First, there was JA Konrath's post with Hugh Howey on how to determine how many ebooks are sold, and how that information can affect authors in their publishing decision making. Then there was a literary agent's harsh response to Konrath and Howey's insight, once again claiming that traditional publishing is the way to go. Then there was the rebuttal to the rebuttal of … [Read more...] about Us vs Them Rears Its Head in Publishing Once More
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Traditional Publishers Learn What Indie Authors Have Known All Along
Ask any traditionally published author what frustrates him most about the industry, and the list of complaints might be rather varied. A survey of 9,000 authors conducted by Digital Book World and Writer's Digest cited lack of creative control, royalties, and editorial decision making on the list, but one other factor that still plagues authors is the seemingly random and … [Read more...] about Traditional Publishers Learn What Indie Authors Have Known All Along
Howey’s “Peace in Amber” Fan Fiction Remembers 9/11
Only someone who really knows his craft and listens to his inner voices can write a story based on the world of Vonnegut's Slaughterhouse Five that also includes not only a zoo run by aliens, but a touching restrospective of the events of September 11th. For those unaware, Hugh Howey, bestselling self-published author of The Silo Saga and other titles, has been an ardent … [Read more...] about Howey’s “Peace in Amber” Fan Fiction Remembers 9/11
What’s Up with Amazon Royalties Coming Down?
The debate over the most recent accusations about how Amazon is destroying the book industry has taken a new turn with some new arguments, all of which--yet again--have nothing more behind them than the insistence that Amazon hates books, hates authors, hates readers, and basically...hates everyone. In a brilliant post with some actual explanation behind it, bestselling … [Read more...] about What’s Up with Amazon Royalties Coming Down?
NYCC 2013: Jet City Takes Off
Among the many, many booths at New York Comic Con was one for Jet City Comics, Amazon's comics imprint, which launched last summer; the booth was also promoting their science fiction/fantasy imprint 47North. Jet City's Justin Gollenbeck took a few minutes to talk to me about the new comics, which have already been showing up on our digital comics best-seller lists, on the … [Read more...] about NYCC 2013: Jet City Takes Off
Author Bashing: Is It Good for Business?
Good e-Reader has been closely following the recent events surrounding author bullying and reviewer bashing. While dozens of articles on the subject have been posted over the course of the last few weeks, there has yet to be any clear rationalization for the animosity between some authors and some book reviewers. Even as sites like Amazon and Goodreads take steps to try to … [Read more...] about Author Bashing: Is It Good for Business?
#IndieReCon Virtual Indie Author Conference – Day Two
Yesterday's kickoff of the first IndieReCon online authors' conference brought some huge names to the virtual table, offering advice, dos-and-don'ts, tips, and more. The format varied greatly, with most of the content being delivered in timed posts by well-known professionals connected to indie authors. There were also video chats (available for replay) and Twitter chats using … [Read more...] about #IndieReCon Virtual Indie Author Conference – Day Two
IndieRecon Online Event Invites All Attendees
While many of the major events within the publishing industry are held in the far-flung centers of business, most indie authors find it difficult to attend due to travel and cost. Fortunately, forward thinking organizations are able to intervene using available technology in order to reach a broader audience of indie authors. IndieRecon, which will take place at the end of this … [Read more...] about IndieRecon Online Event Invites All Attendees