Given a Choice: Small Press, Large Publisher, or Self Publish?

The gap between what a small press, a large publisher, and someone self-publishing is getting narrower. Do you have a preference for one over another? Continue reading at 'Publishing Perspectives'

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2013-09-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Harper Voyager Expands Digital-First Publishing

HarperCollins science fiction and fantasy imprint Harper Voyager is ramping up its Voyager Impulse digital-first line with plans to launch 31 original ebook titles beginning this summer and on through winter 2015. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-06-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Rowling's Silkworm tackles publishing old and new

The world of publishing is explored in J K Rowling’s second Robert Galbraith novel The... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2014-06-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Short Takes: Religion Publishing News Briefs, June 11, 2014

Bruderhof magazine back in print; a signal anniversary for women in ministry; readers join authors online and on the water; publishing seminar offered; awards and honors. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-06-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Medium: 'Yes, we are a publisher'

The hybrid blogging platform and publisher created by Twitter co-founder Ev Williams has has relaunched Matter, the British tech publicationPublishing platform Medium has relaunched its subsidiary Matter as the focus of its publishing efforts, admitting for the first time that it is a publisher... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2014-06-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Are Global Publishers Still Suspicious of Africa?

Kenya's Kwani? expresses frustration at the reluctance of publishers from the "global north" to deal rights for co-editions or ebooks to publishers from Africa. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2014-06-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Stephen Colbert has some choice words for Amazon (+video)

In a recent episode of his show, Colbert discussed the dispute between Amazon and publisher Hachette which has caused some books, including his own, to be delayed or unavailable to customers. Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor

[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2014-06-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Publisher of JK Rowling, Colbert announces layoffs

J.K. Rowling's publisher is laying off some employees amid a dispute with the industry's biggest book seller. Hachette Book Group cites a "changing marketplace" for layoffs that will affect less than... To view the full story, click the title link. Continue reading at Crains New York

[ Crains New York | 2014-06-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Green Writers Press Takes Local Approach

Last April, writer, designer, and literary agent Dede Cummings had a dream that convinced her that she needed to do something to improve the environment. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-06-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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How RebelMouse's Social Publishing Platform Can Make Your Traffic Sing Like The Dodo

The same content management system that helped The Dodo reach 1 million views in its first month is now available to all.When the animal news site The Dodo launched in January, it was able to bring in 1 million views in its first month without a single developer. That number has now grown to 7.5... Continue reading at Fast Company

[ Fast Company | 2014-06-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Jewish Niche Publishing at its Best

Tablet Magazine profiles Halban Publishers, which they describe as “the best little Jewish publishing house in London." Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2014-06-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Magazine publisher ShortList Media reports losses of almost £1m

Company hit by launch of Stylist in France and investment in fashion website Never UnderdressedMagazine publisher ShortList Media has reported a loss of almost £1m in its most recent annual accounts after being hit by the tough launch of Stylist in France and investing in fashion site Never... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2014-06-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Stephen Colbert has some choice words for Amazon

In a recent episode of his show, Colbert discussed the dispute between Amazon and publisher Hachette which has caused some books, including his own, to be delayed or unavailable to customers. Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor

[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2014-06-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Obituary: Publisher Colin Jones, 76

Scholarly and academic publisher Colin Jones passed away on March 1, after a bout with Alzheimer's Disease. He was 76. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-06-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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BEA 2014: Steady and Strong for Religion Publishers

Religion publishers were busy during BookExpo America's three-day run in New York May 29-31. Their participation seems to have stabilized--there were no new dropouts, and some publishers have returned after taking breaks over costs vs. benefits, finding the show valuable after all. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-06-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Digital Publishing and the Art of Achieving Audience Loyalty

Newspaper and magazine publishers have always been rather more than pure media companies. Look back a hundred years and you’ll find a multiplicity of reader promotions and clubs designed to keep readers loyal. Continue reading at Editor & Publisher

[ Editor & Publisher | 2014-06-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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BEA 2014: Duck Dynasty Patriarch "UnPHILtered," More from Religion Publishers

Religion publishers showcased big new books and previewed forthcoming titles—including the Duck Dynasty patriarch's autobiography and a VeggieTales comic book series--at BookExpo America in New York May 23-31. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-06-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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From Ducks to Bells: Religion Publishers Trumpet Big Books at BEA

Religion publishers showcased big new books and previewed forthcoming titles—including the Duck Dynasty patriarch's autobiography and a VeggieTales comic book series--at BookExpo America in New York May 23-31. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-06-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Columbia Staffs New Publishing Project

Nicholas Lemann has hired Camille McDuffie as publisher and Jimmy So as editor at "Columbia Global Reports," a new publishing project dedicated to coverage and analysis of under-reported global issues. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-06-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Publishers may hate Amazon, but the retailer may be helping us read more books

Amazon.com's negotiations with publisher Hachette Books Group have sparked a wave of anger toward the e-commerce giant from authors and readers alike. Several authors and analysts have spoken out, saying Amazon is a threat to traditional publishers. Perhaps. But whatever is going on in the... Continue reading at Silicon Valley Business Journal

[ Silicon Valley Business Journal | 2014-06-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Byliner, an Online Publisher of Long-Form Writing, Seeks Partners

Byliner, a company that publishes long, literary journalism and fiction online and as ebooks, told its contributors Tuesday that it has been struggling and is seeking partners to ensure its future. The company started in 2011 with some fanfare. It ... Continue reading at Editor & Publisher

[ Editor & Publisher | 2014-06-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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