On November 29, Google and Canada signed an agreement to keep news stories links in search results and to pay $73.6m annually, or C$100m, to Canadian news publishers. The deal answers Google’s concern over Canada’s Online News Act.Google said back in June:“The Government of Canada has enacted a new law called Bill C-18 (the Online News Act), requiring two companies to … [Read more...] about Google to Pay Canadian News Publishers $73m Annually
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Hodder To Publish Stephen King’s You Like It Darker
Hodder & Stoughton, a British publishing house, is soon to publish Stephen King’s short stories “You Like It Darker” in May 2024. The deal for British Commonwealth rights was inked by Nick Sayers at Hodder & Stoughton and Liz Darhansoff at Darhansoff & Verrill. The former will publish the collection in hardback, audiobook, and e-book, and in trade paperback for New … [Read more...] about Hodder To Publish Stephen King’s You Like It Darker
Everything About Light Novels and How to Read Them
Light novels are manga-adjacent novels that have become increasingly popular throughout Japan and other parts of the world. These are short and fast-paced novels that have taken the book industry by storm. As these novels are fast paced, you can easily complete their volume within one or two hours. This makes it a perfect pick for readers who don't have enough time to complete … [Read more...] about Everything About Light Novels and How to Read Them
Augmented Reality is Transforming the Publishing World
Image credit: Kotobee Technology has the power to transform and upgrade several industries in life, and publishing is no exception. As GenZ and millennials are heading back to libraries, it can add advancement to the domain, ensuring a seamless experience for both readers and publishers. While there are many technologies that are playing an integral role in its development, … [Read more...] about Augmented Reality is Transforming the Publishing World
Bloomsbury Makes Record First-Half Earnings Of £136.7m, Thanks to Fantasy Fiction Boom
The London-based British book publisher Bloomsbury has reported staggering first-half earnings of £136.7m. The publisher credits this success in part to a boom in the popularity of fantasy fiction, largely due to the American author Sarah J Mass, who is best known for her fantasy series Throne of Glass, British novelist Samantha Shannon, and the continuing popularity of Harry … [Read more...] about Bloomsbury Makes Record First-Half Earnings Of £136.7m, Thanks to Fantasy Fiction Boom
The price for Apple News+ is increasing to $12.99
Apple has announced they are increasing the price of News+ in the United States from $9.99 per month to $12.99 per month; prices in all other supported countries are also growing. The price will change during the next billing cycle if you are on a month-to-month plan. If you paid for a one-year subscription, the price will go up once the one-year expires. Prices have been … [Read more...] about The price for Apple News+ is increasing to $12.99
Introducing Wattpad Originals – The Updated Paid Program
Wattpad has launched Wattpad Originals, a new paid content model for balancing free and paid access for authors and readers. With a catalog of Wattpad’s most popular stories, Wattpad Originals replaces Paid Stories with a model that enables readers to pay to read ahead or wait to read for free. The new model will provide a better balance for readers and authors, giving more … [Read more...] about Introducing Wattpad Originals – The Updated Paid Program
PressReader and The New York Times to Reach a Broader Global Audience
Canada’s PressReader – a digital newspaper distribution company – has partnered with The New York Times Company to grow The New York Times's reach to a broader global audience. Given its wide network of channel partners in 150+ countries worldwide, PressReader is uniquely positioned to offer The New York Times a distribution of its digital news products and digital replica … [Read more...] about PressReader and The New York Times to Reach a Broader Global Audience
Master Dark Fiction With Wattpad’s Into the Dark Toolkit
As the eerie Halloween season looms around, Wattpad emphasizes dark fiction that sends spine-tingling vibes to readers. Exclusively for Wattpad creators, the Into the Dark toolkit helps creative writers craft stories around horror fiction. The toolkit includes many useful resources, tips, and reading recommendations to inspire writers' upcoming dark tales.Some of the … [Read more...] about Master Dark Fiction With Wattpad’s Into the Dark Toolkit
Scotland by-the-Book: A new App by Birlinn to Discover the Country
Image credit: birlinn Birlinn Ltd officially launched the App "Scotlandby-the-Book" on 15 September 2023. It's a very informative platform with books on history, geology, mapping, cooking, fiction, travel, poetry, politics, and more. It's for anyone who wants to explore and learn about Scotland.Birlinn Ltd, one of the Edinburgh-based independent publishers, had partnered … [Read more...] about Scotland by-the-Book: A new App by Birlinn to Discover the Country
Indigo’s founder, Heather Reisman, returns to top position
Canada's largest bookstore announced another reshuffling of its leadership team on Monday with founder Heather Reisman back in charge. Markus Dohle, Chair of the Board's Human Resources, Compensation and Governance Committee, said in the press release, "We know Heather's deep understanding of the Indigo brand as the country's leading voice on books and reading, and her … [Read more...] about Indigo’s founder, Heather Reisman, returns to top position
Visual Novels are selling like hotcakes; here is why
Image credit: cloudnovel Visual Novels are not new in storytelling and gaming. According to The Visual Novel Database, the first visual novel is Lolita: Yakyūken, designed by PSK and released on the FM-7 in 1982.You may have seen many visual novels if you have visited the Stream channel in the last decade. Also, Famicom Detective's Club was a popular one in the 1980s. But … [Read more...] about Visual Novels are selling like hotcakes; here is why
PPDS Launched the World’s First Zero-Emission Digital Art Exhibition
Image Credit: Essetialinstall PPDS, the global distributor for Philips Professional Displays, has launched the MUSE Digital Art Award and exhibition in Italy. The collaboration between Luca Guariniello, Marketing Manager Italy at PPDS, and Julia Rajacic, Art Curator, made this project possible. Also, it has gained support from MNAD (National Museum of Digital Art) by Italy’s … [Read more...] about PPDS Launched the World’s First Zero-Emission Digital Art Exhibition