The Five Points of View: which one is right for your next book?

The process of crafting a novel demands a long list of writing skills; viewing it from multiple angles is just one of them. With five styles of point of view, authors have a bevy of options to choose from, but this can also be a bit overwhelming. How can you tell which is the right… Read More

MFNs: how an Amazon contractual byline is upending the publishing market.

In the latest update of the ongoing e-book price-fixing lawsuit, Hagens Berman has served Amazon and Big Five publishers with a whopping 56-page opposition to the defendant’s motion for dismissal. While Amazon et al argues that this case has no evidence to support it, Berman illustrates that this case, much like their previous price-fixing lawsuits,… Read More

Amazon and Big Five Accused of Price Fixing Not Once, But Twice

With capitalism continuing to surge and tighten its hold on the market, price fixing is becoming an ever expanding issue. This happens when companies confer with each other about what prices should be, instead of coming to their own prices without comparing notes with the competition (in a bet to increase their own profits and… Read More

Amazon: the pros and cons of publishing through this megacorp today

Amazon’s growth in the book industry has publishers and writers facing more challenges than ever. While Kindle Publishing provides a simple enough format to upload books, this accessibility comes at a price. The publishing market has become stretched thin as each publisher vies for the biggest portion. Amazon itself is responsible for 70-80% of the… Read More