Closing Image: June 15, 2016
Employment in the book publishing industry has dropped 32.5 percent from its peak twenty years ago.
Day: June 15, 2016
Hot Sheet Index: June 15, 2016
A snapshot of current industry data.
Links of Interest: June 15, 2016
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Profile: Roxana Robinson
The president of the Authors Guild since 2014, Roxana Robinson says the industry must address what commercial realities are doing to author income.
What Happens to Authors When Their Hybrid Publisher Goes Bust?
Earlier this year, we reported on the closure of Booktrope, a hybrid publisher that raised millions of dollars but never became profitable.
Another Reason to Learn to Read Those Royalty Statements
An important issue has come to light via agent Kristin Nelson, who makes a specialty of demystifying royalty income for authors.
Keep Your Eye on This: The UK Weighs Its EU Membership
By the time you receive our next edition, the result of the June 23 referendum on the UK’s membership in the European Union will be known.
Time after Time: A Rare Handle on Publishing’s Fading Memories
In corporate settings, the term institutional memory normally refers to the valuable insights carried by senior members of a company’s team.
Are Traditional Publishers Lowering Their Prices? Author Earnings Says Yes
A few months ago, we reported the concern was that publishers weren’t devoting sufficient resources to price experimentation.