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This week, we look at Kobo's burgeoning self publishing platform.  Speaking of which, some recent data shows that print books have seen a growth in sales thanks to self-pubbers.  Kristine Kathryn Rusch explains why it's the end of the world!  Forbes discusses book value with Smashwords CEO Mark Coker while Bob Mayer ponders eBook pricing.  James Scott Bell warns of seven things that will doom your novel while author Jude Hardin debates whether to quit the rat race to be a FT writer.  

And we're provided with a wealth of writing advice from Jami Gold, Donald Maass, and the writers from Writer Unboxed.  Enjoy!


Kobo Announces Self Publishing Platform - Kobo Writing Life

Self Publishing Fuels Growth of Print Books by Matthew Flamm

The End of the World as We Know It by Kristine Kathryn Rusch

Book Value: Forbes Talks With Smashwords CEO, Mark Coker by J.J. Colao

Seven Things That Will Doom Your Novel (& How to Avoid Them) by James Scott Bell

eBook Pricing: How Low Can You Go and Does it Make a Difference? by Bob Mayer

Pushing the Button by Jude Hardin via J.A. Konrath

How to Make the Most of a Scene by Jami Gold

Flip the Script: Write Some Days by Jael McHenry

Unmasking the Muse by Lisa Cron

The Good Seed III by Donald Maas

A Call to Arms by Robin LaFevers