Johanna Vondeling commented on Johanna Vondeling's blog post Archive of BKpedia Days Materials

Glad to hear it, Steve! And we at BK learned a ton from you, too. Looking forward to next steps.

January 11, 2016

Johanna Vondeling posted a blog post

Archive of BKpedia Days Materials

Dear BKpedia Days attendees, Thank you so much for joining us at last week's BKpedia Days. We were delighted with the success of the event - clearly, we got the right people in the room! Some people requested electronic copies of the handouts. Here are some links to the handouts:   ...

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January 11, 2016

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Johanna Vondeling commented on Johanna Vondeling's blog post Archive of Writing for Change Workshop Materials

For a suggested AGENDA for a future Writing for Change Workshop, here's what worked for the Singapore workshop.   4.30–5.00      Registration and Networking over Tea 5.00–5.10      Welcome by Michael Prince, BK Global Task Force Member  5.10–6.30      Session 1: Writing for Change: Th... ...Read more

May 20, 2015

Johanna Vondeling commented on Charlotte Ashlock's blog post Signing more diverse authors

Like it!

October 29, 2014

Johanna Vondeling commented on Charlotte Ashlock's blog post Signing more diverse authors

Please keep thinking about ways BK can sustainably publish authors from outside the US.  I'd love to see some proposals that address that angle in particular.  Note that the "Building a Global BK Community" group is also focusing on this issue as part of its focus on the Asia-Pacific region--we c... ...Read more

October 29, 2014

Johanna Vondeling commented on Johanna Vondeling's blog post Suggested Action Items--Who's Game for These?

Great ideas, Marcia.  Love the focus on supporting young leaders.  Regarding the India event, I don't know if the celebrity is a critical component, but if it is, I'm happy to bring in our friends at HarperCollins India to help with that. ...Read more

October 29, 2014

Johanna Vondeling commented on Johanna Vondeling's blog post BK author meets with President Obama every day

I've had a few email exchanges with him. He's VERY busy but loving it. He feels like it's a real privilege to serve the country in this way. He did say he thinks Americans who don't feel Obama is progressive enough need to turn up the heat. He quoted FDR: "Make me do it." ...Read more

October 27, 2014

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Good News for Publishers in the New Environment

Tom Hallock, BK friend and Associate Publisher at Beacon Press, recently read Steve Piersanti's 10 Awful Truths About Book Publishing. He thinks Steve makes good points AND he wanted to point out some good news for publishers amidst all the recent change in the industry. ...

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May 30, 2014

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On Bookselling in China - A Postcard from Beijing

In my role as Berrett-Koehler's VP for International Sales and Business Development, I recently attended the 20th Annual Beijing International Book Fair, where I met with BK partners and local publishers. Here’s a report on what I learned about the book and e-book markets in th...

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May 30, 2014

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First Open Book Editions Titles Now Published

Good news! The BK community of authors and readers is growing. Open Book Editions, BK's self-publishing partnership with iUniverse, has published its first six titles: "The Road from Empire to Eco-Democracy," written by Gene Marshall (and friends), who also happens to be th...

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May 23, 2014

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What I Learned About Bookselling in India - A Postcard from New Delhi

Curious to know how bookselling works in India? I was, too. BK recently signed a new distribution partnership with HarperCollins Publishers India; thanks to this partnership, BK books will now be distributed in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, and the Maldives. In Februar...

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May 22, 2014

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BK's Response to the DOJ Suit Regarding E-Book Pricing

Below is an open letter Berrett-Koehler has submitted to the Department of Justice anit-trust suit regarding alleged e-book price fixing by Apple and five publishers. To all members of the BK community: comments and questions welcome. May 24, 2012 John R. ReadChief, Litigation III SectionUnite...

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May 21, 2014

Johanna Vondeling posted a blog post

Top 10 Trends Shaping the Future of Publishing

Berrett-Koehler is currently engaged in a strategic planning process—“BK Makes the Future”—designed to help the company achieve growth and long-term sustainability. As part of that process, I composed this list to capture the many tumultuous forces now affecting authors and the publishing industr...

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May 20, 2014

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Hey there Johanna

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