Publishing Insights
Analysis, trends, and market data for the digital publishing industry in Latin America and beyond.
Conversión de newsletter para autores: por qué 1,5% es el número real que tenés que superar
Una mirada concreta al número real que separa a los autores con newsletter funcional de los que tienen una lista decorativa. Cómo se compone ese 1,5%, qué lo rompe y qué palancas mueven la aguja sin recurrir a tácticas que erosionan la lista.
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KDP Select vs Going Wide vs D2C: A Decision Framework for Indie Authors
Three options, three different bets. A practical decision framework to pick between Amazon exclusivity, going wide across marketplaces, and adding a direct-to-consumer channel.
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Owning Your Readers: Why Authors Need a Direct Channel (Not Just a Mailing List)
A mailing list is half an asset. The other half — the transaction, the reading behavior, the repeat-purchase signal — lives on the platform you sold through. Here's why D2C closes that loop.
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Amazon KDP vs Direct-to-Consumer: The Author's Revenue Math in 2026
A clear-eyed look at the actual per-sale math for indie authors selling on Amazon KDP vs running their own direct-to-consumer store. Real numbers, real tradeoffs, no marketing fluff.
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The True Cost of Amazon Dependency for Academic Publishers
Amazon takes up to 65% of every sale, locks away your reader data, and controls your discoverability with algorithms you cannot influence. For university presses, the cost goes beyond margin erosion — it undermines your ability to build sustainable D2C revenue. This is not about leaving Amazon. It is about diversifying beyond it.
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Why University Presses Need a D2C Channel in 2026
University presses sell only 1-3% of their titles direct to consumers. With Open Access mandates accelerating, Amazon margins shrinking, and reader data locked behind intermediaries, 2026 is the year to build a D2C channel. Here is the strategic case — and what moving from 1% to 5-10% D2C would mean for a typical press.
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Offline Reading for Library Patrons: Solving the Connectivity Gap
Digital lending programs that require constant internet access exclude the patrons who need library services most. This post examines why offline reading capability is essential for equitable digital library access, how it works technically, and what institutions should prioritize when evaluating platforms.
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University Libraries Going Digital: Budget Justification Guide
University librarians know digital transformation is essential, but securing budget approval requires speaking the language of administrators and provosts. This guide provides the frameworks, metrics, and arguments academic librarians need to build a compelling business case for digital lending investment.
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Simultaneous Lending vs One-Copy-One-User: Which Model Works Better?
Libraries face a fundamental choice in how they lend ebooks: simultaneous lending lets multiple patrons read the same title at once, while one-copy-one-user mimics physical book scarcity. This post compares both models on cost, patron satisfaction, publisher relations, and catalog utilization to help institutions choose the right approach.
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Metered Access vs Perpetual Licensing: Which ELending Model Wins in 2026?
The economics of library ebook licensing are shifting. Metered access models charge per checkout, while perpetual licenses offer unlimited use for a higher upfront cost. This post breaks down the real-world economics, hidden costs, and strategic implications of each model to help libraries make smarter licensing decisions.
Read moreDigital Edition Formats for Magazines: PDF Replica vs HTML5 vs EPUB
Choosing the right digital format shapes how readers experience your magazine. Compare PDF replica, HTML5, and EPUB to find the best fit for your publication's goals, audience, and workflow.
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