Todays links of interest:
- The Lie that is Bookscan
Andrew Zack on the problems with using Bookscan numbers to make publishing decisions: they aren’t accurate. - FTC Targets Internet Affiliate Programs
We believe is this part of the government stimulus package: monitoring and resolving these things will require A Lot Of Manpower! - Oprah For Teenage Readers: Where Are You?
While Mark Bertils makes an excellent point, the end of this post highlights the bigger problem. If you’re building community and are a few days behind in approving, your community moves on. - ‘The View’s’ Elisabeth Hasselbeck Sued Over Copyright Infringement
We were wondering what this week’s plagiarism lawsuit would be about. - If you want me to buy your books, make it easy to buy your books!
Great piece from Kate Eltham about buying books…or rather, not buying books. Call it territorial restriction fail. - Perseus Laysoff 20, Will Cut Title Output in 2010
We feel for all employees affected. - Chicago School Keeps Alexie Novel on Summer Reading List
Good for them! - It’s All About the Pie
We’re thinking Jackie Barbosa is going boldly where none have gone before when it comes to discussing how many RWA authors are really published and discussing money issues.
