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As the Self Publishing Model Changes, Is It Gaining Respect?
Publisher’s Weekly printed a thoughtful piece by Ann Byle on self publishing this week. It’s written from the perspective of the religion publishing niche, but what Byle reports is applicable to all genres and forms of self-published work. While the article’s points are ones that Open Door and our self-publishing colleagues have already observed, it…
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Joining the E-Book Revolution
July is the month of the e-book! We watched when, on July 6, Hachette Book Group announced that James Patterson was the first author to sell over 1 million e-books. In the weeks that followed, Amazon announced that their e-book sales had eclipsed their (ever-growing) hardcover sales. And now, the e-commerce superstore has named the…
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Quick! Early Bird Registration Still Open for Unlocking Your Ideas Workshop!
Because Open Door Publications’ first “Unlocking Your Ideas” workshop on June 21, 2010 was a smashing, sold-out success, Karen Hodges Miller is hosting round two this fall! Registration for the second workshop in the series, “Writing for Entrepreneurs: Tips and Techniques for Non-Fiction Writers” is now open and if you hurry, you can purchase early…
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"Blackbelt Landlording" Book Launch a Success!
A book party was held July 22, to celebrate the launching of author David T. Laggini’s first book, “Blackbelt Landlording: The Art of Successful Relationships.” The party, held at the Bridgewater Eagles Club, was as much of a success as Dave’s book – which has already sparked a re-order request at Amazon.com. Not only has…
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Should You Self Publish?
Over the past weeks and months, the debate over self publishing has begun to boil over. With the release of the iPad, the news from Amazon that Kindle Books have outsold hardcovers and the continued commercialization of traditional publishing houses, self-publishing is looking more and more like the land of milk and honey. But are…
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Take Advantage of the Moment: A Lesson in Self-Publishing
Jim Moret’s story isn’t that of the typical self-publishing author. He’s not an unknown: Moret is a chief correspondent for Inside Edition, a frequent guest host on Larry King Live and a contributor to CNN. And he had no trouble attracting the interest of a traditional publisher: Publisher’s Weekly reports that his memoir, The Last Day of…
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Desktop Publishing Turns 25!
On this day in 1985, Aldus Corp. released its revolutionary computer program PageMaker, thus ushering in the age of desktop publishing. The year before, The Apple Macintosh computer debuted, as did Hewlett-Packard’s LaserJet printer, the first desktop laser printer. Aldus PageMaker, originally released for Mac but developed and released for Windows PCs two years later,…
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ODP Author David Laggini Featured on NJ.com!
The Blackbelt Landlord, David Laggini, was featured July 14 on NJ.com and in the print edition of Somerset’s Messenger-Gazette! The article, written by staff reporter Rick Epstein, focuses on David’s new book, Blackbelt Landlording, set to launch one week from now. The book explains how David used the martial arts philosophies he learned in class…
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Publishing 101: Which Route Should You Take?
Maybe you’re contemplating putting pen to paper. Maybe your magnum opus is tucked into a desk drawer, awaiting your next move. No matter your authorial status, whether aspiring or fully fledged, you’ve likely come across the plethora of terms associated with publishing these days. You can self-publish or e-publish. You can submit to traditional publishers…
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The Blackbelt Landlord Is Throwing a Book Launch Bash!
To celebrate the publication of his first non-fiction book, Open Door Publications author David T. Laggini will be throwing a big-time party on Thursday, July 22, 2010. David will be holding court at the Eagles Club in Somerville, N.J., from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Snag a copy of his book, Blackbelt Landlording, and chat…
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Special Needs Book Coming in September from Open Door
Open Door Publications is pleased to announce the publication, in September, 2010, of Life Care Planning for Special Needs Families. The book is the first in a series of informative books and manuals by Gwendolyn A. Faulkner, to be titled the Special Needs Roadmaps, all of which are designed to help special needs families. She…
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Thanks to U.S.1
I want to thank U.S. 1 for all the great publicity they’ve given me in the past few weeks. If anyone is free tonight, don’t miss the party at Tre Piani in Forestal Village. I’ll be there!
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WBC Sponsoring Our Workshop
I am pleased to announced that the NJAWBO Women’s Business Center is now a sponsor of our workshop. Thanks, Shannon and Penni, for giving us your support. You’re Invited to the Unlocking Your Ideas, Your Book from Concept to Publication Workshop Always wanted to write a book, but don’t know where to start? Author, Editor…
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You're an Author — Who Knows?
I’m used to seeing my byline in a newspaper. I’m used to interviewing someone and writing about them in the newspaper. What I’m not used to is seeing my smiling face staring back at me from the pages of U.S. 1. Rich Rein, the publisher of the newspaper, graciously gave me lots of space in…
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Healthy Writing
A few days ago I found myself in the unenviable position of needing to write six articles in one day. Each one was short, about 500 words apiece, but that still a lot of writing for one eight-hour workday. Yes, there was some procrastination involved, along with the good luck of a couple of clients calling in…
