There is nothing more memorable about being a child than the
stories in Dr. Seuss books and Disney Movies. The Internet is quickly
dissolving books, but they may have a new chance at life. DreamWorks Animations, SKG
has launched DreamWorks Press,
a division that will take the DreamWorks and Disney experiences back to the
basics. Of course they will more than likely distribute digital copies as well
as hard copies but nothing is for certain just yet. They have stated in a press
release that their mission is “To give fans a meaningful way to interact with
us (DreamWorks) on a year-round basis.”
Publishing is a key ingredient in the financial success of
the entertainment industry. The bright side of the Internet when it comes to
books, is that publishing books is easier independently than it was 20 years
ago. Children’s book should see an overall spike due to DreamWorks Press.
DreamWorks and Disney have an astonishing amount of intellectual property that
can be converted into books and upcoming projects that can be published as
books first.
E-Books
have seen an increased in sales over the past few years even though book sales
have declined 22%. This venture will significantly boost the sale of books
over all. The industry runs on trends, the upcoming releases of Son of God and Noah have helped religious works make a resurgence
in sales. The current number one book according to Nielson is Jesus
Calling a book by Sarah Young published by Thomas Nelson Publishers in 2004.
Timing is everything when it comes to releasing content to the public.
Timing is everything for every section of the entertainment
industry including movies, music, and TV shows.
This blog is a warning to the writers of children’s books, do not be
afraid of the competition, embrace it. A portion of a thriving industry is
better than a portion of nothing.
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