The US publishing workforce is 79% Caucasian and 78% women, according to a study by publisher Lee and Low.
10 Tips to Promote a Book When the Author is MIA…or Dead
At BEA, veteran publicists offered various strategies and tips for promoting books with no clear author or the the author is not available or even dead.
The Future of Print…On Demand
Our series on print on demand sponsored by Ingram Content Group, begins with two companies using short print runs and one-off printings to expand their business into new markets.
What is the ‘New’ Publisher?
The ‘new publisher’ is a creative intermediary between the author and reader, and not merely a gatekeeper
Will E-books Make or Break Independent Publishers?
By Edward Nawotka Today’s lead story is a profile of Jeffrey Lependorf, executive director of the Council of Literary Magazines and Presses. In the article, Lependorf notes that one of the priorities going forward is to help small and independent presses to traverse the tricky digital landscape. The CLMP is assisting them with issues such as digital conversion and distribution. …
The True Cost of Going Digital
By Daniel Kalder Digital publishing is transforming the book trade. But are publishers really prepared to grasp the challenges — not only technical but also financial — that transitioning to this brave new world involves? Dominique Raccah — founder, publisher and chief executive of Sourcebooks, one of the largest independent book publishers in the USA — thinks not. “It isn’t …
Can Poetry Turn a Profit Online?
By Mark Garcia-Prats Even for a poetry lover, PoetrySpeaks.com (PS) can be overwhelming. The site features poetry blogs, weekly highlighted poets, and — perhaps of most importance — a fully-searchable archive of poems (available to purchase in both text and audio format). There’s also a poetry book store and a forum to post and view video of poetry performances. The …