Saturday, December 13, 2014

The Roundup with PW

THE ROUNDUP

The Henry Ford of Books: Exploring the contradictions of a one-man publishing conglomerate, Todd S. Purdum at 'Vanity Fair' learns how James Patterson’s childhood and advertising career made him the ultimate storyteller.

YouTubers and the Publishing Industry: 'Vice' takes a look at the wave of YouTube stars landing major book deals.

Amazon vs. Wattpad: The retail colossus is aiming to recruit fan fiction writers with their own ambitions to sell, but Wattpad is winning users who want to share, says the 'Guardian.'

Aussie PM Causes Literary Uproar: The country's leader is in hot water over the the Prime Minister's Literary Award.

KU Launches in France & Brazil: Amazon's Kindle Unlimited is now live in France and Brazil, bringing to seven the number of countries where the service is available.


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