Author Solutions is one of the most hated companies in the self-publishing arena because they prey on new writers and sell them packages that range between $3,000 and $12,000 dollars. Their promise is to get your book sold, and authors have reported that their telemarketers harass them on a daily basis trying to get them to spend more money. The animosity was so great, that … [Read more...] about Penguin Random House has Sold Author Solutions
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Kobo has created a new e-book section for Wattpad
Kobo has quietly unveiled a new section of their website where readers can purchase e-books published by Wattpad. There are currently 18 titles being showcased on the main landing page and prices range from $1.00 to $12.00. Wattpad is social media platform for telling stories, all of the prose on the site is user-generated content. The service currently attracts over 40 … [Read more...] about Kobo has created a new e-book section for Wattpad
e-Books help overcome Book Censorship in the Middle East
One of the benefits of an e-book is that it is easily accessible for people to buy in countries where print books are often censored. Jarir Bookstore recently announced that it has ceased to carry any hardcover or paperback books written by U.S. presidential candidate Donald Trump, due to comments he recently made blocking Muslim people from entering the United States. The … [Read more...] about e-Books help overcome Book Censorship in the Middle East
Amazon thinks self-publishing is the key to growth in India
One of the only companies with enough market presence to pull off self-publishing in India is Amazon. The Seattle company is poised to do big business in India in the coming years, primarily due to FlipKart abandoning the e-book space and giving all of their customers away to Kobo. Neal Thompson is Amazon’s director for author and publishing relations. In a recent interview … [Read more...] about Amazon thinks self-publishing is the key to growth in India
Wattpad Releases e-Reading App for Windows Phone 8.1 and Windows 10 Mobile
Wattpad has just released a new digital reading app for anyone that currently has a modern Windows phone. The Toronto based company is now supporting Windows Phone 8.1 and Windows 10 Mobile for anyone looking to read fan-fiction or self-published works. If you are a fan of celebrities such as Kylie Jenner, Harry Styles, Ian Somerhalder, Luke Hemmings, Rihanna, Tyga, August … [Read more...] about Wattpad Releases e-Reading App for Windows Phone 8.1 and Windows 10 Mobile
Print Sales have increased by 2% in 2015
The print industry has rebounded by 2% in 2015, primarily at the expense of e-books that decreased 11% on the year. The funny thing about hardcovers and paperbacks doing this great is that it is not poetry or literary fiction driving the sales, but YouTube Stars and adult coloring books. Nielsen BookScan releases annual reports from the sales data provided to them from … [Read more...] about Print Sales have increased by 2% in 2015
e-Books have fewer spatial landmarks, making it harder to concentrate
People have been enamored with reading digital books for the last six years and they are not only easier on the wallet, but there are plenty of devices that can be used to read them. Reading e-books though, has its drawbacks. There have been numerous studies that that been conducted that say it is harder to concentrate and inhibits reading comprehension, because our brains … [Read more...] about e-Books have fewer spatial landmarks, making it harder to concentrate
Zinio partners with Boopsie for digital magazine growth
Zinio is one of the leading digital magazine providers for consumers, but in the library sector they depend on distribution partners. Recorded Books has been the main company they deal with in order to maintain a presence in selling their content all over the world. Last week, Zinio signed a deal with Boopsie to double down on the lucrative library market. Since 2006, … [Read more...] about Zinio partners with Boopsie for digital magazine growth
Global Audiobook Trends and Statistics for 2016
Audiobooks are the fastest growing segment in publishing and everyone within the industry is very bullish about the future of the format. There are a number of new start-ups that are making waves and retailers are beginning to release that audiobooks are worth investing in. The global audiobook industry is currently evaluated at 2.8 billion dollars and this is primarily due … [Read more...] about Global Audiobook Trends and Statistics for 2016
Neil Gaiman gives advice on how to seduce a writer
Neil Gaiman is the author behind American Gods and the Graveyard Book. He tends to spend a lot of time on social media and leading discussions at various book industry events. Sometimes he has been known to dispense sage advice to readers and writers, as evident in a question poised to him a few years ago. One reader wanted to know the best way to seduce an author, and his … [Read more...] about Neil Gaiman gives advice on how to seduce a writer