Links of Interest: November 23, 2022
The latest in traditional publishing, social media, Amazon, and culture & politics.
Day: November 23, 2022
Linktree rolls out Payment Lock (still in beta)
The new feature, for pro tier users only, allows you to turn any story, photo, or video file into something people have to pay for online.
Kobo Plus adds audiobooks in Canada
Kobo is expanding their Kobo Plus subscription service in Canada to include an option for unlimited use of over 100,000 audiobooks.
Entangled Publishing launches new adult fiction imprint
Red Tower Books will be a new adult commercial-fiction imprint focused on romantic fantasy and science fiction genres.
New report charts how 1,300+ publishing startups have performed over 15 years
This monumental effort is the work of Thad McIlroy in partnership with Publishers Weekly.
Writing What You Don’t Know: Getting Over the Fear
Editors and authors agree it’s okay to write outside your lived experience, as long as you do your homework.
A Very Early Look at Mastodon
Mastodon is becoming a popular choice for those leaving Twitter as well as those seeking conversation and community.
Authors Who’ve Launched Their Careers on TikTok
Successful #BookTok marketing requires knowing both what works and what works for you.
Book sales update: November 23, 2022
This year’s holiday print book sales in the US are lining up closely with 2020, according to NPD BookScan.
FBI seizes one of the largest sites for pirated work
The site is known as Z-Library, and it was especially popular among TikTok users.