Publish The Right Way

Apr 28, 2013 | Events

At the opening of the 2013 Publishing University, presented by the Independent Book Publishers Association, a panel of publishing trend-setters engaged in a lively and informative discussion with CCC’s Chris Kenneally on how to publish the right way. Recorded Friday,...

Who Will Save Our Books?

Apr 26, 2013 | News

A bestselling author has sent out an S-O-S for the book trade. Last week James Patterson took out ads on the cover of Publisher Weekly, in The New York Times Book Review, and in Kirkus asking the questions, “Who will save our books? Our bookstores? Our...

Yale Publishing Course Set for 2013

Apr 24, 2013 | News

From Abu Dhabi to Athens, Shanghai to Sao Paulo, and from all over the United States, The Yale Publishing Course – Leadership Strategies in Magazine and Digital Publishing, and Leadership Strategies in Book Publishing – brings mid-to senior level publishing...

Surviving As A Journalist

Apr 21, 2013 | Podcasts

Freelance journalism has never had it so… Well, how would you fill in that blank? Let’s start with the sunny side: Freelance journalism has never had it so good, as “smart” devices and digital distribution make it possible for more men and women than ever to...

Amazon: Friend or Foe?

Apr 18, 2013 | News

As the US celebrates National Library Week, there’s cause for celebration in the stacks. News from Simon & Schuster details a one-year, pilot e-book lending program with New York Public Library, Brooklyn Public Library, and the Queens Library. Over at the London...

Lessons For Publishing University

Apr 17, 2013 | News

“Discoverability – How to reach readers, and sell more books” is the 2013 theme for Publishing University, the annual conference of the Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA). Coming to Chicago, April 26-27, “Pub U” programs range from buying trends in e-books...

Are Books Part of the Past?

Apr 12, 2013 | News

Are books part of the past? Or are they essential to the future? No, we’re not talking about the shopworn debate over the death of print. In this clash for hearts and minds and money, books will likely survive — but what future lies ahead for books...

What Do Authors Want?

Apr 7, 2013 | News

What do authors want?  It’s a short question with a long answer. Let’s start with the basics: In 2013, what it means to be an author is no longer about the difference between having a publisher and wishing for one. Authors today are free to take their works directly...

No Such Thing As Used E-Book

Apr 5, 2013 | News

While the publishing world learns to live with the idea that e-books may be good for business, after all, a federal district court judge finds there is no such thing as a used e-book. “To quote OR Books founder, John Oakes, ‘e-books are God’s gift to...