Despite the prevalence of self-publishing opportunities and the greater acceptance of the publishing route among authors, readers, and the industry as a whole, the process of going it alone can be confusing and daunting. Self-publishing platform BookBaby has made the process all that much easier, first by creating a business model that works for authors instead of ripping them … [Read more...] about BookBaby Shares Free Publishing Guide from Guy Kawasaki
Bookselling News
Angry Robot to Shut Two of its Key Imprints
Book lovers received some sad news about two of UK-based publisher Angry Robot's imprints, its Strange Chemistry division for YA titles and Exhibit A for mystery. The publisher has decided to close its two imprints due to "market saturation," according to some reports, although a post on the company's website insists that its science fiction line is going strong. It even plans … [Read more...] about Angry Robot to Shut Two of its Key Imprints
Kobo eBook Store for Kids Now Available in the UK
Late last year Kobo developed an online kids store that has over 100,000 titles. There are plenty of innovative features such as safesearch and the ability to preload their kids account with credits to buy content, its like virtual allowance. Today, the Kids store has expanded from their Canadian roots and now is available in the United Kingdom.Kobo has made it a point to … [Read more...] about Kobo eBook Store for Kids Now Available in the UK
Highlights, INscribe Digital Partner on eBooks
In an announcement today, long-time children's content creator Highlights for Children stated that it has signed a deal with ebook developer INscribe Digital to digitize and distribute its content. This is welcome news in a publishing climate in which children's ebook sales--while on the rise--still lag behind other categories.“Highlights for Children adds significant … [Read more...] about Highlights, INscribe Digital Partner on eBooks
eBook Review: Burn For Me by Ilona Andrews
Verdict: 5 StarsOne of the greatest things about attending an event like BookExpo is having CEOs and publishers literally reach into their bags and hand you books that the rest of the world won't be seeing for another four or five months. That right there is worth one star, and Andrews' writing earns the rest of them.Good e-Reader has argued for some time that all of … [Read more...] about eBook Review: Burn For Me by Ilona Andrews
UK Self-Published Titles Increased by 79%
New data released by Nielsen Book Scan shows that self-published sales are on the rise in the UK, even as print sales and total book sales continue to drop and ebook sales of traditional publishers increased by 20%. The report provided an interesting and comprehensive look at a number of the characteristics associated with this publishing route.First, the fastest growing … [Read more...] about UK Self-Published Titles Increased by 79%
Smashwords Adds Daily Sales Reports for Authors
With so much emphasis and recent news on authors and what they truly earn, the industry as a whole is taking a good look at how this information is shared with the content creators. Traditional publishers have long issued quarterly sales reports to their authors, often distributed three months after the fact, and that's one of the many reasons authors cite for trying to go it … [Read more...] about Smashwords Adds Daily Sales Reports for Authors
Indigo Flounders as Tech and Lifestyle Gambit Fails
Indigo bet big in 2013 with their gravitational shift from selling books to peddling pillows, wine glasses and gourmet chocolate. They also devoted significant square footage in each store to Indigo Tech and made agreements with Apple, Beats and companies involved in wearables. The gambit has failed, as the largest bookseller in Canada posted a loss of over 31 million dollars … [Read more...] about Indigo Flounders as Tech and Lifestyle Gambit Fails
Next Big Book Innovates with Big Data
One of the ways that the seemingly stodgy, old-fashioned publishing industry is learning to innovate is with the concept of "big data." Projects like Hugh Howey's Author Earnings are already maximizing on the available information to help authors make sound decisions concerning publishing route, ebook pricing, and more, but traditional publishers are also slowly coming along in … [Read more...] about Next Big Book Innovates with Big Data
The Worst Dressed Authors of Book Expo America 2014
Book Expo America Wrapped up last week at the Javits Center in New York City, which is the largest publishing event in North America. Thousands of authors were in attendance, signing autographs and promoting their books. Some were fairly dapper, but others sent shivers down the back of any true fashionista.Eric Flint (left) and Charles E. Gannon (right), … [Read more...] about The Worst Dressed Authors of Book Expo America 2014
HM Ward on the Aftermath of Her Book Deal Decision
With so much debate currently raging about both book pricing and book deals--especially where indie authors are concerned--it's good to hear some concrete news that worked in an author's favor. While pioneers like Hugh Howey continue to release minutely specific and incredibly detailed reports on book sales for both self- and traditionally published authors, other authors are … [Read more...] about HM Ward on the Aftermath of Her Book Deal Decision
iOS8 Means eBook Discovery for Indie Authors
Apple's fall release of iOS 8 was unveiled in a press conference yesterday, and for people who are used to big things from Apple, there's bad news: this is no iPhone launch. It wasn't world-changing stuff, just a run down of new features and enhancements that will make everything consumers love about Apple run a little better.If you're a self-published author, though, your … [Read more...] about iOS8 Means eBook Discovery for Indie Authors
The Fight for eBook Viability
At publishing conferences and industry events, there are always a few common themes. Book discovery seems to be a constant thorn in rights holders' sides, as does understanding how to price content in the digital age. Libraries are still being left out in the cold, even as industry professionals offer keynotes about what the future of libraries will look like (interestingly, … [Read more...] about The Fight for eBook Viability
eBooks to be a Billion Dollar Business in the UK by 2018
Digital books are on pace to outsell print in the United Kingdom by 2018, according to a new report. eBooks are poised to triple in sales in the next four years, going from £380m to £1 billion. Price-Waterhouse-Cooper also predicts that print books will decline by almost one third and account for a paltry £912 million in 2018.UK residents are experiencing a golden age in … [Read more...] about eBooks to be a Billion Dollar Business in the UK by 2018