Self Publishing Does Have It's Limits for Some Writers - Talli Roland

http://www.theguardian.com/books/2013/aug/13/talli-roland-self-publishing

Very enjoyable and informative read about the realities of self-publishing and how some writers do better than others at managing the business end of their projects.

Topics covered: author, article, guardian, formatting, pricing, Talli Roland

Where are the conventions? Great portal!

Where are all the conventions?

I just found this portal for conventions Anime, SciFi, Games, Comics, Horror, Literature, Steampunk & more!  This looks amazing: http://upcomingcons.com/

Topics covered:  anime conventions, anime, scifi conventions, scifi, gaming conventions, gaming, comic conventions, gaming, horror conventions, horror, literary, steampunk conventions, cons, steampunk

Crowdfunding: Wattpad

http://techcrunch.com/2013/08/12/wattpad-launches-new-self-publishing-crowdfunding-first-revenue-model-for-the-social-network/

http://www.wattpad.com/

Topics covered:  wattpad, crowdfunding, crowd funding

Pro Services: Formatting: Professional Formatting - Pub Preppers & Boot Locker

http://www.pubpreppers.com/

Topics covered: formatting, professional services, printing, professional

Article: PBS - Self Publishing Where's The Money?

http://www.pbs.org/mediashift/2013/07/self-publishing-wheres-the-money

Rating: Excellent
Topics Covered:  online stores, distribution service, aggregator, smashwords, bookbaby, aerbook maker, pigeonlab, amazon kdp, kobo, apple ibookstore, createspace, royalty calculator, library direct, kindle lending library, carla king, pb

Author: Linda Gilliard on Self Publishing "I would never sell my e-rights"

http://www.theguardian.com/books/2013/aug/06/self-publishing-showcase-linda-gillard