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Literature Map from Gnod uses fancy robot math to suggest new authors to you

Posted on June 21, 2011 by Chris Walters

From what I can tell by the intro paragraph on the home page, Gnod is an experiment in creating a self-aware deathbot who will someday enslave us all. But until that day it’s a fun way to discover new authors … Continue reading →

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Five reasons NOT to get a Nook Touch

Posted on June 13, 2011 by Chris Walters

Everyone loves the new Nook Touch ereader, including me. But before you get one, make sure you can live with its weaknesses. Continue reading →

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Today’s bargain book: “Comedy Writing Secrets” by Mel Helitzer

Posted on March 31, 2011 by Booksprung Editor

There are lots of simple things you can do to make your jokes funnier — wag your eyebrows, play a slide whistle, add your own spit take — but if you want a more academic approach to humor, who am I to stop you? Here you go. Continue reading →

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Helpful advice for new Kindle owners

Posted on December 27, 2010 by Chris Walters

Here are some handy tips from actual Kindle owners to newcomers who just got one in the past few days. I cribbed most of these from this Amazon Discussion Forum thread, and although I’ve edited it down to the ones … Continue reading →

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Today's bargain book: "Writing Fiction for Dummies" by Peter Economy

Posted on November 16, 2010 by Booksprung Editor

Price: $0.00 expired Summary: “A complete guide designed to coach you every step along the path from beginning writer to royalty-earning author. Here are some things you’ll learn: strategic planning, writing powerful fiction, self-editing, and finding an agent.” It may … Continue reading →

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Today's bargain book: "The Rules of Work, Expanded Edition" by Richard Templar

Posted on November 2, 2010 by Booksprung Editor

Price: $0.00 Summary: Some people are simply great at their job. They always seem to say the right thing; do the right thing. They are mentioned in every conversation. Everybody likes them. They get promoted. They get pay rises. They … Continue reading →

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Today's bargain book: "The Simple Dollar" by Trent Hamm

Posted on October 15, 2010 by Booksprung Editor

Price: $0.00 Summary: Trent Hamm found himself drowning in consumer debt, working in a job he couldn’t stand… and figured out how to escape that debt and build the fulfilling career he’d always dreamt about, all at the same time. … Continue reading →

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Today's bargain book: "So What? How to Communicate What Really Matters to Your Audience" by Mark Magnacca

Posted on September 14, 2010 by Booksprung Editor

Price: $0.00 Summary: It’s tough, but true—the people you’re trying to communicate with, sell to, or convince don’t really care about you. Nor do they care what you’re offering them, until they understand exactly how it’ll benefit them. If you … Continue reading →

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