Long-form journalism is an increasingly popular type of reading, and various models are available for reader fans. With options for subscription-based consumable platforms as well as per-title basis sales, there are a growing number of companies making content from well-known journalists and authors available. Unfortunately, one of the more high-profile and pioneering … [Read more...] about More Concern for Byliner
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The Fight for eBook Viability
At publishing conferences and industry events, there are always a few common themes. Book discovery seems to be a constant thorn in rights holders' sides, as does understanding how to price content in the digital age. Libraries are still being left out in the cold, even as industry professionals offer keynotes about what the future of libraries will look like (interestingly, … [Read more...] about The Fight for eBook Viability
eBook Review: Jet Lag by Ann Birstein
Verdict: 5-Stars Now and Then Reader, the long-form journalism and essay publisher, has a new release coming tomorrow from multi-published author and travel writer Ann Birstein. Everything about Birstein's piece, "Jet Lag," makes it tailor-made for this type of publication. It is a memoir and therefore obviously non-fiction, but more importantly, its subject matter is so … [Read more...] about eBook Review: Jet Lag by Ann Birstein
The Atlantic’s New eBook Platform Features Long-Form Pieces
The popularity of long-form journalism and essays is continuing to grow. Companies like The Atavist, Vook, Now & Then Reader, and the Kindle Singles division of Amazon are bringing high-quality longer essay pieces to avid readers, thanks to digital publishing and online retailing of e-shorts. Now, one of the nation's oldest and best known monthly magazines has emerged with … [Read more...] about The Atlantic’s New eBook Platform Features Long-Form Pieces