Crowdfunding is certainly not a new idea, with sites like Kickstarter and IndieGoGo launching new startups and products every day. But when it comes to books, there's definitely a different mindset behind investing in the creation of a book. Pubslush, the crowdfunding platform specifically for books, has revolutionized the concept of supporting an author's writing and … [Read more...] about Wizeo Book Funding Platform Takes Advantage of Video to Increase Exposure
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Amazon Signs Landmark Agreement with Giunti al Punto Bookstore
Amazon will be furnishing Giunti al Punto bookstores with Kindle e-readers and helping the Italian retailer the ability to open up their own custom digital bookstore. By the end of the summer all 170 stores will have a dedicated Kindle section. Starting today through December 31, 2014, Giunti al Punto customers will receive five free Kindle books of their choice, from the … [Read more...] about Amazon Signs Landmark Agreement with Giunti al Punto Bookstore
Open Road Media Launches Spanish Language eBook Imprint
An earlier partnership between Open Road Media and Barcelona Digital Editions has finally evolved into a full-fledged ebook imprint for Spanish language titles, Ciudad de Libros. This imprint, which will make both translations of English titles into Spanish and original Spanish works available as ebooks, is born out of the catalogs of both Open Road's backlist (for which the … [Read more...] about Open Road Media Launches Spanish Language eBook Imprint
Bowker Raised the Price of ISBNs, Should Authors Care?
According to some reports, it just became a whole lot more expensive to be an author.Bowker, the US agency overseeing ISBN numbers, announced this week that a block of ten numbers would go from $250 to $295, which caused somewhat of a firestorm of criticism from both authors and industry watchers. As some people have rightfully asked, if less authors are attempting … [Read more...] about Bowker Raised the Price of ISBNs, Should Authors Care?
HarperCollins Buys Olive Tree Bible Study
Olive Tree is a Christian company, best known for their Bible Study app for Android. It has been downloaded almost 4 million times from Google Play and the Good e-Reader App Store. Olive also has 7 paid apps that act as audiobook players or virtual study guides for various editions of the Bible, such as King James. Today, HarperCollins Christian Publishing has announced it has … [Read more...] about HarperCollins Buys Olive Tree Bible Study
BookBaby Adds New Sales Outlet, Faster Royalty Payments
There's no shortage of companies willing to take an author's manuscript and promise to produce a quality book, often for thousands of dollars. And sadly, there's a great spectrum concerning both the experience of working with the company and the quality of the finished product. Additionally, many self-publishing companies charge outrageous amounts of money for tasks an author … [Read more...] about BookBaby Adds New Sales Outlet, Faster Royalty Payments
BookBub Secures Funding to Continue Serving Book Discovery
As authors and publishers alike experiment with the sweet spot for ebook prices, promotional pricing can serve as a useful tool in driving book discovery. But with so many inexpensive ebooks in the retail space, it can still be difficult to foster book and author discovery. BookBub, a book discovery engine that makes its three million-plus members aware of the best ebook deals … [Read more...] about BookBub Secures Funding to Continue Serving Book Discovery
Wattpad Gets into the Digital Publishing Game
Wattpad has popularized the notion of serialized digital books on their website. Millions of readers and writers use the free service to hone their writing skills and develop a loyal following. The serialized approach is the most dominant on the platform with readers giving their feedback after every chapter. Wattpad is now getting into the publishing game with two of their … [Read more...] about Wattpad Gets into the Digital Publishing Game
PW Interprets Print Sales Data
One of the most common misconceptions surrounding writing and publishing relates to book sales. From the well-meaning outsiders who blithely ask, "You're a published author...are you rich?" to the industry-wide belief that bestseller status, especially for traditionally published authors, equates to being able to quit one's day job, sales figures are an elusive data set for … [Read more...] about PW Interprets Print Sales Data
Mark Coker’s Indie Author Manifesto
To say that self-publishing has unleashed something profound around the world is an understatement. Whether it's through the launch of ebooks and print-on-demand books or just a blogging or social media platform, digital publishing has made it possible for individuals to put their ideas in front of a broader audience. It cannot be a coincidence that the global spread of ideas … [Read more...] about Mark Coker’s Indie Author Manifesto
Can Yuzu Save Barnes and Noble?
Despite the reports and rumors that swirl around bookseller Barnes and Noble, the company has managed to keep its head above water in the retail bookselling space, both physically and online. Reports that the chain will close three hundred brick-and-mortar stores over the next several years was one of the first real nails in its coffin as far as critics were concerned, and … [Read more...] about Can Yuzu Save Barnes and Noble?
Blurb Unveils New Streamlined Tools for Authors
For many self-published authors, the various ebook distribution platforms that have made it easier than ever to put content in front of readers are the only avenue to publication. But with the variety of companies who have begun to offer legitimate, cost effective ways of offering readers a print edition as well, there's no reason not to release a book simultaneously in both … [Read more...] about Blurb Unveils New Streamlined Tools for Authors
Select Barnes and Noble Bookstores Offering Spanish Storytime
Barnes and Noble has unveiled a new pilot program with a Spanish-language Storytime at select stores across the USA. Barnes & Noble kicks off the inaugural Storytime in May with a reading of ¡Te lo regalo! by Gabriela Keselman and other stories for toddlers. Customers can listen to stories read in Spanish and enjoy word practice and fun activities.“More schools are … [Read more...] about Select Barnes and Noble Bookstores Offering Spanish Storytime
World Book Night Unveils eBook Giveaway for 2014
The World Book Night organization is best known for its mission to share one million books each year on April 23, attempting to foster a love of reading in people around the world. This year, a special bonus title is available as well, starting stateside on April 22nd. This free ebook, which can be found HERE, is a compilation of essays from a wide variety of book givers, … [Read more...] about World Book Night Unveils eBook Giveaway for 2014