From eBook publishing to indie authors rocking the self-publishing world, we bring you all the March eBook news that you need to know.
Apple Fined $450 Million for eBook Price Fixing
Apple launched its iBooks store way back in 2010, and at the time, it was very controversial. The company was looking to dethrone Amazon in the world of ebooks, but the way it went about it led to some serious legal headaches. Now with all its avenues exhausted, Apple is being forced to pay out $450 million to book buyers. Read more.
Collaboration Just Got Easier: Google Docs Will Now Let You Export Files in EPUB Format
If you’re on the hunt for an easy way to convert your online documents to an ebook-friendly format, Google has quietly announced that it will now let you save your documents directly to .epub (EPUB). Read more.
If You Want to Succeed at Self-Publishing, Spread the Word!
Andrés Quintero has found his calling: writing and illustrating picture books. His first title,Hairy Harold & His Extraordinary Trip to New York, was self-published last year and praised as an “impressive debut” by Publishers Weekly. His advice: “Share, share, and share your story with as many people as you can and make sure to get their honest (and painful) feedback. My church in NYC was full [with] friends with children, so it was easier to get a sense of my target -- plus I have two boys that judged me at every turn.” Read more.
Make Your eBook Design Count
Ebook design certainly cannot recreate the print experience; running heads, page numbers, blank pages between chapters and even drop caps are all print technology features. But ebook design can fill some of those functions, even provide some new experiences. Read more.
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From eBook publishing to indie authors rocking the self-publishing world, we bring you all the March eBook news that you need to know.
Apple Fined $450 Million for eBook Price Fixing
Apple launched its iBooks store way back in 2010, and at the time, it was very controversial. The company was looking to dethrone Amazon in the world of ebooks, but the way it went about it led to some serious legal headaches. Now with all its avenues exhausted, Apple is being forced to pay out $450 million to book buyers. Read more.
Collaboration Just Got Easier: Google Docs Will Now Let You Export Files in EPUB Format
If you’re on the hunt for an easy way to convert your online documents to an ebook-friendly format, Google has quietly announced that it will now let you save your documents directly to .epub (EPUB). Read more.
If You Want to Succeed at Self-Publishing, Spread the Word!
Andrés Quintero has found his calling: writing and illustrating picture books. His first title,Hairy Harold & His Extraordinary Trip to New York, was self-published last year and praised as an “impressive debut” by Publishers Weekly. His advice: “Share, share, and share your story with as many people as you can and make sure to get their honest (and painful) feedback. My church in NYC was full [with] friends with children, so it was easier to get a sense of my target -- plus I have two boys that judged me at every turn.” Read more.
Make Your eBook Design Count
Ebook design certainly cannot recreate the print experience; running heads, page numbers, blank pages between chapters and even drop caps are all print technology features. But ebook design can fill some of those functions, even provide some new experiences. Read more.
Do you have news to share? Comment below!
