Author Archives: David Stephens

Amazon has released the publishing tools required to create KF8 format ebooks.

Posted on January 12, 2012 by David Stephens

Amazon has finally released the publishing tools required to create KF8 format ebooks. KF8 is Amazon’s new ebook format which offers a wider rage of formatting options which will enable publishers of illustrated non-fiction and reference titles to create well … Continue reading →

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Strategic issues to consider for digital publishing and designing your ebook/app development

Posted on January 6, 2012 by David Stephens



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What news on Amazon Kindle KF8 format?

Posted on December 1, 2011 by David Stephens

It’s obvious how important the publishing industry are viewing the Kindle Fire for potential illustrated non fiction and reference titles as there is a growing swell of discontentment from the industry regarding the lack of information around the KF8 format. … Continue reading →

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Great news from Amazon for illustrated non fiction publishers

Posted on October 24, 2011 by David Stephens

On Friday Amazon announced that their new Kindle Fire will read the latest Kindle Format 8 files which will support HTML5. This ebook format will be rolled out across the Amazon range of new devices over the next few months. … Continue reading →

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Digital publishing strategy stages for illustrated non fiction titles

Posted on September 28, 2011 by David Stephens

These stages can be run in parallel and obviously the priority/cost of conversion between front and back list and individual titles should be considered. Basic conversion of existing titles to digital – Ensuring you have digital rights for all of … Continue reading →

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