Self-publishing has made it clear that “readers want very different things to what publishers in London and Manhattan think readers want”, Orna Ross of the Alliance of Independent Authors has said. Speaking at an event debating the best route to publishing for authors, Ross said... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2014-11-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
Our monthly selection of reviews from BlueInk Review, a service which reviews self-published books. The post Recent Top Reviews of Self-published Books from BlueInk Review appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2014-11-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
Brazil’s Bookcase Literary Agency has made a name for itself after just one year in business by connecting talented, independent authors with international publishers. The post Bookcase Literary Agency Makes a Global Splash with Self-Publishing appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2014-11-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
Founded by two publishing veterans, Librinova provides ebook creation and distribution services for self-published authors in France. The post Librinova: Answering the Call for Self-publishing in France appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2014-10-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
Literary agent Andrew Lownie believes that in 5-10 years, 75% of books will be self-published, 20% assisted by agents, and only 5% traditionally published. The post How Soon Will the Majority of Books Be Self-Published? appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2014-10-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
The Women's Writing Festival in Matera, Italy was a showcase for the growing importance of women's fiction and self-publishing in Europe. The post Italian Writing Festival Takes Women, Self-Publishing Seriously appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2014-10-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
On Saturday, more than 150,000 members of the public storm the gates of the Frankfurt Book Fair, many dressed in costume. The question these days is: how many of these fans have books in them? Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-10-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
Although it comes with a number of caveats, Bowker's newest report on the number of self-published titles rose again in 2013, increasing 16.5%, to 458,564. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-10-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
Self-publishing pros observed that the self-publishing vs. traditional publishing debate may be moot: it's all publishing. But what you want from it depends on you. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2014-09-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
NOOK Press team talks about what makes this ebook publishing platform stand out and how authors can best leverage NOOK Press tools and its community. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2014-09-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
The new unit, Liberty Hill Publishing, is being launched in partnership with Salem Communications, a conservative media company which owns, among other properties, Regnery Publishing. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-09-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
Author Aleya Kassam explains how Kenyan writers are embracing the idea of branding and taking control of their careers. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2014-09-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
Ann Widdecombe has self-published her first detective novel via Amazon's KDP and CreateSpace... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2014-08-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
The former MP's first detective novel spins off from a Strictly Come Dancing-esque TV show called Lively Toes Read an extractFeaturing a "conceited brute" of a politician, a professional dancer named Beautella LaReine and a backstage murder on a popular televised dance contest, Ann Widdecombe's... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Guardian | 2014-08-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
The Frankfurt Book Fair will organize a two-day self-publishing and author program at the 2014 fair this year, aimed at an international audience. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2014-08-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
FastPencil partnered with Evernote to offer the ability to self-publish Evernote notes as print and ebooks, as well as offer distribution and sales. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2014-08-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
Giacomo D'Angelo, product manager at Narcissus.me describes how BackTypo promises to help authors build beautiful books simply and easily. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2014-07-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
Laurie Kellogg has self-published nine romance novels since February 2012 and says she's making more money and having more fun than ever before in her life. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2014-07-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
Hugh Howey says his study, based on calculation of Amazon sales, shows 'real progress' for authors who have chosen to go it aloneA new report claims that self-published authors have surged to 31% of ebook sales on Amazon.com, and are now earning more ebook royalties than writers published by the... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Guardian | 2014-07-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
North Carolina Governor Pat McCrory chose self-published poet Valerie Macon without approval from the North Carolina Arts Council. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Christian Science Monitor | 2014-07-16 00:00:00 UTC ]