A new survey from the Book Industry Study Group and Bowker finds that tablet popularity has surpassed e-reader use among ebook readers. The study, titled “Consumer Attitudes Toward E-Book Reading,” shows readers prefer multi-function tablets over e-readers as the device … Continue reading
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How Does It Work: Making and Selling an Ebook
Preparing an ebook is surprisingly similar to preparing a manuscript for print publication–simply remove all characters and formatting styles from a print manuscript before uploading a manuscript onto an ebook retail website, such as Lulu (the best option), Scribd or … Continue reading
Read MoreCash In: Selling Your Book During the Holiday Season
Christmas wreaths have appeared like magic on your neighbors door. “Silent Night” is playing somewhere. Silver bells are ringing, and there are Salvation Army volunteers everywhere you go. You know what it all means: You’ve just been thrown into the … Continue reading
Read MoreOverpaid for that Ebook? Maybe.
The Tyee (out of Canada) recently did a bit of research on ebook pricing, finding that there are a few ways to discover cheaper versions of ebooks. View their findings: Parade’s End is one of about a million copyright-free texts … Continue reading
Read MoreU.K. Moving Toward E-book-Library Lending Deal
Here’s a fact most people don’t know: Many American libraries have e-book systems in place that allow library users to download ebooks remotely onto their e-readers. Unfortunately, some of the largest American publishers will not allow libraries to offer e-books … Continue reading
Read MorePublishers Admit to Spying on E-Readers
Thanks to new e-publishing technology introduced by the International Digital Publishing Forum, a global trade and standards organization, several top publishing companies now have the ability to track the activities of their e-book customers. The publishing language (called EPUB 3) … Continue reading
Read MoreWhy Parents Will Continue to Read Print Books to Their Children
A new study on the connection between children’s books and ebooks finds that parents prefer to read print books to their children and the results suggest that children prefer print books to children’s ebooks. The survey, which was conducted by … Continue reading
Read MoreUsing Amazon to Sell Books
In 2011, Amazon broke records by selling more ebooks than hardcover and paperback books. The online company sold 105 books for every 100 hardcover and paperback books. Self-published authors around the world use the site everyday to sell and promote … Continue reading
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