BookSmarts Podcast (ep. 42): Marika Flatt on Book Publicity
April 15, 2024Marika Flatt is the owner and founder of PR by the Book, an Austin, Texas-based publicity firm. She is a regular speaker in the book industry regarding marketing and publicity and joins us on the BookSmarts Podcast to discuss book publicity tips for both publishers and self-published authors, as… Read more
From Stress to Success: The EasyCatalog Solution for Publishers
April 9, 2024From Stress to Success: The EasyCatalog Solution for Publishers If you work for a publisher who utilizes catalogs, you surely understand the stresses that come alongside creating them, including making sure all the necessary information is included AND up to date, along with managing the never-ending design and printing processes,… Read more
Metadata Minute (Issue #7): Audiobook Metadata Essentials
March 25, 2024Ready to give your audiobooks the spotlight they deserve!? đ§đ Learn how to boost audiobook sales and visibility with enhanced metadata from our metadata expert, Joshua Tallent. Read more
BookSmarts Podcast (ep. 41): Jane Friedman on Spotify Audiobooks & Author Earnings
March 18, 2024As BookNet Canadaâs ONIX subject specialist, Tom joins the BookSmarts Podcast to discuss ONIX best practices in detail, as well as some of the issues seen with how sales rights and market data is being delivered from a Canadian perspective. Read more
The Difference Between Title Management Lite and Enterprise
March 18, 2024In the spirit of love month, we delved into the enchanting world of hashtag#Romantasy â the hottestđĽgenre in fiction right now! We learn why romance novels saw a staggering 52% growth in sales in 2023,đšdefine what sets Romantasy apart from other genres, as well as which generations are driving the genre. Read more
Qualitative vs. Quantitative Metadata (Metadata Minute)
February 26, 2024Knowing the difference between different types of metadata can help deepen your understanding of a buyer’s journey. đ Learn about qualitative and quantitative metadata from our metadata expert, Joshua Tallent. Read more
BookSmarts Podcast (ep. 40): Tom Richardson on ONIX Best Practices & Standards
February 20, 2024As BookNet Canadaâs ONIX subject specialist, Tom joins the BookSmarts Podcast to discuss ONIX best practices in detail, as well as some of the issues seen with how sales rights and market data is being delivered from a Canadian perspective. Read more
The Rise of Romantasy
February 14, 2024In the spirit of love month, we delved into the enchanting world of hashtag#Romantasy â the hottestđĽgenre in fiction right now! We learn why romance novels saw a staggering 52% growth in sales in 2023,đšdefine what sets Romantasy apart from other genres, as well as which generations are driving the genre. Read more
How to Write Better Book Descriptions (Metadata Minute)
January 29, 2024How long should your book description actually be? đ How do you write book descriptions that entice viewers to purchase? Here are some tips from our metadata expert, Joshua Tallent, to help you boost sales with your book description! Read more
BookSmarts Podcast (ep. 39): Kathi Inman Berens & Rachel Noorda on Gen Z & Millennial Survey
January 29, 2024According to a report released by the American Library Association, Gen Z and Millennials are visiting public libraries at higher rates than previous generations, and also prefer print books over other formats. Dr. Kathi Inman Berens and Dr. Rachel Noorda from Portland State University authored this annual survey to capture how these younger generations read and discover books. Read more
2023 Publishing Recap: Industry News, Statistics & Predictions for 2024
January 16, 20242023 Publishing Recap Thatâs a wrap on 2023! As the new year finally begins, here are some highlights and important things to know or remember from the past year, as well as what your publishing colleagues are predicting for the future! We’ll go over lawsuits and concerns regarding artificial intelligence,… Read more
How Flywheel Increased Projected Sales by 8% for Pilot Participants (Metadata Minute: Issue #4)
November 27, 2023In order to test our new service, Flywheel, and ensure its success, we partnered with publishers over the course of the last two years to gather data that proves we can do what we say we canâwhich is choosing the right titles at the right time to optimize their overall potential. Read more
BookSmarts Podcast (ep. 38): Miriam Warren on International Mergers & Acquisitions
November 20, 2023Victoria Sutherland is the Founder and Publisher of Foreword Magazine, Inc., and Director of Childrenâs Books USA. She joins the BookSmarts Podcast to discuss how Foreword Magazine can help smaller, independent publishers with their marketing endeavors. Read more
Don’t đFALLđ for these Book Publishing Myths
November 16, 2023This November, letâs take some time to debunk some book publishing myths surrounding our Firebrand Technologies products and services. As an active partner in the book publishing industry for over 35 years, we cater to a wide range of book publishers, be it large or small, trade, education, Christian, comics & so much more! Read more
Meet Flywheel: the NEW Backlist Sales & Marketing Service from Firebrand Technologies
October 30, 2023The first of its kind, Flywheel is a full-service offering from Firebrand Technologies that harnesses the power of AI-supported technology to identify hidden opportunities for driving backlist sales, precisely when it matters most. Read more
Metadata Minute (Issue #3): Mastering Cover Image Issues
October 30, 2023Learn about the importance of consistent book cover images and find out howđ¸ELOQUENCE ON ALERTđ¸can help ensure your covers are functioning at full capacity for the busy, holiday shopping season. Read more
BookSmarts Podcast (ep. 37): Victoria Sutherland on Reviews and Opportunities for Independent Publishers
October 16, 2023Victoria Sutherland is the Founder and Publisher of Foreword Magazine, Inc., and Director of Childrenâs Books USA. She joins the BookSmarts Podcast to discuss how Foreword Magazine can help smaller, independent publishers with their marketing endeavors. Read more
Top 5 Title Monitoring Mistakes…and How to Avoid Them
October 12, 2023Does it ever seem difficult (or maybe even impossible) to successfully monitor ALL of your titles in online retailers? Enterđ¸Eloquence on Alert! Read more
Metadata Minute (Issue #2): Winter is Coming – Update your Metadata
September 25, 2023As the leaves begin to fall and winter approaches, the famous Games of Thrones warning âWinter is Comingâ serves as a reminder that preparation is key when facing the opportunities of the winter holiday season. Read more
BookSmarts Podcast (ep. 36): Sustainable Typesetting with Klaus Krogh
September 25, 2023BookSmarts Podcast (ep. 36): Sustainable Typesetting with Klaus Krogh Klaus Krogh is the President, CEO, and co-founder of â 2K/Denmarkâ , a graphic design, typesetting, and type design company that earlier this year launched the â Sustainable Typesettingâ  brand of services. He joins the BookSmarts Podcast to discuss the importance of Sustainable Typesetting for publishers and… Read more