BookCon used to be apart of Book Expo America and split off into its own antonymous entity in 2014. It is normally a one day event that focuses on having a number of authors do book signings, pose for pictures and interact with their readers. It has just been announced that BookCon will be apart of the New York Comic Con from October 6th to 9th.Guests for BookCon @ NYCC … [Read more...] about BookCon is now apart of the New York Comic Con
Digital Publishing News
Kobo Releases A New Canadian e-Book Report
Every year Kobo releases a series of reading reports that looks at the reading habits of Canadians. They have found that 50% of Kobo’s Canadian digital booklovers have read at least one thriller or mystery, and 20% read these books almost to the exclusion of all else.Here are a few highlights showcasing how booklovers engage with the genre, drawn from Kobo’s reading … [Read more...] about Kobo Releases A New Canadian e-Book Report
Major Publishers are lowering e-book prices
Major publishers are fed up with the constant decline of e-book sales and are doing something about it. They have lowered the price of a bestselling e-book by three dollars in most major markets and discounted debut authors to complete against indie authors.When the Kindle was first released in 2007 it ushered in a new era for digital books. All of a sudden e-books were the … [Read more...] about Major Publishers are lowering e-book prices
UK e-Book Sales Increased 8.3% in Q1 2016
In the first quarter of 2016 publishers in the United Kingdom have garnered over £100.5 million in e-book sales. This is an increase of 8.3% compared to the same quarter in 2015.The Digital Publishers Revenue Index (DPRI) monitors digital sales in the UK and in a recent report they mentioned that e-book sales have increased by over 62% in the last four years.I think … [Read more...] about UK e-Book Sales Increased 8.3% in Q1 2016
Amazon is suing people who buy fake reviews
Over the course of the last two years Amazon has been on a rampage, suing companies that sell fake reviews. They have brought court cases against dozens of companies that target authors to professional reviews written for their e-books. Amazon is now going one step further, and filing lawsuits against companies that leave fake reviews on their own products and also buy … [Read more...] about Amazon is suing people who buy fake reviews
e-book sales increased 4.2% in Brazil
The Brazilian e-book market is on the rise and in 2015 major publishers sold over 1,264,517 titles. This is an increase of 4.2% compared to last year, but what is most exciting is that publisher revenue was 21% higher than 2014. This is primarily attributed to publishers charging more money for e-books.In North America it has been well documented that in 2015 major … [Read more...] about e-book sales increased 4.2% in Brazil
Nielsen Unveils Book Industry Year in Review
Nielsen is one of the only companies in the United States that tracks the publishing industry. They keep tabs on what books are selling in bookstores and monitor e-book sales through multiple retail channels. The company has just posted their year in review and it basically summarizes that e-book sales are down, while print is up.Traditional print books increased almost 3%, … [Read more...] about Nielsen Unveils Book Industry Year in Review
Big 5 Publishers e-book revenue starts to rebound
Author Earnings has just released their May 2016 report and it is clearly evident that major publishers are no longer experiencing a decline in e-book revenue and it looks like sales have leveled off. This is good news for the publishing industry because it looks like they have finally selected a pricing strategy that works for debut authors and perennial bestsellers.The … [Read more...] about Big 5 Publishers e-book revenue starts to rebound
Indie Authors Are Forcing E-Book Stores To Close
The e-book landscape used to be bright and vibrant. All over the world online retailers sold digital books that were compatible with e-readers, smartphones and tablets. In a few short years most stores have now closed and Amazon gets most of the blame. Sadly, the issue is not Amazon, but indie authors.The Sony Reader Store was the first digital bookstore that was … [Read more...] about Indie Authors Are Forcing E-Book Stores To Close
Indie Authors are fools thinking ISBN numbers are not important
The vast majority of independent and self-published authors do not believe that ISBN numbers are important. All they are concerned about is spamming out as many e-book as they can and claim they are selling a ton. If an e-book does not have an ISBN number it does not exist and there is no way to track sales. What authors don't know, is that there are other important reasons why … [Read more...] about Indie Authors are fools thinking ISBN numbers are not important
Amazon and GoodReads are killing e-book discovery
There are a number of websites out there that let you build virtual bookshelves of the titles you own or have read, and also rate, review, tag, and discuss your favorite books.  These sites are being negatively impacted by the millions of dollars Amazon has pumped into GoodReads and many of them are being driven out of business.Shelfari launched in 2006, a few years before … [Read more...] about Amazon and GoodReads are killing e-book discovery
Indie Authors Are Responsible for the US eBook Decline
Over the course of the last two years the modern bookstore has been undergoing a resurgence in sales. The publishing industry have all reported that e-book revenue is down between 2-6% year on year and 12% across the board. The funny thing is, publishers  for the most part are making more money, primarily due to higher e-book prices, but most are seeing a modest increase in … [Read more...] about Indie Authors Are Responsible for the US eBook Decline
Wattpad is now promoting Indie eBooks from Smashwords
Wattpad has just inked a deal with Smashwords to promote 127 indie authors and it looks like Wattpad will be promoting the authors on their home page where stories will be frequently surfaced through promotional modules; promotional banners on the official Wattpad Mystery profile, and messages broadcast to the author's followers. Stories are will also be included in a variety … [Read more...] about Wattpad is now promoting Indie eBooks from Smashwords