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At BEA, The Techie Still Thinks It Stands for Books Ever After
Posted on June 1, 2010 at 7:30am 1 Comment 0 Likes
Mia Eaton reports on the cultural and technological evolution of publishing, and actually remains optimistic. Last week I attended BookExpo America, the publishing industry’s annual trade show, as well as the DIY Authors Conference and DigitalBook 2010, and what I picked up was a mix of anxiety, optimism, and eagerness to learn what's in store for the future of publishing.Before the official start of BEA2010, the… Continue
The Techie: By Popular Demand!
Posted on May 25, 2010 at 8:00am 0 Comments 0 Likes
Back by popular demand, it's the Twitter tutorials from The Techie, all in one place:
How Not to Be Boorish, Boring, or Bored on Twitter
Twitter, Part Two
Writers on Twitter Speak for Themselves
For more… Continue
How Not to Be Boorish, Boring, or Bored on Twitter
Twitter, Part Two
Writers on Twitter Speak for Themselves
For more… Continue
The Techie: Getting Ready for BEA2010
Posted on May 18, 2010 at 6:00am 8 Comments 0 Likes
Mia Eaton straps on her walking shoes and preps for BEA.BookExpo America happens next week, and for anyone not already familiar with it, BEA is a massive publishing convention, dominated by the sales, marketing, and distribution of books, taking place in the nexus of publishing, New York City. Only half-jokingly called a "big top event" it really can be a… Continue
The Techie: The Beginner’s Guide to Electronic Publishing
Posted on May 11, 2010 at 6:00am 2 Comments 0 Likes
In which Mia Eaton pokes the giant blob known as ePublishing with a stick.For writers, there’s much to learn about eBooks and ePublishing, probably more than you care to know. But learn you must.
My first impulse for today’s post was to offer a guide to publishing books in the ePub format, but I realized I couldn’t begin there. I don’t want… Continue
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At BEA, The Techie Still Thinks It Stands for Books Ever After
Mia Eaton reports on the cultural and technological evolution of publishing, and actually remains optimistic. Last week I attended BookExpo America, the publishing industry’s annual trade show, as well as the DIY Authors Conference and DigitalBook 2010, and what I picked up was a mix of anxiety, optimism, and eagerness to learn what's in store for the future of publishing.Before the official start of BEA2010, the Jacob Javits Center in Manhattan held the…See More
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At BEA, The Techie Still Thinks It Stands for Books Ever After
Mia Eaton reports on the cultural and technological evolution of publishing, and actually remains optimistic. Last week I attended BookExpo America, the publishing industry’s annual trade show, as well as the DIY Authors Conference and DigitalBook 2010, and what I picked up was a mix of anxiety, optimism, and eagerness to learn what's in store for the future of publishing.Before the official start of BEA2010, the Jacob Javits Center in Manhattan held the…See More
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The Techie: By Popular Demand!
Back by popular demand, it's the Twitter tutorials from The Techie, all in one place:How Not to Be Boorish, Boring, or Bored on TwitterTwitter, Part TwoWriters on Twitter Speak for ThemselvesFor more on how writers are making the most of Twitter, check…See More
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The Techie: By Popular Demand!
Back by popular demand, it's the Twitter tutorials from The Techie, all in one place:How Not to Be Boorish, Boring, or Bored on TwitterTwitter, Part TwoWriters on Twitter Speak for ThemselvesFor more on how writers are making the most of Twitter, check…See More
Binnie Klein commented on the blog post 'The Techie: Getting Ready for BEA2010'
"Hi....great to have the inside info! I am signing books on wed may 26 from 1-2......please come by and also stop at the indie lounge to vote for the book trailer for blows to the head: how boxing changed my mind ---- its a finalist in the foreword…"
The Techie commented on the blog post 'The Techie: Getting Ready for BEA2010'
"Awesome Debbie! Glad there's going to be a second chance for anyone not able to make it to the She Writes Knowledge Faire next week."
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"Let's get digital, Mia! And please, Rachel! Love it. BTW to all: We scheduled our first ever She Writes Knowledge Faire in conjunction with BEA in the hope that folks coming in from out of town for BEA might be able to benefit. We sold out --…"
The Techie commented on the blog post 'The Techie: Getting Ready for BEA2010'
"p.s. (for anyone looking) On twitter, you are @raquelita and I am @VictoriaMia
p.p.s. Free buttons! I LOVE buttons."
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Rachel Kramer Bussel commented on the blog post 'The Techie: Getting Ready for BEA2010'
"So cool about the app, I hadn’t heard. Downloading it now.
I love BEA and have been going for I think the last 8 years. It’s an amazing event, filled with free books, fascinating people and the chance to really see what the book…"
The Techie commented on the blog post 'The Techie: Getting Ready for BEA2010'
"Update! So many good posts from people preparing for BEA10 - This one from Library Journal (via @hmccormack)
http://www.libraryjournal.com/article/CA6726940.html?rssid=191
On Twitter, follow the #BEA10 (and/or #BEA and/or #BEA2010 since…"
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