Nicholas C. Rossis

dream-protecting author

How to successfully promote your new book

Apr 2, 2014 | Marketing

There are many sites, blogs and tweets about successfully promoting your new book.  We have all obviously read quite a few of them, but every now and then I find something interesting.  In this case, I was reading a smallbiztrend post and I noted a few unusual...

To DRM or not to DRM? Insights from the PWC report

Mar 29, 2014 | Marketing, Publishing

When I used Amazon to publish Year 18: The Schism, the first book in my dark epic fantasy series, Pearseus, I was asked whether I wanted to use DRM for the book or not. I was also warned that I would be unable to change the setting in the future.  So, just what is...

Insights from PWC’s report: pricing your book

Mar 29, 2014 | Marketing, Publishing

A few days ago I came across a fascinating report regarding the future of e-Books and e-Readers by PriceWaterhouseCoopers. The analysis itself is somewhat dated (2010) but the survey gave some interesting pointers for us, self-published authors.  So I will be posting...

I love e-books. But hardcopies are pretty awesome, too

Mar 27, 2014 | Publishing

Our house is filled with books – even in the loos, as I’ve mentioned in the past. My wife still reads the traditional, paper-based books while I usually read on my Kindle.A while back, I pointed out to her that perhaps we are running out of space and perhaps...

The one story: how to write your book summary

Mar 26, 2014 | My Publications, Writing

With an epic series like Pearseus, it can be tough to summarize the multiple themes and PoVs.  So, a few days ago, I approached Angela Elliot to take advantage of her experience writing up summaries (find out about more about Angela and her book, The Finish, on...

Four tips for becoming a mega-brand author

Mar 22, 2014 | Marketing

I was browsing through the BBC website when I saw an article on how authors become mega-brands.  I am obviously very, very far away from becoming a mega-brand with millions of sales and adoring fans – I mean, even my (Greek) mom can’t read my (English) books, so...

Thank you!

Mar 21, 2014 | Random Musings

Today is this blog’s first month anniversary – our anniversary. I say “our”, because when I started, on February 21st, I never expected to have over 1,000 views and almost 100 wonderful followers a short month later. I’m surprised, moved...

How To Lose A Reader In 10 Pages

Mar 17, 2014 | Blog hops tours & reblogs, Writing

Chloe Leigh Corin posted today an excellent article comparing reading a novel to starting a relationship. She then shares six great writing tips that also apply to dating: Explicit Intro: On average, talking about sex when first meeting someone isn’t a good...

Amazon’s “Big Deal” offers 85% off e-books

Mar 16, 2014 | Marketing

Amazon’s “Big Deal” is back, where they are offering up to 85% off on more than 500 Kindle books between now and March 30th.  These are bestselling authors like Stephen Coonts, Lauren Bacall, Jocelyn Jackson, and Adam Hamilton. To see the deals organized...

Pearseus giveaways

Mar 15, 2014 | My Publications

I have some exciting news for Pearseus fans: To celebrate the upcoming publication of Mad Water, the third book in the Pearseus epic fantasy series, the first two books will be on various giveaways and promotions between March 20th and 27th. Namely: On Sunday 23rd and...