Digital publishing for the academic arena has a lot of support, mostly for materials aimed at the higher education market. The much-needed access to up-to-date and relevant content, coupled with the typically lower cost of digital textbooks and learning software, has made companies like Cengage a growing force in publishing. But as of last summer, Cengage (creators of … [Read more...] about Cengage Learning Reaches Agreement in Bankruptcy Proceedings
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Access to Research Initiative Makes Journal Research Free to Public
A new move towards broader open access has made over one and a half million journal articles free for public use through UK libraries. In a pilot program called Access to Research that is partly being powered free of cost by ProQuest's search capabilities, the public can now access these articles and conference presentations through their libraries. According to a press … [Read more...] about Access to Research Initiative Makes Journal Research Free to Public
University Degree in Self-Publishing Is New Sign of Lessened Stigma
For several years, the industry has been watching the growth and acceptance of self-publishing as a viable model for authors. Once relegated to joke and pity status, the days of paying to publish and being shunned seem to be a thing of the past. This shift in acceptance is largely due to the success that many indie authors have enjoyed, mainly thanks to the readers who are … [Read more...] about University Degree in Self-Publishing Is New Sign of Lessened Stigma
What Could Rowling Do With Harry and Hermione?
JK Rowling is no stranger to opening herself up and letting her fans see the inner workings of the mind that created the world of Harry Potter. From the publication of her notebook that she kept during the series' writing process to the ill-timed but important announcement that she'd always envisioned Professor Dumbledore as having been homosexual, Rowling has invited her … [Read more...] about What Could Rowling Do With Harry and Hermione?
eBook Review: Just One Night by Kyra Davis
Verdict: 3 Stars This book points out many of the things that are wrong with the romance genre. First, back up and understand that the popularity of a book such as this is the supposedly real-life scenario of a woman informally engaged to a man whom she's been dating for six years (longer than many marriages last these days) who seizes the opportunity to have a wild one … [Read more...] about eBook Review: Just One Night by Kyra Davis
Amazon Removes Self-Published Title Due to Offensive Content, Internet Reaction
Following the backlash from both sides of the publishing industry last fall over the removal of so-called "offensive" content from ebook retail websites, booksellers have become more cautious about the titles they let slip through. Authors of erotica titles that were summarily removed without warning were obviously outraged, but consumers were equally upset by explicit content … [Read more...] about Amazon Removes Self-Published Title Due to Offensive Content, Internet Reaction
New $840M Claim Against Apple for eBook Price Fixing
A US judge is still in the process of handling the DOJ lawsuit against Apple--along with five of the then-Big Six publishers--for conspiring to raise the price of ebooks in order to impact the market share that Amazon held over the industry. The outcome, which included settlements from most of the publishers seeking to avoid lengthy and costly court battles as well as a guilty … [Read more...] about New $840M Claim Against Apple for eBook Price Fixing
Simon & Schuster Calling for Submissions for New Publishing Contract
Simon & Schuster is organizing a writing contest aimed at students and it will be orchestrated by their Simon451 imprint. The company is calling for science fiction, fantasy, horror, supernatral fiction, superhero fiction, utopian or dystopian fiction, apocalyptic or post-apocalyptic fiction, or alternate history in literature. They are only looking for full-length novels only … [Read more...] about Simon & Schuster Calling for Submissions for New Publishing Contract
New Flipboard Feature Lets Readers Target Content
Opinions may vary on the topic, but--for better or worse--digital publishing has meant a never-before-seen amount of content. Whether it's ebook overload, the nearly impossible search features in many app stores, or the piles upon piles of digital magazines, readers can often feel so overwhelmed that they simply stop engaging with the content. Flipboard, which first came on … [Read more...] about New Flipboard Feature Lets Readers Target Content
Amazon Lets Customers Give Back for Books with Amazon Smile
As if memberships for free shipping, low thresholds for delivery options, and discount incentives weren't already enough to sway consumers, Amazon is making it possible for its customers to feel good about their purchases through charitable contributions. The company's program, Amazon Smile (named in reference to the iconic swooping shape on its boxes), lets consumers … [Read more...] about Amazon Lets Customers Give Back for Books with Amazon Smile