Top 5 Publishing Articles/Blog Posts of the Week 12/17-12/21

­Red Number 5Every 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.

Why is the Bad Sex in Fiction Award so frequently won by men?

Are there limits to publishing’s gratitude movement?

Is “By the Book” responsible for its interviewees’ responses?

What does the ReDigi appeal mean for digital first sale?

At Wattpad, readership of Muslim romance is up 51% this year.