From Slashdot.org: The U.S. publishing industry is driven by celebrity authors and repeat bestsellers, according to testimony from a blocked merger between Penguin Random House and Simon & Schuster. Only 50 authors sell over 500,000 copies annually, with 96% of books selling under 1,000 copies. Publishing houses spend most of their advance money on celebrity books, …
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No One Buys Books Any More
From Slashdot.org: The U.S. publishing industry is driven by celebrity authors and repeat bestsellers, according to testimony from a blocked merger between Penguin Random House and Simon & Schuster. Only 50 authors sell over 500,000 copies annually, with 96% of books selling under 1,000 copies. Publishing houses spend most of their advance money on celebrity books, …
Wanted: Hive Minders for SLIG 2025 and Spring Virtual 2025
The following is an announcement written by the folks at the Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy: The Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy is now accepting applications for Hive Minders for SLIG 2025 and Spring Virtual 2025. Hive Minders help our virtual classrooms function smoothly, addressing challenges that arise. If you are comfortable with technology, consider applying …