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Publishing Change – Text-editing in . . . (insert the non-english speaking nation of your choice/dreams)

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May 24, 2006

A former colleague of mine works in Oxford University Press and has mentioned before the trouble that can arise when copyediting work is done in a non-native English speaking environment. My own personal feelings are beginning to form only recently as I have previously not encountered the scenario. However with…
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Authors, Books, Bookselling, Business, Future of Books, Future of Publishing, Innovation

Lively chat about Blurb

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May 23, 2006

The Washington Post hosted a very lively chat with Eileen Gittins of blurb.com a site I have mentioned before and, I might add, has been the reason many people have visited this site. The full transcript is here and is well worth reading.
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Authors, Books, Bookselling, Business, Self Publishing

Self Publishing and Ireland – Part Two

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May 23, 2006

What A Publisher Offers The main benefit a publisher brings to most would be self-published authors is credibility within the retail space and most likely a sales channel direct to the major retailers. There is no reason why a self-publisher cannot build these links over time but the question that…
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Blogging, Business, General

Finally heading home

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May 22, 2006

With all the travel behind me (except for the final Bristol-Dublin leg) and sadly a mountain of work ahead, I should be able to get back up to speed on my blog this week. Lots to consider from the last few days a few gems to discuss and finally part…
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Books, Business, Future of Books, Future of Publishing

Scan This! An New York Times article not behind a wall

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May 17, 2006

By way of John Battele’s Searchblog this article is well worth reading!
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Publishing Change – Text-editing in . . . (insert the non-english speaking nation of your choice/dreams)

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