Guide: Is Leveling with the Gods a Novel?

Is Leveling with the Gods a Novel? Understanding the popular series often mentioned in fantasy and manhwa circles requires diving into its various adaptations and original formats. This guide will provide a comprehensive look into whether “Leveling with the Gods” is available as a novel, its origin, and how it has expanded across different media. … Read more

Guide to Understanding the Age Difference Between Shen Qingqiu and Luo Binghe

When delving into the relationship dynamics between Shen Qingqiu and Luo Binghe from the popular novel and adapted series, one of the frequent questions that arise pertains to their age difference. This guide aims to clarify the complexities surrounding their ages, both in literal terms and narrative implications within their story. Understanding the Characters and … Read more

Guide: How to Write a Good Review for a Lawyer

Writing a good review for a lawyer can significantly influence the decision-making of potential clients and contribute positively to an attorney’s professional reputation. Whether you’ve had a positive or challenging experience, sharing thoughtful feedback helps others make informed choices and acknowledges the lawyer’s efforts. Here’s a comprehensive guide to crafting a professional and impactful lawyer … Read more

Guide to the Ending of “The Remarried Empress”

“The Remarried Empress” is a popular webnovel, webtoon, and drama series that captivates audiences with its intricate storytelling and complex characters. This guide provides a detailed look into the finale of the series, offering a clear picture of how the narrative threads are tied up, specifically focusing on the destinies of the main characters: Navier, … Read more

The Great Depression is still depressing the book business

Book returnability is a destructive artifact of the Great Depression Sales of books, like most non-necessities, had fallen off greatly. In an effort to get bookstores to take in new books, the publishers offered guaranteed sales. Stores received the books “on consignment,” and, after several months, the money for the books that had been sold … Read more

It doesn’t get much better than this:
Vanity publisher Outskirts Press brags about its vanity award from a scam organization

In December, Outskirts Press — the vanity publisher I love to hate — issued a press release that said: Outskirts Press, Inc. Receives 2009 Best of Business AwardSmall Business Commerce Association’s Award Honors the AchievementOutskirts Press, Inc. has been selected for the 2009 Best of Business Award in the Publishing category [That’s not true. The default … Read more

Author Solutions wants to conquer the universe, and has help from Writers Digest

Is Author Solutions emulating Emperor Palpatine’s Stormtroopers from Star Wars, or the “Resistance is Futile” Borg from Star Trek? Author Solutions, Inc. (ASI) is a massive pay-to-publish empire which has grown by acquiring and combining such former competitors as AuthorHouse, iUniverse, Trafford, Wordclay and Xlibris. Last year ASI started a Spanish-language division called Palibrio. ASI also operates the self-publishing businesses for traditional publishers Harlequin, … Read more

Report from Self-Publishing Book Expo, Part One

On Saturday I attended the fourth annual Self-Publishing Book Expo in Manhattan. I boycotted the first one in a feeble effort to protest what I viewed as a misuse of the term “self-publishing.” By the time of the second expo, I stopped fighting a losing battle, and went over to the dark side. In reality, I was not … Read more

An alternative to celebrity blurbs

Every author dreams of having cover blurbs (endorsements) from famous people who’ll say nice things which may entice people to buy books. Often, especially for a new author with a new book, it’s just not possible to get the attention of a a superstar or an expert who will add authority to yours. That doesn’t mean … Read more