With the publishing of the first entire novel on the Fraxion Payments system, it’s now easy for new authors to get published and earn money

Fraxion Payments (http://www.fraxionpayments.com/), the company behind the plugin that lets bloggers charge micropayments for their content, revealed today a new use for their system: the first publishing of an entire novel.

Chris Wilkins, co-founder of Fraxion Payments, says: “This demonstrates how our system can work for any content and that there are now vast new opportunities for budding authors to get their work published.”

He adds that this is important for new authors, because as book shops continue to limit the number of titles they want on their shelves and in their warehouses the harder it’s becoming for new authors to become published.

Gone are the days of the publishing industry “having a go” with a new author, he says.

O’Reilly Media announced today an innovative new digital service at O’Reilly’s Tools of Change for Publishing Conference in New York City.

O’Reilly’s new division aims to help publishers meet the demands and challenges of the 21st century. For publishers to succeed today, their content must be available in multiple formats, distributed through many channels.

Many people procrastinate starting projects, even though they know it’s good for them. Everyone knows the benefits of writing and publishing a book. For speakers, consultants, coaches, and self-employed professionals, a book is the ultimate business card. Being an author establishes expertise, attracts a following of ideal clients, and opens up new opportunities for making more money.

But if books are so great, why doesn’t every expert have one?