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Amazon reveals quarter of Kindle ebook sales in US were for indie publishers

Figures from world's biggest bookseller trumpeted as sign of how self-publishing and smaller labels are changing the industryAs many as a quarter of the top 100 Kindle books on Amazon.com are from indie publishers, according to data revealed at a trade presentation by the retailer.A chart... Continue reading at 'The Guardian'

[ The Guardian | 2013-12-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Four from McLachlan for Bloomsbury Children's

Bloomsbury Children’s Books has acquired four books in a series from debut author Jenny... Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2013-12-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Toothless Fixed Book Price Law Undermines Mexican Bookstores

Though Mexico has a fixed book price law, editor Marcelo Uribe notes that enforcement is non-existent and is calling for stronger protections for booksellers. Continue reading at 'Publishing Perspectives'

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2013-12-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Facebook Admits Organic Reach Is Falling Short, Urges Marketers to Buy Ads

Facebook is being more blunt about the fact that marketers are going to have to pay for reach.If they haven't already, many marketers will soon see the organic reach of their posts on the social network drop off, and this time Facebook is acknowledging it. In a sales deck obtained by Ad Age that... Continue reading at 'Advertising Age'

[ Advertising Age | 2013-12-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Leveling the Playing Field

Big publishers have a natural advantage over smaller competition. Increased purchasing power, data collection and cross-marketing opportunities are a few of the perks of having multiple magazines in different markets. The ability to experiment and make mistakes is a less tangible, but equally... Continue reading at 'Folio Magazine'

[ Folio Magazine | 2013-12-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Children's Booksellers Give Thanks for Thanksgivukkah

The holiday started the evening before Thanksgiving, fueling "Thanksgivukkah" hype and perhaps goosing sales. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2013-12-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Robinson in line for second Blue Peter award

Tony Robinson is up for his second Blue Peter book award on this year's shortlist, announced... Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2013-12-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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December’s Top Reviews of Self-Published Books from BlueInk Review

This month's starred reviews of self-published books includes a "stellar" historical novel and a "touching" memoir of life as a teacher of disadvantaged students. Continue reading at 'Publishing Perspectives'

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2013-12-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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HarperCollins buys McPherson thrillers

HarperCollins has bought two psychological thrillers by debut author Ben McPherson. Julia Wisdom... Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2013-12-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Dan Kois’ Favorite Books of 2013

Monday: Slate staffers pick their favorite books of 2013. Tuesday: The overlooked books of 2013. Wednesday: The best lines of 2013, and the best poetry of 2013. Thursday: Dan Kois’ 15 favorite books. Friday: The Slate Book Review Top 10. Continue reading at 'Slate'

[ Slate | 2013-12-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Medium brings design and photo improvements to its social publishing platform

Medium is debuting a slew of new look-and-feel tweaks designed to let would-be columnists pretend they're working for a well-designed print publication. The site says that one of its initial goals was to empower writers with "dead simple" tools to ... Continue reading at 'Engadget'

[ Engadget | 2013-12-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Ipso becomes a facto as 90% of publishers leap aboard their own train

I can't repeat my Ipso facto joke yet again. But there, I just did. The announcement that almost all of the major publishers have signed up to fund the Independent Press Standards Organisation, and agreed therefore to be regulated by it, is hardly a shock.But Paul Vickers, the Trinity Mirror... Continue reading at 'The Guardian'

[ The Guardian | 2013-12-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Anthony Marra: 'Write what you want to know'

Anthony Marra, author of 'The Constellation of Vital Phenomena,' one of the most highly praised novels of 2013, took a gamble when he set his debut novel in a country he barely knew.  Continue reading at 'The Christian Science Monitor'

[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2013-12-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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David Higham moves offices

David Higham Associates is moving offices across Soho to Noel Street, after 43 years in Lower... Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2013-12-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Osborne gives rates discount to small retailers

Every retail premise with a rateable value of up to £50,000 will receive a discount of... Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2013-12-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Annuals sales reveal brand power

The top three bestselling annuals in 2013 are growing year on year both in terms of value and... Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2013-12-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Autumn statement: UK's special effects industry cheered by tax relief plan

Chancellor's measures to help film business likely to encourage more Hollywood studios to use British post-production facilitiesThe UK's film special effects industry has received a shot in the arm with the government announcing plans to make it easier for Hollywood studios to qualify for UK tax... Continue reading at 'The Guardian'

[ The Guardian | 2013-12-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Japan's publishers protest over secrecy threat

Japan’s new “authoritarian” Designated Secrets Bill will have dire consequences... Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2013-12-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Distribution: S&S and Reader's Digest Expand

Simon and Schuster and Reader's Digest announced an agreement where S&S will handle sales and fulfillment for all adult titles published by Reader's Digest. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2013-12-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Posman Unveils Curated Series

Posman Books in New York City has launched a curated romance series, exclusively available in its Grand Central Station store, selected by bestselling authors in the genre. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2013-12-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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