Top 5 Publishing Articles/Blog Posts of the Week 2/1-2/5

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.

The Guardian takes a look at books that aren’t publishable on paper.

Will the variety of new, attractive features on ereaders boost their sales?

Should ebook completion rate data compel authors to write their books differently?

What are the main challenges of selling direct-to-consumer?

Porter Anderson analyzes Authors United’s stance against Amazon.