Closing Image: September 15, 2021
In a post about TikTok, audience intelligence firm Pulsar says, “We’ve previously seen Wattpad emerge as one of the leading hashtags on both TikTok and Twitter,
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Links of Interest: September 1, 2021
News Libraries have a once-in-a-lifetime chance for a funding boost. The US House of Representatives just passed a $3.5 trillion budget, and legislators now must earmark how that money will be spent. The American Library Association is urging supporters to contact their representatives to encourage funding for libraries. Read Andrew Albanese . . . This content is … Read more
Yes, You Can Sell Your Book without Social Media
One of the biggest anxieties and preoccupations of authors today is social media. How big does your following have to be?
New podcast: Agent Provocateur
The Rights Factory, a literary agency, has just launched a new agency-wide podcast, Agent Provocateur, “to intrigue, entertain, and yes, provoke you.”
Links of Interest: August 18, 2021
News The mysterious book thief. Someone with industry knowledge is acquiring manuscripts prior to publication—but with no clear motivation. A reporter at New York’s Vulture digs into the case and identifies an agent who some suspect is responsible. Read Reeves Wiedeman. Bouchercon is called off. The annual mystery convention, to be held this month in New Orleans, is … Read more
Medium modifies contest rules after pushback
the fine print in the official rules contained a rights grab—giving Medium “an irrevocable, royalty-free, worldwide, nonexclusive, sublicensable, assignable” license to all entries
Curious Fictions closes
Curious Fictions, a Patreon-like site devoted to fiction writers, is closing its doors. We only just reported on the site in May, although the site has been in operation since 2017.
Self-Published Authors Can Now Use Amazon A+ Content
Skillful use of A+ content can increase the number of readers who decide to buy.
Trendspotting: Booming Hardcovers and Email Privacy
Where there’s smoke… As a reminder, Trendspotting is an occasional feature in Hot Sheet where I segue into first person and discuss informally what’s happening in publishing and media. First up: hardcovers.The hardcover format enjoys tremendous growth in the USThis is a sales trend that pre-dates the pandemic and has been gaining steam this year. … Read more
The Meaningful Online Event: Current Thinking
Regardless of how the pandemic unfolds, online events will continue, with a focus on meaningful, quality experiences; accessibility; and a sense of community For 18 months now, we’ve been reporting on the many ways authors, publishers, and booksellers have pivoted to online methods of marketing books. The online literary event remains one of the most … Read more