After reading the review of J.K. Rowling’s latest, I found this first-hand report about publishing. This is a little more upbeat.

“I sold my book for $25,000″: A debut novelist’s experiment with radical honesty – Salon.com

http://www.salon.com/2014/07/03/i_sold_my_book_for_25000_a_debut_novelists_experiment_with_radical_honesty/

I just saw J.K. Rowling’s new book in a bookstore the other day. I didn’t pick it up, but I might just to see if this review has merit.

J.K. Rowling’s New Novel Reveals What She Really Thinks of the Publishing Industry And it isn’t pretty | The Passive Voice | A Lawyer’s Thoughts on Authors, Self-Publishing and Traditional Publishing

http://www.thepassivevoice.com/06/2014/j-k-rowlings-new-novel-reveals-what-she-really-thinks-of-the-publishing-industry-and-it-isnt-pretty/

That back cover blurb is crucial to the sale. And even though these tips are far longer than the blurb should be, they’re worth reading.

6 Things to Consider When Writing Promotional Copy for Your Book by Karl Bunker — The Book Designer
http://m.thebookdesigner.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thebookdesigner.com%2F2014%2F06%2Fkarl-bunker%2F

How many of these can you check off your “to-do” list?

7 Things Every Twenty-First Century Writer Needs To Do | PHOENIX Magazine

http://www.phoenixmag.co.uk/culture/7-lessons-every-twenty-first-century-writer-needs-to-learn/

This San Francisco book festival looks like a great new opportunity for writers. And readers.

Bay Area Book Festival to launch in 2015 – Bookmarks

http://blog.sfgate.com/bookmarks/2014/06/22/bay-area-book-festival-to-launch-in-2015/