From a bigger shift of print to eBook, to the latest self-publishing news, we've gathered all of the eBook news from around the world you need to know this month.
Penguin Layoffs Blamed on Rise in eBook Sales
Readers’ preference for ebooks has been blamed for 225 potential job losses after publisher Penguin Random House announced cuts that leave staff facing an anxious Christmas. Read more.
Nurturing the Relationship Between the Digital World and Print Publishing
But while traditional publishing is certainly challenged by the digital revolution and changing consumer habits, there is actually a huge opportunity here, and the approach should not be so much print vs. digital, but rather print with digital. Read more.
Vermont Farmer Self-Publishes eBook that Lands Him a Six-Figure Advance on a Publishing Deal
John Churchman took a copy to The Flying Pig Bookstore in nearby Shelburne and sold three books while showing it to owner Elizabeth Bluemle, who ordinarily turns down self-published books. Read more.
Study: eBooks Boost Boys' Reading Abilities
A new study found that youngsters who used the new technology were more likely to have their nose in a story for longer, were more likely to say that reading is "cool" and were less likely to find reading difficult, with boys having the biggest response. Read more.
We provide eBook news from around the world every month on EditionGuard's blog. If you have news to share with us, please submit a comment below. From a bigger shift of print to eBook, to the latest self-publishing news, we've gathered all of the eBook news from around the world you need to know this month.
Penguin Layoffs Blamed on Rise in eBook Sales
Readers’ preference for ebooks has been blamed for 225 potential job losses after publisher Penguin Random House announced cuts that leave staff facing an anxious Christmas. Read more.
Nurturing the Relationship Between the Digital World and Print Publishing
But while traditional publishing is certainly challenged by the digital revolution and changing consumer habits, there is actually a huge opportunity here, and the approach should not be so much print vs. digital, but rather print with digital. Read more.
Vermont Farmer Self-Publishes eBook that Lands Him a Six-Figure Advance on a Publishing Deal
John Churchman took a copy to The Flying Pig Bookstore in nearby Shelburne and sold three books while showing it to owner Elizabeth Bluemle, who ordinarily turns down self-published books. Read more.
Study: eBooks Boost Boys' Reading Abilities
A new study found that youngsters who used the new technology were more likely to have their nose in a story for longer, were more likely to say that reading is "cool" and were less likely to find reading difficult, with boys having the biggest response. Read more.
We provide eBook news from around the world every month on EditionGuard's blog. If you have news to share with us, please submit a comment below. 