Today’s links of interest:
- Some studios moving digital releases ahead of DVD
While some studios remain stubbornly convinced there will be a rebirth of the DVD boom. - Smashwords: Smashwords Year in Review, Plans for 2010
Loved this post, the thoughts expressed, and the idea that making a product better and more responsive is the goal. - The secret behind the Kindle’s best-selling e-books: They’re not for sale
So many things to say about this, so little time, so: this is not a surprise if you think about how books are bought, sold, and read in print form. Many are free. Most are free. The Amazon list simply reflects the real world. (Note: freebies were not counted in purchased statistic. - Saluting Ten Of Our Favorite Pop-Culture Humans Of 2009
Lots of outstanding names on this list, including the smart, gorgeous, and hilarious Sarah Wendell of Smart Bitches fame.