Is Barnes and Noble planning to unveil and new e-Ink device May 24? All eyes are on the e-tailer giant as competition builds. Amazon is sure to lower the price of their popular Kindle. BN knows to compete they will need to release a better, WIFI capable device.
How to Convert a PDF to MOBI (Kindle) or EPUB for e-Publishing
If you are trying to convert a PDF to MOBI for Kindle publishing – DON’T. You will not be happy with the results. Use this list for converting a PDF to a format for reading or e-publishing.
Deborah Riley-Magnus, Author Success Coach
An informal chat with Deborah Riley Magnus on Author and Book promotion, as well as her upcoming book Author Success 2.0
SEO Trends: Targeting Keywords and Basic HTML
The key to effective SEO is to include enough indicators without being spammy. Don’t stuff keywords on page that don’t belong there. As a writer, you need to maintain a standard in your writing; your goal is to find that balance between quality and SEO.
eBook Cover Design Tutorial: Primary and Complementary Colors
When it comes to any design, choosing the right colors is just as important as the font or photo. But every color evokes a different emotional response. Knowing what color combination work well together is half the battle of book cover design.
Simon Wood, Author of ‘Paying the Piper’ and ‘Did Not Finish’
I love talking with SIMON WOOD, and love even more reading his novels. At the time of this podcast, I was in the middle of reading one of his novels, and it was hard to tear myself away (sorry Simon). But I was glad I did. From training his dog for the “Weiner Nationals” to his soon to be released “DID NOT FINISH”, it was fun and enjoyable.
Amazon Bids for Exclusivity on Hocking Books
Amazon, in hopes to pull in exclusive rights to their Kindle line, actually bid publishers for Amanda Hocking’s trade books.
Borders BookBrewer Targets Teachers as eBook Authors
For teachers aspiring to be writers, Borders offers a service tailor made for the educator. The program enables teachers to sell their e-books through the Borders Bookstore as well as receive a complementary paperback version of their book.
Harry Potter e-Book Series Coming Soon
J.K. Rowling may finally allow e-books for the Harry Potter series. Not only will this be a tremendous boost for the e-book industry but could “potentially earn [the author] a further 100 million pounds” if Rowling agrees.