Publications
Your Trusted Strategic Education and Publishing PartnerAuthor, Industry Expert, Thought Leader
Michael has written and spoken extensively on digital publishing, educational technology, licensing, and intellectual property, as well as product development, trends in educational publishing, marketing, distribution, and sales. In addition to articles in books, magazines, and blog posts, he has authored four books on the business of publishing and the transition to digital platforms, most recently Publishing in the Digital Age (Routledge, 2021).
Publishing without Borders:
Strategies for Successful International Publishing
(2003, Xcellent Marketing)
“Knowledgeably written by Michael Ross (an international licensing expert) . . . Publishing without Borders: Strategies for Successful International Publishing is a concise, practical, easy-to-use, no-nonsense guide to proven and professional strategies for successful global publishing. From legal issues; to keeping track of handling unexpected challenges; to taking advantage of international book fairs, and much, much more, Publishing without Borders will prove immensely valuable for any novice (or experienced!) publisher seeking an international marketplace for their titles. If you have a book that you want to sell in Canada, Europe, South America, or anyplace else in the world—then get yourself a copy of Michael Ross’s Publishing without Borders so you can ‘hit the ground running’ with your marketing plans, strategies, and policies.”
Midwest Book Review on December 13, 2003
Publishing without Boundaries:
How to Think, Work, and Win in the Global Marketplace
(2007, The Association of Educational Publishers)
“Very highly recommended and instructive reading, Publishing without Boundaries: How to Think, Work, and Win in the Global Marketplace by Michael N. Ross . . . focuses upon the impact digital publishing has had on the publishing industry, how to work with international publishers, and how American publishers can maximize development efforts. Publishing without Boundaries is designed to teach publishers how to adapt what they do to other cultures and media for the purpose of establishing relationships, negotiating licensing, and developing co-publishing contracts. Of particular importance to educational publishers, Publishing without Boundaries has a great deal of relevance and value for American trade publishers, niche publishers, independent publishers, and self-published authors seeking to expand their markets into other countries.”
Midwest Book Review on June 9, 2007
Dealing with Disruption:
Lessons from the Publishing Industry
(2016, Routledge, an imprint of Taylor & Francis)
“Humorous in a way only Michael Ross can be, this book thoughtfully and practically demonstrates how the digital age is disrupting the publishing industry but also brings opportunity to meet educational needs meaningfully while growing a successful business. Noteworthy case studies illustrate Ross’s concepts and offer rich new ideas for providing content in innovative and exciting ways. I highly recommend this book.”
Rachelle Cracchiolo, Founder, Teacher Created Materials
“Michael Ross writes from long experience with ease and authority. His analysis of change in audiences, creative development, marketing channels and financial models in global publishing is insightful and succinct. His practical examples illustrate his argument with clarity. Michael’s conclusion, that disruption challenges us by solving problems that the market—all of us—creates through the decisions we make, underpins his overarching philosophy: that no civilized society exists without the vigorous interchange of continuously minted fresh ideas.”
Ian Grant, Chairman, Inpress Books Ltd; Partner, Creative Structure Ltd
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Publishing in the Digital Age:
How Business Can Thrive in a Rapidly Changing Environment
(2021, Routledge, an imprint of Taylor & Francis)
Building on the insights from his last book, Dealing with Disruption: Lessons from the Publishing Industry, Ross takes a fresh look at the publishing environment and provides the reader with a clear view of how publishing has evolved and how it has benefitted consumers regardless of their preferred medium for accessing knowledge.
Through an examination of what has worked and what has not, and with Ross’s unique perspective of more than 35 years of publishing success, Publishing in the Digital Age presents an indispensable overview of the publishing industry, how it has evolved during the first quarter of the 21st Century, and how publishers, content providers, and consumers can benefit from the many options that are available today.
With case studies from industry leaders, Ross discusses new opportunities on the Web, streaming services, and audio formats. He reviews new publishing platforms and provides a practical guide for content developers to address the knowledge needs of their constituents by giving readers real-life, actionable examples of how best to publish their content consistent with users’ purchasing preferences.
“This new book from Michael N. Ross provides a fascinating rollercoaster ride through the changes to publishing – particularly educational and reference – as the promise of a digital world overturned traditional norms. A compulsive read.”
Pippa Smart
Research Communication and Publishing Consultant
PSP Consulting, Oxford, UK
“Publishing in the Digital Age: How Business Can Thrive in a Rapidly Changing Environment is exactly the book every publisher should read as they navigate their business through the ever-changing Digital Age. Over the course of a 40-year career in publishing Michael N. Ross has brought to market product in nearly every popular format. No one in publishing is better qualified to offer a history of digital publishing, an analysis of what works and what doesn’t, and a roadmap of what publishers should be planning for in the future.
“Publishing in the Digital: How Business Can Thrive in a Rapidly Changing Environment is an interesting, highly readable book written with insight, interesting details and what everyone who has ever read a Michael N. Ross book comes to expect, humor. This is a must read for everyone in the publishing world.”
Rachelle Cracchiolo, CEO, Teacher Created Materials
“Michael’s book is an up-to-date focus on publishing in the digital world and I’m plugging it because (a) it’s clear and readable; (b) the issues he raises are important and (c) he included practitioners like myself.”
Amit Shah, Founder and Managing Director, Green Comma