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Author Archives: Marion Jensen
More examples of new models…
Good writeup in the San Franciso Chronicle today about new models emerging in the publishing industry. The ‘open model’ is in there, as demonstrated by Seth Harwood. “The model of agents and publishers as gatekeepers just isn’t working anymore,” says … Continue reading
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Technology overload
I just realized that we have six computers in our house. That isn’t counting the Wii, my Android phone, etc., it’s just the traditional computers. Here are some stats: Laptops – 3Desktops – 3Windows XP – 2Windows 7 – 2Ubuntu … Continue reading
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E-book Revolution
Great article over at Wall Street Journal on how e-books are shaking things up. These are interesting times in the publishing world, and authors should be celebrating. We’ve been waiting ten years for the digital revolution to finally hit our industry, and … Continue reading
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Pacing
I ran my first 5k of the season. The picture of me to the right is not the picture of the race today. But I like the picture, and it’s of me running, so I’m posting it so those of … Continue reading
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Publishing Industry
I told you yesterday you should be reading Joe Konrath’s blog. Today he answers a few questions and one in particular jumped out at me. From his blog: “Q: You seem to really be down on print publishers lately. “A: … Continue reading
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People You Should Watch
This blog is about emerging models in the publishing industry. I’d like to showcase a few people who are actually using some of these models. If you are interested in using some of these models in your own writing career, … Continue reading
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An Example
I’m always on the lookout for new and emerging models, and I’ve found a good one. This example isn’t in the publishing world but there are many similarities between books and video games. With video games you may have a … Continue reading
Video Games and Publishing
Wrote a quick piece on a model used by independent video game developers that might be of value to writers.
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I went golfing on Saturday. I go once a year with my in-laws, and while I’m not a huge golf fan, I LOVE to play golf with the Olsens. It’s always a rip-roaring good time with them. For readers of … Continue reading
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eBook Sales
It looks like eBook sales are up. O’Reilly reports 50% growth in 2008, 104% growth in 2009, and projects roughly 200% in 2010. From the article: “While it’s still true that the bulk of the cost of producing and selling … Continue reading
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