Create books with Wikipedia content

I'd wondered about this myself. In researching my latest piece of writing, I've been compiling bits of information from various sources. Not unusual that. Writers are, I'm sure, amongst the most prominent book and print media buyers. My own shelves and cupboard space is testament to this at least! What I really wanted to do was put all of my connected bits together in a neat little book. Seems like this is possible after all. The US Lightning Source POD publisher has linked up with ">Wikipedia to bring about the PediaPress. It's given me an idea (oh dear that's another diversion from the BIG task isn't it?) Oh, well, I'm certain it will all come right in the end! (I can't help being excited though : ) )

PDF to e-Book DIY

There are so many different e-readers and portable tech where you can read books, news on and so on, I'd wondered what to do for the best. Do you buy a Kindle and miss out on stuff you can only get on an iPhone, iPad, Sony Reader etc...? Well, it turns out you don't have to worry. Eh? Well, have a look at Calibre. Its an amazing bit of software that allows you to convert your documents to the right format for your device. Amazing! 

Aaaaagghh Owwww...

I've been reading. I've been reading something I wish I'd had access to some years ago. Somehow, I don't think anyone would have written so honestly about the topic even a couple of years ago. Things have changed. Yet, things are the same. What are we supposed to think? I'm afraid I have to to warn you that Lynn Price's very readable book is terribly depressing in its forthright advice. She has gathered together lots of people with vast experience and  asked them direct questions. Their answers spare no feelings. Gulp! So, this is the real situation regarding getting published is it? Oh well, and here was Garrison Keillor, (he of Lake Woebegone fame), telling us it's all different now!