iBooks Author Is the Most Interesting Apple Software You Aren’t Using | TIME

2014/06/02 Leave a comment

For those interested in self-publishing, the article on iBooks Author captures the ease of use and advantages. I used it for Living with Cancer: A Journey and the formatting and visual possibilities were so much better than writing it on Pages or Word.

But given that it doesn’t have footnote capabilities, I couldn’t use it for Policy Arrogance or Innocent Bias: Resetting Citizenship and Multiculturalism.

Ultimately, the proposition Apple is offering–powerful and elegant free authoring software, plus a way to get the things you create with it in front of vast numbers of people–seems like a reasonable deal to me. The next time I have an idea that feels like it might be a book, I may well decide to turn it into an iBook.

iBooks Author Is the Most Interesting Apple Software You Aren’t Using | TIME.

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Policy Arrogance or Innocent Bias – Update

2014/01/06 Leave a comment

For those interested, the chart below provides a breakdown by sales by channel. Interestingly, the paper version is favoured by two-thirds, with close to half of total sales coming from private or direct sales. The electronic versions seem to sell equally well, whether through Amazon, iTunes, or Kobo.

By Sales Channel

By Sales Channel

Sold over 200 copies, less than I had hoped, but distributed close to an additional 100 copies for review and other purposes, generating good media coverage and interest, and generating some conversation on the relationship between the government and the public service. Given that direct or private sales seem to be the most effective, will be focussing on opportunities (e.g., speaking engagements, op-eds and the like) to increase interest.

In terms of blog stats, the top 10 posts (apart from Home Page and About) are focussed on my book and secondarily, on the Quebec Values Charter:

  1. Policy Arrogance or Innocent Bias: Resetting Citizenship and Multiculturalism (book splash page)
  2. News Release – Policy Arrogance or Innocent Bias: Resetting Citizenship and Multiculturalism
  3. Former CIC mandarin says several public policies came from minister’s anecdotes | hilltimes.com
  4. ATIP Documents
  5. Gilles Paquet’s Critique of Policy Arrogance or Innocent Bias
  6. Case study highlights conflict between bureaucrats, Minister Kenney on direction of multiculturalism programs – The Globe and Mail
  7. The citizenship review: what to watch for | iPolitics
  8. Charte des valeurs québécoises: Articles
  9. Quebec’s “war” on religion – Charter Round-Up
  10. Abuse of language that keeps going forward – FT.com

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Book Update – September

2013/10/02 Leave a comment

September 2013

September 2013 Channel Market Share

Just a quick update on my book, particularly for those interested in self-publishing:

  • The paper edition is most popular, with private sales (e.g., the book launch) and Lulu being the most popular channels;
  • Not quite meeting my sales targets but I am selling;
  • I am starting to get requests to do presentations, which will be fun and stimulating, as well as providing additional marketing opportunities; and,
  • While initial media interest has died down, naturally enough, continue marketing with media, academics, think tanks and others.

One request for all readers to date. If you liked the book, or even if you did not, please consider leaving a comment or mini-review on the site that you purchased it from (for book launch purchasers, Lulu). Word of mouth and these mini-reviews make a difference, and your support is appreciated.

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