tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7436915084701775452.comments2024-03-18T02:11:40.154-07:00<b>Smashwords</b>Dovetail Public Relationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05039664167177159146noreply@blogger.comBlogger6192125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7436915084701775452.post-82702578814157788162023-11-29T23:09:32.558-08:002023-11-29T23:09:32.558-08:00Shelba, it starts the 15th. Sorry for the slow re...Shelba, it starts the 15th. Sorry for the slow reply, and thanks for pointing this out. We've corrected it.Dovetail Public Relationshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05039664167177159146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7436915084701775452.post-38108164678122643782023-11-20T19:45:42.316-08:002023-11-20T19:45:42.316-08:0015th, or 16th? The site is showing me the 16th.15th, or 16th? The site is showing me the 16th.Shelbahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12682296510646948166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7436915084701775452.post-87520687504301617332023-03-07T11:15:28.055-08:002023-03-07T11:15:28.055-08:00Sheri, this announcement deals with ebooks only. ...Sheri, this announcement deals with ebooks only. If you're using or considering using D2D Print for print on demand, their customer service team probably provide guidance.Dovetail Public Relationshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05039664167177159146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7436915084701775452.post-66551003379356986232023-03-04T09:32:52.996-08:002023-03-04T09:32:52.996-08:00How will Authors price their print books for Draft...How will Authors price their print books for Draft2Digital?Sheri L. Swift, Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08585820531737824211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7436915084701775452.post-70212670421001111232023-02-24T12:40:28.025-08:002023-02-24T12:40:28.025-08:00@Laurie Meeks - you're right! Sorry about tha...@Laurie Meeks - you're right! Sorry about that. I'll need to research this. It looks like Google has discontinued email subscription support. Which means the thousands of current subscribers aren't getting the alerts either. Hmm...<br /><br />@Linda Paul - thanks for sharing. Glad to hear they're aware of The Palace Project and keeping an eye on it.Dovetail Public Relationshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05039664167177159146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7436915084701775452.post-63552332786151891022023-02-23T14:18:36.449-08:002023-02-23T14:18:36.449-08:00Mark, I thought you might be interested in this fe...Mark, I thought you might be interested in this feedback from my local library:<br /><br />Thanks for contacting us. The Palace Project looks like a great resource in many ways, and we've been keeping an eye on it. However, it's still very new, and it's not the right fit for us just yet. Most of the downsides we've heard about have to do with functionality - both on the staff end (fixing account problems) and the user end (searching/downloading). There's a good chance they'll work these things out, and we'll be happy to reconsider when that happens.<br /><br />I'm sorry for the disappointing news. Please let me know if you have any questions.<br /><br />Sincerely,<br />Lorie<br /> <br />Collection Development Team<br />Boise Public Library<br /> <br />Linda Paulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18435037469311412473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7436915084701775452.post-80330694005083973302023-02-21T17:48:40.104-08:002023-02-21T17:48:40.104-08:00FYI, I just tried to sign up for email alerts for ...FYI, I just tried to sign up for email alerts for this blog, and the form doesn't seem to be functioning.Laurie Markshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17778826386922230739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7436915084701775452.post-42135717287623150272023-02-13T09:50:38.792-08:002023-02-13T09:50:38.792-08:00@Linda Paul: Great! That's how it'll spr...@Linda Paul: Great! That's how it'll spread. Seems like such a no-brainer for a library to adopt. <br /><br />@neena: Try listening to my podcast series. It'll put you on the right track. <br /><br />@everyone Curious to hear reviews if anyone already using the Palace App? Dovetail Public Relationshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05039664167177159146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7436915084701775452.post-18312539547104220352023-02-12T10:36:28.332-08:002023-02-12T10:36:28.332-08:00BTW, Mark, I did ask my local library when they mi...BTW, Mark, I did ask my local library when they might add the Palace platform. They apparently weren't aware of it, so hopefully I gave them a little nudge. Linda Paulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18435037469311412473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7436915084701775452.post-90868984341521317112023-02-12T09:22:00.718-08:002023-02-12T09:22:00.718-08:00I'm still very new to all of this, I'm sti...I'm still very new to all of this, I'm still trying to find my way around the book world Abroad (coming from a small...very small nation). Thank you, Mark, for all you're doing. <br /><br />I have a million questions, but I will read and re-read...neena maiya (guyana gyal)https://www.blogger.com/profile/01358313821005038118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7436915084701775452.post-86704849467014231242023-02-10T08:46:41.665-08:002023-02-10T08:46:41.665-08:00Hi Linda. You'll find it in Apple's App s...Hi Linda. You'll find it in Apple's App store by searching for "Palace Project". I'll update the post above so it's easier for the next person to find. Thanks!Dovetail Public Relationshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05039664167177159146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7436915084701775452.post-10811874615297276722023-02-09T15:06:21.182-08:002023-02-09T15:06:21.182-08:00Mark, you are still number one for authors who lov...Mark, you are still number one for authors who love to spread their charm around the globe and who have courage that emanates from their leader in smashing words for the good of the whole world. <br /><br />Working with Draft2Digital is also a bonanza for authors and I simply love what they are achieving for indies who love all things wordy. <br /><br />May you be blessed and go from strength to strength as you release the reins of harness on devoted followers and conquerers. <br /><br />I look forward to a time at Palace Marketplace_ <br />EMSMarie Seltenrychhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01764460467884006924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7436915084701775452.post-64345901567831398652023-01-08T17:23:16.535-08:002023-01-08T17:23:16.535-08:00Rats! My tinfoil hat doesn't fit anymore. You&...Rats! My tinfoil hat doesn't fit anymore. You're not helping that, mark.<br /><br />I am hoping a new music comes up thru this, tho. (NOT audio-books) cds, albums, tape etc being fairly zombied into d-loads and streaming.<br /><br />See what ya can do, eh? (The apple multi-media ebook extravaganza would do, if popular. Open up the pay options a bit too, all that.)<br /><br />If you're anything like the rest of us, boredom will kick in in 3,2,1...<br />Kevin Williams <br />Kevin Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13837031188946013218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7436915084701775452.post-34939341569249781512023-01-03T09:11:28.409-08:002023-01-03T09:11:28.409-08:00Thank you for all your hard work and dedication to...Thank you for all your hard work and dedication to the indy publishing community, and I am glad to hear you'll be the one in charge of the Smashwords store, ensuring current content policies are upheld. <br /><br />Entering my 12th year with you and more excited than ever. Laura Lovecrafthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16299563727451130914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7436915084701775452.post-51911165495137968782023-01-02T16:40:25.424-08:002023-01-02T16:40:25.424-08:00I truly appreciate all the work you put into this....I truly appreciate all the work you put into this. (I was actually reading this during the 4th while trying to keep dogs calm, lol.) I look forward to all the changes to come with publishing through Draft2Digitalto Smashwords. And with the merge itself. I am grateful that it's been such a smooth transition for me as an author as well. Berrit Biteshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13475363761634079850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7436915084701775452.post-11949033824040684242023-01-01T07:57:53.317-08:002023-01-01T07:57:53.317-08:00Thanks for all you do, it has been so great being ...Thanks for all you do, it has been so great being able to consolidate my ebooks and print books in one place that makes me feel respected and gives great customer service. As opposed to Lulu who I have been pestering for 9 months now to delist the now unauthorized listings of my books which I ended up getting blocked from Amazon over.Catseye1979https://www.blogger.com/profile/07198861039676971754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7436915084701775452.post-2570273736360808042022-12-19T11:03:36.117-08:002022-12-19T11:03:36.117-08:00Excellent news!Excellent news!neena maiya (guyana gyal)https://www.blogger.com/profile/01358313821005038118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7436915084701775452.post-23848493460083152212022-12-15T01:52:32.258-08:002022-12-15T01:52:32.258-08:00This comment has been removed by the author.Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03965362577597379204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7436915084701775452.post-28188713494628857672022-12-14T18:47:27.688-08:002022-12-14T18:47:27.688-08:00This is indeed very good news for authors and, lik...This is indeed very good news for authors and, like many authors. I have been impressed by the joint interviews given by Mark Coker and Kris Austin. <br /><br />But communication has been poor from certain staff members who have given out misleading or indeed inaccurate information when authors have had problems setting up subscribing to the Smashwords store and the End of Year sale.<br /><br />I have had to wait days to get replies, only to find the response does not address the issue. Maybe that's because some don't understand how this works. Maybe they are stressed by the pressure they are under to get this working. I understand that, as do all authors, but there is no excuse for rude responses.<br /><br />On the other hand, and I think he must from the Smashwords side, I receive accurate help and information from one staff member, usually within a few minutes. I won't give his name here but I have given feedback to the new merged business. I hope management looks at this issue and gets Customer Service to work the way he does. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07733736958651720486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7436915084701775452.post-8764096137273618192022-02-14T16:23:18.871-08:002022-02-14T16:23:18.871-08:00I'm excited. I don't know the plan, but I ...I'm excited. I don't know the plan, but I would love to see Smashwords book store become something more than it is and actually compete for readers in the US (and world). <br /><br />I suggest a simple branded e-reading app for Android, Apple, and Windows, if at all possible, because a surprising number of readers use a laptop for reading e-books. Start as a basic e-reading app and add the store to it as you can. Don't wait. There is a serious lack of good e-reader options available for phones, ask me how I know. Most are bloated and offer too many customization options (more is not always better) and are battery and storage hogs. I love reading on my phone. It is the number one way I consume ebooks these days.<br /><br />A reader with a phone and an epub reading app on it is a click away from being a reader with a book downloaded and opened. :DTeresciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10673043861968238816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7436915084701775452.post-6633868647369281632022-02-14T14:38:30.278-08:002022-02-14T14:38:30.278-08:00@ M.R. Two great questions. 1. Our intention is...@ M.R. Two great questions. 1. Our intention is to maximize distribution opps for all indies, including our erotica authors. So yes, we will look to extend this to print, but obviously within the limits of our partners' own policies as well. Stay tuned as the D2D print beta develops. 2. That's definitely something we want; the big question will be timing. Merging distribution systems and getting D2D ebook titles into the SW Store will probably take higher priority at first.Dovetail Public Relationshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05039664167177159146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7436915084701775452.post-34150569924273264552022-02-12T22:56:55.097-08:002022-02-12T22:56:55.097-08:00You've indicated that the e_r_o_t_i_c_a polici...You've indicated that the e_r_o_t_i_c_a policies SW has adopted, allowing the more taboo types, will be continued. Will that also extend to the POD service?<br /><br />Also, will POD books be available for sale at the Smashwords store?M.R. Leenysmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10638038206483112374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7436915084701775452.post-82005506914442359472022-02-12T19:50:22.188-08:002022-02-12T19:50:22.188-08:00Mark, I am still your number one fangirl and alway...Mark, I am still your number one fangirl and always will be. I'll follow you to Oklahoma if I must... provided I can do it virtually. Thank God for the internet. LOL Diane Farr https://www.blogger.com/profile/17180717456731028085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7436915084701775452.post-5553088633770375392022-02-12T12:53:37.157-08:002022-02-12T12:53:37.157-08:00This is mark btw. This is mark btw. Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04369894724572819499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7436915084701775452.post-867721903258440972022-02-12T12:52:14.855-08:002022-02-12T12:52:14.855-08:00Hey! I like Oklahoma too, but I’m a California b...Hey! I like Oklahoma too, but I’m a California boy through and through. My poem for the day. Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04369894724572819499noreply@blogger.com