In the past couple of weeks, both Thomas Nelson, the large Christian publisher, and Harlequin, the leading romance publisher, have announced new divisions to cater to authors who decide to publish their own books. There has been a lot of talk, some impassioned, about these initiatives, and what they mean for publishing. The partner in […]
The 2.5-Pound Cell Phone and the Future of Book Publishing
The phone rang, and for some reason Jill started talking very loudly into the receiver, like she was in a construction zone. “Yes! Yes! Where? Are you serious?” Was all I could here. I waited until she hung up a minute later. “Who or what was that?” I wanted to know. “Morrie, calling from Melbourne. […]