HIGHLIGHTS | BOOK WORLD UPDATE | FEBRUARY/MARCH 2022
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Scribando’s Monthly Book World Updates inform you of the most important events of the past month (top news, trends, events, tools) and offer an outlook on the top opportunities of the month ahead. Our concept is simple: You only need one email per month to keep yourself up-to-date on the most important things that are going on in the book and publishing world. One email, no spam, no fluff, just useful content.
TOP NEWS: Top Publishing News for the Month of February
Draft2Digital acquires Smashwords | Learn more
Miyazaki’s Graphic Novel set for US Release | Learn more
US Bookstore Sales Increased 28% in 2021 | Learn more
E Ink Reveals Expansion Plans | Learn more
2022 Printz Award Winners | Learn more
Shortlist Announced for The Aspen Words Literary Prize | Learn more
Storytel founder steps down after 17 years | Learn more
TOP TRENDS: Publishing Trends to Look Out For
Storytel and Pottermore to Collaborate on Audiobooks | Learn more
Scientist Creates Tool to Convert Braille to Audio | Learn more
Digital Manga Service Azuki Coming Soon | Learn more
Markus Dohle Opens Book Defense Fund to Combat Censorship | Learn more
Dolly Parton and James Patterson Collaborate on Project | Learn more
HarperCollins Audio and e-book Sales are 17% of Total Sales | Learn more
TOP OPPORTUNITIES: Current Contests, Promotions & Freebies
Spring 2022 Writing Contests | Learn more
For Poem Writers: Start Preparing for the 2022 April PAD Challenge | Learn more
Enter the Writer’s Digest Poetic Form Challenge | Learn more
Consider enrolling in KDP Select vs Prime Reading | Learn more
AUTHOR RESOURCES: The Latest Tools, Tutorials & Expert Tips For Authors
How Context Influences Craft | Learn more
Explore the Dark Side in Your Writing | Learn more
How to Repurpose Your Plot | Learn more
Tips to (Finally) Write Your Novel This Year | Learn more
Online Presence as an Introvert | Learn more
Essential Books for Writers | Learn more
Back Story/Past Craft | Learn more
Amazon KDP Review: Is It Worth It? | Learn more
EXTRA: Trending Posts From Book Publishing Professionals [LinkedIn Group]
10 Ways to Sell More Books | See post
ReadersMagnet to launch Online Booksellers Advertising Service | See post
What is the Language of Publishing? | See post
Join the GrayLeap Book Club | See post
Learn the Link between Emotional Intelligence and Your Work | See post
Read These 100 Books in your Lifetime | See post
Books that your Children will Love | See post