We can't have it both ways, yet that's how some industry experts want to spin it. First, the statistical news: the overall sales figures recorded a 7% decrease in sales across all books, while ebook sales for traditional publishers were down 22% year-over-year in an AAP Statshot for its most recent numbers, April 2016. There were some modest numbers in specific formats or … [Read more...] about The Paradox of the Publishing Industry
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Elly’s Choice secures major partners for International expansion
Elly's Choice launched in the Netherlands in 2014 and the company offers a subscription program where users pay 2.99 per month to read 10 e-books. The digital content can be read on users e-readers, smartphones or tablets and Elly's Choice currently has over 40,000 paid subscribers. In order to take their business to the next level, they will be rebranding themselves as Book … [Read more...] about Elly’s Choice secures major partners for International expansion
What Is KDP Print?
A number of authors have been delighted and/or perplexed to find a new designation next to their books' titles in their KDP dashboards, and that's the option to create a print version of their ebooks. With some authors taking to publishing forums to find out more, the consensus seems to be that Amazon may be shifting its print arm to this model rather than … [Read more...] about What Is KDP Print?
Amazon Attempts to Settle EU Antitrust Investigation
When words like Amazon and antitrust get bandied about in the same sentence, people start to wonder about the shady dealings the world's largest book retailer may be engaged in. At least that's the case where the European Union is concerned, and a year-long investigation into Amazon's ebook distribution contracts with publishers. Last year, a watchdog branch of the EU … [Read more...] about Amazon Attempts to Settle EU Antitrust Investigation
P.K. Tyler and the Power of the Indie Author
Amazon has announced a fall-themed event sure to get any book lover to set down the pumpkin spice latte and snatch up their Kindle. The Powered by Indie event is a celebration of the great books that self-published authors and small press publishing houses have released, and Amazon is offering some pretty incredible opportunities for readers and writers alike. "Throughout … [Read more...] about P.K. Tyler and the Power of the Indie Author
Amazon is aggressively discounting hardcovers and paperbacks
The Association of American Publishers released their monthly report on the state of the publishing industry and the news is dire. E-book sales have fallen 22.7% in the month of April, but print is enjoying a resurgence. Trade books grew 3.4% in April, with double-digit growth in April 2016 vs. April 2015. Despite the fact that print sales are starting to increase, … [Read more...] about Amazon is aggressively discounting hardcovers and paperbacks
Nook Press Offers Authors Free Pricing Option
Attention Authors! Now you can charge even less for your hard work. Now you have the option to give it away! Barnes and Noble announced that its self-publishing platform Nook Press is rolling out a free option, meaning you can set your book price to free and give the book away. This option seems to come without any time limits, such as Amazon's KDP Select five-day limit … [Read more...] about Nook Press Offers Authors Free Pricing Option
eBook Catfishing Scam Netted Over One Million Dollars
Amazon has come under fire in public perception for the little tricks and scams that unscrupulous "authors" use. It might be manipulating the rankings through free downloads, paying armies of reviewers or hiring out to a company that can produce hundreds of reviews, and even the outright theft of content and publishing ridiculous ebooks to make a quick few cents. But ZDNet has … [Read more...] about eBook Catfishing Scam Netted Over One Million Dollars
BiblioBoard, Self-e Stage First Annual Indie Author Day
There is little doubt that libraries are a vital part of the fabric of society, even though their importance is in no way limited to books. Surveys over the years have shown a very interesting public viewpoint: even among consumers who respond that they rarely or never visit their local libraries, those same individuals still list access to public libraries as a critical need … [Read more...] about BiblioBoard, Self-e Stage First Annual Indie Author Day
Obamas Slated to become Most Lucrative Presidential Authors in History
In the delightful children's book, Duck for President, an endearing little simple farm duck decides to change the world. He works his way up to President of the United States, and at the end of the book, he retires to the farm to write his memoirs, of course. It's a very Presidential thing to do, along with going on paid speaking tours. Many citizens may not even realize how … [Read more...] about Obamas Slated to become Most Lucrative Presidential Authors in History