Yesterday we posted a list of the Top 25 KWL selling titles as sorted by UNITS for 2016 – ie, the volume of titles that have sold. But for today’s list, we’re posting something that the Kobo Writing Life team is far more passionate about, because it leads to a sustainable author-earning strategy that results in more $$$ in the
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In a recent media release in time for the UK’s FutureBook conference, Kobo’s PR and Communications team released some stats based on reading data that has been accumulated for 2016. And, as has become a recurring trend, Kobo Writing Life titles from self-published and independent publisher titles are topping those lists. Bestselling Titles of 2016 in Kobo UK: Independent-publisher
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It’s the end of week 3 of NaNoWriMo and anyone participating might be hitting a slump. But keep your chin up and your hands on the keyboard! Here are some bestselling titles that began as NaNoWriMo projects to keep you motivated through this last week. You can find these full pep-talks at the NaNoWriMo website. The Night Circus by Erin
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by Malcolm Neil For most of us, working as a literary agent seems like a dream. Reading books for a living, hobnobbing with incredible creators from all over the world, helping deserving authors succeed—it all sounds kind of perfect. And truth is, it can be quite dreamy. Of course, there’s more to it than just hanging out with authors and
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By Eva Lesko Natiello Do you ever wonder this? Have you ever asked yourself in the middle of the night, as you turn to look at your husband or wife in bed next to you, “Do I know everything I should about this person?”? This is exactly what makes the “marriage thriller” (GONE GIRL, THE GIRL ON THE TRAIN, THE
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