2010 will end with $966 million in eBooks sold

James McQuivey at Forrester Research blogged about the findings of their latest study titled: five-year forecast for eBooks in the US. The major headlines for this forecast is:

• 2010 will end with $966 million in eBooks sold to consumers. 
• By 2015, the industry will have nearly tripled to almost $3 billion.
• Only 7% of online adults who read books read eBooks.
• The average eBook reader already consumes 41% of books in digital form (including the people who don’t have an eReader).
• Those who have a Kindle or other eReader, they read 66% of their books digitally.

Don't give up, Hold on tight

Growing up in the eighties, I was hooked to music, listening to it night and day, and while I loved the electronic music – as it was called back in the day – I was really attached to the lyrics, and the meanings it was sharing with listeners.

My favorite band, till today, although they were disbanded long ago, is a German Duo who go with the name: Modern Talking. They were really big among my friends and mates, and you can hear their songs playing in cars and shops, in the street and friend gatherings. They were not that big a name outside Germany and some European countries, but those dudes really brightened my youth.

Announcing 'From Ramen to Riches' Book

When you finished high school or college, did you feel like you knew how to successfully manage your money? For many, the answer to that question is, "No." That certainly was the case for Jim Wood, author of the new book, "From Ramen to Riches: Building Wealth in Your 20s." Despite a well-paying job, the author had managed to spend everything he'd earned in the five years after college.

Printed Books Remain the Big Man On Campus

Despite screaming headlines proclaiming the death of the printed book due to burgeoning digital content and electronic reading devices, the printed page remains the Big Man On Campus among college students, according to findings of a new study by OnCampus Research that helps companies better understand the college market.

Busy Professionals Can Get More Clients When They Publish Their Own Books

Professionals can build their practices when they write a book, says self-publishing expert Ellen Reid, author of "Putting Your Best Book Forward, A Book Shepherd's Secrets for Producing Award-Winning Books That Sell".  "Professionals need every advantage to sign new clients. A book can be the key factor to turn a professional into a superstar," said Reid, president of Ellen Reid's Book Shepherding.

The Power of the Nap

A clear mind is a must for good writings, as any freelancing writer would tell you. There is nothing better than a short nap of 15 to 20 minutes during the day to recharge your brain and body, and to clear your mind.

Amazon UK Kindle store gets the 70% option

It's here, finally. Amazon announced that the 70% royalty option for the Kindle Digital Text Platform (DTP) is now available in the UK Kindle Store. For each book sold from the Amazon.co.uk Kindle Store, authors can choose this option immediately and start earning a 70 percent royalty, net of delivery costs.