Smashwords is an independent self-publishing company that has been in business for fourteen years. The company is a cesspool of the worst independent authors who could not get publishing deals. Their entire catalog for the most part, has terrible cover art, books that have not been edited or formatted correctly and comprises of authors you have never heard of before. Their … [Read more...] about The worst self-publishing company has been sold to Draft2Digital
Bookselling News
IDW to lose GI Joe and Transformers license by year end
IDW Publishing has been one of the key players in the world of comic publishing for a while. Much of that fame can be credited to the fact that IDW holds the license for classic series like G.I. Joe and Transformers, among others. Now it looks like a great era is coming to an end, according to an exclusive report from The Hollywood Reporter. After more than a decade, IDW … [Read more...] about IDW to lose GI Joe and Transformers license by year end
Will AI writers eventually render authors of today defunct?
Content is the lifeblood of the internet, toppling over traditional forms of media and revolutionizing the fields of modern marketing and PR. Everything you read on the web has been written carefully by a trained copywriting professional. It takes a whole team of writers and editors to curate content that matches the tone, style, format, and level of depth that agrees with the … [Read more...] about Will AI writers eventually render authors of today defunct?
Book sales in the United Kingdom are booming
Book sales in the UK are soaring. Over 212 million titles were sold in 2021, the highest in a decade. Neilson Book Scan said the sales increase was primarily attributed to crime novels, sci-fi, fantasy, romance and personal development titles. Sales last year increased by 5%, compared to 2020. Print sales totalled £1.82 billion, which is the first time that this figure has been … [Read more...] about Book sales in the United Kingdom are booming
Booksellers face the heat in Nigeria as economy faces downturn
Print books might reign supreme in most parts of the world though that isn't how things stand in some regions. Take for instance the situation in Nigeria where booksellers find it hard to sell enough books to sustain a decent life, and they aren't blaming the advent of the internet or e-books for their miseries. Rather, it’s the economy that itself has shrunk to a situation … [Read more...] about Booksellers face the heat in Nigeria as economy faces downturn
Break into the high fantasy genre with these reads
A few weeks ago, we talked about some of the best books to pick up right after finishing the critically acclaimed Harry Potter novels. Today's batch of recommendations is fresh out of the high fantasy brand of baking ovens. While our previous recommendations featured many children's and pre-teen books, this list is more appropriate for older readers. High fantasy works are … [Read more...] about Break into the high fantasy genre with these reads
6 Tips To Help You Save Money While Shopping For Books
In the past, books used to be extremely valuable items that were not easily available for the common man. They were a premium product that only the wealthy and the well-connected could afford to have. Today, books are far more available but it can be difficult to get your hands on your favorite titles for those that are looking to buy on a budget. Here are a few ways you can … [Read more...] about 6 Tips To Help You Save Money While Shopping For Books
Amazon forced to remove ratings, reviews of Chinese president’s book
Chinese President Xi Jinping’s book, The Governance of China is in the news but for all the wrong reasons. For according to a Reuters report on this, Amazon removed all feedback on the book after being nudged by the government there to do so. This happened two years ago so that the book isn't accompanied by any reviews, comments, or ratings on the Amazon China page. Amazon … [Read more...] about Amazon forced to remove ratings, reviews of Chinese president’s book
Scribd shares the top reading trends of 2021
The year is drawing to a close, allowing many of us to take some time to look back in retrospect. Following the likes of Spotify, Scribd had decided to review the highlights of the year and present them in the form of 2021's top reading trends. Following the rise of the #BookTok trend on social media platform TikTok, there was a significant impact on the reading habits of young … [Read more...] about Scribd shares the top reading trends of 2021
Indigo Books records a 16.3% profit in the past three months
Indigo Books and Music has reported that in the past three months, which they recognize as the second quarter of 2021. Their strong sales performance has resulted in double-digit revenue growth with improvements across both print and general merchandise that exceeded both last year and pre-pandemic levels. Specifically, sales were $238.8 million, a 16.3% increase over last … [Read more...] about Indigo Books records a 16.3% profit in the past three months