Today’s links of interest:
- The Myths of Writing: Have You Bought Into These?
Sure you have, of course you have. Now go forth and set yourself free. - When Blockbuster Books Disappoint, What Then?
We had our doubts about "The Interpretation of Murder" way back when — it felt like the publisher was trying to manufacture a home run. Sarah Weinman offers one theory about why the book didn’t find an audience: it didn’t appeal to women in the right way - Wikipedia founder plans rival
Larry Sanger, a co-founder of the Wikipedia, seeks to impose order on a process being controlled by bullies. Or something like that. More expertise, that’s the ticket. - Bertelsmann plans MySpace rival
At this point, *everyone* is planning a MySpace rival. We’ll feign more interest when said rival actually comes online and draws in the kids. - A novel use of technology
It’s a bit like the pot calling the kettle black, but someone is a little overexuberant about electronic books. - eBook Technologies First to Support New IDPF Content Packaging Standard
Geeky, techy, important. Not necessarily in that order. - This business of books
A look at Frankfurt from the perspective of the featured nation. Yes, publishing is a business. - A novel idea has led to best-sellers turning up in the strangest of places
UK encounters Bookcrossing. One publisher calls it publishing’s version of Napster. Uh, no. - The unfortunate end of Lemony Snicket
One can only hope that Mr. Snicket — perhaps persuaded by his handlers? — can avoid temptation. Sometimes it is better to go out on top. - Tale of U.S. book scam wins over Rome film festival
You know you’re old when you remember the Clifford Irving/Howard Hughes scandal with fond vagueness. Luckily, it’s now coming to a screen near you. - Chinese city to fine Web satirists
Ever notice how the people who try to suppress satire are the ones who are most worthy of the honor?