Digerati Unleashed

TL;DR Press, operating as a charity publisher, directs all revenues from their collections to selected charities. The writing community that creates the content for the collections coalesced as an Internet group and continues to release new story anthologies across a diverse range of themes, including science fiction, fantasy, speculative fiction, horror, LGBTQIA, family, women's issues, and more. This interview with co-founder David G. Clark talks about the roots of the press, the dynamics of the writer's community, and plans for the future. 

Paul Austin Ardoin, author of the Fenway Stevenson mystery series, took years to finish his first mystery novel, but after that the series grew quickly. From a handful of sales following launch—mainly to friends, family, and co-workers—he steadily grew his readership and revenues to more sustainable levels, surpassing the $1000-per-month milestone some months back. In this interview, Paul talks about his approach to marketing, the techniques he uses to build his readership, and the best ways to get noticed in the competitive ebook arena.  

Creativity can be an elusive creature for writers and artists, and finding the best way to unbridle the imagination to craft creative works can sometimes feel impossibly hard. As an author and mentor in leadership skills, Sarah Lipton draws inspiration from nature and the beauty of Vermont, as well as her extensive travel experiences, work with Shambhala International, and journalistic endeavors. In this interview, Sarah talks about mindfulness, the career path that led to establishing her business, The Presence Point, and how creativity can be discovered within.

This interview with Richard Rieman—a veteran audiobook narrator, producer, and voice artist coach—explores the theater of the mind, the unique capabilities of audiobooks for bringing life, depth, and new dimensions to storytelling.  

This interview with Scott McCormick, author of Rivals!: Frenemies Who Changed the World, discusses his experiences getting his print book converted to an audiobook to then become a best-selling Audible title.