Driven by our passion for literary awareness and with the sole motive of spreading it among all readers, Dogears Etc has now moved across different regional languages and genres. The online bookstore was originally conceptualised as a bookstore for used books that allowed reader to sell and buy used books…
Crowdfunding for Authors
While the concept has been around for quite some time, crowdfunding hasn’t been taken quite seriously as a means to fund self-published books. This article examines various crowd-funding options that an author could consider while gathering the money required to self-publish a book. Some terms to watch for: All or…
It’s a Jungle Out There
Our focus on working with serious authors, those who are themselves passionate about the art of writing and are intent on developing a good book while taking advantage of the benefits of self-publishing, has resulted in the development of some very interesting books, with good content and illustrations. One such…
Why should people do business with us?
We have often wondered if we really provide value to our customers. With so many other firms offering services similar to ours, it would be foolish to still stay around if we did not make a difference. We have therefore asked ourselves: Why should people do business with us? What…
Packages can be deceptive
Those familiar with the way CinnamonTeal Publishing operates know that it is loathe to offer self-publishing packages. We have always believed that packages skew the transaction in favour of the seller often leaving the buyer with products or services that he or she has no need for. With menu-based services,…
Choosing an e-reader
Okay, so you have purchased an e-book, paid for it and see it land in your inbox. What do you do next and how does one proceed to get the best out of this new beast? Ebooks are read using one of two methods: a) using a dedicated e-reader and…
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CinnamonTeal Newsletter – November 2014
Newsletter November 2014 News: Launch of 3 titles during forthcoming GALF The forthcoming Goa Arts and Literary Festival (GALF), scheduled for 4-7 December, will witness the launch of two titles published by CinnamonTeal and of one published by a new “sister imprint”, Under the Peepal Tree. The titles published by…
Self-publishing myths that hinder a good publishing experience
Many author, unaware of the potential of self-publishing, as also of its demands, harbour notions that may render the entire self-publishing experience an unpleasant one for them. This post is to dispel some of those notions. a. Self-publishing is a free-for-all platform where rules do not apply. Nothing could be…
“Free Images” at a price!
Quite often, we find ourselves in situations where the author has “borrowed” images from the internet, assuming innocently that they are free to use. More often than not, such use is prohibited. Here are some things that you need to know before you use the “free images” available on the…
The best route for entrepreneur authors
Many entrepreneurs have entertained the idea of writing a book, whether to share their expertise, to narrate their experiences of setting up a business, to establish the company’s brand, or to mentor others who are venturing into businesses of their own. After they have written their book, however, they are…