"Update: I'm not enthused by the money that can be earned. And the "free" promotions are just so-so. As for it's future: as long as libraries are free, it will not be Netflix."
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Justice Department Sues Over E-Book Price Fixing
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Steven Gomez replied to Benjamin Sobieck's discussion A Prediction for 2012: Amazon Prime will be the Netflix of E-Books"As a newbie, it seems like it's kin of like the wild west right now in publishing, and it is just possible that Amazon Prime will be the wave of the future. Having said that, the future of publishing seems to be changing by the nano-second, so…"
Benjamin Sobieck replied to tom.collins's discussion Wanted: Your Marketing Input"Before you touch any of the above, I'd start first by collaborating with other authors in your genre. Swap reviews, strike up chats on social media and build relationships. It's an organic way to cross-promote, rather than putting down…"
Benjamin Sobieck commented on Benjamin Sobieck's blog post A Hardball Interview with Author/Ex-Con Les Edgerton"Thanks! Les is very candid. His responses opened my eyes to things I've never thought of before."
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- Hometown:
- East Bethel, MN
- About Me:
- By day, I'm online editor for a magazine group. By night, I write.
Author of crime thriller novel, "Cleansing Eden," the Maynard Soloman crime fiction short story humor series and many flash fiction works.
- I Am A:
- Reader, Writer
- Website:
- http://www.CrimeFictionBook.com
- Books And Authors I Like:
- All-time favorite writer/author: A tie between Elmore Leonard and Hunter S. Thompson
- Movies And TV Shows I Like:
- Justified, true crime TV shows, cooking shows
Benjamin Sobieck's Blog
A Hardball Interview with Author/Ex-Con Les Edgerton
Posted on May 4, 2012 at 11:30pm — 2 Comments
What's New?
Posted on May 3, 2012 at 12:56pm
It's Here! "Burning Bridges: A Renegade Fiction Anthology"
Posted on April 29, 2012 at 11:26pm
Now Available! Maynard Soloman Takes the Bus to a Strip Club
Posted on April 27, 2012 at 11:35pm
10 Reasons to Read: "Maynard Soloman Takes the Bus to a Strip Club"
Posted on April 26, 2012 at 11:56pm
Comment Wall (40 comments)
- At 4:05pm on July 6, 2011,
Noir Nation said… Hi Benjamin, the discussion on the forum about social commentary in crime fiction has gotten quite a lot of responses. This has inspired us at Noir Nation to add a new section to the first issue of Noir Nation wherein writers opine on the following question: Must crime noir have a moral point? The word limit is 300 to 500 words. Include short bio, and photo. There is a $25 honoraria, payable on publication. Best five get published in Issue No. 1. Send to eddie@evegaonline.com
-- Eddie Vega, Noir Nation editor in chief
- At 5:52am on June 28, 2011, Noir Nation said…
- You just might find him or her in the first issue of Noir Nation, due out in September.
- At 8:20am on June 13, 2011,
I. J. Parker said…
- Great! Side-loaded? Who knew?
- At 1:07am on June 13, 2011,
- Thanks, Benjamin, for the link. The book is doing amazingly well, publicity-wise. A lot of people willing to help. You, too! Thank you.
- At 4:12am on May 21, 2011,
Jennifer Chase said…
Hi Ben, Would love to submit to your blog (great blog by the way :). Let me know which ones. I have some others I'm working on about fingerprints too. -Jen (contact: jchase2000@aol.com)
- At 1:11pm on April 27, 2011,
Laura L. Cooper said… - Thanks for the invite. BTW loved the cover and title for WHO WHACKED THE BLOGGER? Good luck with the story!
- At 3:52am on February 25, 2011,
Dorte said… - Thanks for your mail. Will take a look at your website + stories later - have got the flu right now :(
- At 3:09pm on September 14, 2010,
Copper Smith said… - Remember Goofus's and Gallant?
Read all about Goofus's drift to the dark side in 'Always the bad example.'
- At 4:22pm on June 23, 2010,
Melissa Emerald said… - Now I see the problem. I can't read. But I never let that stop me from writing. Besides, in journalism, we all just looked at the photos. :-)
You wrote, "I asked a retired newspaper reporter (no, they don't all fall off the wagon before 40) how long articles should be. He answered, "Until it's done.""
"Until it's done" or "As many as it takes" used to be the word count for news stories. These days, what with short reader attention spans and the high cost of newsprint, short is in. Editors at the paper I used to work for generally liked a story to be between 8 and 14 inches ... unless it's a juicy one.
As far as books go, take a look at the links that I posted in your thread. I think those will be good guidelines for all of us. At least that's what this unpublished writer is shooting for. :-)
- At 4:01pm on June 23, 2010, Melissa Emerald said…
- Ah...I thought I read a post where you said you were a retired newspaper reporter ... something I rarely hear of. Most of my colleagues can't afford to retire. Even more sad, most of my colleagues (including me) are victims of newsroom downsizing.
BTW ... I'm jealous of that $42.71 401k you've got going there. I think mine has $22.50. On the up side, being much older than you means I don't need to make mine last as long. :-)
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