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Randy Stapilus, ASJA
 Self-publishing, especially on the ebook front, seemed to go through a gold rush a few years ago when ebook readers came out and a bunch of new and little-known writers sold tens of thousands of copies of their books.
If the rush has settled a bit, that doesn’t mean good times are gone. Self-publishing has eased into a more stable environment, less exciting in some ways but closer to the sensibilities of professional writers. Self-published books are gaining in cachet, and becoming a useful piece of any writer’s work efforts, often alongside working with traditional publishers. In recent years I’ve been producing books both ways, traditionally through a large publisher and through publishing books (written by myself and others) in my own company.
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BookBub
Writing your author bio can be a daunting task, but a well-crafted bio can help readers learn more about what makes you and your books so interesting. You should regularly maintain your bio on places like your BookBub Author Profile so fans and potential readers seeking you out can learn more about you and why they should pick up your latest book.
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Poynter
I have written five books – all published by Little, Brown – in the last ten years. They are, in order, “Writing Tools,” “The Glamour of Grammar,” “Help! For Writers,” “How to Write Short,” and, coming in January, “The Art of X-ray Reading.” They are my children, and I love them equally. But in private moments I confess a special affection for the middle child, “Help! For Writers.”
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Poynter
As Gannett and New Media Investment Group saw financial results dragged down by deep print ad revenue declines in third quarter earnings reports today, The New York Times posted a small revenue gain of 0.7 percent. The Times held print ad losses to 0.9 percent compared to the same quarter in 2014. Digital ad revenues were down 5 percent, but the company had gains in circulation revenue and from other activities including rental income, events and crossword puzzles.
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Publishers Weekly
The ability of YouTube personalities to capture readers is writ large if you look at this week's bestseller list. Three books by YouTube dynamos landed in the top 20 on Publishers Weekly's overall bestseller list, powered by Nielsen BookScan, for the week ending Oct. 25. The showing will not be surprising for the handful of publishers that have been steadily acquiring books by stars on the video-driven website.
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The Huffington Post
Author Mandy Jackson-Beverly writes: "When I first heard the phrase 'self-publishing,' I envisioned myself at a printing press: paperbacks flying across the garage while my ink-stained fingers desperately tried to stuff the little rascals into boxes. Images of the Sorcerer's Apprentice teased my brain, but with books instead of water. The reality of being an independent author/publisher proved to be far less intimidating. What I discovered is that the phrase 'self-publishing,' seems somewhat of an oxymoron."
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The Connection
Banned Book Week is a celebration of the freedom to read and write about content that may be considered inappropriate. Before books can be banned they must be challenged. A challenge is a documented request for material to be removed from public libraries and schools. Challenges are reported to a branch of the American Library Association (ALA) Office for Intellectual Freedom (OIF)
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