Fan fiction promises to be a rich vein for publishers
The transformation of EL James's Fifty Shades of Grey from free ebook to paperback bestseller shows that fan fiction communities are a potentially lucrative source of materialEL James's Fifty Shades of Grey has stormed to the top of the bestseller char...
Why the death of DRM would be good news for readers, writers and publishers
The decision by Tor Books to ditch digital rights management signals the beginning of the end of the ebook format warsAt the end of April, Tor Books, the world's largest science fiction publisher, and its UK sister company, Tor UK, announced that they ...
Huge rise in ebook sales offsets decline in printed titles
Despite an increase in digital sales of 366% last year, printed books remain the choice for the majority of readers, figures showConsumer ebook sales in the UK increased by 366% last year helping to offset a decline in the market for printed books, acc...
The Blaze Adds Book Section Powered By Copia
eBook company Copia Interactive has partnered with online news outlet The Blaze to bring eBooks to news readers.
The Blaze’s new books vertical includes a social networking feature in which readers can discuss books related to the news in the ma...
Warner Brothers To Release Scripts As eBooks
Warner Brothers Digital Distribution is reportedly releasing the screenplays of famous films as eBooks.
AppNewser has more: “While you may not be able to stream classic films like Casablanca, Ben-Hur, An American in Paris and North by Northwes...
Author collectives signal a new chapter for self-publishing
With online groups working to sift out the hidden gems, and a New York co-operative instituting a 'seal of quality', is the world of independent publishing finally getting organised?A new public service is emerging online: authors and readers who are s...
How to Write the DOJ about the eBook Pricing Lawsuit
Readers, writers and publishing professionals can share their thoughts about the Department of Justice’s lawsuit filed against Apple and publishers over eBook prices.
According to The Tunney Act, “members of the public have an opportunity...
Can literary fiction survive the ebook age?
Some claim that literary fiction has 'lost the next generation' of readers – but brilliant writing remains as important as everThe death knell has been sounded for literary fiction often enough that it's great to see someone cheering it on. But when ...
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