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Writer takes look at Iowa tragedy DesMoinesRegister.com “A Killing in Iowa” is available in the Amazon Kindle Singles store, at BarnesAndNoble.com or as a Quick Read in Apple's iBook store and in the Google eBookstore. Rachel Corbett felt alone in New York City among Columbia University's well-to-do …

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Major publishing deal for writer who sold 1m copies online DigitalJournal.com While the publisher, Simon & Schuster, will handle sales and distribution for Locke's books, they won't cash in on his digital sales. Locke – who sold his digital books via Amazon's Kindle Direct Publishing platform – is responsible for the popular … Bestselling Self-Published Author Signs Deal With Simon & SchusterpaidContent.org Indie author Locke gets a sweetheart deal with publisherExaminer.com Ebook Juggernaut John Locke Coming Soon to a Bookstore Near YouThe Atlantic Wire GigaOm -Los Angeles Times (blog) all 117 news articles »

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As promised (threatened?) in yesterday's roundup of three outstanding iPad case and stand products, I have another case to review for you. The Adonit.

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Personally, I hate using a case with the iPad when I’m sitting around browsing, reading or gaming — there’s just something wonderful about how the iPad has been designed that makes it a shame to cover so much of it up. …

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Are you an eBook Writer or Publisher? – This article concerns you!

After I had finished writing my e-Book, I was reluctant to upload it and advertise it for sale.  That seems illogical because I needed to earn some money with my e-Book!

The reason for not jumping into the market-place with my e-Book was this:  There are many thieves out there who are ready to steal your e-Book and spread it around the internet on warez sites.

I checked out every type of e-Book compiler on the market. I purchased a few of them and gave them a good test, but they all had weak points except one.

Most compilers do a fine job of compiling your e-Book, but that’s about all they do. Sure they have a little security built in. You need a password to open them, whoopee!
These days you need more than a simple password to protect your investment.
Hackers can quickly dissect your e-Book and sell it under their own name or simply give it to their friends and your e-Book will be spread in viral fashion on the internet and you won’t receive a penny.

That’s where I discovered e-Book Gold is a long way ahead of the opposition in terms of security and client support. They have a unique way of preventing theft of your intellectual property that no other e-Book compiler vendor offers.  It’s not the cheapest e-Book compiler on the market but its unique features make it very good value for money.

With e-Book Gold, the content of your e-Book can not be copied by cut & paste nor by page capture software. Printing will not work (unless you want it to). The content is encrypted by a complex algorithm so reverse-engineering is, well, almost impossible.
Passwords are issued from the e-Book Gold server and only to pre-approved customers who have genuinely paid for their e-Book. Apparently there are plenty of thieves out there that can spoof credit card ownership using stolen ID.  PayPal takes care of them and alerts you when a payment is disapproved,  long before any would- be thief has access to the password or any download address.

Even after starting the e-Book each time, the customer still has their identity silently checked before they can open and begin reading your e-Book. Any customer that asks for a refund (or for any other reason) can have their access to the e-Book revoked by remote control. That allows the e-Book seller to offer a 100% money back guarantee without falling victim to serial returnees who want to keep the e-Book and the money.

After compiling your e-Book with e-Book Gold, installation and implementation is as simple as adding a small piece of code to your HTML thankyou page.
You can take my word for it, you can sleep soundly knowing that hackers are not stealing your hard work and destroying your profits.

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Kindle gives thriller writer a plot for success – at 71p a shot The Guardian Capitalising on the popularity of e-readers such as the Kindle, a new generation of writers is bypassing agents and publishers and using the flexible pricing model of ebooks to offer their work directly to the public at rock-bottom prices. … Kindle: the last chapter for books?The Guardian Blogs (blog) Living SinglesNew York Times Print isn't dead, yetDistrict all 20 news articles »

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Writer publishes Kindle book as a tool to build a following Northern Nevada Business Weekly She began learning about traditional self-publishing, then shifted her interest to electronic self-publishing as the Kindle and other e-book readers continued to gain popularity. Unlike traditional self-publishing, which requires the author to come up …

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Pete Savage to Speak at First-Ever Free Virtual Web Writer Summit, Sponsored by American Writers & Artists Inc. and Wealthy Web Writer

Pete Savage

Delray Beach, FL (Vocus/PRWEB) December 15, 2010

American Writers & Artists Inc. (AWAI), http://www.awaionline.com, and its Wealthy Web Writer division, recently announced the first-ever, virtual Web Writer Summit that will take place on December 18, 2011. The 2011 State of the Web: Web Writer Summit will be an innovative addition to AWAI’s and Wealthy Web Writer’s combined arsenal of programs which feature webinars, teleconferences, and published homestudy programs.

The virtual Web Writer Summit will bring together a dynamic group of seven web experts who often speak at major conferences and events each year. One of those experts is the award-winning B2B copywriter and author, Pete Savage.

Pete is a bestselling author, marketing consultant and speaker with a client portfolio that includes a variety of work for RIM (makers of the BlackBerry), NCR, 3M, Motorola, Delta and dozens of small and medium businesses throughout North America. He’s the co-author of the bestselling book The Wealthy Freelancer (Penguin/Alpha Books) and co-founder of http://www.InternationalFreelancersAcademy.com, a business-building resource for freelancers that publishes FREE video training episodes each week.

“Pete has had great success with writing B2B online video scripts, and I’m grateful that he’s willing to share his expertise with our attendees,” stated Co-Managing Partner of AWAI and Founder of Wealthy Web Writer (http://www.wealthywebwriter.com), Rebecca Matter. “The B2B market is a goldmine for talented web writers, and writing online video scripts is just one more way they can make doing what they love.”

In his info-packed session, Pete will get you up to speed on why writing online video scripts is perhaps the biggest opportunity in B2B web writing right now. He’ll discuss…

The trouble with B2B copywriting today (and how knowing more about online video can help you overcome it;
What leading B2B copywriting experts like Bob Bly and Steve Slaunwhite have to say about video;
10 reasons why B2B companies love online video;
Examples of how and why B2B companies are using online video right now;
Juicy research which illustrated the increasing demand for online video;
PLUS… plenty of convincing reasons why you should take a serious look at writing online video scripts, and why now is the best time for you to learn more about this niche.

“Online video is emerging as a great opportunity for copywriters, with more and more marketing dollars being funneled into the video medium,” explained Pete. “I’m looking forward to talking about the opportunity I see for B2B copywriters in this area.”

To learn more about the virtual Web Writer Summit and the resources available to start a new career, or to find skilled copywriters, travel writers, photographers and graphic designers, please visit http://www.awaionline.com or call 1-866-879-2924.

About American Writers & Artists Inc.

American Writers and Artists Inc. (AWAI), http://www.awaionline.com, has been publishing direct-response copywriting and graphic design home-study programs since 1997. Their mission is to help people develop the critical skills to acquire financial security, independence and freedom. AWAI equips members with the tools and connections necessary to land clients, start working professionally, and earn money fast. And through their free DirectResponseJobs.com site, businesses can find and hire skilled AWAI members quickly and easily. For a complete list of programs and more information about AWAI, please visit the site or call 1-866-879-2924.

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Steve Slaunwhite to Speak at First-Ever Free Virtual Web Writer Summit, Sponsored by American Writers & Artists Inc. and Wealthy Web Writer

Steve Slaunwhite

Delray Beach, FL (Vocus/PRWEB) December 17, 2010

American Writers & Artists Inc. (AWAI) and its Wealthy Web Writer division, recently announced the first-ever, virtual Web Writer Summit that will take place on December 18, 2011. The 2011 State of the Web: Web Writer Summit will be an innovative addition to AWAI’s and Wealthy Web Writer’s combined arsenal of programs which feature webinars, teleconferences, and published homestudy programs.

The virtual Web Writer Summit will bring together a dynamic group of seven web experts who often speak at major conferences and events each year. One of those experts is master B2B copywriter, Steve Slaunwhite.

Steve is AWAI’s resident expert on B2B copywriting. He has more than 15 years experience, working with such prestigious clients as UPS, Hewlett-Packard and Sprint. His many copywriting awards include the Promo! Marketing Award for best B2B direct mail and The ACE Award for best promotion of a B2B publication. Steve is the author of Start & Run A Copywriting Business, which is considered a classic in the field, and five other books including the bestselling The Wealthy Freelancer.

Steve will be sharing why the B2B market has “boing!” – the term Jim Carrey invented referring to anything that is really, truly, absolutely rockin’.

“There are over 5 million B2B companies in North America and, together, they spend more than $ 12.5 billion on online marketing,” stated Co-Managing Partner of AWAI and Founder of Wealthy Web Writer, Rebecca Matter. “That’s a mountain of web pages, emails, autoresponders and other web marketing communications that need to be written, day in and day out. Steve will explain why B2B is THE red-hot market for web writers right now, and show attendees the best opportunities to break in”.

To learn more about the virtual Web Writer Summit and the resources available to start a new career, or to find skilled copywriters, travel writers, photographers and graphic designers, please visit http://www.awaionline.com or call 1-866-879-2924.

To learn more about Steve Slaunwhite, visit http://SteveSlaunwhite.com.

About American Writers & Artists Inc.

American Writers and Artists Inc. (AWAI) has been publishing direct-response copywriting and graphic design home-study programs since 1997. Their mission is to help people develop the critical skills to acquire financial security, independence and freedom. AWAI equips members with the tools and connections necessary to land clients, start working professionally, and earn money fast. And through their free DirectResponseJobs.com site, businesses can find and hire skilled AWAI members quickly and easily. For a complete list of programs and more information about AWAI, please visit the site or call 1-866-879-2924.

Media Contact: Jaclyn Mehler, jmehler(at)awaionline.com(dot)com, 866-879-2924

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What purpose does hiring an E-book writer serve, anyway?  An E-book is a book like any other, but it can be produced for dirt cheap in comparison to a print book.  Whereas publishing companies release books exclusively for profit, you have the option of creating your own E-books for profit or as a promotional item to boost sales to your main product. 

Some web owners make a killing off their E-books, selling them for $50 a piece.  Others may give away E-books are a purely promotional item.  As the reader looks at the book, he/she becomes more convinced that the product will work.  You basically have an extra 50-100 pages to persuade your target audience to buy.  This is one great advantage to hiring an E-book writer.
 
E-books are attractive and fun to read for an online audience.  The best and most successful E-books all have the same formula.  They have a small number of pages, a lot of pictures (which you can find for free by typing in “public domain photos”) and short non-cluttered paragraphs that are easy to read.  A lot of E-books also contain humor and personal experiences, which help to endear the salesperson (or web owner) to the target audience. 

How much will you pay for an E-book?  The price can vary, depending on the subject matter as well as how many pages you want.  Some SEO firms may offer a special deal on an E-book if you also request a full package with articles, blogs, press releases and Search Engine Optimization. 

The E-book writer you choose should be experienced in writing full books.  A book is not just an extra long article.  Some of these books can exceed 100 pages.  The writer must have be able to smoothly progress from one chapter to the next.  The flow of personal conversation must continue.  Topics in the book should be expertly reported but emotionally conveyed. 

You also have to beware of writers that plagiarize material.  The best defense against this and other similar problems is to enlist the help of an SEO firm.  An SEO firm doesn’t just lend you one writer.  The service gives its promise that the book will be completed by the time agreed upon and that the content will be of high quality.

Start taking advantage of the E-Book revolution by hiring an E-book writer!  Accelerate your product sales while also supplementing your income!