Top 5 Publishing Articles/Blog Posts of the Week 3/27-3/31

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.

Should scholarly writers self-publish?

How can textbook costs be reduced at universities?

What does fan fiction mean to its creators?

Does YA matter in tumultuous times?

Penguin Random House saw reduced sales last year.

Bonus: March 30 was National Indexing Day in the UK.