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May 5, 2012

At 83, B.G. woman publishes first book - Toledo Blade

At 83, B.G. woman publishes first book - Toledo Blade

better late than never i always say







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Published on May 05, 2012 05:45

May 4, 2012

Self-Publisher Lulu Announces Google Drive Integration

Self-Publisher Lulu Announces Google Drive Integration

Lulu announced integration between the Lulu One-Click Publishing app and
the newly released Google Drive on Tuesday — a combination that will
allow you to create and collaborate on a project in Google Drive and
then publish that project through Lulu with a single click.



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Published on May 04, 2012 14:36

The Self Marketer Vs. The Writer

The Self Marketer Vs. The Writer

I got love how this guy phrases things. "Authors who dared to mention self-publishing as a legitimate option were mocked, and compared to chronic masturbation"
That's a very interesting way of putting it. Well wouldn't you agree?






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Published on May 04, 2012 05:00

May 3, 2012

Author collectives signal a new chapter for self-publishing | Books | guardian.co.uk

Author collectives signal a new chapter for self-publishing | Books | guardian.co.uk

 With online groups working to sift out the hidden gems, and a New York
co-operative instituting a 'seal of quality', is the world of
independent publishing finally getting organized?



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Published on May 03, 2012 08:32

Is Amazon Destroying or Democratizing Literature? - Forbes

Is Amazon Destroying or Democratizing Literature? - Forbes

In my opinion...I dunno. Amazon is a company and the thing about companies in the end only one thing matters making money.





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Published on May 03, 2012 06:00

Lulu.com's New Google Drive App Takes Documents From Collaboration to Published in One-click - MarketWatch

Lulu.com's New Google Drive App Takes Documents From Collaboration to Published in One-click - MarketWatch

 "Integrating the Lulu One-Click Publishing app with Google Drive is just
another way Lulu is working to remove limitations for creators and
making publishing easier than ever before," says Bob Young, CEO and
founder of Lulu.com. "Now people can edit content or collaborate on a
project
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Published on May 03, 2012 00:00

May 2, 2012

BBC News - First college for students with Asperger's opens in Wales

BBC News - First college for students with Asperger's opens in Wales












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Published on May 02, 2012 19:00

Meet Mensa’s youngest US member: She joined at 2 - Good News - TODAY.com

Meet Mensa’s youngest US member: She joined at 2 - Good News - TODAY.com:

'via Blog this'



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Published on May 02, 2012 00:30

May 1, 2012

BBC NEWS | Entertainment | Asperger's on the big screen

BBC NEWS | Entertainment | Asperger's on the big screen

The challenges faced by people who have Asperger's syndrome have been in the news recently, highlighted by the case of the computer hacker Gary McKinnon.


Imak Computer Glove 20128







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Published on May 01, 2012 21:00

Nathan Bransford: ‘Get used to the self-publishing boom. We’re just getting started.’ - GalleyCat

Nathan Bransford: ‘Get used to the self-publishing boom. We’re just getting started.’ - GalleyCat

Responding to a series of articles speculating that the “self-publishing bubble” is set to burst, author and industry professionalNathan Bransford has decided “We’re not in a bubble. This is not a temporary blip.”









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Published on May 01, 2012 10:02