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My Book Review of ‘The Revenge of Analog’

02/03/2026 by Debbi

Hi, today I’m reviewing The Revenge of Analog by David Sax. Real Things and Why They Matter. They do matter. Yeah, very interesting. Chapter by chapter, he goes through the different types of media that are going analog and some that have been in existence since the digital revolution and continue to exist. And, well really, all of them because everything started with real things as opposed to ones and zeros and algorithms and apps. App is just another word for program, computer program. That’s what they are. Computer programs. Everything is a computer program. Somebody programmed a thing to do something. Oh, okay, well, I’ll just shut up and go on with this book review. “The Revenge of Print”. I love that part. Okay. Yeah, naturally I would love that part. I especially love what he had to say here.

Something You Should Know About Macmillan

02/04/2025 by Debbi

For anyone who’s ever considered writing a graphic novel. Here are a few words of encouragement from Macmillan.

Publishing Graphic Novels Means Taking Chances: PW Talks with Mark Siegel.

Although there are no guarantees of success in publishing graphic novels, some companies are more willing to take risks than others.

This appears to be the case with Macmillan. And why is that? Here’s what Mark Siegel had to say about it.

Macmillan is privately owned, which makes its culture unique among the Big Five. We wouldn’t have been able to break through if we were under the quarterly pressure to make short term profits. You don’t just drum up a 250-page graphic novel for next season. But if you have patience, the numbers get there. Broadly speaking, there are two approaches to launching an imprint or publishing program. One is to look at the marketplace and build on what works already. That’s looking backward. The other approach is a little scary if you’re trying to minimize risk. But it stems from a belief in art, and in the creative spirit of people. If you’re into that, then you’re going to take crazy chances. You’ve got to, when they’re too good to pass up.

So … it’s not owned by a high-tech corporate greedhead! Of any name. 🙂

There’s wisdom for indie authors/publishers in the above quoted paragraph.

The BS-Free Guide to Self-Publishing – Part Three

08/27/2024 by Debbi

Starting from where we last left off, here’s Part Three! Pricing books and distribution through retailers.

Setting your book’s price

If you’re self-publishing under your own trade name, you’re entirely responsible for setting your book’s suggested retail price. This involves more than just looking at what other authors are charging for their books and setting your price somewhere in the same neighborhood. First, you need to know how much it costs to produce a copy of the book. (IngramSpark provides a formula for determining this.) Once you’ve determined your production cost per book, consider the market price for books similar to yours, then factor in a wholesale discount of 55 – 60%. The difference between the discounted price and the cost of the book is your profit per sale. Therefore, make sure the discounted price ends up being higher than the production cost of one copy of your book.

Readings from an article about the New York Times bestseller list

12/05/2023 by Debbi

Here’s a brief AI-generated summary:

The speaker discusses an article about the New York Times bestseller list, highlighting how one author, Sy Montgomery, self-funded a book tour and made it onto the list. The speaker notes that the list is a cultural signifier and can help authors secure future publishing deals. They also mention their own struggles with self-management and their aspirations to make a movie next year. Despite feeling overwhelmed by the pace of the world and technology, the speaker expresses a genuine interest in the people they interview and a desire to share their insights.