Publishing News -- 1/4/2009

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FWA Radio, Guest: Lori Perkins
Lori is an agent, editor, and author and part of Ravenous Romance, an online bookseller on the cutting edge of e-publishing. FWA Radio is a service of the Florida Writers Association, Writers Helping Writers.

Publishing and Economics
Big Name Authors May Not Be Enoough in 2009 -- A number of blockbusters expect in '09, but big names account for only 20% of sales.

Grocery Magnate Buys Minority Share in B&N -- Story describes the strength of B&N, which is said to be solid, with competent management. It also hints at problems at Borders.

Are Publishers Still Acquiring Books? The answer is YES! -- The cutbacks during December weren't omens of doom, but intelligent business moves and the sign of a paradigm shift.

Struggling Bookstores Turn to Remainders in Economic Slump -- With a lackluster holiday season, stores look to remainders for an economic jolt.

Digital Publishing
Ingram Takes a Bite of the Digital Market -- Ingram will perform the same function for e-Books as for hard copy. It expects 500 to 1200% growth of e-books in the next five years.

Marketing Your Work
All About Book Trailers -- Book trailers are similar to movie trailers, and are a new tool writers use to market their work.

Trendspotting and Predictions for 2009 -- Some things to keep in mind in determining your approach to writing work this year.

On Writing
Popular Fiction: Why We Read It, Why We Write It -- Popular fiction is heroic and transcendant at a time when heroism and transcendance are out of favor.

Surviving the Recession
Laid Off? Time to make a list and act on it. -- Good advice and the click through to the Monogamoney (the words "pretty simple affair") is worthwhile, as well.

Twitter Yourself a Job -- Twitter can be a great networking tool, but keep it professional.