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Terms and Conditions of Use for StillpointDigitalPress.com, StillpointDigital.com, Stilpt.us, StillpointEros.com, Risuko.net, and SeasonsoftheSword.com Copyright Copyright on this Web Site, including all materials included in it, is owned by or licensed to Stillpoint Digital Press, and all rights are reserved.  You must abide by all copyright notices and restrictions contained on the Site. You may not … Continue reading Terms and Conditions of Use

What IS an Ebook?

Recently, I was honored to have been invited to post on Joel Friedlander’s The Book Designer on the subject of ebooks — a subject I love talking about, having been designing ebooks since 2010. (In this industry that makes me practically an old-timer.) This is the first of a monthly series of posts on the … Continue reading What IS an Ebook?

Authors: 6 Reasons You Have to Be on Goodreads

This past Saturday at BAIPA, I led a roundtable about the reasons that every independent author and publisher (as well as every “dependent” author) needed to have an active presence on Goodreads.com. It was one of three roundtable sessions at the time, and I assumed that most BAIPA folks (who are pretty savvy) would already … Continue reading Authors: 6 Reasons You Have to Be on Goodreads

Getting Grammatical: What's the Big Deal with the Passive Voice?

An author I work with recently asked me, “What’s the big deal with the passive voice?” My first instinct was to answer, “Well, would that question have made as much sense as ‘The big deal with the passive voice is about what?’” Three things stopped me: First of all, that’s a very New York Jewish … Continue reading Getting Grammatical: What's the Big Deal with the Passive Voice?

How can I promote my book for free?

Every author wants to know how to get the word out about his or her book — and most are frightened that it’s going to cost an arm and a leg. To be honest, the most effective marketing that an author can do doesn’t involve paying money. Just lots and lots of time and effort. … Continue reading How can I promote my book for free?

Lynn Bornstein to read Laura English at Larkspur Library

Here’s your chance to hear Stillpoint author Lynn Bornstein read from her critically acclaimed debut book, Laura English! On September 20, Bornstein will read from her novel of romance, glamour, and intrigue, which Readers’ Favorite called “a must read,” at the Larkspur Public Library. Afterward, she will stay to answer questions and sign books.

Sneak preview: "Hear the Enemy, My Daughter" from The Law & the Heart

This is one of thirteen stories in Kenneth Schneyer’s new collection The Law & the Heart. Emotionally and ethically complex, it gives us the perfect opportunity to show you why we’re so excited about this book! Hear the Enemy, My Daughter by Kenneth Schneyer Everything about Kesi reminds me of her father. Her hair is … Continue reading Sneak preview: "Hear the Enemy, My Daughter" from The Law & the Heart

Stillpoint Digital Press Privacy Policy

Here’s the gist: Stillpoint Digital Press will not sell or share your personal information for any purpose without asking for and receiving your consent. We have not ever had the need to do so, and expect not to in the future. We endeavor to keep any personal information you give us as safe as the … Continue reading Stillpoint Digital Press Privacy Policy

Advice for the Self-Publisher

Last week, I gave an interview to Inkspokes, a website dedicated to independent authors and their readers.  The interviewer, Nelson Suit, who is one of the editors at Inkspokes, asked me a number of questions about my own experiences as an author who published his own work, but then asked me — as both a … Continue reading Advice for the Self-Publisher