This fall Apple will be launching a new app called Apple News and the company has been very busy trying to secure plenty of launch partners. They have now secured over 50 publishers to distribute their content through the platform. The list of publishers includes Conde Nast, Vox Media, Mashable , New York Times, Washington Post, Reuters, BuzzFeed, Quartz, ESPN, and our very … [Read more...] about Apple Signs up 50 Major News Publishers for Apple News
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People Get their News Online by a Wide Margin
When it comes to getting your daily news fix, most people are reading online instead of watching TV or picking up a newspaper. A recent Reuters Institute Digital News Report found that 43% of Americans tapped online sources as their "main source of news" compared to 40% for TV, which for decades was the top news source in the nation. It also found that "printed newspapers" … [Read more...] about People Get their News Online by a Wide Margin
Self-Publishing is Completely Corrupt
Thousands of authors every year get in touch with me and ask me how they should go about getting their books published. I tell every single one that they should not take the easy way and self-publish, but instead try and get a book deal by a major publisher. I understand that many authors who write their first book do not do it as quickly as James Patterson or Stephen King. … [Read more...] about Self-Publishing is Completely Corrupt
The Washington Post Introduces Interactive Knowledge Maps
The Washington Post started testing a new “Knowledge Map” feature that is available online. It gives readers a sense of context around articles and stories by giving you background information. “We wanted to experiment with providing background information as a user reads a story to help bring context to a complicated topic, and we designed Knowledge Map to work in a way … [Read more...] about The Washington Post Introduces Interactive Knowledge Maps
Textbook Prices Have Increased 1,041% Since 1977
Your child might be attending college or university for the first time this fall and before they attend their first class they might be schooled first in economics. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) data, textbook prices have risen over three times the rate of inflation from January 1977 to June 2015, a 1,041% increase. This is because textbooks are sold like … [Read more...] about Textbook Prices Have Increased 1,041% Since 1977
Do Books Need a Rating System for Kids?
Seven out of ten Americans expect librarians to prevent children from borrowing materials that are inappropriate for their age. This puts librarians in the role of a gatekeeper and many of them are now calling for a rating system for books. They cite that movies, music and video games all have age ratings and books should too. The Harris Poll surveyed over 2,244 adults last … [Read more...] about Do Books Need a Rating System for Kids?
Literary Agents Turn to Twitter to Solicit New Manuscripts
Literary agents are very particular about what type of manuscripts they look at. This is based on the strengths of the publishing company and what they think could sell in today's climate. Traditionally authors connect up with agents at writing festivals or big events such as Book Expo America. Recently, a few agents from Curtis Brown and Conville & Walsh did something … [Read more...] about Literary Agents Turn to Twitter to Solicit New Manuscripts
Yahoo News Digest is Now Compatible with Android Tablets
Yahoo has updated their News Digest app for Android that finally brings support for large screen tablets. The premise of this app is to give you 10 new stories every twelve hours, focusing stories relevant to the UK, US, Canada and international events. The top Yahoo brass is happy that 40% of all users who have the app installed, access it on a daily basis. The news that … [Read more...] about Yahoo News Digest is Now Compatible with Android Tablets
Go Set a Watchman Missing Text Proves Why e-Books Rule
The first printing run of Go Set a Watchman by Harper Lee has missing text on the last few pages from the initial printing run. HarperCollins who published the book has blamed it on a printing error. Customers who ordered it online from companies like Amazon are promised a new copy with the corrected text will be mailed out soon. How do you know if you have a physical copy … [Read more...] about Go Set a Watchman Missing Text Proves Why e-Books Rule
Amazon Follow Allows Authors to Connect Directly with Fans
Amazon has unveiled a new social media program for any author that uses Kindle Direct Publishing. Amazon Follow allows readers to connect up directly with an author and get instantly notified whenever a new book comes. The Amazon Follow button is now on the authors page. The author has the ability to handcraft their email messages that will automatically be delivered via … [Read more...] about Amazon Follow Allows Authors to Connect Directly with Fans