Every day you hear a new report of how social media is changing the world. Sometimes you hear reports that remind you of the fact that, with the growth of social media, our privacy has also been eroded little by little. Nowadays, you can’t help but pause and ask yourself, “will this come back to haunt me?” before sharing the picture you just took of yourself partying or … [Read more...] about They’re Watching You — Infographic on College Admissions and Social Media
History of Publishing Explained in Infographic on the Printing Press
Since the day’s of Gutenberg and the first movable type press in 1455, the publishing business has been tied to the printing press. Even today, in an era of digital books, the relationship of publishing and the printing press still holds true. The only difference is that today’s printing presses put out eBooks formatted for the digital world. Let’s look at the history of … [Read more...] about History of Publishing Explained in Infographic on the Printing Press
Avvo.com on Building a Successful Media Business
We caught up via Skype with Avvo.com’s General Counsel and VP of Business Development, Josh King, to discuss the company’s growth and how they’ve built a successful media business. Before launching, the company raised two rounds of financing: a $3 million A round, and a $1 million B round led by Benchmark Capital. In 21, the company raised a C round of $1 million.Avvo.com is … [Read more...] about Avvo.com on Building a Successful Media Business
6 Tips for Writing Popular eBooks that Sell
Multiple independent authors have self-published popular eBooks that have gone on to sell more than a million copies. Two of the most commonly referenced examples are Amanda Hocking and John Locke, who sold over a million copies of their eBooks using Amazon’s Kindle Direct Publishing program. According to recent reports, eBooks made up 27% of all book sales in January 2012, … [Read more...] about 6 Tips for Writing Popular eBooks that Sell
Best eBook Formats for Self-Publishing
With eBook sales worldwide expected to hit $3.2 billion in 2012 and $9.7 billion in 2016, now is a great time to write and self-publish your eBook. Taking into account the multiple eBook marketplaces, eReaders, and eBook formats, self-publishing can be a little overwhelming your first time around. One important step in successfully publishing your eBook is to choose the right … [Read more...] about Best eBook Formats for Self-Publishing