If paid reviews are 'bad', what's good?

The resilient meme re John Locke's now-infamous purchased Amazon reviews has stirred a big pot of author resentment. But is there another way?

Undercutting the competition doesn't sell e-books

The average price of e-book best-seller rises nearly $2 in four weeks.

Social media doesn't sell books

Sorry, but it doesn't. It just doesn't.

New Patriots of Mars Synopsis Page Online

I recently set up this Patriots of Mars About.Me page, featuring what an old-school marketer would call a 'hero shot' of the book, along with a plot synopsis.

Social Media as a Factor in an Author's Success

Worthwhile post, with a comment by yours truly, here. (The comment is, apparently, being held in abeyance as I type this. I hope, anyway, it's coming online.)

The Amazon Bounce

For many (most?) indie authors, the Amazon thrill is gone. But a select few still have that spring in their step. So, what kind of Sales Viagra are these guys on?

A Creative Manifesto for Writers

The e-Book Bubble Pops

The e-book is dead! Log live the e-book!

Ten Things Indie Writers Should NOT Do

By Dean Wesley Smith. (But I don't agree.)

Writing, entrepreneurship, and rejection

"I just failed and failed and failed and failed.

Alex Lightman's Olympic Games' Manifesto

If the Olympics could adopt a manifesto, Alex Lightman suggests this one.

On the Process of Creation

The late, great Marvin Hamlisch's insight on creating an original, polished work (video).

How the Brain Works

This is the sort of research I did while developing the simulated intelligence of MOM. It's a hot field of study these days.

The Interactive Author

The reading experience is no longer a one-way communication.

Bob Sutton's Manifesto

From management guru Bob Sutton:

Infrequently-Asked Questions, #3

A note from John, on Facebook: "Hi Jeff. I’ve noticed that [you] are making a systematic effort to find the coolest stuff on Facebook, presumably in an attempt to achieve total consciousness.

Charles Eames' Manifesto

“Beyond the age of information is the age of choices.”

Douglas Idugboe's Social Media Manifesto

I think I just broke the first rule.

Dieter Rams' Design Manifesto

The legendary Braun designer who taught that upstart Jonathan Ive everything he knows had 10 core design principles.

Henry Miller's Writing Manifesto

Great advice from the fastidious Miller:

One Man's Relationship to the World

"I have come to the frightening conclusion that I am the decisive element.

How e-Book Buying Decisions Are NOT Made

(or: Why Patriots won't be priced at $2.99)