Self Publishing Week in Review: 6/18/13

June 18, 2013

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As a self-publishing author, you may find it helpful to stay up-to-date on the trends and news related to the self publishing industry. This will help you make informed decisions before, during and after the self publishing process, which will lead to a greater self publishing experience. To help you stay current on self publishing topics, simply visit our blog every Tuesday to find out the hottest news in self publishing this week.

Self-publishing gains bigger share of book market

Bowker Research just reported that self-published books now represent 12% of all  e-book sales and as much as 20% of specific genres like romance and fantasy. Also, there are now some 235,000 self-published titles in print, an increase of nearly  300% since 2006.

The Future Of Self-Publishing

Most articles about the future of self publishing talk about the growing number of authors who will choose this route, but this interesting article talks about the advancements in self publishing that authors can one day expect.

Hugh Howey on why he favors self-publishing

Best selling, self published author Hugh Howey talks about why he favors self publishing and his belief that it is the future and is great for writers.

If you have other big news to share, please comment below.

ABOUT KELLY SCHUKNECHT: Kelly Schuknecht is the Vice President of Outskirts Press. In addition to her contributions to the Outskirts Press blog at blog.outskirtspress.com, Kelly and a group of talented marketing experts offer book marketing services, support, and products to not only published Outskirts Press authors, but to all authors and professionals who are interested in marketing their books and/or careers. Learn more about Kelly on her blog at
http://kellyschuknecht.com
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Self-Publishing Sees Triple-Digit Growth Since 2006

December 12, 2012

Kelly Schuknecht Kelly Speaks, Publishing Trends , 1 Comment

Over the last several years, the number of self-published books produced in the U.S. has tripled. According to data by Bowker, the number has grown 287% from 2006 until 2011. The report also shows that self-published print books represented about 43% of the total print output in 2011. In addition to print books, self-published e-books have seen significant growth.  E-book production in 2011 was 87,201, up 129% over 2006.

These statistics are great news for self-publishing authors. They show that the industry is strong and growing. Publishing is no longer dominated by large publishing firms. More and more authors are choosing to self-publish their books, and many of them have been very profitable and successful.

The statistics also show the importance of e-books. More readers are increasingly reading e-books, so it is important that self-publishing authors consider offering both a print and electronic version. By offering both versions of your book, you can target a larger audience and satisfy your readers’ needs.

I’d love to know, how many people do you know who have self-published a book?

ABOUT KELLY SCHUKNECHT: Kelly Schuknecht is the Vice President of Outskirts Press. In addition to her contributions to the Outskirts Press blog at blog.outskirtspress.com, Kelly and a group of talented marketing experts offer book marketing services, support, and products to not only published Outskirts Press authors, but to all authors and professionals who are interested in marketing their books and/or careers. Learn more about Kelly on her blog at
http://kellyschuknecht.com
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Self-Publishing Statistics – Trends in E-book Consumerism

June 6, 2012

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Since November 2009, Consumer Attitudes Toward E-Book Reading, a survey conducted by Book Industry Study Group’s (BISG), has been tracking the habits and preferences of book consumers who have acquired an e-book or a dedicated e-reading device within the past 18 months. The report shows important information for authors and publishers. Not only do the findings squash the pessimistic rumors that the publishing industry is dying, but the report also gives authors and publishers a glimpse at the future of publishing. Here is an overview of some of the most interesting and hopeful statistics.

  • Readers’ preference for designated e-readers has dropped from 72% to 58%, while readers’ preference for multi-functional tablets has increased from 13% to 24%.
  • The Apple iPad was not the preferred tablet; instead, readers choose non-Apple devices, such as those offered by Amazon and Barnes and Noble.
  • More than 62% of survey respondents reported an increase in dollars spent on e-books.
  • More than 72% of survey respondents reported an increase in the number of e-books they are purchasing.

The movement from e-readers to tablets is important for authors and publishers to be aware of because it offers insight to what readers want. As multi-functional tablet devices become more popular, authors and publishers will be expected to produce a richer, more interactive e-book experience. In addition, the increase in e-book sales is great news for authors and publishers. It shows that there is a demand for great writing and that publishing, though in a new format, is still alive. If you are considering self-publishing a book, be sure to consider offering both a print and electronic version of your book. This will ensure that you appeal to both e-book and print consumers.

ABOUT KELLY SCHUKNECHT: Kelly Schuknecht is the Vice President of Outskirts Press.  In addition to her contributions to the Outskirts Press blog at blog.outskirtspress.com, Kelly and a group of talented marketing experts offer book marketing services, support, and products to not only published Outskirts Press authors, but to all authors and professionals who are interested in marketing their books and/or careers. Learn more about Kelly on her blog at
http://kellyschuknecht.com
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