Hybrid authors and
hybrid publishing platforms will be the norm, I expect.
Not exact matches
The best opportunities are in «
hybrid»
publishing, which means, doing the things that make you the most money and build your author
platform (those two things are not identical, and often even at odds: as in, you may give one book away for free to reach new readers, and make money on other books you charge more on).
She did become my confidante and mentor, and when the timing was right, I was thrilled that she jumped at the chance to present me to Lisa Hagan, literary agent, who signed me on the spot (this was after I self -
published my first three books, developed a large author
platform, sexual abuse advocacy, signed with a (now - defunct)
hybrid publisher, wrote another book, directed an imprint, and have two works in progress and another series in the hopper).
whether they're using a traditional, self -
publishing, or
hybrid model — needs a strong
platform in place before their book is
published.
Every author who wants to sell books — whether they're using a traditional, self -
publishing, or
hybrid model — needs a strong
platform in place before their book is
published.
That's the premise behind the
hybrid model of crowdfunding in which companies like Inkshares — whose
platform is currently hosting the book campaign for Gary Whitta's first self -
published novel — allow the public to fund a book's production through pre-orders before sending it on to a traditional
publishing house.
With the proliferation of indie authors, self -
publishing platforms, and
hybrid publishers, it might take some digging to see who is speaking.
Topics include choosing the right tools for book creation and distribution, running your
publishing business, author brand and
platform, social media marketing and traditional promotion,
hybrid publishing with trusted partners, attracting an agent and a traditional
publishing deal, raising money for your book, sales and distribution, metadata, SEO, and book discovery in Amazon and all the online retailers, selling in brick - and - mortar bookstores and libraries, formatting and conversion, EPUB format and MOBI for Kindle and creating a full - color, fixed - layout book for the new tablet readers, printing, mailing lists, websites, and blogs.
Well, much in the same way the
hybrid author doesn't limit herself to one sort of
publishing platform or program, and thinks strategically about when and where it makes sense to
publish digitally for one project,
publish traditionally for another project, self -
publish another project, and so on, all with the same level of professionalism and personal branding.
: Founded in 2013, Inkshares is a
hybrid publishing service and crowdfunding
platform.
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«Reedsy scooped the Gold Award for creating a
platform that looks set to powerfully impact on both independent and traditional
publishing by empowering writers, publishers, editors and designers to build
hybrid careers and work together quickly and effortlessly through bespoke, user - friendly digital tools.»
«Gambitious is a
hybrid crowd finance
platform and indie
publishing label,» Wilson told Polygon.
Serpentine Radio is a
hybrid publishing and commissioning
platform for audio.
For the past few months, e-flux, the multitasking and curatorial
publishing platform, has been experimenting with a new website called e-flux conversations, which
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hybrid, interdisciplinary
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