Industry Insights

Editor-in-chief is one of the most exalted positions in the publishing world. They create policies, make the biggest decisions in publishing, and ensure that the published material adheres to industry norms. To achieve this position, you need more than just education. You need a great deal of awareness of current affairs, a good understanding of the publishing industry, and an … [Read more...] about A Look at 5 Editor-In-Chiefs of Publishing Houses in India

For many authors these days, self-publishing has become a life (or career) saver. Instead of waiting years until an agent or a publishing house gives them that much needed break, they can take the reigns themselves and publish their own books directly. However, if you look around you’ll see that publishing houses are still around and are in no danger of going away anytime soon. … [Read more...] about Why Self-Publishing is Still Not Perfect

Though India has a rich history of literature, there has been a lot more recognition in the last few years. With awards, literary festivals, new authors and new avenues being explored, the Indian literary scene in 2015 looks intriguing. Read on to learn more. 1. Literary awards Though there are many international literary awards that Indian authors have been able to win, … [Read more...] about 5 Interesting Insights Into The Indian Literary Scene in 2015

In Good e-Reader, some interesting statistics were reported recently. A graphical representation indicated that up to 30% of ebooks sold in the United States are untracked. Why? Because they are self-published and do not have an International Standard Book Number (ISBN). An ISBN acts as a unique identifier for your book as it enters the book distribution system. If a book … [Read more...] about Why Getting a Free ISBN Might Be a Good Thing