Okay bookstores, it's 2010. Time for the book nerds and computer geeks to unite! I totally understand your "fear of the eBook", but start studying because to keep your shop open you are going to have to be aware of what's out there... and it's not anywhere as bad as you fear.

You need to have a working knowledge of digital options. Period. Know what's out there. Work deals with publishers. Offer bundles. If I have an eBook version, give me a reason to come to your store. Digital books are here… Continue

You are convinced authoring a book would be great tool for your business and boost your career. You have built up the expertise and perhaps some articles or a history of blog posts to draw from. But you are also overwhelmed by the prospect of putting a book’s worth of content together. Right?

Well, if you just want another fluffy pep talk, you’re reading the wrong article. Because I will tell you that if you do NOT feel intimidated by it, then step back for a reality check. There are no shortcu… Continue

Are you combining the passion of a social mission with your innovative but practical business solutions? If so, then you face the ongoing challenge of describing and explaining your vision and strategies. The most versatile and virile/viral medium to tell your story may be in a book.

Don’t scoff and tune out yet! The definition of “book” has radically changed in just the last few years, and its dizzying evolution presents opportunities for the nimble business leader. We may be talking about a p… Continue

We're so excited to finally be able to announce the launch of Carina Press™ today, a digital-only publishing house that will operate independently of Harlequin's traditional publishing businesses.

Carina Press will publish a broad range of fiction with an emphasis on romance and its subgen

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We all need our security systems, and mine has turned into freelance writing jobs for social networks and blogs. When I lost my job, I needed some income to pay for my medical and dental insurance COBRA paym… Continue