I think it's just one guy, not a team. I think it's not open source, just free.

I'm pretty sure this article assumes the typical middle class optimistic attitude of privilege which assumes you're climbing the ladder, not remaining in the same job. It's that undying myth of the American Dream where everybody assumes they're constantly going to get richer because that's they way the system works.…

Although I enjoy eggs. I have to avoid thinking about what they are. If I think about what they are, I vomit. If I don't, mmm eggs.....

Is there a problem with grandparents, young man?

I don't see how that's relevant. The article isn't about how she managed to be nice. Many people have life partners who care for them, that's what partners are for.

I installed the free HT Recorder and did a simple test by speaking with device in hand, then laying it on the desk and walking around the room speaking, away from and facing it. Then I did the same with the standard Voice Memo app. While it marginally amplified my voice at a distance, it introduces so much ambient…

I see, thanks. Do you know how this affects public domain works? I often see such licences appended to them, for instance on Gutenberg. Since the original material is copyright-free, what does the license protect?

So, is this all simply by mutual agreement? I mean, unlike traditional copyright, there aren't any laws about this, are there? Is it enforceable?

I can't believe anyone thinks cheese is a single, basic ingredient used only for cooking. Please, go to a real fromagerie, where you'll be able to sample real cheese. And don't cook with it, eat it.

Also note that Canadians don't have to pay for ISBN's.

no, there's no alternative. Nobody in the publishing business uses anything else. Nothing else is compatible enough to take you through the editorial process. Suck it up and buy the industry standard tool. It's tax deductible, and better than anything else, anyway. If you're going to work with a trade publisher.

since your comment was not in any way a contribution to the discussion, but rather a shameless attempt to sell your own books, I won't buy them.

how many books have you placed with "big distributors and retailers"?

If you got specific comments on fixing things, and were asked to re-submit, you're being encouraged. Do exactly what they ask: try to fix it, and send it back. When you do, remind them. You're now building a relationship with an editor who thinks you can get there. They don't have time to waste on people they have no…

you also make a good point. Anyone who actually finishes writing a novel, whether it's any good or not, has an accomplishment they can be proud of.

I think it's hilarious all these articles about self publishing start by telling you you don't need any training or experience, or a professional publisher to confirm your work is up to snuff, but then insist you should hire a professional editor and copy editor and cover designer, because, you know, you want a…

yeah, but you can say the same about the Federal government. Or almost any government.

ha ha that's the worst idea ever. You have no idea what you're saying. Merge Qc into ON? Man, then you'd see a revolution. On both sides.

Why is it okay to "joke" about calling a province fascist? Possibly you ingnitied some feelings because even those of us who love Quebec remember that it was actually very close to an outright fascist sate under Duplessis and his padlock laws. It is not now anything near a fascist state. Corrupt, incompetent, yes.…

and you're calling THEM racist? are you listening to yourself?