Over one million books self-published in the US in 2017
In the US, more than one million books were self-published in 2017, breaking the record for the the total number of titles self-published in a year, according to a report...
Smashwords releases 2014 ebook sales survey
Self-publishing platform Smashwords has released its 2014 indie ebook sales survey based on the company’s sales data, reports Publishers Weekly. The survey reveals that readers prefer longer ebooks priced between US$2.99 (A$3.18)...
OverDrive to distribute Smashwords titles
Ebook provider OverDrive will distribute titles from self-publishing platform Smashwords, reports Publishers Weekly. As part of a new deal, OverDrive will distribute more than 200,000 Smashwords titles from around 80,000...
International library news
OverDrive to distribute Smashwords titlesIn the US, ebook provider OverDrive will distribute titles from self-publishing platform Smashwords, reports Publishers Weekly. As part of a new deal, OverDrive will distribute more...
International library news
ALA report outlines ebook business models for public libraries The American Library Association (ALA) has released a new report outlining the various ebook business models available for public libraries. The...
New Zealand customers unable to access iBookstore paid content
Paid content on the Apple iBookstore is yet to be launched in New Zealand, despite thousands of titles available for sale in Australia from the Australian iBookstore. Stuff.co.nz reported this...