IngramSpark price increase for self-published authors explained
An IngramSpark price increase has just been announced for the production of all books and this is how it will impact self-published authors. It always sends a sudden down the spine when you see the words “price increase” in the subject of an email. So it was when IngramSpark sent out an email today. […]
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The best new Christmas book for kids stars Willy Nilly
Old Mate Media’s new release children’s book Christmas Chimney Challenge is available now in print and as an eBook via Amazon Paperback, Amazon Kindle and Apple Books. Willy Nilly has a problem. There is only two days left till Christmas and he has just realised his house does not have a chimney. If he has […]
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What is Cryptocurrency? Book arrives on Amazon
Award-winning writer Chris Stead and the team at Crypto Finder announce the release of the book What is Cryptocurrency: Your complete guide to Bitcoin, Blockchain and Beyond. Cash has been traded out for cards, but soon cards will be traded out for cryptocurrency. This emerging new business technology has taken the world by storm, becoming […]
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How does Createspace merging with KDP Paperback affect you?
In news that no one is surprised to hear, this week Amazon announced that Createspace and KDP are going to be merged into one operation. Effectively with KDP taking over Createspace. Whilst predicted since the roll out of KDP Paperback, now that it's here, what does it mean for you?How is Createspace merging with KDP […]
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IngramSpark interview: Answers to your self-publishing questions
Old Mate Media talks exclusively to the Australian account manager for IngramSpark, Emma Hall, about the print-on-demand market. There is one debate you're bound to find raging in every self-publishing community, it's IngramSpark or KDP (formally Createspace)? The two dominant players in print-on-demand both have their advantages and disadvantages. We had plenty of self-publishing questions […]
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Have a Willy Nilly Christmas
Nothing could be more fun than a Willy Nilly Christmas. It’s the holiday season and as a special treat, we’re sharing an early first look at the seventh book in The Wild Imagination of Willy Nilly series. It’s Christmas time – yay! We’re putting down the keyboard for a few weeks to enjoy some time […]
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Celebrate the Amazon Australia launch with Australian made books
The Amazon Australia launch has finally happened, which is great news for Australian creatives trying to sell their books in their home market. At Old Mate Media, we make books for people all over the world, but we’re inspired by our home. We come from Australia; the land down under. Like many creative people in […]
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99c children’s picture book celebration
To celebrate the arrival of The Little Green Boat in paperback form, we’re giving you a taste of the action adventure fun for a bargain price. You can’t get better value for money than a five-star rated, world-class 99c children’s picture book. The Little Green Boat is the first book in The Wild Imagination of […]
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The Little Green Boat print edition out now
Our first beloved children’s picture book has had a makeover and is getting a re-release on both digital and print formats. Like an awesome director’s cut, or a high-definition re-imagining, The Little Green Boat print edition is here. The first book in The Wild Imagination of Willy Nilly series was originally released in late 2015. […]
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Old Mate Media up for Local Business Awards
Celebrating more success for our book publishing business, we’re a finalist in the Local Business Awards. Founded almost four years ago by media and publishing veteran Chris Stead, Old Mate Media has passed many memorable milestones. We’ve released numerous children’s books, a cookbook and a comic book. There have also been a number of video […]
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