A big gain in the number of self-published print ISBNs issued in 2017 offset a drop in the number of ISBNs issued for ebooks by self-published authors. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2018-10-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
Booksellers refuse to ‘jump into the wolf’s mouth’ and order Marco Koskas’ Renaudot-longlisted novel onlineFrench booksellers have called on literary judges to “defend books and not those who threaten them”, after one of France’s most prestigious prizes selected a self-published novel available... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Guardian | 2018-09-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
Bookouture has struck a deal for two new psychological thrillers with the author of number one ebook bestseller Silent Child. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2018-05-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
First quarter revenue fell 7.6% in Salem Media Group's publishing division which it attributed to a slowdown in author acquisitions in its self-publishing business. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2018-05-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
The German Neobooks platform opens its prize program to crime and thriller submissions, and the UK's Joanna Penn turns to writers' health issues. The post Self-Publishing: Germany’s Indie Autor Preis 2018 Opens; Healthy Habits for Writers appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2017-12-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
Macmillan Publishers in the US is closing its self-publishing platform, Pronoun, bought in May of last year. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2017-11-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
In a surprise move, the publisher said it will be ceasing operations of Pronoun, a self-publishing platform that it acquired in May 2016. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2017-11-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
Acquired by Macmillan last year, Pronoun was a no-cost-to-authors self-publishing platform developed from the multimedia company Vook. The post Industry Notes: Macmillan’s Pronoun Self-Publishing Platform Signs Off appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2017-11-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
An 11% increase in the number of print ISBNs issued to self-publishers last year, offset a decline in the number of digital ISBNs issued. In total, 2016 saw an 8% jump in the number of ISBNs issued to self-publishers, over 2015. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2017-10-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
Intisar Khanani has signed a two-book contract for her originally self-published YA fantasy, 'Thorn,' and a new companion novel. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2017-10-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
HarperCollins Christian Publishers has announced the launch of Elm Hill, a new self-publishing imprint created in collaboration with Accurance, a digital production company. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2017-08-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
Finding self-published indie games on Xbox is a lot easier as of today. You'll be able to find them on the Xbox Store hidden in their own "Creators Collection" marketplace. Microsoft's Chris Charla (director of its ID @ Xbox indie outreach program) s... Continue reading >> [ Source: Engadget | 2017-08-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
The Relic Hunters by David Leadbeater is inaugural winner of online retailer’s DIY publishing prizeThe writer David Leadbeater has struck gold with his self-published archaeological thriller, The Relic Hunters, scooping up the first Amazon Kindle Storyteller award.Leadbeater pronounced it “a... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Guardian | 2017-07-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
Microsoft has quietly launched the Xbox Creators Program on Xbox One. Finding it and its wares on the Xbox Store may prove tough, however. Back in March, Microsoft said the self-publishing program would exist in its own subsection of the marketplace,... Continue reading >> [ Source: Engadget | 2017-07-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
Piatkus has acquired two novels by self-published New Zealand author Tammy Robinson in a "significant" five-figure deal. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2017-07-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
Bonnier Publishing UK's Totally Entwined Group has launched a romance e-store and self-publishing platform called First For Romance. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2017-06-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
Milo Yiannopoulos, the alt-right provocateur who had his book deal with Simon & Schuster canceled in February, is now self-publishing his book. 'Dangerous' is currently available for pre-order ahead of its July 4 release date. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2017-06-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
The Society of Authors has announced its shortlist for this year’s £10,000 Betty Trask Prize - including for the first time a self-published novel, Speak its Name by Kathleen Jowitt. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2017-05-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
After the success of self-published authors like Andy Weir and EL James, Hollywood is scooping up the rights to books as fast as it can. But why – and is it always good for the author?After watching Quentin Tarantino’s Kill Bill, self-published author Mark Dawson was inspired to create his own... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Guardian | 2017-05-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
The far rightwinger, dropped by the publisher following his comments on child abuse, vows to make lives of ‘professional victims a living hell’After his memoir Dangerous was very publicly dumped by his publisher, hard-right professional provocateur Milo Yiannopoulos has announced he will instead... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Guardian | 2017-05-08 00:00:00 UTC ]