Newsy Notes: Ebook sales almost double & cut into print book sales, Storytelling Beyond the Ebook

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Ebook Purchases Cut into Print Book Purchases


Ebook consumers say they are buying more books overall, but fewer in print, and are decreasing their total dollars spent, according to new research from the Book Industry Study Group (BISG).  ~ Book Industry Study Group


Highlights of interest to writers



Ebook purchases now directly impact publisher's bottom line.
Retailers are consulted over publishers for information on ebooks.
General Fiction and mysteries are fast-growing genres within the ebook market.

E-book Sales Almost Double in 2010


eBook sales almost doubled over 2010 and now make up 9% of total consumer book sales, according to the Association of American Publishers. ~ ReadWriteWeb


Top Trends of 2010: Growth of eBooks & eReaders


Highlights of interest to writers



A price war for sales of ereaders drove sales of ebooks.
An analysis of the pros and cons of both paper and ebooks.

Penguin Looks at Storytelling Beyond the Ebook


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BlEoFt...


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Published on November 24, 2010 04:14
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