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The Computer vs. the Bookseller
Why old-fashioned relationships still matter.
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New Jacket Required
Book covers should reflect the diversity of African-American literature.
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Give Me Some Credit
In one of the first books I assisted in editing, there is a neat metaphor that sums up a complicated notion.
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Why James Frey Doesn't Get It
By someone who has actually been there, done that.
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The Problem with POD
Confusing self-published and independent press titles is bad for everyone
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Dear Doofus
Your résumé is riddled with typos; thanks for thinking of us.
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The Da Vinci Bar Code
In the Louvre, Robert Langdon's thoughts turned back to Saunière, the chief curator.
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The Digital Library
Should we make it easier for people not to buy books?
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The Chef's Dilemma
On bingeing and starving in the line of duty.
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The Case Against Sibling Rivalry
Authors should stop acting like jealous children.
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The Myths Series and Me
Rewriting a classic is its own epic journey.
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Romancing the Store
Why not give women what they want?
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No More Business As Usual
The new promise of the business book.
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So You Want to Be An Amazon Reviewer?
Amazon.com is proud to provide this forum for you to air your opinions on the items we feature...
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It's Enough to Drive an Author to Drink
Why no one at your publisher—or in the media—will read your book
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Audiobooks Deserve Marketing, Too
It's time for store promotions to catch up with the growth in audio sales.
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Fear and Loathing in Indie Publishing
It's time for major accounts to pay their bills on time.
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The Best of Everything
Whatever happened to the days of three-martini lunches and swank book parties?
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How to Rig a Bestseller
Why write a great book when you've figured out how to make it sell regardless?
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Why Can't We Be Friends?
If Google, libraries and university presses worked together, we wouldn't have to settle our differences in court.