"Tamara, I know of no such program. But if anyone decides to launch one, sign me up. (It's a noble idea . . . I wish I wasn't spread so thin just now.)"
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Wendy Bertsch commented on the group 'EPublishing'
"I wonder if anyone ever asked the authors whether they wanted to squeeze the libraries this way.
I'm kidding, of course. I don't wonder at all. We all know the answer to that one."
Wendy Bertsch replied to the discussion 'HarperCollins declares war on libraries' in the group EPublishing
"Zetta,
You are absolutely right! Our enemy is not lending libraries -- it is obscurity!"
Wendy Bertsch commented on the group 'EPublishing'
"By the way, I will check out your 4-Hour Publisher.
Can anyone recommend a similar manual for formatting books on CreateSpace?"
Wendy Bertsch commented on the group 'EPublishing'
"Suzanna,
I had no problem at all publishing my book on Kindle, once it had been formatted for Smashwords. It went very smoothly.
And you're right, sales are typically brisker on Amazon than any of the other internet retailers, but I want to…"
Megan van Eyck left a comment for Wendy Bertsch
"Thank you Wendy for taking the time to answer my question. I am happy to hear that you are so happy with Smashwords."
Wendy Bertsch left a comment for Megan van Eyck
"Megan,
I have been very satisfied with my dealings with Smashwords. The process is easy,their quick and personal response to any problems that arise is impressive, and you get your book(s) into all formats and onto Sony, Diesel, Barnes and Noble,…"
Megan van Eyck left a comment for Wendy Bertsch
"Thanks Wendy-I first looked at Smashwords about a year ago. At the time the owner of Smashwords said that he was against digital rights management (DRM). Consequently, choosing smash words would mean that my material could be copied. I tried to look…"
Wendy Bertsch posted a blog post
Happy New Year!
What am I doing to focus on the good? Well, from where I stand, it ALL looks good.I'm poised to revise my second book, and hip deep in marketing the e-published one. Slowly building a platform, and rather enjoying the whole process. I'll never get rich, and I'm okay with that. So the prospect of much more of the same sounds busy, but invigorating.What's even better, I seem to have acquired some good friends along the way -- authors all -- so we can help each other along as we go. And they're…See More
Wendy Bertsch commented on the group 'EPublishing'
"Hi, folks,
I've just joined the group, and hope I'll have something useful to offer.
I e-published my first book Once More...From the Beginning on Smashwords at the end of July, and on Amazon in December. When you publish on Smashwords,…"
Kate Gould left a comment for Wendy Bertsch
"Hi Wendy, thank you for accepting the friend request. I hope you enjoy the shop. I'll be letting everyone know when our first title, The Pocketbook of Prompts: 52 Ideas for a Story, comes out later this month. It's…"
Wendy Bertsch left a comment for Kate Gould
"Christmas Eve Day should be a fine time to get a new friend. I'll take a closer look at The Fine Line Shop after the 26th!
Merry Christmas!"
Wendy Bertsch posted a blog post
A CHRISTMAS GIFT
Visit my website at http://wendybertsch.com by December 26 to download a free copy of my book Once More...From the Beginning.I wish a very Merry Christmas to you all! See More
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Wendy Bertsch commented on the group 'Publishing Industry News'
"Lynne,
I just came across the following article:
http://writerunboxed.com/2010/11/27/preying-on-writers
Could this have been the situation with your friend?
In any case...it's best to know the tricks the more unscrupulous vanity presses have…"
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- Who I am:
- I’m a Canadian author—a pragmatic optimist with rather eclectic interests and a pervasive sense of humour.
Toronto born and bred, I live by the lake with a motley array of dogs and a cat, all but myself being of unknown origin, in a comfortable old house filled with books. Over a thousand books. Books in every nook and cranny. And now, since there can never be too many books, I'm writing more.
Once More, From the Beginning highlights the women in the bible. It's about time! And believe me, they see things quite differently. And in Dodging Shells, you'll meet the irrepressible Tommy, as he fights his way through Italy in World War II. You'll love Tommy. I do.
Next? Well, that's a secret yet. Stay tuned...
I'm a co-founder of the website Past Times Books, bringing together many of the best new historical fiction authors and their books for HF fans.
- Connect with me online! My site, blog, or Twitter handle are:
- http://WendyBertsch.com
http://PastTimesBooks.com
http://OceanHighwayBooks.com
Twitter: WendyBertsch
Twitter: PastTimesBooks
Twitter: OHBooks
- Books I've written, anthologies I've contributed to, and any scripts or plays I've authored:
- Once More, From the Beginning highlights the women in the bible. It's about time! And believe me, they see things quite differently.
In Dodging Shells, you'll meet the irrepressible Tommy, as he fights his way through Italy in World War II. You'll love Tommy. I do.
- Media outlets that I currently write for:
- N/A
- My writing is:
- Fiction
- Outlets where I review books, TV, or film:
- N/A
- Services I offer to other writers:
- I recently initiated the fledgling Ocean Highway Books, providing editing, formatting and cover design services to authors wishing to self-publish.
- I found out about She Writes from:
- I don't recall.
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Past TImes Books
Posted on June 27, 2011 at 5:00pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
A group of historical fiction writers has just launched a beautiful website ( http://www.PastTimesBooks.com ) where you can browse for new books and authors. Our focus is eBooks, but many are available in print as well.
Our authors at Past Times Books are carefully selected, so you can be sure of excellent quality in the books you find there. It's a friendly place, where you can get to know the authors through their interviews, and…
Continue Happy New Year!
Posted on January 4, 2011 at 4:01pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
What am I doing to focus on the good? Well, from where I stand, it ALL looks good.
I'm poised to revise my second book, and hip deep in marketing the e-published one. Slowly building a platform, and rather enjoying the whole process. I'll never get rich, and I'm okay with that. So the prospect of much more of the same sounds busy, but invigorating.
What's even better, I seem to have acquired some good friends along the way -- authors all -- so we can help each other along as we…
Continue A CHRISTMAS GIFT
Posted on December 24, 2010 at 12:06am 0 Comments 0 Likes
Visit my website at http://wendybertsch.com by December 26 to download a free copy of my book Once More...From the Beginning.
I wish a very Merry Christmas to you all!
Comment Wall (6 comments)
- At 12:43pm on February 10, 2011,
Megan van Eyck said… Thank you Wendy for taking the time to answer my question. I am happy to hear that you are so happy with Smashwords.
- At 11:21am on February 10, 2011, Megan van Eyck said…
Thanks Wendy-I first looked at Smashwords about a year ago. At the time the owner of Smashwords said that he was against digital rights management (DRM). Consequently, choosing smash words would mean that my material could be copied. I tried to look this up again recently (as smashwords is the easiest way to get on the Nook) but I couldn't find anything.
So, is that still the case? How has your experieince been with them? Amazon was so easy to publish with, but as I try to branch out, I am frustrated with other e-publishers.
Thanks so much!!
Megan
- At 5:13am on December 28, 2010,
Kate Gould said… - Hi Wendy, thank you for accepting the friend request. I hope you enjoy the shop. I'll be letting everyone know when our first title, The Pocketbook of Prompts: 52 Ideas for a Story, comes out later this month. It's had excellent advance reviews so hopefully other writers will love it, too. Hope you had a lovely Christmas and have a fabulous New Year. Kate
- At 5:51pm on November 10, 2010,
Meg Waite Clayton said… - Wendy, I just opened the door to the novelist group for you - welcome! You might introduce yourself by telling us what you’re working on in the “Show Me Your Novel and I’ll Show You Mine” discussion if you're not too uncomfortable talking about what you're working on. I’ll look forward to chatting with you!
And thanks for the friending!
Meg
- At 10:59am on November 10, 2010, Meg Waite Clayton said…
- Wendy, Adding my voice to the welcome. If you’re looking for a place to jump in, we’d love to have you join us in the Publishing Industry News group, or in Novelists – Struggling or Not.
Hope you enjoy the site!
Meg Waite Clayton
Moderator, Publishing Industry News, and Novelist Group
Author of the national bestseller The Wednesday Sisters and the forthcoming The Four Ms. Bradwells (Ballantine, March 2011)
- At 3:59pm on October 10, 2010,
Kate Hanselman said… - Welcome to She Writes Wendy! So glad to have you here.
Check out Getting Started, an easy-to-use guide to, well, getting started.
Don’t forget to head over to the She Writes Blog and let us know what you think!
If you have any questions or feedback as you explore and use the site, don’t hesitate to get in touch.
Best,
-Kate
Managing Editor, She Writes Blog
Community Manager, She Writes
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