to being a confident user who can send email to family and friends, shop online safely, read the latest news, watch funny YouTube videos, share cute pictures of your grandkids, check the weather forecast, and much more. You’ll learn to: -Plug in, set up, and turn on your computer -Print and share photos of your grandkids, vacations, pets, friends, and special life events -Install helpful tools like a calendar, money manager, and weather tracker -Search the internet for news, recipes, gardening tips, sports updates, and anything else that interests you -Watch entertaining YouTube videos or educational lectures and make video calls to anywhere in the world -Find and listen to new music (or your favorite classics) and read electronic books -Email your friends and family -Stay safe online and keep your private information secure Computers for Seniors will show you how to get what you really want from your PC, with the help of full-color illustrations, friendly instructions, and a touch of humor. Each lesson has small exercises to test your skills and help you practice, to make sure you feel comfortable with what you’ve learned before you move on. It’s never too late to have fun and get more out of your PC—Computers for Seniors will ease you into the computer generation by guiding you every step of the way. |
| spotify for ebooks: The Business of Digital Publishing Frania Hall, 2022-04-28 Thoroughly revised and updated throughout, the second edition of The Business of Digital Publishing provides an essential introduction to the development of digital products in the book and journal industries today. Offering a fundamental overview of the main technological developments that have influenced the growth of digital publishing, the author introduces students to the key terms and concepts that make digital publishing possible. The four key publishing sectors (professional reference, academic, education and trade) are explored in detail, providing students with the technical literacy to understand digital developments and examine the growth of new business models. In this edition, sections have been updated to address the growth of audiobooks, reading apps, metadata, and open access, while original case studies address key issues such as digital-first publishing, EPUB, social media and crowdsourcing. Also covered are the key issues and debates that face the industry as a whole, such as pricing and copyright, and their impact on the industry is explored through relevant case studies. Taken together, the chapters examine the challenges of digital publishing and explore the opportunities it provides to develop new and diverse audiences. The Business of Digital Publishing remains an invaluable resource for any publishing student looking for a starting point from which to explore the world of digital publishing. |
| spotify for ebooks: How to Make a Living with Your Writing Joanna Penn, 2021-03-15 Do you want to make a living with your writing?Do you want to turn your words into multiple streams of income? I’m Joanna Penn and I left my corporate job a decade ago to become a full-time author entrepreneur. In this completely updated Third Edition, I’ll explain how I make a living with my writing and share tips from other writers on how you can do it too with practical, actionable advice that you can implement for yourself. If you love to create and you’re ready to learn fresh skills in a fast-changing environment, this book will give you lots of ideas on how to make money with your words. Each chapter provides ideas you can use to research each opportunity in more detail and questions to guide your thought process. Sometimes it’s just about knowing what’s out there in order to find what’s right for you. The book includes: Introduction First principles Part 1: How to Make Money with Books 1.1 Your publishing options and how the industry has changed 1.2 Your book is a valuable intellectual property asset 1.3 Traditional publishing 1.4 Self-publishing or becoming an indie author 1.5 Write more books 1.6 Write books that people want to buy 1.7 Publish in multiple formats 1.8 Publish globally 1.9 Sell direct to your audience 1.10 Market your books Part 2: How to Make Money with your Writing in Other Ways 2.1 Your author ecosystem 2.2 Affiliate income 2.3 Crowdfunding, patronage and subscription 2.4 Professional speaking, teaching, performing, and live events 2.5 Online courses, webinars, events, and membership sites 2.6 Advertising and sponsorship 2.7 Physical products and merchandise 2.8 Freelance writing and ghostwriting 2.9 Consulting or coaching 2.10 Author services 2.11 Other ways to make money with your writing The transition to making a living with your writing If you want to make a living with your writing, download a sample or buy now! |
| spotify for ebooks: New Business Models in the Digital Age Javier Celaya, María Jesús Rojas, Elisa Yuste, José Antonio Vázquez, 2015-07-24 Over the last several years, the Internet has transformed business models and the way companies in various sectors, like the media, airlines, tourism, financial intermediaries, etc., are organized. Every company that packages content and markets it through intermediaries will go through a change in its business model, and companies in the cultural sector will be no exception to this structural transformation process. A new era is fast approaching in which the way a business handles its relationship with consumers (B2C) will outweigh the current business-to-business (B2B) intermediation model. The objective of this study is to provide professionals in the book world, whether they are publishers, agents, authors, booksellers, or librarians, with a broad analysis of the business models currently available on the Internet so that they may determine where their business opportunities lie and what the benefits of each of these models are for their companies. |
| spotify for ebooks: Turn Your Voice Into a Business Empire: Podcasting and Speaking for Profit Simon Schroth, 2025-04-05 Your voice is one of the most powerful tools you can use to build a business. Turn Your Voice Into a Business Empire shows you how to leverage podcasting and speaking engagements to create a profitable business. This book teaches you how to use your expertise, personality, and message to attract an audience, grow your influence, and generate income. You’ll learn how to start a podcast, build a loyal listener base, and monetize your content through sponsorships, affiliate marketing, and paid opportunities. The book also delves into the art of public speaking, offering strategies for booking speaking engagements, crafting impactful presentations, and using speaking as a revenue stream. Whether you're new to podcasting or an experienced speaker, Turn Your Voice Into a Business Empire provides a blueprint for transforming your voice into a sustainable and scalable business. |
| spotify for ebooks: Poetry Writers' Handbook Sophia Blackwell, 2022-09-15 Poetry is increasingly democratic in its use of different formats, but it can be difficult to know how to navigate the range of options available. In a competitive field, this information is not always easy to access, and many poets make mistakes. This handbook is here to help. How do you make the finances work? Should you release a pamphlet or a full collection? Which promoters should you work with? How can you get your work reviewed? How do you maintain a public profile if performance isn't for you? What mentoring and publication options are open for mid-career poets? The Poetry Writers' Handbook will answer all these questions and more. It provides: - practical advice on managing income and funding a career - detailed information on printing and distribution, marketing and publicity, and submission to editors, reviewers and prizes - up-to-date contacts for funding organisations, prizes, publishers and magazines for poets and their work. It gives a clear and up-to-date picture of what poets should focus on at different stages in their career. |
| spotify for ebooks: Self-Publishing for Traditionally Published Authors Jules Horne, Are you an author confused by the self-publishing landscape? If so, this is for you! It's the perfect guide for * traditionally published authors wondering whether to go indie * MA and MFA creative writing students who need a clear intro to the new publishing * published authors keen to exploit their back catalog * indie author start-ups who feel scattered and need to focus * authors on a limited budget who want to make best use of their spend... In short, anyone who wants to avoid overwhelm, save time and money, and focus on author essentials. In self-publishing these days, it's so easy to get caught up in contradictory advice, courses and platforms. Publishing and self-publishing are now so fragmented and fast-evolving, it's hard to keep up! And it's getting harder to tell the difference between genuine professional services, assisted publishing, vanity publishing and other models. Where do you start? Start here! By the end of this book, you'll have a clear overview of the self-publishing landscape. You'll understand whether to dive into self-publishing, or stay on the traditional publishing path. You'll have a roadmap of which steps to take first. And you'll be able to cut to the chase. Visit the Method Writing website: www.method-writing.com |
| spotify for ebooks: Management Information Systems R. Kelly Rainer, Brad Prince, Hugh J. Watson, 2016-11-16 The 4th Edition of Management Information Systems promotes active learning like no other text in the market. Each chapter is comprised of tightly coupled concepts and section-level student activities that transport your students from passively learning about IS to doing IS in a realistic context. |
| spotify for ebooks: Digital Voices Saul Lemerond, Leigh Camacho Rourks, 2023-01-26 As the most popular and fastest growing form of media today, the podcast is a vital tool for creative writing courses in their bid to become more dynamic, interactive, inclusive, and multi-modal. Exploring the benefits of podcasting as both a pedagogical resource and as an important medium of expression for young writers, Digital Voices illuminates how podcasts can help every student forge personal connections to the content of their creative work and instruction they receive, no matter their background or experience. Beginning with the history of the podcast and the opportunities it affords today, this book moves through the benefits of bringing this popular medium into the workshop, demonstrating how it can aid in the creation of Many Voices classrooms and new metacognitive and introspective learning strategies, offer students new methods of evaluating creative products, and enhance inclusive access for a truly intersectional classroom. Other topics examined include the technical aspects of creating narrative fiction, poetry and nonfiction podcasts; how instructors might best curate podcasts for their classes; guidance on using podcasts to create scaffolding for teaching creative writing craft elements in different modes; and the ways of using author podcasts to demystify the writerly mystique. With each chapter featuring a section on practical application in the classroom, hints and tips from teacher-podcasters, and suggested student assignments, Digital Voices is an accessible primer, offering both a critical examination of the medium and a practical guide to putting the concepts discussed into practice. |
| spotify for ebooks: How to Sell a Book David Kadavy, 2024-12-10 You've poured your heart into writing a book. Now learn how to get it into the hands of readers. You've written a great book. You know it has the potential to change lives. But how do you actually get people to read it? Traditional publishing seems impossible, and the advice for self-published authors feels overwhelming and ineffective. Bestselling author David Kadavy reveals the exact strategies he's used to sell over 100,000 copies of his self-published nonfiction books. • Discover the four M's of a book idea that sells. • Craft an irresistible sales blurb that converts browsers into buyers. • Learn how to make your book stand out in a sea of competition. • Master the art of pricing promotions and advertising to reach new readers. • Find out how to make a bestseller list (or don't). How to Sell a Book isn't a get-rich-quick scheme. It's an honest, in-depth guide to building a sustainable career as an author. |
| spotify for ebooks: Social Reading José-Antonio Cordón-García, Julio Alonso-Arévalo, Raquel Gómez-Díaz, Daniel Linder, 2013-10-31 Contemporary developments in the book publishing industry are changing the system as we know it. Changes in established understandings of authorship and readership are leading to new business models in line with the postulates of Web 2.0. Socially networked authorship, book production and reading are among the social and discursive practices starting to define this emerging system. Websites offering socially networked, collaborative and shared reading are increasingly important. Social Reading maps socially networked reading within the larger framework of a changing conception of books and reading. This book is structured into chapters covering topics in: social reading and a new conception of the book; an evaluation of social reading platforms; an analysis of social reading applications; the personalization of system contents; reading in the Cloud and the development of new business models; and Open Access e-books. - Discusses social reading as an emerging tendency involving authors, readers, librarians, publishers, and other industry professionals - Describes how the way we read is changing - Presents ways in which the major players in the digital content industry are developing specific applications to foster socially networked reading |
| spotify for ebooks: Writers' & Artists' Yearbook 2020 Bloomsbury Publishing, 2019-07-25 Packed with practical advice, guidance and inspiration about all aspects of the writing process, this Yearbook is the essential resource on how to get published. It will guide authors and illustrators across all genres and markets: those looking for a traditional, hybrid or self-publishing route to publication; writers of fiction and non-fiction, poets and playwrights, writers for TV and radio, newspapers and magazines. New articles for the 2020 edition include: - Raffaella Barker Writing romantic fiction - Chris Bateman Writing for video games: a guide for the curious - Dean Crawford Going solo: self-publishing in the digital age - Jill Dawson On mentoring - Melissa Harrison So you want to write about nature ... - Kerry Hudson Writing character-led novels - Mark Illis Changing lanes: writing across genres and forms - Maxim Jakubowski Defining genre fiction - Antony Johnston Breaking into comics - Suzanne O'Sullivan Writing about science for the general reader - Tim Pears Writing historical fiction: lessons learned - Di Redmond Ever wanted to write a saga? - Anna Symon Successful screenwriting - Nell Stevens Blurring facts with fiction: memoir and biography - Ed Wilson Are you ready to submit? |
| spotify for ebooks: Global eBook 2017 Rüdiger Wischenbart, 2017-07-03 The Global eBook Report 2017 is highlighting, and measuring the relevant international trends: - Tracking main market developments and the diversity of relevant drivers in North and South America, Europe, and Asia; - The segmentation of book markets in print and digital; - European ebook markets in great and previously unavailable detail, based on in depth data provided by leading distributors; - Ebooks in the context of the overall transformation in international publishing; - Global players, and their impact on re-shaping the international business of books. By 2017, ebooks are so much more than yet another format and edition of printed books. Instead, in a global perspective, with in depth data analysis allow a realistic and precise understanding of how consumer publishing has become a highly diverse and segmented business, with hugely different developments in the big English language countries, in continental Europe and in emerging economies. |
| spotify for ebooks: Overview Of Independently Publishing A Book Avril Sabine, 2024-05-31 Genre: Nonfiction (How To) Make your writing dreams become achievable goals. Just finished writing your book? Have no idea what to do next? This book will guide you through the steps to take your manuscript from rough draft to published in the online stores of your choice while helping you avoid some of the many pitfalls. Keywords: indie publishing, self publishing books, how to publish your book. |
| spotify for ebooks: Library Information Systems Joseph R. Matthews, Carson Block, 2019-11-11 Information systems are central to libraries, and managing information systems is critical to serving library communities. Both a textbook for LIS courses and a handbook for practitioners, this volume thoroughly addresses modern libraries' challenges of integrating information technology. Written by Joseph R. Matthews and Carson Block, both experts on library information systems, this book describes the evolution of library information systems, their enabling technologies, and today's dynamic IT marketplace. It explains specific technologies and related topics, including standards and standards organizations, telecommunications and networks, integrated library systems, electronic resource management systems, repositories, authentication and link verification, electronic resources, and nextgen library systems. Readers will also learn the latest about information systems management, covering technology planning, basic technology axioms, the impact of technology on library services, system selection and implementation, system usability, and general technology management. The final section considers current trends and future developments in LIS, including those related to mobile devices and apps as well as the growth of digital libraries. |
| spotify for ebooks: China's eBook Evolution Xiang Ren, 2024-06-30 This Element explores the changing landscape of eBook businesses and cultures in China in the past two decades and examines how disruptive innovation and the platform economy have transformed one of the world's largest book markets. Through an evolutionary perspective, this Element documents and analyses the emergence, growth, and refinement of disruptive models in three areas of trade publishing, including free eBook developments, digital self-publishing, and platformed social reading. It offers a critical account of the complex interplay between emerging technologies, business innovations, and book cultures and conceptualises China's eBook evolution as both a part of global digital publishing transformation in the platform age and an embodiment of local dynamics in a transitional society. This Element is essential for scholars, students, publishers, and the interested publics to understand China's digital publishing innovations and their global implications. |
| spotify for ebooks: Mixtape Nostalgia Jehnie I. Burns, 2021-10-19 Mixtape Nostalgia analyzes the role of the mixtape as a site of collective memory tied to youth culture, community identity, and sharing music. The author looks at the history of the mixtape from the early 1980s and the rise of the cassette as a fundamental aspect of the music industry. |
| spotify for ebooks: Entertainment Science Thorsten Hennig-Thurau, Mark B. Houston, 2018-08-01 The entertainment industry has long been dominated by legendary screenwriter William Goldman’s “Nobody-Knows-Anything” mantra, which argues that success is the result of managerial intuition and instinct. This book builds the case that combining such intuition with data analytics and rigorous scholarly knowledge provides a source of sustainable competitive advantage – the same recipe for success that is behind the rise of firms such as Netflix and Spotify, but has also fueled Disney’s recent success. Unlocking a large repertoire of scientific studies by business scholars and entertainment economists, the authors identify essential factors, mechanisms, and methods that help a new entertainment product succeed. The book thus offers a timely alternative to “Nobody-Knows” decision-making in the digital era: while coupling a good idea with smart data analytics and entertainment theory cannot guarantee a hit, it systematically and substantially increases the probability of success in the entertainment industry. Entertainment Science is poised to inspire fresh new thinking among managers, students of entertainment, and scholars alike. Thorsten Hennig-Thurau and Mark B. Houston – two of our finest scholars in the area of entertainment marketing – have produced a definitive research-based compendium that cuts across various branches of the arts to explain the phenomena that provide consumption experiences to capture the hearts and minds of audiences. Morris B. Holbrook, W. T. Dillard Professor Emeritus of Marketing, Columbia University Entertainment Science is a must-read for everyone working in the entertainment industry today, where the impact of digital and the use of big data can’t be ignored anymore. Hennig-Thurau and Houston are the scientific frontrunners of knowledge that the industry urgently needs. Michael Kölmel, media entrepreneur and Honorary Professor of Media Economics at University of Leipzig Entertainment Science’s winning combination of creativity, theory, and data analytics offers managers in the creative industries and beyond a novel, compelling, and comprehensive approach to support their decision-making. This ground-breaking book marks the dawn of a new Golden Age of fruitful conversation between entertainment scholars, managers, and artists. Allègre Hadida, Associate Professor in Strategy, University of Cambridge |
| spotify for ebooks: How the new business models in the digital age have evolved Javier Celaya, José Antonio Vázquez, María Jesús Rojas, Elisa Yuste, Maribel Riaza, 2016-03-07 This second edition of New Business Models in the Digital Age is full of updated, need-to-know information for anyone interested in this topic. Due to the outstanding reception the original report had in 2014, having been downloaded over 5,000 times, and because of all of the available new data and important developments, it was necessary to expand the report after just a year to include all of the changes that have taken place since then. Some of the biggest news in this year's edition comes from the world of micropayments, namely the new and hotly debated pay what you read business model. The newest changes in subscription models, which are having a hard time taking hold in the book sector, are also discussed as is the surge in the number of new crowdfunding projects that have led to the consolidation of this business trend in the last year alone. |
| spotify for ebooks: Victoria's Secret: O que realmente levou à queda e ao renascimento da marca MAX EDITORIAL, 2025-04-15 A Ascensão de um Ícone – O Nascimento de Victoria's Secret No início dos anos 1970, o mercado de lingerie era dominado por marcas que vendiam produtos funcionais e pouco atraentes. As mulheres buscavam algo que combinasse conforto com sensualidade, mas as opções disponíveis eram limitadas. Foi nesse cenário que Roy Raymond, um jovem empresário frustrado com a experiência de comprar lingerie para sua esposa em lojas tradicionais, teve uma ideia revolucionária: criar uma marca que transformasse a compra de lingerie em uma experiência sofisticada e empoderadora. Em 1977, Raymond abriu a primeira loja da Victoria's Secret no shopping Stanford, na Califórnia. Ele imaginou um espaço onde os homens se sentiriam à vontade para comprar presentes íntimos para suas parceiras, sem o constrangimento que muitas vezes enfrentavam em lojas convencionais. Para isso, ele criou uma atmosfera elegante, com decoração vitoriana, iluminação suave e vitrines que exibiam peças delicadas e sedutoras. O nome Victoria foi escolhido como uma referência à era vitoriana, simbolizando mistério e glamour, enquanto Secret evocava a ideia de algo íntimo e exclusivo. A estratégia inicial de marketing focava em atrair homens, que eram considerados os principais compradores de lingerie na época. As embalagens eram cuidadosamente projetadas para parecer presentes luxuosos, e os preços eram acessíveis o suficiente para atrair consumidores de classe média. No entanto, ao mesmo tempo, Raymond também percebeu que as mulheres estavam começando a assumir um papel mais ativo nas compras de lingerie. Assim, ele expandiu o catálogo da marca para incluir peças que atendessem às necessidades femininas, como sutiãs com maior suporte e calcinhas confortáveis. O sucesso da Victoria's Secret foi rápido. Em poucos anos, a marca já havia se expandido para várias localidades nos Estados Unidos, consolidando-se como uma das principais empresas do setor. Em 1982, Roy Raymond vendeu a empresa para Leslie Wexner, fundador da Limited Brands, por US$ 1 milhão. Sob a liderança de Wexner, a Victoria's Secret passou por uma transformação ainda mais significativa. Ele percebeu que o potencial da marca ia além de simplesmente vender lingerie para homens; ele queria criar uma identidade forte voltada para as mulheres. Saiba Muito Mais... |
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