The written word has provided people with a medium to tell stories, document events, and supply information to others in one form or another since the beginning of recorded time. Of the various methods of sharing the written word, none is more recognizable than the book. With ebooks on the rise, and publishers looking for new ways to distribute written works, what is the future of book publishing?

In this interview, we talk to podcaster and writer Ewan Spence about where the publishing industry needs to go in order to keep up with the rapid pace of technology.

Ewan Spence can be found on Twitter at:
http://twitter.com/ewan

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***PLEASE READ*** This video provides three tips to help writers get started with marketing prior to releasing their book. Visit my blog to get this video in written format:

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The Life Of A Writer channel follows the life of author Stefanie Newell and includes daily vlogs, tips for writers and entrepreneurs, cooking videos, natural hair videos and much more! Stefanie is the author of The Buzz: When Celebrity Gossip Goes Wrong… and the eBook Marketing and Publicity for the author. Her publishing company Write One Publications, Inc. also publishes the self-help book for teen boys Pull Your Pants Up and be a man! by Bernice Harris and foreword by actor Malik Yoba.

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When West leaves his bedroom window open, little did he know his scent was luring the most ancient of species. It was a scent that the reptile had searched for its whole life. Through this window came Ral, the tiny leader and oracle of the Dragons of Asgard. This was a dragon clan that had gone unnoticed on Earth for thousands of years, awaiting the one called Zod, who was predicted to rise up and fight for the Dragons of Asgard, freeing them from their enemies grasps forever.
Ral reveals to West that his clan of dragons will soon die out, because the Golden One, a massive golden dragon that awoke from its thousand year sleep, has begun to hunt them down, devouring their flesh and quenching its thirst with their blood to gain the tiny dragons unique powers.
Ral speaks of a ship that was sent, but never arrived, which was to rescue the tiny dragon clan.
When West and Michelle hear about a UFO crash that many eyewitnesses had seen over the city of Needles, California, they quickly put two and two together.
West and his two friends decide that the only way to save the tiny dragons is to get their ship back and send them home. Believing the UFO to have been taken to a secret military base nearby, West borrows his fathers classic 68 Corvette and they go on a road trip to Area S4, 13.5 miles southwest of Area 51.
This sci-fi/fantasy novel is based on a true UFO crash that took place on May 14, 2008 in Needles, California and can be read in a supplement at the end of this book.

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Book publicist Justina Batchelor presents one of her personal favorites, The Bird Sisters by Rebecca Rasmussen. Learn more at www.thebirdsisters.com.

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http://yourbookisyourhook.com It’s May and it’s time for Book Expo America (BEA), the largest annual U.S. book publishing industry event. Find out about the brand new DIY Conference being introduced this year at BEA. If you want to be self-published, this new DIY Conference is where you’ll want to be on May 24th. Get the tip of the month for your book project and make your plans to attend Book Expo America. Pay close attention to whats happening each day during the conference. Identify your best next step and act on it. You’ll have access to literary agents, publishers, industry publications, foreign rights and much much more.

Listen to the weekly radio show on WomensRadio featuring interviews with industry professionals and where authors and writers share how they got published and how they use their book as their hook. This month is filled with prominent literary agents, bestselling authors, the founder of Write On! For Literacy and a top expert with more than 100,000 followers on Twitter.

Meet me in New York City during Book Expo America this month where youll find me hosting an exclusive mastermind event with an all-star industry professional panel. Be 1 of 20 authors to attend and get answers for your book project. You can also catch up with me on my own book & event tour in Miami, FL.

Refer to the Your Book Is Your Hook! schedule for upcoming events and appearances this month and read the blog for more resources.

My intention is to help you write, market, publish and make money with your book. See you this month at Your Book Is Your Hook!

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http://yourbookisyourhook.com Peter Rubie, literary agent veteran and CEO of Fine Print Literary Management, will discuss specific advice for authors and writers during New York Book Week with radio personality and host Jennifer S. Wilkov.

From how you can become a literary agent and secrets for how authors can best work with one to how the publishing industry is rapidly changing, Rubie will also discuss suggestions for this weeks Book Expo America North American industry event and how authors can make the most of their experience.

Peter Rubie is also the author of the book, “The Elements of Narrative Nonfiction: How to Write & Sell the Novel of True Events.” Rubie will talk with radio personality and host Jennifer S. Wilkov about what it takes for an author to craft the novel of true events properly as both author and journalist. also reveal the pitfalls and challenges of taking on this difficult genre.

Discussions include successes such as “In Cold Blood” and “Seabiscuit” as well as the public embarrassment of other authors who have failed miserably and been caught for lying in their books. The fine line: Dont let the facts interfere with a good story.

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http://yourbookisyourhook.com — It’s June and it’s time to schedule some fun in the sun and set aside time to work on your book and hook. Get the tip of the month for your book project and make your plans to build your platform, prepare your book proposal and get published. Identify your best next step and act on it.

Refer to the Your Book Is Your Hook! schedule for upcoming events and appearances this month and read the blog for more resources.

Learn more about the Market It Now Class beginning on June 28th and claim your seat for this exclusive chance to be one of 24 authors to work directly with Jennifer on your book platform and marketing strategy.

Listen to the weekly radio show on WomensRadio featuring interviews with industry professionals and where authors and writers share how they got published and how they use their book as their hook. This month is filled with NY Times bestselling author Joel Comm; John Robinson whose personal story has been featured in a PBS national documentary; the Executive Director of the National Writers Association; Dr. Bonnie Eaker Weil; the Director of Marketing from Kirkus Media and other industry professionals who will talk about virtual assistants and webinars.

Meet me in Baltimore this month where you’ll find me interviewing prominent authors live at the WBENC Annual National Conference. I’ll also be back out on my own book & event tour in Brooklyn at The Bookmark Shoppe in Bay Ridge.

My intention is to help you write, market, publish and make money with your book. See you this month at Your Book Is Your Hook!

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This video is to tell you about my book that you will be able to order from all major bookstores from June 22 2010.

The Synopsis:

A heart-warming tale of a lost young man called Jack who had a troubled childhood, and yet amazingly Jack made it in life - only for his life to collapse on him. In debt and overwhelmed with the darkness inside, Jack jumps into his car and leaves his American life behind.

Maybe out of a need to be loved, Jack sells off his greatest asset and finds himself in Drammen, Norway. His momentary happiness is short-lived…

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Writers who seek to be published need to remain professional when submitting work, take rejection well, as it is inevitable, and keep records of where work as been submitted. Get publishing advice from a published author and English professor in this free video on writing.

Expert: David M. Harris
Bio: David M. Harris has taught English at Vanderbilt University and elsewhere.
Filmmaker: Dimitri LaBarge

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http://yourbookisyourhook.com Its Spring and April is a great month to get to know more about writers conferences happening this summer. Get the tip of the month for your book project and make a plan to go to a conference where you can get what you need for your book. Identify your best next step and act on it.

Refer to the schedule for upcoming events and appearances this month and read the blog for more resources. Listen to the weekly radio show on WomensRadio featuring interviews with industry professionals and where authors and writers share how they got published and how they use their book as their hook. Meet me in Syracuse, NY, New York City or Dallas this month where youll find me speaking at events in each of these cities.

My intention is to help you write, market, publish and make money with your book.

See you this month at Your Book Is Your Hook!

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