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Let’s first clarify a few facts: You don’t have to own a Kindle—or any mobile device—to read an eBook. There are no license fees or copyright restrictions related to producing and using Kindle (mobi)...
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eBook Quality and How to Avoid a Kindle Refund
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Perhaps you’ve experienced this: you’re reading an eBook and click to a page that asks you to fill in information or answer questions. This is called consumable content in eBook publishing and examples...
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No back covers with eBooks! The point of those short testimonial blurbs from experts or famous people is to convince you to buy the author’s book. She must be an expert! Look at what everyone is saying...
View ArticleClik here to view.
5 Resources to Help You Create eBook Files Using InDesign
Sometimes it makes more sense for a publisher to learn how to create their own eBooks rather than outsource to someone like AuthorImprints. I had a call this week along these lines—I think the person...
View ArticleClik here to view.
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Online eBook shopping in the Kindle, Nook, iBooks and Kobo stores would not be as satisfying or functional without the ability to view a sample of a book. The idea and benefit is no different than...
View ArticleClik here to view.
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The Kindle Kid’s Book Creator (KKBC) is a new free tool from Amazon that allows anyone to create children’s illustrated eBooks. Why is this significant? Because books in this category—think Goodnight...
View ArticleClik here to view.
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View ArticleClik here to view.
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