There really is something about holding a book of paper and ink. My ebook collection is growing, but I’ve found getting author signatures on promotional bookmarks isn’t quite as satisfying as having them inside a copy of a book.
Here’s the latest from Publishers Weekly.

E-books Remain Third

http://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/bookselling/article/64170-e-books-remain-third.html

Your book is done … or close to done. You want to try traditional publishing, so you’re going to a writer’s conference that features time to pitch to agents (like this one in Madison, Wisconsin). Are you ready?

Here are some things to consider. All eight don’t apply directly to pitching a book. For one thing, you won’t be using a slide show. But several are well worth thinking about.

8 Things You Should Never, Ever Include in a Pitch Deck

http://thenextweb.com/entrepreneur/2014/09/21/8-things-never-ever-include-pitch-deck/

Consider it a cautionary tale. And an unfinished story.

Tax Thriller: Best Selling Crime Writer Karin Slaughter Versus The IRS – Forbes

http://www.forbes.com/sites/janetnovack/2014/09/05/tax-thriller-best-selling-crime-writer-karin-slaughter-versus-the-irs/