HIGHLIGHTS | BOOK WORLD UPDATE | JAN 2023
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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
Authors Guild Backs Lawsuit Against Google | Learn more
U.S. Ebook Market Valued at $3.65 Billion | Learn more
Mandatory Kindle Update for Mac and PC | Learn more
AAP Names Julia Reidhead as New Chair | Learn more
Self-Publishing School Launches | Learn more
TOP TRENDS: Publishing Trends to Look Out For
A Year of Transitions for Publishers | Learn more
Selling Directly to Readers | Learn more
Print Sales Fell 6% in 2022 | Learn more
Promoting Your Book on TikTok | Learn more
Best Books of 2023 (So Far) | Learn more
New Auto-Narrated Audiobook Service | Learn more
Kobo Web Reader Launches | Learn more
TOP OPPORTUNITIES: Current Contests, Promotions & Freebies
Discounted Access to Metabooks | Learn more
Romance Writing and Conferences | Learn more
Training with a Book Coach | Learn more
VR for Audiobooks | Learn more
Publishing Gift Books | Learn more
AUTHOR RESOURCES: The Latest Tools, Tutorials & Expert Tips For Authors
Best Books for Writers to Read | Learn more
Learn How to Create a Book Map | Learn more
The Author’s Guide to Epigraphs | Learn more
Guide to Being a Hybrid Author | Learn more
Building a Connection with Your Readers | Learn more
Using Role Play to Help Your Writing | Learn more
How to Get People to Your Book Signing | Learn more
BOOK AWARDS: Upcoming Awards for Authors
1. Discovery Awards Nonfiction
- Entry Fee: $150 USD
- Deadline: February 15, 2023
- Genres: All Genres
- Location: All English Territories | Learn more
2. Maxy Awards
- Entry Fee: $75 USD
- Deadline: March 31, 2023
- Genres: All Genres
- Location: All English Territories | Learn more
3. BookFest Book Awards
- Entry Fee: $75 USD
- Deadline: February 28, 2023
- Genres: All Genres
- Location: All English Territories | Learn more
4. New York City Big Book Award
- Entry Fee: $99 USD
- Deadline: March 30, 2023
- Genres: All Genres
- Location: All English Territories | Learn more
5. Next Generation Indie Book Awards
- Entry Fee: $75 USD
- Deadline: February 10, 2023
- Genres: All Genres
- Location: All English Territories | Learn more
EXTRA: Trending Posts From Book Publishing Professionals [LinkedIn Group]
Post-Editing of Translations | See post
10 Ways to Sell More Books | See post
Reliable Publishing Services | See post
Media Training for Authors | See post
Learn about SEO Practices | See post