On the List: Everything I Never Told You
Selected by Amazon as the number-one book of the year, Everything I Never Told You is Ng’s debut novel.
Day: September 23, 2015
Boring But Important: A New Ruling That Affects How You Deal With Piracy or Copyright Infringement
A new ruling from a US appeals court says that copyright owners must consider whether fair use applies before issuing takedown notices.
Forget Good Looks and Charm: Fans Like Their Authors Dependable
According to Nielsen’s research, fans have a better opinion of authors than they do of sports figures and musical artists.
Barnes & Noble Stock Plummets: Tough Changes Ahead for Authors?
It’s been a difficult month for Barnes & Noble: their stock sank after they reported on losses, sparking articles such as “Can Barnes & Noble Survive?”
Can You Get Your Rights Reverted?
First things first: talk with your agent if you have one, and look at your contract language. If you don’t have an agent, consider getting legal assistance.
Survey Blues: The Latest Handwringing Over Author Income
The headline results of the new Authors Guild “The Wages of Writing” author-income survey probably didn’t shock you.
Children’s Author Cornelia Funke Leaves Her US and UK Publishers
Due to editorial disagreements with her publishers, bestselling author Cornelia Funke is self-publishing her next book—the third volume in her Mirrorworld series.
Closing Image: September 23, 2015
Pew Research has released a new study on library use.
Hot Sheet Index: September 23, 2015
A snapshot of current industry data.
Links of Interest: September 23, 2015
After last year’s acquisition of Harlequin, News Corp is seeking additional opportunities to acquire publishing companies. They see the potential for more profit due to strong ebook sales across global territories. You can read more in the Australian