For more than two decades, Bruce’s Australian E-Book Newsletter has been one of the most consistent voices covering the world of digital publishing. Launched in 2001, the newsletter has evolved alongside the e-book industry and continues to deliver clear, insightful, and independent coverage to readers in Australia and around the globe.
What You’ll Find in Every Issue
Each weekly edition goes beyond headlines, offering context and analysis on how digital publishing affects authors, publishers, and readers. Regular features include:
- Industry Trends: Emerging technologies, format shifts, and global developments that shape how books are created, distributed, and consumed.
- Author Interviews: Conversations with established and up-and-coming writers discussing craft, publishing journeys, and navigating the digital landscape.
- Market Insights: Data-driven reports on e-book sales, pricing strategies, platform policies, and market share movements across Australia and internationally.
- Policy and Legal Updates: Copyright changes, privacy issues, and regulatory developments affecting publishers and readers.
- Resources for Authors and Readers: Links to free or affordable e-book collections, software tools, and digital libraries.
Why Subscribe?
The newsletter is designed for anyone with a serious interest in books and ideas—whether you’re an author seeking industry knowledge, a publisher tracking trends, or a reader who wants to stay ahead of the curve. Bruce’s Australian E-Book Newsletter has earned a reputation for accuracy, curiosity, and a commitment to independent thought.
Subscribers have relied on it for:
- Early coverage of industry-defining events.
- Honest and informed commentary, free from platform influence.
- A uniquely Australian perspective with global relevance.
How to Access Back Issues
Archives dating back to 2001 are gradually being digitized and made available on our site. These early editions are both a historical record of the digital publishing revolution and a reminder of how far the industry has come. Stay tuned as we continue to expand the archive.
Subscribe or Contribute
To subscribe, simply enter your email in the sign-up form on this page (coming soon) and receive each new issue directly to your inbox.
If you have a news tip, a story idea, or an author you’d like us to feature, we welcome submissions and suggestions at: [email protected]
Looking Ahead
The newsletter remains one of our cornerstone projects. As digital publishing continues to evolve—with AI, audiobooks, subscription models, and decentralized publishing—Bruce’s weekly coverage will help you make sense of what matters.