Comments on: Publishing Dilemmas, Distribution, and Disruption

By: Wish Books - Diana Delacruz

Wish Books - Diana Delacruz — Mon, 06 Dec 2021 10:20:14 +0000

[…] of distribution delays. You can read about the current challenges for the publishing world on Lisa’s post, “Distribution Disruption and the Christmas Dilemma.” The early buyer gets the book this […]

By: deleyna

deleyna — Sat, 23 Oct 2021 21:33:27 +0000

In reply to amihickenking. QR codes have so much potential for creativity!

By: amihickenking

amihickenking — Sat, 23 Oct 2021 20:25:53 +0000

In reply to deleyna. I came across the QR code and books the other day and was fascinated! I think it'd be fun to do themed QR codes. For Halloween, a pumpkin or a ghost. "Scan me--if you dare!"

By: amihickenking

amihickenking — Sat, 23 Oct 2021 20:22:30 +0000

In reply to deleyna. Additionally, if you are writing about art, are into fiber art, or have a creative book/book topic alternative materials opens up the topic you're writing about--it adds another layer and more dimension (no pun intended). I'd add environmental books to that list, too. That's exciting!

By: deleyna

deleyna — Fri, 22 Oct 2021 17:38:12 +0000

In reply to deleyna. Yesterday, my son gave me an older book (1971). I collect books, so this isn't my first...but I was struck by the thin spine. I thought, "hm. I thought these were collections of stories..." and then I saw the index - yep, it was a much longer book than the same thickness would be today. Looking at it with a modern book, I realized the paper was rougher, thinner. It has discolored over time. I'm now completely fascinated by the changes in paper over time!

By: deleyna

deleyna — Fri, 22 Oct 2021 02:36:21 +0000

In reply to Terry Odell. Sounds like you are in a good place to take advantage of the changes, actually.

By: Terry Odell

Terry Odell — Fri, 22 Oct 2021 02:24:28 +0000

In reply to deleyna. I really don't have much marketing advice. I dread having to deal with it. I tend to duck and run around holiday time, since everyone's busy pushing their books, and I don't read/write Christmas books. I tend to release in February after the craziness has died down. I started writing late in life, around the time ebooks hit the scene, and my first publishers were digital first, so ebooks are my comfort zone.

By: deleyna

deleyna — Thu, 21 Oct 2021 20:14:16 +0000

In reply to Jenny Hansen. I'm actually excited to see more paper and cover options. Not looking forward to spine adjustments, but I enjoy having choices!

By: Jenny Hansen

Jenny Hansen — Thu, 21 Oct 2021 18:10:30 +0000

In reply to deleyna. That is SUPER interesting.

By: deleyna

deleyna — Thu, 21 Oct 2021 14:01:28 +0000

Interesting development this morning that I want to share here. Ingram just sent an email out to publishers suggesting that they consider using "Groundwood Eggshell" paper as an alternative to "50# crème" - they list several benefits, but the key take away is that if you can't get the paper you want, try the alternative they are offering. Do note that one benefit they mention (bulkier / lighter weight) could also require a change in the cover file if the spine width changes. Still, it is interesting to see them pointing out the immediate availability of alternative paper. I would expect to see more of these options as the printing industry adapts.