Authors United Asks the Justice Department to Investigate Amazon (Again?)
We can’t know whether Justice might see a viable case here, but what’s obvious is the deepening rift between the traditional and self-publishing sectors.
Day: August 26, 2015
The Big Five: Becoming More Global and Integrated?
According to Mike Shatzkin, the Big Five will become increasingly focused on publishing in multiple languages and countries, rather than selling subrights.
Profile: Greg Ioannou
An introduction to the owner of Colborne Communications.
How Marketing Strategies Might Change in a Mobile Reading Future
Reactions to new research from Nielsen indicating that the future of digital reading may be on phones, not tablets or e-reading devices.
Goodreads: Does It Reflect Existing Buzz or Create Buzz (or Both)?
We examine Goodreads case studies to see whether the site merely reflects the marketplace or has power to influence a book’s success.
Before You Query: Stop by #MSWL
Think of Manuscript Wishlist as a reverse pitch: agents and editors are pitching you, telling authors what they’re looking for using the hashtag #MSWL.
On the List: The Rabbit Who Wants to Fall Asleep
Insights from the author of a self-published global sensation.
Closing Image: August 26, 2015
Is reading going mobile? If so, it’s useful to know who’s earning money from mobile advertising. Source:
Hot Sheet Index: August 26, 2015
A snapshot of current industry data.
Two Author Services Bite the Dust—No, Make That One Down, One Saved
As early efforts to enable and capitalize on self-publishing evolve, some services fall by the wayside: in this case, Pubslush and HarperCollins Authonomy.