The Publisher's Coach

01/26/2025

Raleigh, NC bookstore wins Publishers Weekly's Bookseller of the Year!

01/23/2025

The Waterstones CEO took over leadership of Barnes & Noble as well in September 2019, and after guiding the retailer through the pandemic is now overseeing a growth spurt. The CEO expects to open about 60 new outlets in 2025.

01/23/2025

Be sure to attend this interesting and important C**A monthly meeting program on Copyright in the Age of Artificial Intelligence.

Be sure to attend the Saturday, February 15, 2025 C**A Meeting from 9 am to 11 am MDT For a presentation on Copyright in the Age of Artificial Intelligence by Dr. C. Daniel Miller
*Join us at 8:30 am for a little networking!
FREE for C**A Members
$10 for Nonmembers
Register Here: https://www.cipabooks.com/2025/01/23/copyright-in-the-age-of-artificial-intelligence/
Copyright in the Age of Artificial Intelligence

In a world increasingly shaped by AI-driven innovation, how do we navigate the complexities of copyright law? This presentation explores the intersection of artificial intelligence and intellectual property, addressing pressing questions about authorship, ownership, and accountability. Through real-world case studies, legal insights, and ethical perspectives, we will examine the challenges and opportunities AI brings to creative industries. Join us as we discuss strategies for creators, businesses, and policymakers to adapt to this rapidly evolving landscape, fostering a fair and innovative future for all.
(Disclaimer: This description was created using an AI platform.)

About Dr. C. Daniel Miller –
Dr. C. Daniel Miller is a freelance copyright specialist and a consultant on business aspects of independent publishing. He helps clients navigate copyright issues in their manuscripts, offering strategies to minimize or eliminate risks when using third-party content. Additionally, he secures permissions for the use of copyrighted materials and oversees large-scale copyright permissions acquisition projects.

01/14/2025

THIS IS TODAY! January 14th, 2025 @ 2:00 Eastern / 12:00 Mountain. All aspiring authors and independently published authors, small publishers and publishing industry professionals should attend this free Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA) virtual session.
This is a LIVE event featuring some of the biggest names in the publishing industry, so you don’t want to miss your chance to ask questions and connect with our community.
Register now at https://twinflamesstudios.com/publishing

🎉 Calling all authors, publishing industry experts, and service providers! 🎉

If you haven't seen it yet, on January 14th at 2 PM Eastern, we're hosting a panel of phenomenal industry leaders to discuss the State of Publishing in 2025.

They’ll cover as much as possible to help make your book or your projects successful in the new year.

During the live session you will:

💡 Understand what’s changed in the industry heading into 2025.

💡 Discover what technology is changing the industry landscape and how to use it.

💡 Hear what industry leaders are doing to support their upcoming books and clients.

💡 Get exclusive resources and support to move you and your business forward.

This is a LIVE event featuring some of the biggest names in the publishing industry, so you don’t want to miss your chance to ask questions and connect with our community.

Register now at https://twinflamesstudios.com/publishing

12/21/2024

12/15/2024

Melisse Shapiro, also known as M.J. Rose, an early self-publishing advocate as well as bestselling author, died unexpectedly on December 10 while in Florida visiting her father. She was 71.

In a Soapbox column she wrote for PW in 2012, Rose recounted how after her first novel, the racy Lip Service, was turned down by traditional publishers in 1998, she used her background in advertising and marketing to release the title as an e-book and print book on Amazon. Within six months, Lip Service had sold more than 75,000 copies and would later be published by Pocket Books. Her subsequent books regularly reached national bestseller lists. https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/Obituary/article/96718-m-j-rose-bestselling-author-and-self-publishing-advocate-has-died.html?fbclid=IwY2xjawHK_hpleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHYcmPR1_aklVvJgEjZju-UPnzf4I400VYnYNPI6AfjQ4st36lo__mztokQ_aem_4xMa6Kak84HF1Wr9z-_6gA

Rose, an early self-publishing advocate as well as bestselling author, died unexpectedly on December 11. She was 71.

12/11/2024

This is how successful authors give back.

11/21/2024

This is a MUST read article!

Supported by new platforms and forums, indie authors today are behind some of the hottest literary trends

11/11/2024

In honor of Veterans Day, I'm posting one of my clients' titles about the uniforms and insignia of all the branches of the service during World War II. It even includes some uniforms of the allies. Dan Pratt of Pratt Brothers Composition was the cover designer.

11/05/2024

I have been telling my clients about this and more regarding POD quality for years. In addition to less than stellar quality with POD, you have limited trim sizes, text paper, cover stock, cover decoration and binding options.

I work as the bookstore manager for a bookstore in the Hudson Valley and one of the things that means is that I handle not only the ordering of most of our books, but the unboxing of them as well. …

11/02/2024

This title hit #1 in Pediatrics in Amazon's Kindle Store without any Amazon Best-Seller campaign shenanigans needed to get there and has a 4.8 star rating. Pun intended, it's a "cut above" any other title on the subject. 😉 It's well researched, well written, well designed and that cover image is AWESOME! Compelling testimonials too.

Every year, millions of baby boys are circumcised, either for purported health benefits, or for religious reasons. The book meticulously explores the risks and rewards of that practice, which has significant effects on sexuality, psychology, and overall health. Drawing on 869 research references ...