Top 5 Publishing Articles/Blog Posts of the Week 2/8-2/12

number_5_redEvery week, we recommend 5 publishing articles/blog posts that supplement the major news for the week. Whether data or industry commentary, we hope these 5 links will be a simple way to keep you in the know.

AuthorEarnings.com released its February 2016 report, which says that indie publishing sales are on the rise while the Big 5’s sales have been steadily dropping.

How can we fight ebook piracy spamming websites?

According to a survey from UK reading charity BookTrust, 76% of children under the age of eight prefer print books over digital when reading for fun.

What factors make readers recommend books to their friends?

Why are more bookstores a good idea for Amazon?