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News You Can Use – Dec. 20, 2011
Don't Support You Local Bookstore - An outrageous and inciting article from Farhad Manjoo, Slate's technology columnist. Great responses from Tim Redmond and Will Doig.
The Rise of the Cowboy Romance Novel - Time magazine article on secular cowboy romance novels.
Pirates are Stealing my Books! - Karen Ranney is justifiably angry. I am surprised her publisher is not doing more to help. Maybe …
News You Can Use – Nov. 29, 2011
How Much Does a 99 cent E-Book Cost on Amazon? - This is a chilling story for those who think that going the self-publishing route with the Kindle is all puppies and kittens. And it makes a good case for the International nature of story telling.
Don't Waste Your Exclamation Points! - Intended for pastors this is a reminder for all writers.
Thoughts on the Future of Book Marketing - …
Perspective on the Sale of Thomas Nelson Publishers
In light of yesterday's announcement of the sale of Thomas Nelson Publishers to HarperCollins I thought I would write a few thoughts.
Without question this is the biggest news story in the Christian publishing industry this year, if not the last few years. Most of us have been caught flat-footed. Partly because Thomas Nelson is such a large company. And partly because they were just purchased …
News You Can Use – Sept. 6, 2011
Trends in Publishing– A clear assessment of where things seem to be headed by Giuseppe Granieri.
Improve the Speed of Your Reading – Try it out! It is amazing how fast you really can read literally one word at a time.
The Secret Language of Pronouns – A Scientific American article about how men and women use pronouns differently. Agree or disagree?
Publish America’s Shady History – …
A Defense of Traditional Publishing: Part Three
CONTENT DEVELOPMENT
I need to clarify what I’m attempting to do with this series of posts. I am not digging deeper trenches and pouring the dirt over a head that is already buried in the sand. Some think I’m defending a dying industry and failing to see the changes around it. This series is merely an attempt to remind us what traditional publishers do well. Their critics are jettisoning all of …
A Defense of Traditional Publishing: Part Two
CURATION
The word "curation" embodies one of the key activities of a traditional publisher. My understanding of this word has been forever enriched by Steven Rosenbaum, the author of the fantastic book Curation Nation: Why the Future of Content is Context. (You owe it to yourself to read this book.)
We usually associate the curator with a museum.
Interview with Steve Laube
This interview with Steve Laube is based, in part, on a month-long, online discussion. This version of the interview has been adapted, corrected, and expanded into something that we hope can help you get to know him and the publishing industry a little better.[updated April 17, 2021] Where were you born and where did you grow up? Born in Anchorage, Alaska. Moved to Honolulu when I was 14 and …