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Chain bookstores don’t have to die: see Waterstones

Skilled Workman Posted on December 17, 2015 by David BergslandDecember 17, 2015

In a fun article in Slate, Stephen Heyman tells a tale of hope. In an article entitled, Big-Box Bookstores Don’t Have to Die, he shares the story of how Waterstones, the largest bookstore chain in Britain, has turned things around. Hint: it’s the same way we have as indie authors. Eliminate publisher control And, give place to the needs of the actual users of a particular store. It’s surprising how badly traditional publishing is still hurting us. Their model … Continue reading →

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Posted in Book Production, Brick&Mortar, Marketing, On-Demand Publishing, Recent Posts, Self-publishing | Tagged Amazon.com, Barnes & Noble, Bookselling, bookstore, chain bookstores, survival, Waterstones | Leave a reply

One to watch, maybe: Gatekeeper Press

Skilled Workman Posted on May 8, 2015 by David BergslandMay 8, 2015

There’s a supposedly new player today: Gatekeeper Press I know very little about them—just heard about them. But, it’s an interesting concept. As you know, I am basically against paying publishers anything without a very good reason. My books teach you how to publish for free, and I still think that’s the best route to go—IF you are willing and IF you are able. So, why do I mention Gateway Press? This just seems like another competitor … Continue reading →

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Posted in Marketing, News, On-Demand Publishing, Recent Posts | Tagged Amazon Kindle, Baker & Taylor, Barnes & Noble, draft2digital, ebook distribution, POD printing, print distribution, publishing, Scribd, Self-publishing, smashwords, vanity press | Leave a reply

Walmart looking to best Amazon, with B&N?

Skilled Workman Posted on January 24, 2014 by David BergslandJanuary 24, 2014

Maybe you saw my unfounded rumor posting the other day. I simply seemed to me that Wal-Mart could do well to buy B&N and Smashwords. Since then I have seen two other mentions of the possibility of buying B&N. The most recent one was this morning from DBW. In a post entitled “Amazon: A Cheetah Hunting Gazelles (Publishers)” we read this Real Competition From Barnes & Noble?  Industry consultant Joseph Esposito has also been studying Amazon and … Continue reading →

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Posted in News, Recent Posts | Tagged Amazon, Amazon Kindle, Barnes & Noble, bookstore, DRM, DRM-free, epub, ePUBs, nook, Online, smashwords, Wal-Mart, Walmart | Leave a reply

Does quality matter in the new publishing paradigm?

Skilled Workman Posted on May 1, 2013 by David BergslandMay 1, 2013

As I have been experiencing, learning, teaching, and writing about on-demand self publishing over the past decade or two [I actually started self publishing ebooks in 1993 or 4], one area of book design has slid right past most of the new authors. This is quality. We won’t even discuss how quality dropped in the slide from letterpress to offset. That’s back in the dark ages, pre-digital. Silly person! That doesn’t matter any more. The one that … Continue reading →

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Posted in Author Writing, Book Design, Book Production, Leadership, On-Demand Publishing, Recent Posts, Self-publishing, Writing In InDesign | Tagged Amazon Kindle, Barnes & Noble, epub, iBooks, InDesign, IPad, kindle, nook, page layout, Typography, word, Word processing | 16 Replies

Nook dying? B&N could go DRM-free and hook up with the iPad

Skilled Workman Posted on February 28, 2013 by David BergslandFebruary 28, 2013

Now I admit, I’m going on the words of others. I personally bailed on the Nook app and B&N a while ago. I am saddened by the troubles of the local B&N—it’s the only bookstore in town. I was hoping for viable competition to Amazon, but it is just not there. As they are stuck in a supposedly poor version of proprietary DRM, the smelly ears syndrome has got them in its clutches. I’m slightly hopeful that Riggio … Continue reading →

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Posted in Book Production, Recent Posts, Self-publishing | Tagged Amazon Kindle, Barnes & Noble, Book, DRM-free, E-book, iBooks, IPad, nook, riggio | Leave a reply

The use of InDesign & Photoshop is essential stewardship for DIY publishers

Skilled Workman Posted on December 28, 2012 by David BergslandDecember 28, 2012

This morning I am reading an article by Marc Coker  (the founder of Smashwords) about what’s coming in near future for authors and publishers. He has some very good things to say. Here’s a quote that is particularly relevant to us. As a self published author, you’re the publisher. You’re running a business. The lifeblood of a business is profit, because profit generates cash. If you run out of cash, you go out of business. Since profit … Continue reading →

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Posted in Author Writing, Book Design, Book Production, Christian Design, Ministry, Recent Posts | Tagged author, Barnes & Noble, Book Design, Christian, DIY publishing, Do it yourself, ibookstore, InDesign, Kobo, Photoshop, publishing, saving money, smashwords | 2 Replies

The entire definition of a book has changed

Skilled Workman Posted on October 22, 2012 by David BergslandOctober 22, 2012

How have things been revised: This piece you are reading did not appear first as a book in the traditional sense. These paragraphs were first released as the first posting of a new series on my blog, The Skilled Workman, in April of 2011. There was a link to a free downloadable PDF version at Scribd. The intention was a fully developed book after I was given the complete vision to share. I ended up with six of … Continue reading →

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Posted in Author Writing, Book Design, Recent Posts, Self-publishing, Writing In InDesign | Tagged Adobe InDesign, Amazon Kindle, Barnes & Noble, epub, FaceBook, IPad, kindle, Kobo, kobo writing life, nook, pubit, publishing, Scribd | 2 Replies

Benefits of the new self-publishing paradigm

Skilled Workman Posted on July 23, 2012 by David BergslandJuly 23, 2012

There are many benefits of the new self-publishing options. I’ll cover the financial at the end. It is very fast! One of the real changes in the new paradigm is the speed with which you can release books, booklets, posters, and so on. If you have proofed copy that is ready to format, you can get it published and released in a day or so. The limitation is only your formatting speed. With the techniques and workflow … Continue reading →

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What is On-Demand publishing?

Skilled Workman Posted on July 16, 2012 by David BergslandJuly 16, 2012

The concept of on-demand publishing is simple The printer or distributor stores the book on their hard drive (server farm). It is printed or downloaded only after it is ordered and paid for. So, unless there is a demand, it is not printed or downloaded. Much like just-in-time manufacturing, your book is delivered upon demand. You upload the digital files: They are stored on the servers of the on-demand printer or ebook distributor. They print the document … Continue reading →

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Writing In InDesign means it’s ready to go when you finish!

Skilled Workman Posted on June 19, 2012 by David BergslandJune 19, 2012

When you’re done writing and editing, it’s ready to print! This is probably the best part of the process. In the traditional scenario, design and formatting does not begin until the book is written and edited. If you are writing and editing in InDesign, when you are done writing, the book is ready to release. If you print on-demand, it can be available to your readers in a couple weeks or less (even today, depending on the … Continue reading →

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