This post is a message to inform all of our readers that e-Books India has undergone rebranding and we are now called Writing Tips Oasis. Why you may ask? Well, when I first started e-Books India in early 2014, it was to coincide with the rise of digital publishing in India and to provide a website, which would help writers across India to write and self-publish … [Read more...] about Writing Tips Oasis is Here!
Industry Insights
A Look at Amazon’s Book Reviewers and How They Influence What Readers Buy
Ángel González has written an excellent and insightful article in The Seattle Times, which looks at the way Amazon's team of book reviewers work, and how their reviews of literary works influence readers and the types of books they end up buying. Below is a quote from Ángel's article: "Within the highly automated folds of Amazon’s online bookstore, there’s a small team of … [Read more...] about A Look at Amazon’s Book Reviewers and How They Influence What Readers Buy
New York City’s Best Independent Bookstores
If you're a book lover and are planning a trip to New York City, you may want to visit some of the independent bookstores found across the city. If you want to save time and not have to look for them yourself, take a read of an article written Rebecca Fishbein in Gothamist. Rebecca has compiled a list of the best independent bookstores in NYC. Below is a quote from the … [Read more...] about New York City’s Best Independent Bookstores
Canadian Heritage’s cultural-policy expert advisory committee leave out book publishers
Sue Carter recently reported on a story in Quill & Quire, about book publishers being left out of Canadian Heritage’s cultural-policy expert advisory committee. Below is an excerpt from Sue's article: "Publishing representatives are disappointed by the lack of industry presence on the Department of Canadian Heritage’s new cultural-policy expert advisory committee, … [Read more...] about Canadian Heritage’s cultural-policy expert advisory committee leave out book publishers
Women Shouldn’t Have to Apologize for Reading Cozy Mysteries
Maureen Corrigan recenty wrote an excellent article in The Washington Post about why women should cease apologizing for reading cozy mysteries. Below is a quote from the article: "Hillary Clinton recently made a minor flub on women’s issues. In an article in New York magazine, when asked what books she likes, the candidate said that these days, she’s “into easier things … [Read more...] about Women Shouldn’t Have to Apologize for Reading Cozy Mysteries