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Why Getting a Free ISBN Might Be a Good Thing

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In Good e-Reader, some interesting statistics were reported recently. A graphical representation indicated that up to 30% of ebooks sold in the United States are untracked. Why? Because they are self-published and do not have an International Standard Book Number (ISBN). An ISBN acts as a unique identifier for your book as it enters the book distribution system. If a book … [Read more...] about Why Getting a Free ISBN Might Be a Good Thing

Will eBooks Surpass Print? Not if the Price Issue Continues

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Earlier in the year, John Sarkar and Kim Arora reported in the Times of India that ebooks were yet to take off in terms of sales. They also highlighted an issue across India, of some online stores listing ebook and print versions of the same book with little difference in price between the two formats. It is true that ebooks are still at an early stage in India. However, … [Read more...] about Will eBooks Surpass Print? Not if the Price Issue Continues

5 Common Writing Myths

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Writing myths are the so-called universal truths about writing, followed by the words “every writer should know.” If there is anything universal about them, it’s the damage they cause to your creative process and your determination that put your thoughts on the blank page before you. Some of them can be discouraging and quite deadly – in the sense that they will literally stop … [Read more...] about 5 Common Writing Myths

5 Things Writers Can Learn From the Cricket World Cup

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The Cricket World Cup is in full swing and any cricket fan will definitely be watching all the interesting matches. But there are a lot of things that writers can learn from the World Cup as well! Read on to learn more. 1. Perseverance pays The Afghanistan cricket team has only one word for it: perseverance. From a war-torn country with complete lack of facilities, here is a … [Read more...] about 5 Things Writers Can Learn From the Cricket World Cup