Risa over at Indyish has written two entries on how to get and keep interns for your indie project, with good suggestions like give them something small at first rather than overload them, and as much as possible give them something to do customized to their interests/talents.
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Link: Feeding and Care of Indie Interns
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How To Get a Book Deal Without an Agent
I published my graphic novel Therefore Repent! in Canada in August, and IDW (who put out 30 Days of Night) just released it in the US last week. I just got a copy of their edition and it looks great: they used a slightly thicker paper stock and a slightly lighter ink, but it’s otherwise pretty much identical to the Canadian edition. Even though I’m best known for writing articles on do-it-yourself publishing, I’ve learnt a lot in publishing with other folks too. So today I’m going to answer one of the questions I get asked the most: “How did you get a book deal?”
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Link: Urban-Tech Writer Stops Venting, Starts DIY Publishing
Adam Greenfield, citing his “extended, happy marination in punk rock and zine culture” as an inspiration, has decided to self-publish his second book, an urban-tech non-fiction work called The City Is Here For You To Use. (via Waxy)