Publishing’s traditional position as society’s main storytelling industry may be in jeopardy. At a Byte the Book session during London Book Fair, speakers discussed how publishers can remain competitive.
London Book and Screen Week CAMEO Awards Include Film, Stage, Gaming Adaptations
The public-facing London Book and Screen Week opens with adaptation awards in film, television, gaming, audio, and stage.
Canada’s Entertainment One Is Wattpad’s Newest Content Partner
The latest in Wattpad’s expanding array of content partnerships brings it together with eOne, a major production and distribution hub in Toronto.
Acquisitions: Netflix Buys Millarworld; Barnes & Noble Education Buys Student Brands
Netflix acquires comic book publisher Millarworld. Barnes & Noble Education adds positions in Brazil, France, Mexico with Student Brands.
‘Hogwarts to Hygge’: London Book & Screen Week Program Announced
Surrounding and extending the reach of London Book Fair, London Book & Screen Week has events scheduled all over the British capital, March 13-19.
Trading in Inkshares: Adam Gomolin’s Hollywood Edge
Now the CEO of crowdfunding platform Inkshares, Gomolin talks about the company’s pivot to focus on bringing books to Hollywood.
A TV Talk Show Appearance That Can Change an Author’s Future
Seth Meyers on Late Night, a US TV talk show, has embraced interviewing novelists and the result is often a boost in book sales following broadcast.
What Publishers Can Learn from Louis C.K.
Comedian Louis C.K. has a lot to teach publishers about digital marketing: specifically, his direct-to-consumer digital releases.
Canada Reads: Where Celebrities Battle for a Book’s Honor
Canada Reads, a contest in which 5 celebrities debate various books merits and vote a title off each day on CBC TV, has serious implications for publishers.
Downton Abbey as Metaphor for the Publishing Industry
Amazon Kindle is now a ‘proud sponsor’ of Downton Abbey. And it suits, as the show’s story arc reflects the current dynamic in the publishing business.