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More Copyright Fallout: Canadian Textbook Publishing Called ‘Not Sustainable’

In News by Dennis AbramsJune 23, 2016

With a major Canadian textbook publisher citing a drop from $1 million annually to $100,000, Canada’s review of copyright changes may be welcome next year.

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Amid Controversy, Israel Repeals Its Fixed Price ‘Book Law’

In News by Dennis AbramsJune 6, 2016

Israel has repealed its Law for the Protection of Literature and Writers, which required fixed book prices for 18 months and minimum author royalty rates.

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Dr. Jessica Sänger: Germany’s Börsenverein Will Back a Constitutional Court Complaint Over Copyright Levies Ruling

In Feature Articles by Porter AndersonMay 20, 2016

As Germany’s publishing industry reels from a Supreme Court ruling on copyright levies that could plunge some houses into bankruptcy, legal counsel to the Börsenverein tells us that a Constitutional Court challenge will be attempted.

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UK Society of Authors Advises “Always Compare Contracts”

In Feature Articles by Roger TagholmJuly 15, 2015

Kate Pool of the UK Society of Authors warns authors to look at contracts from digital publishers carefully to compare terms with self-publishing options.

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New Publisher Canelo Offers UK Authors Strong Incentives

In Digital by Roger TagholmJuly 14, 2015

Industry vet Michael Bhaskar’s digital publisher Canelo launches this week with two titles and is offering 50-60% royalties, giving UK authors new options.

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Marketing Subscriptions Prompts Amazon’s Royalty Payment Pivot

In Guest Contributors by Guest ContributorJune 22, 2015

After offering indie short form authors favorable royalty rates, Amazon has pivoted to attract bestsellers and bolster sales of Unlimited subscriptions.

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Salon du Livre Paris: Indie Intros a Success, Authors Continue Protests

In Feature Articles by Olivia SnaijeMarch 25, 2015

At the Salon du Livre in Paris, a new program introduced indie publishers to agents and scouts, while authors continued protesting poor contracts.

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French Children’s Book Authors Suffer Pint-sized Payments

In Feature Articles by Olivia SnaijeMarch 23, 2015

With meager advances, often just 500 euros, and royalty rates of 3-8%, French children’s book authors have much to complain about.

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Rights on the Money: Publishers Need to Fully Monetize (and Protect) Their IP

In Guest Contributors by Guest ContributorMarch 13, 2015

Publishing Technology’s Randy Petway on the hazards of not knowing what rights you have, not protecting your intellectual property, and the financial benefits of mining the backlist.

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Amazon Pursues Education Market with Kindle Textbook Creator

In What's the Buzz by Hannah JohnsonJanuary 22, 2015

Amazon has launched a new tool for authors to create and sell digital textbooks. But there are questions about royalty rates on higher priced e-textbooks.

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