Breaking News! National Public Radio’s Lynn Neary of All Things Considered interviewed me the other day for an editor's perspective on Reader Analytics, and whether data about reading behavior should have an impact on publishing decisions. Listen to Publishers’ Dilemma: Judge a Book by its … [Read more...]
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Wouldn’t you love an agent like this one?
Kimberley Cameron is a great example of how one innovative agent is dealing with the stonewalling risk-averse attitude these days of many mainstream commercial book publishers. "Traditional publishers are rejecting so many quality books we're submitting, by both debut authors and those with a … [Read more...]
The “New Author Platform” – What you need to know
The author platform isn't what it used to be. A new definition is emerging, based on the reality that in the 21st century, readers don't depend on the Today Show or the feature pages of the New York Times to find a new book to read. Instead, they're looking online and expecting to find a more … [Read more...]