In a panel moderated by Porter Anderson of Publishing Perspectives, the IDPF stage hosted a cluster of professionals who are making tremendous advancements and innovations in the industry, but are in the world between major traditional publishing houses and self-publishing. Some of these so-called independent publishers, not to be confused with the current concept of indie … [Read more...] about IDPF: Publishing Outside the Big Five
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Paper Lantern Lit and the Rise of the Hybrid Agent
In all of the recent debate surrounding traditional publishing versus self-publishing, both models appear to be emerging as valid options for books. But while the Big Five aren't closing up shop entirely any time soon--despite recent mergers and rumors of future mergers--and self-published authors continue to earn accolades and income, one entity in the publishing industry has … [Read more...] about Paper Lantern Lit and the Rise of the Hybrid Agent
Diversion Books Hosts Twitter Chat with Author SE Hinton
While her books are still widely popular in print, four of author S.E. Hinton's titles will now be available in digital format, thanks to ebook-only publisher Diversion Books. Based in New York, Diversion's purpose is to make worthy projects available as ebooks while also publishing back list books for devices. The four titles, Tex, Rumble Fish, Taming the Star Runner, and … [Read more...] about Diversion Books Hosts Twitter Chat with Author SE Hinton
eBook Review: The Legacy of Pope Benedict XVI by Charles A. Coulombe
Verdict: 4 Stars As the world watches to see where the position of leader of the Catholic church is headed and who will be tapped to fill the role, to those on the outside of the issue there may be some confusion about the election of a new Pope and the status of the previous one. After Pope Benedict XVI announced he was stepping down to health concerns, rumors began … [Read more...] about eBook Review: The Legacy of Pope Benedict XVI by Charles A. Coulombe
Diversion Books Signs Hybrid Author Karina Halle
While the term may be new to the publishing industry since it first created buzz at last month's Digital Book World conference, news surrounding the so-called hybrid authors--those who work in some way in both self-publishing and traditional publishing--has cropped up throughout the digital publishing sphere. One of the most recent publishers to announce its partnership with … [Read more...] about Diversion Books Signs Hybrid Author Karina Halle
Vook Partners with Diversion Books to Digitize Original Titles, Backlists
eBook creation platform Vook, who was recently honored with two innovation awards at this year's Digital Book World conference, announced today that it will be adding Diversion Books to its growing list of companies with whom it partners to create ebook from existing or original titles. In the case of Diversion, Vook will be digitizing both. Diversion Books is well-known for … [Read more...] about Vook Partners with Diversion Books to Digitize Original Titles, Backlists
Ebook Publisher Diversion Books Bridges Both Worlds
As the lines between digital publishing and traditional print publishing continue to blur, more opportunities are opening up for authors of every genre. GoodEReader.com has covered a number of publishing houses that have constructed ebook-only imprints which offer an amazing amount of output in titles, as well as unheard of royalties to their author clients. Mary Cummings, … [Read more...] about Ebook Publisher Diversion Books Bridges Both Worlds