Saturday, September 06, 2014

The Roundup with PW

Authors United Preparing New Amazon Initiative
It’s been almost a month since Authors United, a group of more than 900 authors concerned about Amazon putting writers in the middle of its dispute with Hachette, published a full-page ad in the 'New York Times.' Now the group is getting ready to push forward its objections to Amazon’s negotiating tactics, which it claims have been particularly harmful to debut and mid list authors. more »


Atwood's New Work, Next Century: Margaret Atwood will never know what readers think of the piece of fiction she is currently working on, because the unpublished, unread manuscript from the novelist will be locked away for the next 100 years.

Should Writers Be Paid to Read?: As Booker Prize-winner Eleanor Catton creates a grant allowing authors paid reading time, Ben Travis at the 'Guardian' argues for the importance of the investment.

Amazon's Long-Term Strategy : NPR's Laura Sydell reports the company is willing to risk upsetting some customers and authors temporarily as it pursues a long-term strategy for books.

Online Booksellers vs. Campus Stores: The rise of online textbook retailers such as Chegg, Amazon, and Half.com, has put official college and university bookstores on the defensive.


'Gone Girl' Film Cuts Close to the Book?: The forthcoming movie may adhere to Gillian Flynn's mega bestseller more than may have been previously suggested. 

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