Book Publishing News

Authors' Conference Alumni Group is Forming

Thursday, 04 January 2007 20:00

Infinity author Lois Stern has been working to create a directory of authors who have attended our annual Authors’ Conferences in Valley Forge and San Diego. If you were a participant at any of our conferences, please email Lois at: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it and she will send you the proper format for submitting your information to appear in the alumni directory. If you have provided your info, but haven’t received an interim directory that was emailed last month, please email Lois with your correct email address.

Infinity Publishing at a Glance

Tuesday, 02 January 2007 20:00

Greetings of the New Year to you!!! We sincerely extend our very best wishes to you for a most joyful, bountiful and peaceful 2007. We’d also like to start the New Year by sharing with you a brief overview of us – so the next time you’re asked questions about what kind of publisher published your book, you’ll be able to answer their questions.

Books for Our Troops

Wednesday, 06 December 2006 20:00

Regardless of your personal position on the Iraq War, I’m sure you’ll agree that it’s vital to support our troops. As authors, we can join the lead of Infinity author Richard O. Snelson and donate our books to be sent to our brave troops serving overseas. Rich attended our Valley Forge Authors’ Conference and many attending authors gave him autographed books to be sent to the Middle East. Information about his project is available at: www.lunkerabransontale.com. Be sure to include your email address so you can receive notes of thanks.

Rolling Back Prices on Bulk Book Purchases by Authors

Monday, 05 June 2006 20:00

An increasing number of our authors are enjoying publishing success with back-of-the-room-sales (BRS) after a speaking engagement, at the conclusion of presenting a seminar based on their book or as part of doing a reading and book signing event. We have seen positive indications of more direct sales by the author happening because there has been an increase in the bulk book purchases by our authors ordering several hundred copies of their books at a time.

How Infinity Authors Measure the Success of their Published Books

Monday, 01 May 2006 20:00

What is success? Posing that question to different people will result in different answers. It’s an achievement, certainly, but achievements are subjective; to a published author, “success” may be defined as selling a single book; to another, “success” may be getting their name on the bestseller list. Everyone has an idea about what success looks likes for them. But the “looks” of success are as fleeting as fashion trends. Milestones marking the accomplishments of others are often imposed as a solid mark of successes. But those markers should only serve as guidelines, for success varies from person to person.

The Author's Gazette - Infinity Publishing's New E-Zine

Tuesday, 07 February 2006 20:00

We are finalizing the launch of a new monthly e-zine for our authors, associates and interested writers. The first issue of the Author’s Advocate Gazette will be emailed to you in mid-February. This is not a replacement for the Author’s Advocate Newsletter we include with your monthly statement. With many publications switching to using only electronically distributed house organs, Infinity is staying the course with our printed newsletter while adding the reach of a new e-zine.

Self-Published Books are Causing a Stir as they Flood Bookstore Shelves

Monday, 06 February 2006 20:00

By John F. Harnish

In the January 16, 2006, issue of Publishers Weekly, the Soapbox rant, The Problem with POD, is by Rudy Shur, founder and publisher of Square One Publishers. Square One Publishers specializes in adult nonfiction books, including titles on self-help and inspiration, finance, writing, New Age, cooking, history, and more. Ruby bemoans the increasing number of POD books that are beginning to find their way onto bookstore shelves, thusly displacing books published by small and mid-size traditional publishing houses.

Knocking On Barnes & Noble's Door

Monday, 02 January 2006 20:00

I’d like to start 2006 by sharing our history with of dealings with Barnes & Noble, the world’s largest bookstore chain, and the unique dismal dynamics orbiting around once removed and now distant relation-ship with the bookselling giant. I’m writing this based on over 6 years of personal efforts to forge a win-win relationship with B&N that would have benefits fairly distributed all the way around.

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