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Re: 50 Ways to Score More Sales

tsanders — Tue, 04 Mar 2014 17:18:30 -0000

Thanks for Sharing the Love in #23 - Tim Sanders (author of Love is the Killer App)

Re: Why Negativity Is Really Awesome

tsanders — Sat, 22 Feb 2014 16:04:58 -0000

I agree wit Sachin. The headline is a link-bating one for sure, and I clicked over to it knowing that statement couldn't possible be true. What she really proves with this example is the need for balance. Napoleon Bonaparte found it when he defined the leader's role: To define reality, then give hope. Devil's Advocates can smother creatives in a culture that is too risk averse, and for more companies than not, this is their leading cause of death.

Re: How Many Editors Does It Take To Produce A Well Written Book? | Net Minds Blog

tsanders — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 23:42:14 -0000

For publishers, good advice, David. Publish the words that matter.

Re: How Bill Jensen Disrupted His Writing Process | Net Minds Blog

tsanders — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 23:00:22 -0000

Patrick - you are a valued voice in the world to me/us. Thanks for your perspective. To those reading this, follow Patrick, smart guy.

Re: The Art Of Publishing Project Management | Net Minds Blog

tsanders — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 06:24:55 -0000

You are welcome, Les. I think it applies to project management, even outside of the publishing arena.

Re: Publishing Lessons From Seth Godin | Net Minds Blog

tsanders — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 19:45:41 -0000

Seth - Thanks for stopping by. I appreciate those clarifications. I agree that the big-box book store is going away and sooner than most people think. I too am less worried about book sales, and as a result, continue to provide a lot of free content without regard to creating a scarcity of my content. Thanks again for all you do.

Re: Five Things My Literary Agent Taught Me About Publishing Success | Net Minds Blog

tsanders — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 17:58:56 -0000

You are welcome, Zackary. Thanks for stopping by.

Re: The Surprising Truth About How Publishers Buy Books | Net Minds Blog

tsanders — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 18:55:22 -0000

Thanks John, I knew that one would resonate with a seasoned Lovecat like you.

Re: The Surprising Truth About How Publishers Buy Books | Net Minds Blog

tsanders — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 18:55:04 -0000

Thanks Bill. Sounds like there's a growing market for project management information solutions (like your book). Love your point about the advance too. Often, it gets reinvested quickly on augmenting one's publisher in everything from publicity to design work. And for that, you give up 85% of the profits and world wide rights!

Re: Every Book Is A Startup: A Conversation With Todd Sattersten | Net Minds Blog

tsanders — Mon, 08 Oct 2012 16:47:42 -0000

Yes, Todd is a genius. Can't wait to hear how your conversation with him goes.

Re: Can’t Pay My Full Fee? Cut Me In On the Deal! | Net Minds Blog

tsanders — Mon, 08 Oct 2012 16:24:50 -0000

Amman - We've fixed the link! Try it again. Thanks for pointing that out. Tim

Re: Don’t Get Fooled By the Fakes of Publishing | Net Minds Blog

tsanders — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 12:52:26 -0000

This is well known in speaker bureau world too. Eventually, gaming the list won't have any $ upside and that'll solve that. Except for those willing to buy the list for their egos...just like buying your way into Who's Who In America (remember that one?)

Re: Don’t Get Fooled By the Fakes of Publishing | Net Minds Blog

tsanders — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 12:51:22 -0000

Very good observation, Todd. But in the end, if amazon ever released conversion data, you'd be shocked at how influential the raw number of reviews can be to conversion. That being said, given how poorly newspapers pay their reporters, I actually feel good for them when their book works.

Re: Don’t Get Fooled By the Fakes of Publishing | Net Minds Blog

tsanders — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 11:05:21 -0000

Yep. I know publishers who, a few years ago, shunned these tactics. Now, they expect the author to reinvest or 'double down' their advance into one of these campaigns.

Re: Don’t Get Fooled By the Fakes of Publishing | Net Minds Blog

tsanders — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 10:54:06 -0000

You are welcome, Phil. When I hit the list in '02, it was a surprise. I'd been relentlessly promoting the book, mostly via radio interviews (starting at 4am West Coast time every morning for three months!). Made me stronger, and helped me appreciate the milestone even more.

Re: The Design Mind Behind The Domino Project | Net Minds Blog

tsanders — Thu, 23 Aug 2012 16:06:04 -0000

Thanks Seth! I enjoyed talking to him and look forward to seeing his contribution's to Robert Tercek's book. Thanks again for the time you spent with me in NYC a few months ago. I really took in your advice: Focus on building great books that find their readers. -- Tim Sanders

Re: SXSW PanelPicker

tsanders — Thu, 23 Aug 2012 16:00:06 -0000

Phyllis - I'll be talking about Print On Demand, the digital solution for those that want physical products. That's the future of publishing in that regard. Hope to see U there.