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Monday News and Deals: Publishers Glum About Digital Future

Monday News and Deals: Publishers Glum About Digital Future

There are two big tech publishing conferences that take place in the spring.  One is Digital Book World and the second is Tools of Change. (The latter is one that I’ve gone to for 3 years).  Different companies collect data and present that data at these conferences.  One such survey conducted by Forrester Research Inc.(…)

Tuesday Midday Links: Non traditional sales venues

Tuesday Midday Links: Non traditional sales venues

Lots of stuff going on. First up, Cyberread.com is closing its doors, apparently a victim of Agency pricing. Without the ability to offer discounts and membership deals, cyberread.com can’t compete. Go forth and download your books before Cyberread.com closes. (Don’t forget to strip the DRM). I know, some of you are saying that Agency pricing(…)

Authors, Readers and Discoverability in the new age of publishing

Authors, Readers and Discoverability in the new age of publishing

We are now in a period of disintermediation which essentially means the number of entities in the supply chain between the content creator and the customer have been reduced.   The reason for this is because the supply channel has become incredibly efficient and cost effective.   If you can type up a book in Word, you(…)

Wednesday Midday Links: New Devices on the Horizon

Barnes and Noble is offering a $50 Gift Card with a purchase of a nook. This is a Dad’s day promotion but good if you buy online, at BN or even at Best Buy. **** There are reports that a new Kindle will be released in the fall. The new Kindle is supposed to be(…)