Some big names in publishing are coming to Portland, and they’re going to be talking about self-publishing in the digital age. Portland is known for its small press scene and zine culture, so when the founder of Smashwords and a representative from Bloomsbury Publishing roll into town, you know they’re going to shake things up. […]
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The Battle for a Digital Pricing Model that Works Part 4: The Return of the Jedi!
By Ooligan Pressby Rebekah Hunt According to Mark Coker, founder of Smashwords, the solution to the digital publishing issue is simple. “The day has come,” he says, “for publishers to offer a $4.00 book.” Has Mr. Coker lost his mind, or could this really be the future of ebook pricing? He goes on to elaborate, “Most books […]