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Aug.17.2011 Will A Royal Reader Increase Royalties? Duchess Catherine buys book about Diana "I don't know yet if the 'Kate effect' extends to the world of books, but I do know that it's a very special novel, so if anyone was persuaded to give it a try as a result, we'd be really happy." Duchess Catherine was seen buying the book 'When God...	Jul.21.2011 Ignore the Man Behind the Curtain The Big 6 publishers' ire and animosity toward Amazon for venturing into publishing waters is not unexpected. It is, however, laughable when considered in light of other forays in the publishing world. Where was their anger when the Big 6 began offering their books to Wal-mart, grocery stories,...
Jan.31.2011 Foreign Rights: How Authors Tap a Rich Vein of Royalties Many writers are discovering the wonders (and extensive rewards) of self-publishing, but there are still places where professional representation can be be well worth the trouble. The confusing but often lucrative world of international sales is an example.See full article from DailyFinance:http://...	Jul.27.2010 I LIKE THE SMELL OF A GOOD HEADLINE IN THE AFTERNOON When Assholes Collide by Matt Stewart Two publishing industry titans smashed into each other last week, and it couldn't have come sooner. Basically, Random House has been screwing authors by assuming ebook rights they were never contractually awarded--because ebooks hadn't...
Oct.02.2009 Enter the "Vook" ... and other publishing news There’s always something new in e-publishing these days … and now it’s the “vook.” As the NY Times reports, Simon & Schuster is working “with a multimedia partner to release four ‘vooks,’ which intersperse videos throughout electronic text that can be read — and viewed — online or on an iPhone...