Fiona L. Woods's Blog, page 393
February 11, 2015
Smashwords: The Ebook as Annuity
The kitty treats just keep coming in.Panzer stopped in to read Mark Coker's new post at the Smashwords site. Mark always has insightful posts about the indie publishing world for indie authors.In his newest post, Mark explains why an indie ebook is like an annuity. Unlike, traditionally published books which can go out of print in a short time, your ebook lives for as long as you (the publisher) keep it published/uploaded at the e-stores. Also, traditionally published books have an upfront advance and then no further payments (usually), but like an annuity your ebook provides an income for the entire life of the ebook. Now, as Mark points out there is no guarantee of how much the income from the ebook will be, but, if you write more books and market them all, the income will continue.
Panzer says, "So how many annuities do you have? More than one I hope."
To read the post, tootle over to Smashwords: The Ebook as Annuity:
February 10, 2015
J. K. Rowling's Novel The Casual Vacancy Ending Changed
I hate when the show isn't like the book!Panzer headed out into the Catosphere today looking for news for you. After tootling around for a while, our kitty boy adventurer stopped in at The Bookseller site.Panzer found a post by the staff about the BBC's production of J. K. Rowling's novel The Casual Vacancy. Turns out they didn't like the novel's ending because they found it too "bleak." So, they changed it to make it happier.
Panzer says, "Grrr! Hundreds of thousands of humans (750,000 in the U.K. to be exact) read the book and liked it. but what do they know? Nothing according to the BBC."
To read the article, tootle over to J. K. Rowling
February 9, 2015
A New Panzerism
Takes care of my little daily problem.Panzer on first aid:Stop whining.
Really ...
I didn't mean to trip you.
It'll only be a little bruise.
Just rub some kitty litter on it. It'll be okay.
February 7, 2015
Draft2Digital Platform
Let's check it out.Panzer was tootling around in the Catosphere following the me-wow-s to the Publishers' Weekly site.Our kitty boy reporter found a post there by Calvin Reid about a three year old ebook publishing and distribution platform called Draft2Digital. According to Mr. Reid, Draft2Digital works the same as Smashwords. The writer uses the platform to convert their document to the various ebook formats and then submit them to the various markets.
Panzer says, "If you're looking for an alternative to Smashwords, this might be worth checking out."
Note: Draft2Digital charges a 10 percent commission.
To read the post, tootle over to Draft2Digital
February 6, 2015
New Panzer Ebook Cover Reveal
Panzer has been dropping little kitty hints all over this site for the last few weeks about his latest project.
Although the book won't be out for a few more days, my big bad kitty boy can't contain his excitement any longer. He just got the new cover and he's ready to show it to you.
The cover was done by Panzer's friend and art designer Jennifer Barnhouse. Panzer loves her work because she is an expert at capturing his cat handsomeness. Ms. Barnhouse is a true cat lover as evidenced by her company's name, Mad Cat Designs.
Although the book won't be out for a few more days, my big bad kitty boy can't contain his excitement any longer. He just got the new cover and he's ready to show it to you.
The cover was done by Panzer's friend and art designer Jennifer Barnhouse. Panzer loves her work because she is an expert at capturing his cat handsomeness. Ms. Barnhouse is a true cat lover as evidenced by her company's name, Mad Cat Designs.
February 5, 2015
Publishing a Novel: INFOGRAPHIC
I didn't know that.Panzer stopped in at the GalleyCAT site today. Our inquisitive kitty investigator found a post by Maryann Yin for all his aspiring author friends.Ms. Yin's post is about author Kate Hart's infographic How to Get Published. Included in the infographic are questions for writers seeking publication; writers' frequent answers; and Ms. Hart's reply to those answers.
Panzer says, "You think you know how to get published? Read these questions and their answers and rebuttals. You just might be surprised."
To see the infographic, tootle over to Publishing a Novel: INFOGRAPHIC | GalleyCat
February 3, 2015
George R. R. Martin Short Stories To Be Movie
Aaaachoo!Panzer has had a kitty cold for the past week and so he slept late today.But ... my poor little kitty boy felt well enough when he woke up from his afternoon nap to make a quick trip into the Catosphere. He stopped in at the Deadline site to see if there was any interesting TV or movie news there. And there was!
Three of George R. R. Martin's short stories are being combined into a new movie! The film will be named In the Lost Lands. Production is scheduled to start the end of 2015.
Panzer says, "It was worth getting out of my kitty sick bed to find out about this!"
To read the post, tootle over to George R. R. Martin's short stories
February 2, 2015
A New Panzerism
I don't know. It fell off somewhere.Panzer on Accessorizing:Arrggh ... oh no ... arrggh ... coff ... coff.
What do you mean this collar with a bell looks great on me?
How would you know?
You're the one with the wardrobe that's perfect for radio.
January 31, 2015
Cats vs. Kittens Super Bowl
They're cute!They're fuzzy!It's Cats vs. Kitten!(and you can see Panzer Jr. in the game!)
January 30, 2015
No Post Today
Panzer has to go to the vet.
