What makes a bestseller? What these editors say may surprise you.
The Accidental Bestseller
Tag: business
Design your career space
At first glance, this article seems to have nothing to do with writing. But that’s not true.
First, it’s a nicely written piece for a speciality market, the sort of thing any writer who wants to make money could put together.
But second, it’s full of great business tips. Substitute editor (or sometimes agent) for interior designer and reread the piece for some valuable insights.
10 Things Interior Decorators Don’t Want You To Know
http://freshome.com/2014/12/08/10-things-interior-decorators-dont-want-you-to-know/
New YA prize list nominees
Here’s a list of nominees for a new YA book prize. One must be a resident of the UK or Ireland to be entered, so not all English-language writers qualify. But I think there is always something to be gleaned from nominated books.
How, I wonder, do they stack up from a kids’ — albeit US — perspective? The findings from this study provide the perspective.
The Bookseller YA Book Prize shortlist announced | Waterstones Blog
http://www.waterstones.com/blog/2014/12/the-bookseller-ya-book-prize-shortlist-announced-2/
Read this …
I heard about NPR’s book concierge in the car yesterday but didn’t have time to stay for the story. When I looked for it later to try it out, I realized it’s another great little market research tool. Check it out.
Visit the #bookconcierge, NPR’s guide to 2014’s great reads.
2014 favorites
Book Riot’s list of 2014 “best books” is full of favorites? It’s got fiction, funny and fact. There’s a little of everything, really. And it presents another opportunity to look at the current book market. How does your work compare?
Riot Round-Up: The Best Books of 2014 – BOOK RIOT
http://bookriot.com/2014/12/02/riot-round-best-books-2014/
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