I am approaching my study of internet from three major points of interest:
1) I am a Library School student, very interested in the impact digital publishing has on the library, the publishing industry, the librarian and the book.
I am curious about the future.
I believe the library of the future will become more important in the future, despite the digital age. Libraries are already providing open access to information, protecting our first amendment rights, and closing the digital divide. Library websites contain links to important social services in the community, and provide onsite help in computer skills, tax preparation, and a myriad of other subjects. The library also features activities for children, teens, artists, film buffs, and poets, while having changing displays of interest.
I see that the library is in many ways the library is already the library I envision for the future. My-vision-of-library-of-future.html
2) I am an author of stories and songs, wondering where and how to publish.
I self published 'A Recipe to Leaving an Abusive Relationship' through Smashwords, and have had 84 downloads so far. It is a free essay, but it pleases me that I might help some other woman caught in the same situation as I once was.
3) I am a future promoter wanting my author to achieve her goals. What are effective methods of promotion on the web? Is it possible to bring an unknown author to the attention of the reading public without support from paid alliances with internet giants? My author has had a hap-hazard history with spotty promotion attempts before losing interest. To be an effective marketer, I need a systematic, well planned approach, taking stock of what works and what doesn't.
To put it baldly, I suck at promotion but I know the things to do. Any kind of mass promotion is better than dribbles here and there, through newspaper, radio, television, or podcasting. Create a buzz, then play the show.
