Podcasts are nothing new, but it may have taken a devastating global pandemic to breathe some new life into the medium. While a number of widely-consumed podcasts have been around for years, the need for new content and new ways to enjoy it have brought about a new wave of podcast popularity. First, some numbers. This article from Passive Voice highlights the findings of the … [Read more...] about Should You Start an Author Podcast?
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Amazon’s New Bestseller Lists Amazon Charts Aids Discoverability
One of the biggest problems plaguing both readers and publishers--from the major household name to the individual self-published author--is discoverability. To put it mildly, there is simply too much to read for books to automatically standout, which is a great problem for book lovers to have. The result, though, is that content owners spend vast amounts of time and money … [Read more...] about Amazon’s New Bestseller Lists Amazon Charts Aids Discoverability
Bookstackk Looking to Revitalize Social Reading
There's a reason the public is fascinated with the likes and dislikes of celebrities. From their favorite meals to their favorites brands of shampoo, when you take a specific interest in someone, what they care about can influence what you care about. That's the notion behind a startup called Bookstackk, but rather than bringing you closer to celebrities and their favorite … [Read more...] about Bookstackk Looking to Revitalize Social Reading
Overcoming the Scarcity of Attention for Books
One of the more crowded panels at the recent PubSmartCon was the Bowker-sponsored panel, Discoverability in the Digital Age, a session which addressed the increasingly difficult task authors face--both traditionally published and self-published--in finding an audience for their works. With independent bookstores closing at an alarming rate and even libraries facing … [Read more...] about Overcoming the Scarcity of Attention for Books
Bookish Finally Up and Running
After a host of hurdles and delays, ebook discovery site Bookish is finally up and running. Along with ways to browse and then purchase ebooks through links to the major retailers or directly from the publishers themselves, Bookish offers commentary and essays from well-known authors, book reviews, and more. What initially made Bookish stand out--and ultimately led to the … [Read more...] about Bookish Finally Up and Running
NextMarket Releases Data on eBook Discovery
The publishing industry, both in its digital and paper forms, is still finding ways to address and overcome the current hot topic of book discovery. Fortunately, NextMarket Insights just released some information that might tip off those in the book business as to how consumers are currently learning about new books. NextMarket conducted a survey of over 1200 households … [Read more...] about NextMarket Releases Data on eBook Discovery
Libboo’s Jason Freeman on the Obstacles to Book Discovery
Last week, GoodeReader profiled the book discovery website Libboo, a location that allows both readers and authors to find new and intriguing titles without wading through the millions of ebooks available from retailers' platforms. Libboo's Jason Freeman, Minister of Strategic Growth, was on hand a Digital Book World to talk about the importance of a site that speaks to both … [Read more...] about Libboo’s Jason Freeman on the Obstacles to Book Discovery
Libboo Users Create Buzz Around eBooks, Aid Discoverability
One of the most difficult aspects of the recent boom in digital publishing--for both authors and the readers--is discoverability. With predictions such as those from Smashwords' CEO Mark Coker that portend that 2013 will see an even bigger glut of ebooks hitting the market, readers can struggle to find quality content for their devices while still seeking out new authors and … [Read more...] about Libboo Users Create Buzz Around eBooks, Aid Discoverability
Luzme Aids Readers in eBook Discoverability
With so many digital reading platforms on the market, readers can become overwhelmed when trying to make an informed choice about which device to go with for ebook consumption. Luckily, a number of the devices have incorporated the apps for various ebook distribution sites, allowing consumers with the know-how to purchase their ebooks from different sources. This method allows … [Read more...] about Luzme Aids Readers in eBook Discoverability
ProQuest Works to Improve eBook Discoverability
According to the results of its own study, ProQuest, the parent company over several divisions that support digital reading, cited discoverability as one of the most often mentioned factors that prevented respondents from using ebooks. “Our 2011 Global Student E-book Survey identified discovery as an area of the e-book experience that could be substantially improved,” said … [Read more...] about ProQuest Works to Improve eBook Discoverability