Closing Image: February 19, 2020
According to a Gallup poll, even though we live in a digital media era, libraries have endured as a place Americans visit nearly monthly.
Day: February 19, 2020
Hot Sheet Index: February 19, 2020
The Hot Sheet Index reviewed the number of people in the U.S. who visited libraries in 2019 versus the number of people going to the movies.
Links of Interest: February 19, 2020
News How coronavirus is affecting publishing. Some Chinese printers have closed, including one in Wuhan. Fortunately, this time of year is a slow period for Chinese printing due to the Chinese Lunar New Year. Read Ed Nawotka and Teri Tan in Publishers Weekly. A fix for California’s AB5 is in the works.
Trailblazes: February 19, 2020
Trailblazes covers opportunities, launches, and start ups including Skyhorse launching a new romance imprint-Palomino Press.
Findaway Voices: Expanding Features and Tools for Audiobook Marketing
We delved into audiobook sales opportunities for authors and suggested going wide may be better long-term than exclusivity with Audible.
Despite Lackluster Sales, Chain Bookstores Increase Profits
Profits are riding high at Waterstones based on a modest sales gain; Barnes & Noble is a mess; Indigo sales are down.
Hot Shots: February 19, 2020
Hot Shots looks at recent publishing news that make the headlines including news that Barnes and Noble canceled its diversity project.
Managing Deals and Licensing as an Author: Three Tips from an Expert
Knowing term options and building publisher relationships can help authors negotiate favorable deals, keep information flowing, and recover from inevitable mishaps