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	<title>Publishing Basics... for the self publisher&#187; Phil Whitmarsh</title>
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		<title>It’s Not the End of the World</title>
		<link>http://www.publishingbasics.com/2012/01/30/its-not-the-end-of-the-world/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 05:05:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Phil Whitmarsh</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The fortune cookie read, “you will find success this year.” Where will success be found? When will I find it? Will I find this “success” before the predicted end of the world next December? I don’t buy it. Any success worth finding is worth earning. This goes for all of us here at selfpublishing.com and it goes for all of the author/publishers that we’ll serve this year … and the next … and the next. ]]></description>
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		<title>Chicken or the E-gg? Five Points About Print vs. E-Book Editions</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Jan 2012 05:05:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Phil Whitmarsh</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Welcome to the Coach’s Corner! If you have your ear to the self publishing blogosphere, you’ve heard the constant buzz on the subject of publishing printed books vs. e-books. If you’re going to self-publish a book this year, there are five points you need to consider as you consider your publishing options. ]]></description>
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		<title>Six Confounding Bits of Misinformation</title>
		<link>http://www.publishingbasics.com/2011/12/19/six-confounding-bits-of-misinformation/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Dec 2011 17:02:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Phil Whitmarsh</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[To be successful your book has to be exceptional. With the explosive expansion of self publishing options, it’s easier than ever to publish anything and fail miserably with it. And, with the growing number of so-called “self publishing companies” and writers who use them, there is misinformation that we hear with increasing frequency. There will always be sales folks who play hard and fast with publishing conventions. If they tell you what you want to hear, it’s much easier to get more of your money. Some of these assertions are downright foolish. Some of them can result in a wholly impotent book. Here are six of the most confounding statements inquiring authors share.]]></description>
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		<title>Three Points About E-Books</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Nov 2011 05:00:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Phil Whitmarsh</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Chances are, if you’re thinking about publishing and printing a book, you’re probably wondering whether or not to publish an e-book edition of it, too. As the publishing industry continues to change and everybody’s hyped about e-books taking over the world, here are three important points to remember.]]></description>
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		<title>The Top Five Reasons Why It’s Great To Be A Publishing Elf</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Nov 2011 05:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Phil Whitmarsh</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The holidays have arrived. It’s again time to reflect on things we’re thankful for, on ways we give to others, and on hopes for the coming New Year. At www.selfpublishing.com, we’re reminded daily how important our place is in the publishing industry. We have the good fortune of being like Santa’s helpers throughout the entire year. Here are the top five reasons why it’s great to be a publishing elf.]]></description>
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		<title>Voice Recognition Software: Bitten by the Dragon</title>
		<link>http://www.publishingbasics.com/2011/10/24/voice-recognition-software-bitten-by-the-dragon/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2011 05:12:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Phil Whitmarsh</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Welcome to the Coach’s Corner! I recently purchased a voice recognition software program to aid in the word processing of some creative writing. My goal was not necessarily to create an error-free document, but to quickly get some lengthy thoughts down in the form of a first draft.]]></description>
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		<title>Can I Have My Book By Christmas?</title>
		<link>http://www.publishingbasics.com/2011/09/28/can-i-have-my-book-by-christmas/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Sep 2011 12:10:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Phil Whitmarsh</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Welcome to the Coach’s Corner! It’s officially autumn. We’re starting to field calls and e-mails asking that important and sometimes panicked question: Can I have my book by Christmas?]]></description>
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		<title>Back to Basics: Word Processing and Editorial Mechanics</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Sep 2011 05:33:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Phil Whitmarsh</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[When is the right time to start thinking about the design of one’s book and the editorial mechanics of its composition? Whether you’re going to have SelfPublishing.com help with editorial and/or design services, there are many things you can do to help your publishing process goes smoothly and cost-efficiently.]]></description>
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		<title>High Plains Publishing – Your book for just A Fistful of Dollars … and Another &#8230; and Another</title>
		<link>http://www.publishingbasics.com/2011/09/05/high-plains-publishing-%e2%80%93-your-book-for-just-a-fistful-of-dollars-%e2%80%a6-and-another-and-another-%e2%80%a6/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Sep 2011 13:00:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Phil Whitmarsh</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Clint Eastwood's movie "High Plains Drifter" reminds me me a lot of Vanity Press Publishing. For a fistful of dollars the vanity publisher promises everything. For a few dollars more they'll promise even greater success. ]]></description>
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		<title>What’s Your Rush?</title>
		<link>http://www.publishingbasics.com/2011/07/31/what%e2%80%99s-your-rush/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Aug 2011 04:55:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Phil Whitmarsh</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[A man accompanies his pregnant wife to her doctor’s visit. She’s four months along and everything’s been going very well. The doctor announces a due date: March 21. “Aw, shucks,” says dad. “We were hoping for a Valentine’s baby.”]]></description>
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