At the Frankfurt Book Fair’s Business Club, publishers gathered to discuss their latest marketing initiatives, among them was Headline UK’s Bookbridgr system for liaising with book bloggers.
Random House Launches SF/Fantasy Writing Community
Suvudu, Random House’s online destination for science fiction and fantasy fans, launched Suvudu Universe, an online community for SF and fantasy bloggers.
PP Appreciation: Ex-Marvel Man, Pariah, Blogger Jim Shooter
PP’s series, Publishing People We Admire, considers ex-Marvel editor-in-chief Jim Shooter, a man our writer says ‘is the best publishing blogger in the world.’
How Have Book Bloggers Impacted Your Book Sales?
A question for bloggers, authors, and publishers alike: can you offer specific instances of a blog post or social media having a direct impact on sales?
Bloggers Credited with Boosting 2010 Sales at UK Online Bookseller Book Depository
By Roger Tagholm LONDON: Back in 2009 we first profiled the Book Depository, a UK-based online bookseller, about their global ambitions. So, some 18 months later, how did the Book Depository – still not a household name when it comes to bookselling –- achieve a rise in sales of more than 70% for the half year to December 2010? “If …
Eco-Libris Sets Out to Save the Earth 200 Book Reviews at a Time
By Edward Nawotka Last year on November 11 Eco-Libris asked 100 bloggers to review 100 different books that were printed on recycled paper or paper certified by the foundation-funded Forest Steward Council (http://www.fscus.org/paper/), and post them on their own websites. This year they were at it again and have doubled the number, with 200 bloggers posting their reviews throughout the day. …