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The basics of ebook marketing

Posted on November 25, 2011 by Liz Murray

It goes without say that the eBook is a fast growing phenomenon in the publishing world, yet one that has long been frowned upon by traditional publishing houses. The idea that a book can be published entirely online has become … 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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Amazon dodges Apple rules with new browser based app

Posted on August 12, 2011 by Liz Murray

According to the BBC Amazon has launched a browser-based version of its Kindle eBook application called the Kindle Cloud Reader, it is optimised for the iPad. As recently reported by us this will avoid the 30% charge that Apple levies … Continue reading →

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Convert your books into a suitable format for Smashwords submission

Posted on August 12, 2011 by Kellie Wiblin

LJ Interactive offer a Smashwords conversion service. If you’re an author or small publisher, then you may have heard of Smashwords and perhaps even considered distributing your titles through their easy to use platform but not known how to format … Continue reading →

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Sony plans to launch new ereaders

Posted on August 3, 2011 by Liz Murray

Sony, Japan’s consumer electronics giant, plans to launch a new line of digital ebook readers as soon as next month to challenge Amazon.com’s Kindle. The new ereader products will be introduced before Sony’s launch of their first tablets, scheduled to … Continue reading →

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