Publishing Perspectives

Smashwords Prioritizes International Self-Publishing Markets Facing a 30% slowdown in growth in the US, Smashwords' CEO Mark Coker says the big opportunity is abroad and the company is doing more to cater to non-English speakers.

Discussion: Can Self-Publishing Help Circumvent Censorship? The internet has opened up new pathways for writers looking to circumvent state censors. This is especially true in countries like China, where internet use if booming.

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More News from PP: Book Marketing Q&A: Publishing Consultant Ted Hill Talks Data Ted Hill, a speaker at our Reaching Readers Book Marketing Conference, previews his talk on how marketers can turn data into action and strategy. Ten Titles Up for €100,000 International IMPAC DUBLIN Literary Award From a longlist of 154 titles, ten novels have been shortlisted and are in the running for the 2013 International IMPAC Dublin Literary Award. The Ten Ways Self-Publishing Has Changed Everything At The Guardian, Alison Baverstock, author of the guide to self-publishing, The Naked Author, listed the ways in which self-publishing has changed the world.

From the Archives: Daniel Kehlmann: In Praise of My Translator German bestseller Daniel Kehlmann reflects on his relationship with Knopf editor and translator Carol Brown Janeway, describing her distinct approach to translation.