Here's how to find out where your book fits in the marketplace

Posted on 08/04/2020 at 04:00 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

Nathan Bransford has a big assignment for authors, whether they’re seeking a traditional publisher or striking out on the indie...

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Tagged As: Marketing, Publishing

Publishing insiders predict this fall's reading trends

Posted on 08/01/2020 at 04:00 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

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We’ve already taken a look at what captured readers’ attention during the first few months of the COVID pandemic and...

Categories: Today in Books

Tagged As: coronavirus / COVID-19, Publishing, Reading

Internet Archive founder: We're not pirates or thieves

Posted on 07/30/2020 at 11:46 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

The founder of the Internet Archive, which launched and then pulled down what it called the National Emergency Library, has...

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Tagged As: coronavirus / COVID-19, Lawsuit, Publishing

Macmillan CEO steps back after employees protest against racism

Posted on 06/24/2020 at 09:15 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

The CEO of Macmillan will step back from day-to-day responsibilities in the publishing company’s US operations, NPR reports. John Sargent’s...

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Tagged As: Diversity, NPR, Publishing

Ask your publisher these questions before signing a contract

Posted on 06/08/2020 at 11:03 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

What can all authors learn from the #PublishingPaidMe hashtag on Twitter, beyond the disparity in advances? The importance of asking...

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Tagged As: Diversity, Jane Friedman, Licenses, copyrights, and other legalese, Publishing

The difference between a publisher and publishing platform

Posted on 06/06/2020 at 12:00 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

Author Sarah Bolme wants to clear up a common misconception that many indie authors have. Amazon, Kindle Direct Publishing, or...

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Tagged As: Publishing

In the courts: Internet Archive and “Watership Down” rights

Posted on 06/02/2020 at 09:49 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

We have two updates from various legal systems to share. First, four publisher-members of the Association of American Publishers have...

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Tagged As: Lawsuit, Publishing, The Guardian

Publishing experts share their favorite tools for indie writers

Posted on 05/29/2020 at 02:00 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

In our post yesterday about getting started as an indie author, we mentioned that many free tools exist to help...

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Tagged As: Joanna Penn, Publishing, Technology

How to get your book published: Practical tips for new writers

Posted on 05/28/2020 at 03:25 PM by Guest Author

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Figuring out how to get your book published can be tough, especially for first-time authors. Fortunately, we’ve put together some...

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Tagged As: Marketing, Publishing

Current book industry trends: What authors should know

Posted on 05/22/2020 at 09:44 AM by Guest Author

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Staying on top of book industry trends, especially those related to marketing and publishing, is a must for any author....

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