|
Publicists, bloggers and all those free arcs - (USA)
My friend Larry Nolen at the OF BLOG stirred up quite a kerfuffle a few days ago with his post “ When do you ever stop whoring yourself out? ” and I thought that now was as good a time as ever to wade into the discussion.Much of the talk has centered around book giveaways and posting press releases, and how publisher/publicist interaction may possibly influence the objectivity of reviewer coverage, and secondarily, the value of blogs that seem to run more of this sort of coverage than book revie
http://entertheoctopus.wordpress.com/2009/06/23/publicists-bloggers-and-all-those-free-arcs/
Where Do I Find for the Best Spyware Remover? - (USA)
Many people have asked me where to find the best spyware removers and I have always told them the same thing. The internet has grown to a point where inter-connectivity is at a ridiculous level - it is a digital chatterbox where information can be passed from one point of the world to another at the speed of light - all with just a click of the mouse button. Thousands upon millions of software are being used everyday and hundreds of millions of people - because of the platform of dialogue that
http://geteasyarticle.com/2008/10/18/where-do-i-find-for-the-best-spyware-remover/
Guarantee Your Publishing Success - (USA)
Guarantee Your Publishing Success By Patricia Fry Do you want to write the next best-selling novel? Maybe you dream of landing a contract with Random House or selling a million copies of your book. Perhaps you simply want to be widely read. How can you guarantee this kind of publishing success? Let me start by revealing the sure path to failure. It isn’t a matter of holding your mouth wrong while engaged in writing. It has little to do with the distractions in your household or your choice
http://mikeswritingworkshop.blogspot.com/2009/07/guarantee-your-publishing-success.html
Intelligent? Archipo*n? Randomness? - (USA)
There are a gazillion number of design blogs, websites, glossy magazines, books, journals and other form of publications out there today. There are so many of them that it has become possible to know everything there is to know about architecture, but at the same time, impossible to do so due to the sheer volume of information. For those who are overwhelmed by it all, i’m extremely confident that you are not alone. Having spent some years surfing the web and buying magazines and publications
http://www.fivefootway.com/2008/11/02/intelligent-archipon-randomness/
Magazines Go Mobile with Mygazines - (USA)
Having content that you enjoy available when you're mobile can fill lots of downtime. Mygazines, a web site that features complete print magazines and articles, can keep you entertained for hours. According to their web site, Mygazines offers unlimited magazine articles that readers are free to browse, share, and archive. Articles and complete magazines are uploaded by members of the Mygazines community. Membership is free, but requires an email address for membership. The site also feat
http://www.gottabemobile.com/Magazines+Go+Mobile+With+Mygazines.aspx
Filter-Mag.com - (USA)
http://www.filter-mag.com/index.html
SONIA SOTOMAYOR - (USA)
Sonia Sotomayor is President Obama’s pick to replace Justice David Souter on the US Supreme Court; Democrats are defending her against vicious Republican attacks that call her both a ‘token’ judge and a ‘reverse racist,’ because she’s Latina. Meanwhile members of the media are going through her record to pull things out of context and use them to puff up controversy on both sides, even in the silliest way possible. Case in point: a post by Mike Doyle on the McCatchy Blog , which discusses a cas
http://www.buttmagazine.com/?p=2461
MIND MELD: Is Science Fiction Responsible for the Lack of Public Interest in Space Exploration? - (USA)
It's not often that our real life science heroes utter disparaging remarks against science fiction. In fact, the opposite is usually true; science fiction is often cited as a source of inspiration and interest. Enter Buzz Aldrin, who caused a stir recently with some comments he made. To get a few more opinions, we asked the following of this week's panel: Q: Astronaut Buzz Aldrin said fantastic space science fiction shows and movies are partly responsible for the lack of interest in real-life s
http://www.sfsignal.com/archives/007350.html
Bloke in Media – Benjamin Law - (USA)
I had the pleasure of sitting on a Walkley Student Industry Day panel with Benjamin Law last week, when we offered up all sorts of advice to aspiring freelance journalists, like "don't do it!" and "get a day job!". Jokes aside, I was pleased to find Law in person is every bit like Law on the written page – even his tardiness, emphatic apologies and flannelette shirt and skinny jeans ensemble sounded true. He's extremely articulate, self-deprecating, passionate about his craft and accomplished f
http://girlwithasatchel.blogspot.com/2009/06/bloke-in-media-benjamin-law.html
Hispanic Online - (USA)
http://www.hispaniconline.com/
Subscribing - (USA)
I’m not one of those people who subscribe to popular magazines like US Weekly and Vanity Fair, although I admit to flipping through them when I’m in the checkout line at the supermarket. I do subscribe to special interest magazines and zines like RubberStampMadness, ATC Quarterly and Art & Life though. It’s my way of keeping in touch with the rest of the world when it comes to art that inspires me.But why subscribe? Well, I remember something I read in Poets and Writers about ten years ago. The
http://artopiaupdate.blogspot.com/2008/09/subscribing.html
11th Philippine Web Awards Announce this Year’s Nominees - (USA)
The Philippine Web Awards released their shortlist of 100 Filipino blogs and websites vying for 18 categories this year. Supporters and followers of the 11th Philippine Web Awards (PWA) will finally get their chance to vote for their favorite Web sites, either via e-mail or text messaging (SMS), starting Nov. 10, 2008. The entry that receives the most number of votes in its group will win the Peoples’ Choice Award for that category. On December 31, 2008, the list of semifinalists would be tri
http://www.starmometer.com/2008/11/03/11th-philippine-web-awards-announce-this-years-nominees/
11th Philippine Web Awards (PWA) List of Nominees - (USA)
The Philippine Web Awards released their shortlist of 100 Filipino blogs and websites vying for 18 categories this year. Supporters and followers of the 11th Philippine Web Awards (PWA) will finally get their chance to vote for their favorite Web sites, either via e-mail or text messaging (SMS), starting Nov. 10, 2008. The entry that receives the most number of votes in its group will win the Peoples’ Choice Award for that category. On December 31, 2008, the list of semifinalists would be trim
http://showbiznest.blogspot.com/2008/11/11th-philippine-web-awards-list-of.html
Fanspeak: The Lingo of Sci-Fi and Fantasy Fandom - (USA)
Lauren, Publicity Assistant We were thrilled when Brave New Words won the Hugo Award . And we were overwhelmed with excitement when Jeff Prucher , freelance lexicographer and editor for the Oxford English Dictionary ’s science fiction project, revisited the blog with his picks of words that may seem to come from science, but really originate in science fiction . Now that Brave New Words is available in paperback, we’ve asked Jeff to write for us yet again. Below are his picks o
http://blog.oup.com/2009/06/fanspeak/
elf Expressions Ezine - Issue 8-34 - September 9, 2008 - (USA)
Home | Latest Issue | Archives | Email | 'elf Expressions Ezine "Get hold of your 'elf!" Your weekly collection of positive tips, hints, and advice offered with humor, inspiration, and other goodies for anyone who is inclined to read. Guidance, mentoring, inspiration, English lessons, editing, proofreading services for entrepreneurs and online marketers. To subscribe, send blank email to: sub@elfexpressionsezine.com?subject=subscribe Publisher: Mary Wilkey Volume 8 ? Issu
http://bagasikoe.blogspot.com/2008/09/elf-expressions-ezine-issue-8-34.html
Solving the Marketing Model Mystery - (USA)
The six qualities all great products share … How flawed marketing models kill great products and render brilliant sales copy worse than worthless … The quickest, easiest way to find the best marketing model for your product … And much, MUCH MORE! Dear Business-Builder, It’s your lucky day: You’ve found a great product to promote. Maybe it’s a client’s product; maybe it’s your own. It could be an information product – a book or e-book, newsletter or website membershi
http://www.makepeacetotalpackage.com/clayton-makepeace/solving-the-marketing-model-mystery.html
Mygazines Closed Down Due to Insufficient Funds - (USA)
About 3 months ago, we mentioned about Mygazines - a site that allows you to upload, share and read almost any magazines online. However, the site is now officially offline due to insufficient of funds to sustain the business. That’s a pretty bad news. If you happen to visit Mygazines.com, the team has put up a brief explanation and apology of the close down. Any Alternatives? Yes, thanks to Richard. Digi-Zines is a site similar to Mygazine where you get to read range of magazines for free
http://www.hongkiat.com/blog/mygazines-closed-down-due-to-insufficient-funds/
Ham-Sized Fist Award for heroic fantasy and sword-and-sorcery stories - (USA)
Editor and writer Jeff Crook is seeking nominations of heroic fantasy and sword-and-sorcery stories for his newly launched Ham-Sized Fist Award . According to the rules :"Only heroic fantasy or sword-and-sorcery stories published in magazines, e-zines, literary journals, anthologies or chapbooks ... SF Signal found this 5 days ago on www.jasonsanford.com Find more top science fiction news, videos, and blogs on 42Blips: Books , Jeff VanderMeer
http://42blips.dailyradar.com/story/ham_sized_fist_award_for_heroic_fantasy_and_sword_and/
autoerotic asphyxifunction negative 9 days from september 1st - (USA)
Tinkerbell says: "Hi. This is Tinkerbell. This is the best 'zine I've ever read."++Firstly, I'd like to share something very important with y'all. Someone inquired about our employment of the word "excitant." This word will become very important to you in approximately 1-3 months. I can't tell you why. But! Grasshopper, let me tell you where it comes from. In order to do this, we must "time travel" (if you will) to January 11th. 'Twas a younger time of cold snow-showers, multiple birthday partie
http://marielynbernard.blogspot.com/2008/08/autoerotic-asphyxifunction-negative-9.html
How to Find Markets to Pitch - (USA)
With the economy being what it is, you may have had the idea to start pitching more in hopes of bringing in more cash. Or maybe you were inspired by my idea of doing a pitch blitz in How to Gain Control Over Your Freelancing Life. Whatever the reason, you want to expand your client base — and that means finding new markets to pitch. But where are these markets? Writer’s Market, a print and online directory of magazine markets, is a great source to start with, but there are tons of magazines ou
http://therenegadewriter.com/2008/10/20/how-to-find-markets-to-pitch/
Portland Book Events: June 29-July 5 - (USA)
From what I could find (please contact me if you have an event you would like me to add to this or future schedules), the local book events for the week of June 29, 2009 through July 5, 2009 are:Monday June 29-Moe Bowstern Reading (In Other Words Books, @6:30pm): Moe Bowstern challenges any and all to stump her at her own benefit for Xtra Tuf zine. “I can turn any topic into a fishing story.” claims this nautical tale teller and 20-year veteran of the Alaska commercial fishing industry. Bowstern
http://www.readinglocal.com/2009/06/29/portland-book-events-june-29-july-5/
Stylus Magazine - (USA)
http://www.stylusmagazine.com/index.php
News: Australian Shadows Award expands! - (USA)
Australia's top honour for horror fiction, the Australian Horror Writers Association's Australian Shadows Award , is now open for 2009 but with a major difference — this year, the Award has expanded from one to three categories. In previous years, short stories competed with novels and anthologies, but from 2009 onwards, awards will be issued for the best works in Short Fiction (short stories), Long Fiction (novellas, novels, and single-author collections), and Edited Publication (for ed
http://ozhorrorscope.blogspot.com/2009/05/news-australian-shadows-award-expands.html
Writing Green…12 Environmental Magazines - (USA)
How many magazines can there be about saving the environment?There are many topics that fall under the environmental header, such as ecology, renewable energy, recycling, conservation, preservation, organic living and much more. The magazines vary similarly with news magazines, lifestyle, home and garden, advocacy and trade magazines to name a few.Do you have to be an environmental expert to write for these magazines?Some of them seek well-researched science-based features, but you don’t have t
http://3questionsandanswers.blogspot.com/2008/11/writing-green12-environmental-magazines.html
LESSON #44: Introduction to Information Products - (USA)
Throughout these lessons, we’ve been talking a lot about your website. And if you’re watching these lessons, I can only assume that you want to make money from your website. So I think it’s about time for us to talk about where the money is going to come from… (Watch this video…) Main points: Building your business without a specific plan for monetization is a BAD idea. Why we’re building an information marketing business: a) You need to have you own product. (As mentioned in
http://www.ericstips.com/tips/lesson44/
Ten Questions for Poetry Editors – Paul Stevens - (USA)
What goes on inside poetry editors’ heads? is a burning question for publishing and wannabe-publishing poets everywhere. With this third Ten Questions series, we are showcasing weekly answers from a diverse group of poetry editors to Ten Questions for Poetry Editors . Each editor’s responses will appear as a separate blog post and all posts will be linked back to the series’ standing page . Our responder this week is Paul Stevens , editor of The Shit Creek Review , The Chimaera
http://verylikeawhale.wordpress.com/2009/06/16/ten-questions-for-poetry-editors-paul-stevens/
|
