Whether you are a business owner, a speaker, or a full-time author, being able to call yourself a bestseller dramatically increases your credibility. But what does that really mean?READ»
In the fast-evolving e-book space, Apple, Amazon, Google, and the various corporate content owners are huge and influential, and all battling each other over fundamentals of the market. READ»
Apple has a press event tomorrow--and not on the West Coast, but in New York City. It's something different. Something new. Something, we think, to do with education, textbooks, and major disruption. Will school ever be the same?READ»
Be honest, stay loyal, don't grumble and six other practical tips on how best to work with traditional publishers in an ever-changing publishing environment. READ»
Social media, blogs, and the emergence of e-books are having an impact on the way content is produced, marketed, and read. Where could the industry be heading--and what could the changes mean to you, as a business owner?READ»
How can you transform lives? What lessons have you learned that you would like to impart to others? What do you wish you had known long, long ago? If you think about it long and hard, you may realize that you have a lot to share with your audience. READ»
The rapid adoption of tablet technology has forever changed the way that businesses interact with their customers; here are some ways to consider adapting your strategy to take advantage of the trends. READ»
The failure of the Borders bookstore chain presents a cautionary tale to business owners across the country. Luckily, there are lessons for the rest of us in its failure. READ»
Sales of physical books might be tanking, but Apple's "Quick Reads" and Amazon's "Singles" are providing a new source of readers and revenue for publishers.READ»
Self-publishing offers control and higher royalties--but it also requires substantially more work on the part of the author. Here are some tips to figuring out which way to go when you pen your soon-to-be bestseller.
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Amazon's tablet PC has now all but been confirmed for an early fall launch. Here's roughly what the arrival of the device will mean, based on the information we have--and can guess at. READ»
The British Library is making 250,000 texts available through Google's Books system, which is an admirable way to make historic books useful to the world again. Could this actually help shape the future of publishing?READ»
Liberty Media's offered $1 billion to buy Barnes & Noble. But it's not because of the bookseller's massive, inviting physical locations--the proposed purchase is most appealing because of one item the store offers: the Nook. Just another sign that the era of the e-book truly has arrived. READ»
A survey reveals that 70% of slate-style computer owners fiddle with them while watching television. How long before we don't need one of those small screens at all?READ»
New data suggests that in Europe, iOS is twice as big a market as Android, and the news comes just as rumors resurface about Amazon's Android tablet hopes. Given Apple's dominance, Amazon will face unique challenges in launching its own tablet--but there are ways it can still turn out a successful device. READ»
Today, Amazon announced a new feature for its Kindle e-reader called Library Lending, which will enable users to borrow e-books from more than 11,000 libraries in the U.S. The feature will launch later this year, and be available for all Kindle generations.READ»
The U.S. Trade Representative's Office has listed China's leading search engine Baidu as a key member on its list of global counterfeit-assisting services. Today Baidu reacted to some of these complaints by issuing anti-piracy tech for its e-book system.READ»
Your backpack is about to get (much) lighter. Heavy paper textbooks are about to become collectors' items thanks to the instant popularity of tablets, and a number of other e-book market trends. READ»
