Self-publishing and eBooks have opened up exciting new possibilities for writers worldwide. Now, authors have more control over their work, can publish books faster, and earn a larger share of the sales proceeds. With eBooks, authors can reach readers all around the globe and build dedicated fan bases. This shift towards self-publishing is transforming the publishing industry … [Read more...] about The Rise of Self-Publishing and the eBook Market
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Writers, Did You Check Wattpad 2023 Watty Awards
The 2023 Watty Awards has just launched with exciting prizes! Wattpad, a leading self-publishing platform, organizes this global writing competition annually, inviting aspiring and well-known storytellers worldwide. Marking its 14th anniversary, the 2023 Watty Awards will be the biggest to date, with a flagship prize of over $50,000 and 10 adaptation opportunities for film, … [Read more...] about Writers, Did You Check Wattpad 2023 Watty Awards
Wattpad to Launch its Publishing Scheduler – to Empower Authors
Wattpad is going to launch its Publishing Scheduler designed to redefine the publishing experience. The new tool, which will be available on July 19, will help webnovelists connect and engage with readers in a whole new way. Here is how: Studies show that 77% of Wattpad readers are more likely to read regularly updated ongoing stories. The Publishing Scheduler will allow … [Read more...] about Wattpad to Launch its Publishing Scheduler – to Empower Authors
Booktopia Partners with VitalSource to Launch Digital Textbook Platform
Booktopia (Australia’s largest online bookstore) has partnered with VitalSource (the world’s premier education technology provider) to launch a digital textbook service – Bookshelf. The new best-in-class eReader platform will enable Booktopia customers to access digital textbooks. VitalSource’s Bookshelf comes with a full suite of built-in study tools, including flashcards, … [Read more...] about Booktopia Partners with VitalSource to Launch Digital Textbook Platform
Harlequin to Launch TikTok-inspired Imprint for Romance Readers
Image credit: harlequin In the US, Harlequin, a Canada-based romance and women's fiction publisher will release a new imprint, Afterglow Books, reports Publishers Weekly. According to Harlequin, the imprint will be inspired by TikTok’s #spicytok content. Set to launch in January next year, the imprint will target readers who love contemporary romance reads. It will publish … [Read more...] about Harlequin to Launch TikTok-inspired Imprint for Romance Readers
Wattpad Has Revamped its Creator Program for Writers
Good news for writers! Well-known online story-telling platform Wattpad is all set to renovate its creators' programs. It seems like the new approach will make things more accessible for the writers. The company made the announcement on June 1. The Wattpad Creators program is currently in its second year. The program that was launched a year back assures diverse advantages, … [Read more...] about Wattpad Has Revamped its Creator Program for Writers
Book Banning Increases Curiosity Among Readers Resulting in High Sales
Despite the rising trend of book banning in the USA, it seems like readers can't get enough of these controversial books. This year in March, ALA released data that indicated how book challenges nearly doubled in 2022 from 2021. About 2,571 unique titles were targeted for censorship in 2022 from 1858 back in 2021 (resulting in a 38% increase). In this list, a large number of … [Read more...] about Book Banning Increases Curiosity Among Readers Resulting in High Sales
4 Book Publishing Trends for 2023
When it comes to the publishing industry, the domain has seen several changes due to varying trends. The amalgamation of brilliant minds, innovative ideas, and, most importantly, emerging technologies have encouraged its huge growth. For this reason, the publishing industry is standing strong, with $28.1 billion in revenue as of 2022. Just like other years, 2023, too, has … [Read more...] about 4 Book Publishing Trends for 2023
ByteDance’s New Book Company: Threat for Publishers and Authors?
Image credit: hollywoodreporter For the past few years, a hashtag called BookTok has been trending in the short-form video hosting platform TikTok. As per its Wikipedia page, the term indicates a subcommunity on TikTok that's dedicated to books/literature. There have been millions of posts on TikTok with this hashtag, with more of them adding up each day. Moreover, the … [Read more...] about ByteDance’s New Book Company: Threat for Publishers and Authors?
2023 Non-fiction Bestsellers: Prince Harry’s Spare Tops the List
Image credit: BBC The list of 2023 non-fiction best-selling books is here, and this year it's all about Prince Harry and many other self-help books. The title list, which was provided to Forbes by Circana BookScan (responsible for monitoring the US sales), includes Prince Harry's memoir called Spare as the number #1 selling book with sales of more than 1 million … [Read more...] about 2023 Non-fiction Bestsellers: Prince Harry’s Spare Tops the List