Wildbound's Weekly Breeze 8/14/19
BOOK INDUSTRY NEWS
What is Amazon's end game...?
In his recent article in The Atlantic, Blake Montgomery argues that the reason Amazon is even dealing with the fickle world of publishing is because they want to own your every reading decision. What do you think?
J.D. Salinger goes digital...
J.D. Salinger fans, rejoice! Now you can enjoy your favorite author on the go. The author's son and manager of his estate finally agreed to eBook versions of his father's work. Read more in Book Business Magazine.
How to get that elusive book contract for your non-fiction book ...
If you an entrepreneur, looking to expand your business by writing a book, Entrepreneur Magazine put together a step by step plan on getting a book contract from a legitimate publisher.
USELESS FACT TO IMPRESS YOUR FRIEND(S)
The cotton candy machine was invented by a dentist.
Book Promotion Tip
In a world of distraction, it's important to stand out. How do you entice people to read your blog posts and other social content? By writing catchy headlines. No, we're not talking about exclamation points and $$$ signs. It's about being specific and using words that trigger emotion. Check out the Coschedule Headline Analyzer tool. It will tell you whether your headlines pass the test.
Book Trailer of the Week
This week's pick is The Flower Fix by Anna Potter. Why it works? It inspires you to open your eyes to the beauty in this world.
WEEKLY $10 GIVEAWAY
This Week's Writing Challenge is to write a list of chores that's entertaining to read.
Email your list to info@wildboundpr.com. The winner will be announced in next week's Weekly Breeze!
Write on.
The Wildbound PR Team