publishing trends
From e-books to Borders: Trends and the Future of Publishing
January 12, 2011Whether it's the upward trend of e-book sales, the growth of indie publishers, or the changes surrounding brick-and-mortar retailers, one thing is for certain--times they are a-changin'. Our very own Clint Greenleaf speaks to WritersCast.com about the current conditions and how things may change in the future. Read the article or listen to the broadcast here.
Are e-book trends sustainable? Will you ever part with your print books? Are authors starting to favor alternative publishing options over the traditional deal? Let us know what you think!
Book-Buying Statistics Galore
February 15, 2010
For those of you who like statistics and pie charts, we wanted to share the results of a recent survey about reading and book-buying habits. Conducted by Verso Advertising and presented at last month's Digital Book World conference in New York, the survey covers the demographics of ''avid readers,'' the types of online marketing that consumers deem most effective, and readers' views on some hot topics in the ebook space, like pricing, bundling, and piracy. See the slides from the presentation here.
