Two more books drawing buzz at the fair include a debut novel by Joshua Ferris's wife, and a co-authored book about friendship and the Iraq war. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2013-10-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
Berg's memoir chronicles the death of his brother and the aftereffects of the crime. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Christian Science Monitor | 2013-10-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
Our Authors Guide to the Frankfurt Book Fair is now available in Spanish, thanks to Dosdoce, The Spanish Digital Link, and Actualidad Editorial. Download it here. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2013-09-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
Author Bill Bryson calls on publishers to give away ebooks with printed copies in order to tempt readers back to buying physical books. Continue reading >> [ Source: BBC World | 2013-09-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
Our look at the week's web buzz including hotbutton issues around reader reviews, at questions of print vs. ebooks, and at Amy Tan's new book cover. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2013-09-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
News reports are saying American authors will be considered for the prestigious UK literary prize next year, while the Booker Prize organizers say these stories are 'incomplete' but haven't discounted the possibility. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Christian Science Monitor | 2013-09-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
This week's buzz round-up looks at the controversial possible changes in the Man Booker Prize rules, New Zealand's publishing decline, Frankfurt tips and more. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2013-09-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
In Ether for Authors, Porter Anderson looks at the Oyster ebook subscription service, at a CONTEC session ahead in Frankfurt, at book marketing, and more. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2013-09-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
Google+ is a great social media service for people to interact with friends and strangers alike. However, much like fellow social media sites Facebook and Twitter, it also serves as a great tool for bloggers and writers. Yesterday, Google announced that it is bolstering its social media service... Continue reading >> [ Source: Betanews | 2013-09-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
InboundWriter wants to help big publishers and niche bloggers figure out how much demand there is for their idea in the Web ecosystem before they type a word or hit "publish." At least that's the idea behind the newest version of the startup's software, which the company said will be used by... Continue reading >> [ Source: AdWeek | 2013-09-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
Rep. Anna Eshoo (D-Calif.), ranking member of the House subcommittee on communications and technology, just made Wednesday's upcoming hearing interesting by publishing a discussion draft of a bill intended to eliminate TV blackouts caused by retransmission consent disputes. The bill, nicknamed... Continue reading >> [ Source: AdWeek | 2013-09-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
Hybrid author Hugh Howey previews his CONTEC seminar at the Frankfurt Book Fair by offering his hard won views on self vs. traditional publishing. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2013-09-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
Sherman Alexie is encouraging authors to spend a day working in a bookstore handselling their own books, but some authors already feel overstretched. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2013-09-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
Alexie, author of books including 'The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian,' wrote a letter urging his fellow writers to handsell their books on the Saturday after Thanksgiving. 'The most important thing is that we’ll all be helping Independent bookstores, and God knows they’ve helped us... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Christian Science Monitor | 2013-09-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
The late New York Times Reporter Anthony Shadid, who died in Syria last year, is among the winners of the 2013 Arab American Book Awards. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2013-09-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
Comedian and writer Charlie Higson is confirmed as the latest name to pen a short story celebrating the BBC sci-fi series. Continue reading >> [ Source: BBC News | 2013-09-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
In Publishing Perspectives' Ether for Authors, Porter Anderson looks at controversy over Kobo's new push, at ebook pricing, Frankfurt Academy's CONTEC, and more. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2013-09-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
In the early 2000s, while working as a producer at ABC’s 20/20, Bill McGowan put together a branding video for a dot-com entrepreneur. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2013-08-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
Many authors wonder if attending the Frankfurt Book Fair is a worthwhile expense. Our downloadable guide explains the steps you need to take to know if it's right for you. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2013-08-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
The prolific US crime writer Elmore Leonard, whose books include Get Shorty and Out of Sight, dies at the age of 87. Continue reading >> [ Source: BBC News | 2013-08-20 00:00:00 UTC ]