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Are Free Content and Free Software Their Own Worst Enemies?
Until a few years ago I'd never thought about online articles, videos and other forms of Internet media as "content." Now that has become a part of my everyday vocabulary. The publishing industry as a whole is struggling now with how to confront the "content"... 
Where Google Goes From Here, Part 1
New York Times: Room for Debate: A running commentary on the news." December 2, 2009, Where Google Goes From Here, Part 1 By THE EDITORSGoogle’s dominance in Internet search has earned it billions in profits and has allowed it to expand its ambitions far... 
created by Maireid Sullivan | 2 wks ago | updated 2 wks ago
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What the Death of Gourmet Magazine Means to Home Cooks
Last week, after 68 years of publishing, it was annouced that Gourmet would be closing its doors as a result of lost advertising sales during the economic downturn. Gourmet magazine will cease publication after... 
The end of news gathering for web communities?
Murdock has sent a signal that could relate to big copyright problems on the internet. That signal being charging for news on the internet, of course News Corp’s is only a part of news providing services on... 
When the News Becomes the News
There is a gathering storm in Britain with it's myriad of popular tabloids coming under fire in a fast developing scandal being revealed in The Guardian newspaper..It began in 2003 when the countries all powerful... 
The Perils of Publishing Poetry
I founded a poetry site in 2000, the Pagan Poetry Pages, to provide a space for poets whose influences and interests were non-conformist. With a loose brief of "poetry reflecting our interest in spiritual and... 
Self-published to Published Author and Vice-versa
" I promised Jeff Rivera that I would write an article about how he self-published his first novel, Forever My Lady. Problem is, I promised over eight months ago. Other things took over and this remained waiting to... 
Self-publishing: Not an Easy Option
Many aspiring writers and authors set out to write a novel in the expectation that a publisher out there might be interested in their manuscript. Often, their drive and enthusiasm stems from the enjoyment they... Double Your Money; Screw the Author!
By Darren E Laws
It would appear that the larger publishing houses are finally cottoning on to the fact that there could be money to be made from eBooks. I guess when you are in the midst of an economic depression, you are making swingeing redundancies, cutting marketing... 
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Newspapers, Meet Your Nemesis: Say Hello to the 'Printernet'
Oh ye of little faith, rejoice! The dying breed of printed daily newspapers is not confined to finding new life online — there is yet hope that publications will be able to be made in smaller numbers, customized,...
Barack Obama Signs Post-Presidency Book Deal
President Barack Obama, who has already published two successful works of nonfiction, has signed a book deal to do a "youth-oriented" adaptation of his best-selling memoir "Dreams From My Father" that will be...
created by Jarrett Martineau | 39 wks ago | updated 39 wks ago
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Welcome to the iliterati
Does the level of literacy drop in a recession? Faced with increasing pressure to maintain profits, are publishers abandoning taking risks with new authors and plumping for the relatively safe and cosy celebrity lit novel or autobiography. A look along the books shelves... 
Conde Nast Launches 'Love,' UK Luxury Magazine
Conde Nast will launch a new biannual magazine in the UK called 'Love,' which will focus on luxury fashion and art. The inaugural March issue will hit newsstands on February 19, 2009."The UK arm of Conde... 
created by Terri Potratz | 1 year ago | updated 50 wks ago
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