Research: Ebooks Entice Young Boys To Read More
A study by the British independent charity National Literacy Trust revealed that ebooks can encourage more boys to read as they perceive the technology to be “cool.” The national charity advocates literacy and conducts research on related issues in the UK. The study surveyed 468 pupils from 40 UK schools that participated in an e-reading […] READ MORE |
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Writers’ Income Drops in Digital Era
Many writers today may have to keep their day jobs. A recent survey by US writer organization Authors Guild revealed that writers’ income has declined in the digital era. Full-time US authors’ income dropped 30 percent to USD 17,500, and 38 percent to USD 4,500 for part-time authors. “Authors’ income is down. This is the […] READ MORE |
Women Gaining More Power in Self-Publishing
A research by FicShelf, an online community for bibliophiles and writers, showed that more female authors have been doing well in self-publishing. FichShelf discovered that 67% of bestselling authors on popular self-publishing platforms are women compared to 61% of top-selling male authors on Amazon’s top 100 traditionally pubbed books. The results were released on International […] READ MORE |