Books

If you’ve self-published a book recently and have listed it for sale on Amazon.com, you’re probably checking your Amazon.com sales rank on a regular basis. You’re also likely to be comparing it...

After receiving my refurbished Amazon Kindle 1 I noticed right away that the battery charge would only last two to three days, even with the Whispernet service turned off. Whispernet is the free...

The Harlem Renaissance was a 20th-century arts movement in African-American culture and history that took place in the Harlem section of New York City. It was a "rebirth" of the arts, including...

"Flowers for Algernon" by Daniel Keyes, published in 1966, has the distinction of being number 47 on the list of the 100 most frequently challenged books from 1990 to 2000, according to the...

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Are you one of those people that loves books so much that you'll go to a used book store, or a Barnes and Noble and buy a ton of books? I was. I could go into a bookstore and easily buy 10 to 15...

Renowned for his ability to fly and his practically indestructible body, superhero Superman was created in the 1930s by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster. Sixty years later, however, DC Comics killed...

With modern technology advancing each day to allow us to experience things in a more convenient ways, it is no surprise that Amazon has won over technology lovers and skeptics with its latest line...

The Kindle is Amazon's trademark e-book reader. As of December 2009, the latest models of the Kindle and Kindle DX allow you to use the Kindle's innate wireless capabilities internationally. On...

So your high school English teacher thought you were brilliant, and after having read your latest piece, your mom went out shopping for scrapbooks to hold your future bestseller lists. But there’s...

Each book in the Library of Congress is given a unique control number while it's being cataloged. According to the Library of Congress, certain books can be assigned a control number before the...

Maybe some of your friends like manga and you want to talk to them about it, or maybe you just want to begin reading something new and interesting.

An international standard book number (ISBN) allows books and book-like products to be identified internationally. The ISBN is the 10-digit number found on the back of a book, usually above the...

Many people have an idea for a calendar but aren't sure how to turn their idea into a physical product and get it to the masses. There are two basic ways to publish and distribute a calendar:...

If you love a particular author, but have read all of their books or simply want to something different to read, finding the right fit can mean hours of wandering aimlessly through your favorite...

William Shakespeare is perhaps the world's best known writer of all time.His works are studied across the world in middle school, high school, and college classrooms. Despite how well his...

POD, known as "publish-on-demand" or "print-on-demand" is a printing method that allows one book at a time to be printed. This can be an ideal printing choice for the small independent press or...

Kindle is a well-known reading device, pioneered by Amazon, that allows users to download and read e-books and articles digitally. This machine, with its "e-ink" technology, is easy on the eyes...

Although book publishing is a highly competitive industry, there are several strategies for success, including proper distribution and marketing. Even if your company doesn't publish books as its...

William Wordsworth was one of the greatest Romantic poets in English literature. From Tintern Abbey to The Prelude there is a rich depth to the writings of Wordsworth. In order to write like WW...

The unsung hero of good writing is dialogue. If you want to write a book that sells, one of your first concerns should be creating believable characters, which are easily portrayed through...

Everybody is getting hit hard by this recession, it hit hard and quick and is lingering around for a while. Most of us were used to buying a lot of the things that we wanted before this disaster....

Creative writing exercises are a staple of workshops and a beloved tool of many authors. Writers are encouraged to keep writing journals, where they spend at least fifteen minutes every day...

If you're looking for a honest way to earn an extra income- By following these tips, you'll be able to start selling used Christian books written by well known Christian writers, and earn some...

The Amazon Kindle is both hardware and software designed to read digital books. Since the Kindle's launch in 2007, expanded usages have been developed, such as playing games and MP3 files, weekly...

Getting a book published has become increasingly difficult in the last decade as major publishing houses have merged and cut back on acquisitions. While it's still possible to get an outside...

Ebooks are increasingly popular. With the advent of the Kindle and other competing electronic media readers, more and more books are available in e-format. They are, however, far from perfect.

Reading is a favorite hobby for a lot of people, but in a tight economy sometimes you can't justify the cost of new books. There are used bookstores and yard sales, but the best price for your...

The Amazon Kindle is an electronic book-reading device produced by the online retailer Amazon.com. Instead of buying physical print copies of books, you can purchase a Kindle and read digitized...

The one constant in history is this: every culture tells stories, from cavemen to modern day thinkers. Where cavemen drew on walls, in our time one of the most recognized FORMS of story-telling...

Your Amazon Kindle device is linked to your Amazon.com user account, similar to a personalized user account on a computer. This account allows you to purchase books, newspaper and blog...

The Kindle, Amazon's e-book reader, is finding its way into everything from designer purses and briefcases to diaper bags and high school backpacks. The recent release of the Kindle's global...

A name poem, or acrostic poem, is one topic word written vertically, while each letter of the word begins a single line of poetry written horizontally. Each line of poetry describes or is in some...

How to search many book sites at once and easily.

You started freelancing as a book editor and landed that all-important first client. You know it's vital that you check and double-check your client's book to make sure the main character's eye...

The Harlem Renaissance was an artistic and intellectual movement in New York's Harlem neighborhood during the 1920s and 1930s when African-American music, art, philosophy and literature became...

From the 1920s to about 1935, African American culture began to assert its own ideas through different media such as literature, music, art, drama, and sculpture, particularly in New York. ...

Teen writers, or illustrators and photographers, can be eager to publish their work. As it happens, there are a number of publishing companies willing and dedicated to publishing work from teens.

Online magazine editors send out millions of e-mail newsletters to people each year and the trend is growing. When you publish an e-mail newsletter, you sell new products, make others aware of...

Reader glasses are worn to correct the wearer's vision while reading. The lenses are made of plastic, CR-39, and polycarbonate, which protects the lenses from breakage and weigh less than lenses...

I loved to write poetry growing up. I even joined the National Society of Poets about 10 years ago and submitted some of my poetry. I had several poems published in several of their books. I...

Many people dream of having their books published, but for many would-be authors, the road to seeing their book in print is littered with obstacles. For some, the best option is to forego a...

Gather your sticky notes, paper scraps, napkins, tissues, and everything else that's holding your ideas! It's time to work them into a story. This is the system that works for me.

If you've ever walked into a book store, you know that it can be a tad overwhelming. With all those books out there, how can you be sure which one is worth your time? Learn how to find online book...

I am an avid reader and a devoted bibliophile. I have spent countless hours chasing down books that I was dying to read as well as finding books I didn’t know I wanted until I saw them. I have...

For years I found dust jackets a nuisance and always threw them away, although a dust jacket always contains more interesting information that the book covers. Then I got an idea for using them to...

It's never been easier to publish a book--and you know why? Because self-publishing has become a simple and affordable process. What this means for the publishing industry is debatable, but what...

The cooking section in any bookstore is loaded with numerous titles from many publishers. Some publishers are large, offering thick hardbacks with full color photography. Other publishers...

Georgia has a rich literary history and a strong network of Georgia authors. The Georgia Council for the Arts, The Margaret Mitchell House and Georgia Writers Association offer grants to...

Registering your poetry with the U.S. Copyright Office (USCO) is a relatively simple process. Registration fees range from $35 to $65 and depend on your method of application. You may register a...