A life spent making mistakes …

I’ve recently been working with an author in a ghostwriting capacity creating a creative non-fiction piece on an aspect of their life.
They had this wonderful saying that has almost become a mantra and validation of how they have chosen to live their life:
“A life spent making mistakes is not only more honorable, but more useful [...]

Read Full Post »

The debate on DRM is escalating

Thank goodness the debate on DRM (digital rights management) is escalating now that more designers, developers and consultants become more vocal regarding what has been often been described as ‘the big stand-off’.
Kat Meyer recently spoke with Neelan Choksi who is the COO of Lexcyle (they created the Stanza eReader software compatible with iPhones and Touches) [...]

Read Full Post »

Question regarding manuscript assessors and literary agents …

From time to time, I am asked by clients to research certain elements of an industry which will go on to contribute to their business development and stratgic operational plans I write for their business. I am also asked to collate and collect an assortment of associated information on their behalf.
I find it extremely helpful [...]

Read Full Post »

Comic Book Collecting In The Digital Age

Frederick Wright asks, ‘How can 575 comic books weigh less than an ounce?: Comic book collecting in the digital age.’ This is a very interesting paper for anyone interested in serious collection of comic books and explores the possible consequences for the comic book collecting hobby and the comics industry as a subculture traditionally based [...]

Read Full Post »

e-Marketing ComTel Style – Ad-Subsidised Mobile Plans

Last year, ComTel released the first Australian advertising-subsidised mobile phone plan through it’s subsidiary, SMSPup.
How it works is, customers who agree to receive five advertisements a day, can save $19 off a $29 monthly phone plan. Additionally, customers who choose to ‘opt-in’ to the advertising component will also receive reward points that can be redeemed [...]

Read Full Post »

Help With Your Online Marketing Plan

This is a terrific resource provided through SmartCompany. Before you start preparing your online marketing plan, get the best online marketing tips from Australia’s top entrepreneurs – for free!
Twenty entrepreneurs share real life online marketing tips and it’s well worth a read. It’s just one of the free resources available to you when you sign [...]

Read Full Post »