Glen Allen, Virginia: NanoMarkets, an established industry analyst and market research firm based here, has announced an expansion of the firm's coverage and is issuing a call for submissions from authors and consultants. Areas of coverage include, e-book readers, digital signage, next-generation wind turbines, water purification, water desalinization, clean coal and coal liquefaction, solar thermal markets, batteries for electric and hybrid cars, green building materials, management and monitoring systems for electric utilities, next generation biofuels, building integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) in Asia and Europe, and consumer medical diagnostic products.
Additional details are available at the NanoMarkets website at http://www.nanomarkets.net/.
Expanded focus:
The new group in NanoMarkets will leverage the firm's substantial knowledge base of emerging market opportunities in advanced materials and emerging energy and electronics markets.
"NanoMarkets is expanding its market research and analysis practice and leverage the marketing capabilities of the firm's upgraded website and sales and marketing channels," according to Robert Nolan, NanoMarkets co-founder. "The coverage will address emerging market segments that market feedback tells us are currently underserved in terms of both quality and comprehensive analysis."
Sunday, May 30, 2010
Learn About Self-Publishing and Sell Books Online with jexbo Blog
Today, jexbo.com, the site that helps self-published authors sell books online at www.jexbo.com, announced six, new interviews. Each week, Jill Exler, jexbo Founder, interviews different authors to discover their self-publishing secrets at www.jexbo.blogspot.com/ and the SmallBiz America channel, "jexbo – Help for Self-Published Authors" at www.smallbizamerica.com/jexbo.
"If you want to self-publish and market your books, now you can learn directly from other, successful authors at no charge states Exler. "In our interview series, our guests reveal personal tips and insights on the challenges and rewards of the self-publishing process.
Visit www.jexbo.blogspot.com/ now to check out the recent, self-published author interviews with:
* John Hinds, author of "What's In Your Water;
* Cecile Garcia, author of "In The Company of Elves
* Bob Wolfe, author of "Pins and Tickles
* Lisa Sims, author of "Stretching A Dollar To Save And Make Thousands: An Entrepreneur's Guide To Doing More With Less
* Kennebrew Surant, author of "Life on the Line and
* Carolyn Mosby-Williams, author of "Unflappable
With jexbo and SmallBiz America's channel, now authors and small business owners can:
* Learn the latest, self-publishing trends;
* Save time and money by listing their books for free with no long-term contracts, reach a worldwide audience of potential customers, and opt-in or out at their convenience;
* Market and sell books online with a free Web page, access customized bookmarks and share marketing tips on the online forum;
* Control pricing, change marketing messages at any time and talk directly to customers; and
* Turn a manuscript into an eBook, audio book or both and receive distribution and publicity via major online channels.
"In addition to tips on self-publishing and learning how to sell books online, readers will also find interesting and unique books on the site that make great gifts states Exler.
Need help selling and marketing your book? For more information and to claim your exclusive, no-cost eReport, "The Top 5 Ways to Get Free Publicity for Your Self-Published Book Now visit http://www.jexbo.com/.
"If you want to self-publish and market your books, now you can learn directly from other, successful authors at no charge states Exler. "In our interview series, our guests reveal personal tips and insights on the challenges and rewards of the self-publishing process.
Visit www.jexbo.blogspot.com/ now to check out the recent, self-published author interviews with:
* John Hinds, author of "What's In Your Water;
* Cecile Garcia, author of "In The Company of Elves
* Bob Wolfe, author of "Pins and Tickles
* Lisa Sims, author of "Stretching A Dollar To Save And Make Thousands: An Entrepreneur's Guide To Doing More With Less
* Kennebrew Surant, author of "Life on the Line and
* Carolyn Mosby-Williams, author of "Unflappable
With jexbo and SmallBiz America's channel, now authors and small business owners can:
* Learn the latest, self-publishing trends;
* Save time and money by listing their books for free with no long-term contracts, reach a worldwide audience of potential customers, and opt-in or out at their convenience;
* Market and sell books online with a free Web page, access customized bookmarks and share marketing tips on the online forum;
* Control pricing, change marketing messages at any time and talk directly to customers; and
* Turn a manuscript into an eBook, audio book or both and receive distribution and publicity via major online channels.
"In addition to tips on self-publishing and learning how to sell books online, readers will also find interesting and unique books on the site that make great gifts states Exler.
Need help selling and marketing your book? For more information and to claim your exclusive, no-cost eReport, "The Top 5 Ways to Get Free Publicity for Your Self-Published Book Now visit http://www.jexbo.com/.
Top Children's Book Publishers Using Paper Linked to Rainforest Destruction
America's children's books are contributing to the destruction of endangered rainforests in Indonesia, according to a new report released today by Rainforest Action Network (RAN). The report, entitled Turning the Page on Rainforest Destruction; Children's Books and the Future of Indonesia's Rainforests, finds that a majority of the top ten U.S. children's publishers have released at least one children's book that tested positive for paper fiber linked to the destruction of Indonesia's rainforests, including some books that describe the benefits of rainforest conservation.
"Considering that many publishers have already made public commitments to reduce their environmental footprint, we were surprised by the industry-wide scope of the problem," said Lafcadio Cortesi of Rainforest Action Network. "We don't think that kids and their parents want to choose between loving books and protecting the rainforest."
RAN had 30 colored children's books tested for fiber associated with deforestation in Indonesia and found that 18 of the 30 books (60 percent) contained controversial fiber. RAN's tests point to a growing industry trend toward the overseas printing of children's books, as well as other glossy paper books like coffee table books and textbooks, on fiber that is from controversial and endangered sources.
"There are clear, workable alternatives to printing on paper that destroys the world's last remaining rainforests," continued Cortesi. "The publishing industry shouldn't tolerate printing even one book that contributes to rainforest destruction, species extinction and climate change."
Worldwide, the degradation and destruction of tropical rainforests is responsible for fifteen percent of all annual greenhouse emissions. The carbon emissions resulting from Indonesia's rapid deforestation account for up to five percent of global emissions: more than the combined emissions from all the cars, planes, trucks, buses and trains in United States. This huge carbon footprint from the destruction of forests and peatlands has made non-industrialized Indonesia the third-largest global greenhouse gas emitter, behind only the U.S. and China.
The full text of the report can be downloaded at www.ran.org/bookreport
Accompanying images and b-roll of rainforest destruction can be downloaded for free at http://rainforestactionnetwork.smugmug.com/Rainforest-Free-Paper
Additional information on Indonesia's rainforests can be found at www.ran.org/forests
"Considering that many publishers have already made public commitments to reduce their environmental footprint, we were surprised by the industry-wide scope of the problem," said Lafcadio Cortesi of Rainforest Action Network. "We don't think that kids and their parents want to choose between loving books and protecting the rainforest."
RAN had 30 colored children's books tested for fiber associated with deforestation in Indonesia and found that 18 of the 30 books (60 percent) contained controversial fiber. RAN's tests point to a growing industry trend toward the overseas printing of children's books, as well as other glossy paper books like coffee table books and textbooks, on fiber that is from controversial and endangered sources.
"There are clear, workable alternatives to printing on paper that destroys the world's last remaining rainforests," continued Cortesi. "The publishing industry shouldn't tolerate printing even one book that contributes to rainforest destruction, species extinction and climate change."
Worldwide, the degradation and destruction of tropical rainforests is responsible for fifteen percent of all annual greenhouse emissions. The carbon emissions resulting from Indonesia's rapid deforestation account for up to five percent of global emissions: more than the combined emissions from all the cars, planes, trucks, buses and trains in United States. This huge carbon footprint from the destruction of forests and peatlands has made non-industrialized Indonesia the third-largest global greenhouse gas emitter, behind only the U.S. and China.
The full text of the report can be downloaded at www.ran.org/bookreport
Accompanying images and b-roll of rainforest destruction can be downloaded for free at http://rainforestactionnetwork.smugmug.com/Rainforest-Free-Paper
Additional information on Indonesia's rainforests can be found at www.ran.org/forests
Decadent Publishing Open for Submissions
Indulge your book fetish! Decadent Publishing, a romantic fiction and erotica publishing house, announces its debut on August 1st.
Heather Bennett, Decadent's Executive Editor, states that "while all genres are currently being sought, we are particularly interested in submissions for our 'Late Escape' line of romances. We want to showcase the more mature generation and their wealth of intimate knowledge. This is love on a different level - less physical, more sensual and psychologically fulfilling. We welcome all authors willing to help us put the decade into decadent."
For submissions information, please visit: http://www.decadentpublishing.com/
Heather Bennett, Decadent's Executive Editor, states that "while all genres are currently being sought, we are particularly interested in submissions for our 'Late Escape' line of romances. We want to showcase the more mature generation and their wealth of intimate knowledge. This is love on a different level - less physical, more sensual and psychologically fulfilling. We welcome all authors willing to help us put the decade into decadent."
For submissions information, please visit: http://www.decadentpublishing.com/
Sunday, May 23, 2010
Book Writing - 5 Reasons You Should Plan While Writing a Non Fiction Book by Glen Ford
Good project management says that planning before you start a writing project is a good thing. And many writing systems say you need to plan your writing before you do it. But people seldom come out and tell you straight up why.
So here are five reasons you should plan while writing a non fiction book:
1. Provide focus for your book. If you start off just writing a non fiction book you could end up with just about anything. Your book could go off into a side discussion. You could end up repeating information three or four times from different viewpoints. You could end up with a whole different book than what you started from. While a fiction writer can live with this (but shouldn't) since the story lives only in the writer's head, a non fiction writer can't. After all, a non fiction writer's subject is well known by many people. And they will know where the book should go. Even if the writer didn't.
2. Narrow down the options. There are a lot of options when writing a non fiction book. Even just in the physical form of the book. You need to limit those options or the tasks of designing and writing a book will become overwhelming. Besides, if you don't plan you may find out that your book is outside the parameters your chosen distribution method can accept. Finding out your wonderful tome is too long for a publisher is not a good thing!
3. Ensure there is a market for your book. A book without a reader is a lonely, pitiful object without purpose or value. By determining your market before you begin, and then writing to meet that market's needs, you will ensure that more than just your mother will read your book.
4. Keep your readers coming back for more. Getting an agent, editor and publisher interested is a good thing. But keeping a reader reading until the end is even better. That's what will ensure your agent, editor and publisher talk to you again. The only way to keep a reader interested to the end with a non fiction book is to write what interests the reader from the start. You have to solve their problems or help them avoid a pain point. That's the only way to guarantee your reader's interest.
5. Identify alternatives to this book. Look, you've done all the research. You've spent a lot of time, effort and maybe money up to this point. You've identified your perfect reader. Maybe you've even written your book. And sold it. Wouldn't it make sense to get as much out of this expense as you can? By planning up front, you'll be able to identify where you can write a second book. One that doesn't rehash the same information. Or you can identify where you can present a course. One that will help sell copies of your book. By identifying alternatives to this book, both up front and as you go, you'll be prepared when opportunities knocks.
Do you want to learn how to write a book in 24 hours? Take my brand new free course here: http://www.learningcreators.com/
Do you want to read more free information like this? Go to my blog: http://www.learningcreators.com/blog/
Glen Ford is an accomplished consultant, trainer and writer. He has far too many years experience as a trainer and facilitator to willingly admit.
So here are five reasons you should plan while writing a non fiction book:
1. Provide focus for your book. If you start off just writing a non fiction book you could end up with just about anything. Your book could go off into a side discussion. You could end up repeating information three or four times from different viewpoints. You could end up with a whole different book than what you started from. While a fiction writer can live with this (but shouldn't) since the story lives only in the writer's head, a non fiction writer can't. After all, a non fiction writer's subject is well known by many people. And they will know where the book should go. Even if the writer didn't.
2. Narrow down the options. There are a lot of options when writing a non fiction book. Even just in the physical form of the book. You need to limit those options or the tasks of designing and writing a book will become overwhelming. Besides, if you don't plan you may find out that your book is outside the parameters your chosen distribution method can accept. Finding out your wonderful tome is too long for a publisher is not a good thing!
3. Ensure there is a market for your book. A book without a reader is a lonely, pitiful object without purpose or value. By determining your market before you begin, and then writing to meet that market's needs, you will ensure that more than just your mother will read your book.
4. Keep your readers coming back for more. Getting an agent, editor and publisher interested is a good thing. But keeping a reader reading until the end is even better. That's what will ensure your agent, editor and publisher talk to you again. The only way to keep a reader interested to the end with a non fiction book is to write what interests the reader from the start. You have to solve their problems or help them avoid a pain point. That's the only way to guarantee your reader's interest.
5. Identify alternatives to this book. Look, you've done all the research. You've spent a lot of time, effort and maybe money up to this point. You've identified your perfect reader. Maybe you've even written your book. And sold it. Wouldn't it make sense to get as much out of this expense as you can? By planning up front, you'll be able to identify where you can write a second book. One that doesn't rehash the same information. Or you can identify where you can present a course. One that will help sell copies of your book. By identifying alternatives to this book, both up front and as you go, you'll be prepared when opportunities knocks.
Do you want to learn how to write a book in 24 hours? Take my brand new free course here: http://www.learningcreators.com/
Do you want to read more free information like this? Go to my blog: http://www.learningcreators.com/blog/
Glen Ford is an accomplished consultant, trainer and writer. He has far too many years experience as a trainer and facilitator to willingly admit.
PubIt! Enables Independent Publishers and Self-Published Authors Access to Sell eBooks and Content to Millions of Readers
Barnes & Noble, Inc. is extending its deep and longstanding tradition of supporting authors and publishers with PubIt! by Barnes & Noble, an easy and lucrative way for independent publishers and self-publishing writers to distribute their works digitally through Barnes & Noble.com and the Barnes & Noble eBookstore. The easy-to-use publishing and distribution platform offers qualified independent publishers and authors of self-published works expanded distribution, visibility and protection that only Barnes & Noble can offer.
The announcement marks Barnes & Noble's latest move to continue to build one of the world's largest digital catalogs, spanning eBooks, journals, periodicals and other types of reading material. PubIt! titles will be distributed through BN.COM and Barnes & Noble's eBookstore, which currently offers more than one million digital titles to millions of dedicated customers in-store and online.
Independent publishers and writers will appreciate PubIt!'s simple and competitive royalty model and compensation process, the details of which will be available in the coming weeks. Content owners' intellectual property will be well-protected with Barnes & Noble's best-in-class digital rights management technology and offered in the industry standard ePub format that allows publishers' works to be enjoyed by millions of Barnes & Noble customers on hundreds of the most popular computing, mobile and eBook reading devices.
Whether online or on-the-go, Barnes & Noble customers will have access to PubIt! titles with the opportunity to browse, sample, buy and download the digital content in seconds to their devices with free BN reader software. Using Barnes & Noble's breakthrough Read In Store(TM) technology, NOOK(TM) customers can also browse the complete contents of PubIt! titles while in Barnes & Noble stores.
PubIt! is a convenient one-stop-shop, allowing publishers to get their content in front of consumers for purchase and reading on the most widely adopted mobile devices and software platforms. By following simple steps to upload their content in an industry standard format for electronic titles, content creators can reach consumers on hundreds of devices including: NOOK by Barnes & Noble, PC, Mac(R), iPad(TM), iPhone(R), BlackBerry(R) and others. For more information on free BN eReader software and apps, please visit www.bn.com/ebooks/download-reader.asp.
More information on PubIt!, which will be available this summer, and the benefits of joining Barnes & Noble's expansive and trusted digital content catalog can be found at www.bn.com/pubit.
The announcement marks Barnes & Noble's latest move to continue to build one of the world's largest digital catalogs, spanning eBooks, journals, periodicals and other types of reading material. PubIt! titles will be distributed through BN.COM and Barnes & Noble's eBookstore, which currently offers more than one million digital titles to millions of dedicated customers in-store and online.
Independent publishers and writers will appreciate PubIt!'s simple and competitive royalty model and compensation process, the details of which will be available in the coming weeks. Content owners' intellectual property will be well-protected with Barnes & Noble's best-in-class digital rights management technology and offered in the industry standard ePub format that allows publishers' works to be enjoyed by millions of Barnes & Noble customers on hundreds of the most popular computing, mobile and eBook reading devices.
Whether online or on-the-go, Barnes & Noble customers will have access to PubIt! titles with the opportunity to browse, sample, buy and download the digital content in seconds to their devices with free BN reader software. Using Barnes & Noble's breakthrough Read In Store(TM) technology, NOOK(TM) customers can also browse the complete contents of PubIt! titles while in Barnes & Noble stores.
PubIt! is a convenient one-stop-shop, allowing publishers to get their content in front of consumers for purchase and reading on the most widely adopted mobile devices and software platforms. By following simple steps to upload their content in an industry standard format for electronic titles, content creators can reach consumers on hundreds of devices including: NOOK by Barnes & Noble, PC, Mac(R), iPad(TM), iPhone(R), BlackBerry(R) and others. For more information on free BN eReader software and apps, please visit www.bn.com/ebooks/download-reader.asp.
More information on PubIt!, which will be available this summer, and the benefits of joining Barnes & Noble's expansive and trusted digital content catalog can be found at www.bn.com/pubit.
Kiwitech Makes 76 Ebook Apps Free
KiwiTech, a leading mobile technology firm that develops ebook apps and provides mobile app development services, announced that 76 ebook apps in the company's Classique reader are now available for free on Apple's iTunes Store™.
Rakesh Gupta, KiwiTech's chief executive officer, said "We are taking this step to make Classics2Go collections and other Classique titles available to a broader market of book lovers around the globe. As of today, we have had over half a million downloads of our apps." KiwiTech's Classique titles are now the most heavily downloaded set of ebook apps in the iTunes Store™ globally. Much of the popularity of the Classique titles can be attributed to the beautiful formatting, custom cover art and broad range of international classics. These attributes were well described in "Incredible iPhone Apps for Dummies."
http://www.classicreader.com/
Rakesh Gupta, KiwiTech's chief executive officer, said "We are taking this step to make Classics2Go collections and other Classique titles available to a broader market of book lovers around the globe. As of today, we have had over half a million downloads of our apps." KiwiTech's Classique titles are now the most heavily downloaded set of ebook apps in the iTunes Store™ globally. Much of the popularity of the Classique titles can be attributed to the beautiful formatting, custom cover art and broad range of international classics. These attributes were well described in "Incredible iPhone Apps for Dummies."
http://www.classicreader.com/
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