Closing Image: March 20, 2019
Audiobook consumption has traditionally leaned more male than female, but new research in the UK shows the gender gap is closing.
Day: March 20, 2019
Hot Sheet Index: March 20, 2019
The Hot Sheet Index reviewed the number of employees and the median worker earnings for Amazon and Facebook employees.
Links of Interest: March 20, 2019
Trends Spanish-language audiobooks surge. New research from Spanish and Latin American publishers anticipates 250 percent growth in 2019, with subscription platforms as the leading model for sales. Read in Publishing Perspectives. Reddit is testing out tipping. So far, it’s just for one user, but it points to a continued interest in patron support in online communities.
A Pivotal Vote Lies Ahead for Europe’s New Copyright Directive
For online copyright issues, battle for public sentiment is Article 13. The section concerns Silicon Valley’s operation in the content space.
New Guidelines for Participating in International Events in Political Times
You don’t have to travel internationally to run into situations in which a speaking engagement or a book signing may seem questionable.
Nonfiction Keeps Marching into Profits
in recent years nonfiction sales have either remained stable or grown across the industry, while adult fiction sales have been declining.
Agents Discuss Their Experiences with Amazon Publishing
Agents tell us that a contract with an Amazon Publishing imprint can be good for both debut and established authors.
All Hail Digital Audio: Growth, Opportunities, and Challenges
Publishers are expanding audio production to include nonfiction and children’s titles; voice assistants expected to play an important role.