The publishing world is still rebounding from the effects of the DoJ suit against Apple and five of the then-Big Six publishers, and the effects of the judgement against the parties involved is still resolving itself. One of the current resolutions involves the expiration of key prohibitions against the publishers in how they deal with retailers. Following the Hachette dispute … [Read more...] about Does Agency Pricing Hurt Reading Consumers?
E-Book News
Oyster Launches New e-Book Store
Oyster is well known in the US as being one of the few companies that participate in the Netflix for e-books space. The company has the support of a number of notable publishers and currently competes heavily against their arch-rival Scribd. Today, in a big to differentiate itself for the competition, Oyster has just launched a new digital bookstore.Publishers have been … [Read more...] about Oyster Launches New e-Book Store
How Do Amazon-Publisher Disputes Affect Authors and Readers?
It was only a year ago that the publishing industry sat riveted as it waited to see how the storm between Amazon and publisher Hachette was going to play out. Hachette wanted new terms in light of the DOJ price fixing investigation, and Amazon wasn't about to budge. And with a 95% control of the ebook market, it's easy to see why Amazon didn't think freezing its sales of … [Read more...] about How Do Amazon-Publisher Disputes Affect Authors and Readers?
The Outdated Concept of a “Best Books” List
It doesn't really matter what the list is or what it's measuring, there's bound to be a critic and there's guaranteed to be a sore spot for a book, film, song, or other content that didn't make the cut. That's the sentiment behind a really insightful post on The Passive Voice over a list of the best children's books of all time. The post, which links to an article in The … [Read more...] about The Outdated Concept of a “Best Books” List
Writers’ Events Can Strengthen Your Craft, Build Your Career
Authors who are interested in establishing themselves as both better writers and as serious career-minded artists can benefit greatly from attending writers' conferences and workshops, but the cost of attending is often pretty prohibitive. Here's a look at some upcoming events that fall on the lower end of the conference registration spectrum, while still offering some of the … [Read more...] about Writers’ Events Can Strengthen Your Craft, Build Your Career
Where can you Buy HarperCollins eBooks other than Amazon?
Amazon and Harpercollins are trying to renegotiate their contract for print and digital books. They have been in talks since late 2014 and apparently HarperCollins is not happy with the new terms. We have it on good authority that in the very near future HC is going not going to have their content listed on Amazon and digital readers will have to look elsewhere. Where can … [Read more...] about Where can you Buy HarperCollins eBooks other than Amazon?
What Nielsen Can Tell Indie Authors
The kind people at Nielsen BookScan do a fairly decent job at uncovering consumer behaviors towards books, then compare that data year over year to highlight the trends in this ever-evolving market. But a lot of self-published authors--especially ones who limit their work to Amazon or who think they're not selling enough copies to even register as a blip on Nielsen's … [Read more...] about What Nielsen Can Tell Indie Authors
Hachette Boss Says e-Book Subscription Sites are Not Viable
Arnaud Nourry, the CEO of Hachette said in a recent interview that e-book subscription services have no future. He was referencing the dirge of websites that have opened in the last few years, such as Scribd, Oyster and Entitle.In a recent interview with the Bookseller, Arnaud said "We now have an ecosystem that works. This is why I have resisted the subscription system, … [Read more...] about Hachette Boss Says e-Book Subscription Sites are Not Viable
What Digital Format Do you Enjoy the Most?
There are a multitude of digital formats that people read via apps or online. From e-books to digital magazines, there is no shortage of content that is made available via publishers. What is your favorite digital format? Today, we take a look at the results of a poll we have an over the course of the last two weeks.229 people took part in our latest poll and we basically … [Read more...] about What Digital Format Do you Enjoy the Most?
HarperCollins e-Books will no Longer be Available on Amazon
HarperCollins is one of the largest publishers in the world and they might soon be pulling all of their e-books and print titles from Amazon. The contract between these two companies is set to expire soon and HC is refusing to sign the new deal.The contract presented to HarperCollins was the same contract recently signed by Simon & Schuster, Hachette, and Macmillan, … [Read more...] about HarperCollins e-Books will no Longer be Available on Amazon
Magzter Digital Magazine App Adds New Titles to Unlimited Subscription Plan
Just as ebook distributors competed for readers by offering the best in content, pricing, devices, and compatibility, digital magazine providers are also upping the ante when it comes to vying for consumer loyalty. That's why one of the relative newcomers in the digital magazine space, Magzter, has already signed more than 25 million customers since launching Magzter GOLD in … [Read more...] about Magzter Digital Magazine App Adds New Titles to Unlimited Subscription Plan
Goodreads Unveils Newly Redesigned Android App
Book discovery is crucial to not only the business side of selling books, but also in establishing a dedicated reader base of long-term fans. The more tools at readers' disposal for finding great books, the more likely they are to take a risk on an author they've never read before.That's why Goodreads, the online community based on reader-centric book interaction, has … [Read more...] about Goodreads Unveils Newly Redesigned Android App
Clean Reader Controversy: Censorship, or Right to Read?
"Substitute 'damn' every time you're inclined to write 'very;' your editor will delete it and the writing will be just as it should be.” --Mark TwainOne of the recent controversies in publishing involves the creation of an app called Clean Reader that has authors of every level crying censorship. Built by two parents who claim their daughter was upset by the amount and … [Read more...] about Clean Reader Controversy: Censorship, or Right to Read?