By: Margo Lerwill
I think Konrath’s idea of having one trade release per year to raise his profile is a really interesting strategy. A couple of years ago, I doubt any of the Big 6 would have agreed to that — they might...
View ArticleBy: davidgaughran
Options are very good things. I don’t want to see Amazon dominate, but I’m skeptical that’s going to happen. They are losing market share in the e-reader war, and if Apple and Google ever decide to get...
View ArticleBy: Hektor Karl
Agree on the value of competition. I could also see another unexpected player bringing innovations to the book industry, whether it be Netflix, Walmart, Facebook, Twitter, Goodreads… or some start-up...
View ArticleBy: davidgaughran
I think Kobo could be one to watch in international terms. They are making a big play in Europe this summer – they have launched or are launching local language e-book sites in France, Germany, Italy,...
View ArticleBy: Lindsay Edmunds
I have been following Eoin Purcell on Twitter for more than a year, and I did read that excellent piece on the value chain. Good post.
View ArticleBy: Ali
Great post on the subject — again, I agree with you. I think authors are choosing what works for them. There’s no one-size fits all, anymore. There’s doing what is the smartest thing, individually....
View ArticleBy: Robin Sullivan
When talking about mutually exclusive - it should be pointed out that the Amazon contract allows for such an envirnoment. Many contracts have non-compete clauses and other restrictions that limit not...
View ArticleBy: Lisa
Self-publishing and trade publishing aren’t mutually exclusive paths for writers who can choose between the two. For many new writers who haven’t been offered agent representation or a book deal with...
View ArticleBy: davidgaughran
Hi Lisa, I take your point. However, you can choose to pursue traditional publishing by querying agents, or you can self-publish it – those are distinctive paths whether you are successful in gaining...
View ArticleBy: davidgaughran
That’s a very good point Robin, I know a lot of writers are wrangling over this very issue right now. Some of those non-competes I’m hearing about are ridiculous – like preventing the writer from...
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