Category Archives: Industry News/Publishing

Austen’s Publishing History

Posted on January 28, 2013 by Regina Jeffers

Today is the 200th Anniversary of the publication of Jane Austen’s “Pride and Prejudice.” I thought in honor of the date we would take a quick look at the process of having her works published. Most of Austen’s story lines … Continue reading →

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Reading Trends from 2012

Posted on January 23, 2013 by Regina Jeffers

This article comes from the Pew Internet & American Life Project. It contains wonderful graphics, which help to analyze the changes in the reading habits of Americans over the age of 16. It is worth the read. E-book Reading Jumps; … Continue reading →

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The Face of Jack the Ripper

Posted on January 21, 2013 by Regina Jeffers

On Friday, I included a post on The Brutality of Jack the Ripper. This is one of favorite sources on the crime. In 2006, BBC News brought us a look at “Jack the Ripper” by using modern day profiling techniques. … Continue reading →

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Fill Up Your Kindle or Nook – Last Day of the Three Day Sale

Posted on January 4, 2013 by Regina Jeffers

  This is the last day of our three day sale. Six Austen Authors have placed 28 of their eBook titles up for sale on Amazon and Barnes and Noble. The sale runs from January 2-4, 2013. Nothing higher than … Continue reading →

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Changes in Copyright Laws Give Writers New Life

Posted on January 4, 2013 by Regina Jeffers

This article comes from paidContent. Please take time to read the complete article. There is a wonderful list of the best sellers from 1978, which could be affected by this ruling. Nov 27, 2012 – 12:04PM Publishers brace for authors … Continue reading →

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Fill Up Your Kindle or Nook – Day 2 of 3

Posted on January 3, 2013 by Regina Jeffers

  For three days only, six Austen Authors will place 28 of their eBook titles up for sale on Amazon and Barnes and Noble. The sale runs from January 2-4, 2013. Nothing higher than $2.99. Only 48 hours remain to … Continue reading →

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Fill Up Your Kindle or Nook

Posted on January 2, 2013 by Regina Jeffers

  Beginning today and for three days only, six Austen Authors will place 28 of their eBook titles up for sale on Amazon and Barnes and Noble. The sale runs from January 2-4, 2013. Nothing higher than $2.99. Here is … Continue reading →

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Writing Essentials: What is Plagiarism? Paraphrasing? Homage?

Posted on December 3, 2012 by Regina Jeffers

I loved this article!! After having taught English for 40 years, I know how hard it is to teach students the differences between plagiarism and paraphrasing. If you time, read the entire article from the Editor’s Blog. http://theeditorsblog.net/2012/11/01/sampling-borrowing-homage-and-plagiarism-writing-essentials/ Sampling, Borrowing, … Continue reading →

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Introducing AvonSocialReader.Com

Posted on November 27, 2012 by Regina Jeffers

This article comes from Forbes. If you would like to read the entire article, please visit, http://www.forbes.com/sites/michaelhumphrey/2012/10/16/learning-from-fifty-shades-of-grey-avon-books-and-facebook-tap-social-romance-market/   10/16/2012 Learning From ‘Fifty Shades of Grey,’ Avon Books And Facebook Tap Social Romance Market   We’ve known for years that word-of-mouth marketing … Continue reading →

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Book Industry ~ Not a Dinosaur, After All

Posted on November 26, 2012 by Regina Jeffers

This article comes from The Atlantic, to read the entire article, please visit http://www.theatlantic.com/entertainment/print/2012/10/ignore-the-doomsayers-the-book-industry-is-actually-adapting-well/263992/ Ignore the Doomsayers: The Book Industry Is Actually Adapting Well By Peter Osnos Numbers show that the publishing industry is handling the rise of e-readers better than what … Continue reading →

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