Yonder announces new publishing partners
Wattpad–Webtoon’s new serialization app, Yonder, has announced another round of publishing partners
Digital Publishing
For authors who want to work with Yonder
In our last issue, you might recall our write-up of Yonder, a new serialized literature app from the Wattpad–Webtoon family.
New Serial App Yonder Joins the Wattpad–Webtoon Family
Yonder will attempt to reach a more diverse audience by serializing multiple genres, including some publishers’ backlist.
Facebook closes Bulletin as Substack powers up recommendations
To the surprise of no one, Facebook has announced it will close Bulletin, the company’s email newsletter experiment, less than two years in.
Tapas pivots to community-driven content and lays off staff
Tapas Media, which was recently acquired by a South Korean firm, has laid off staff in its original-content department.
Using Data to Drive Acquisitions: Why Podium Bought Bookstat
With the backing of Podium, Bookstat looks to expand into additional territories.
Podium Audio acquires Bookstat
The digital publishing company Podium Audio has acquired Bookstat, an industry data service tracking online sales.
Wattpad Stars program comes to an end
Given the recent launch of the Wattpad Creators program, Wattpad has alerted Wattpad Stars that their program is phasing out by the end of this year.
IMHO: No Such Thing as a Happy Medium
Medium was never a money-making platform for most writers, and with the recent departure of its founder, its potential has hit rock bottom.
Wattpad launches a new paid program for creators
The Wattpad Creators Program is meant to serve the most engaged writers on the platform by offering them cash stipends and marketing and editorial support.