EPUB 3 is here. some advancements include enhanced video and audio support, embedded fonts and improve SVG support. So what does that mean for ebook authors?
The Six Nevers of Promoting on Forums by Melinda Clayton
Every author should learn the ground rules of forum promotion, or risk cutting their proverbial throat. Melinda Clayton offers the Six Nevers of Promoting on Forums.
Where to Self-Publish your e-Book
Authors may upload and publish their books directly to many online e-tailers, such as Amazon and B&N. However, some etailers, such as iBookstore, requires you to use a third-party distribution service.
Picking a Publisher: Evaluate, Question and Observe
When considering publishing your manuscript, electronic or tangible, you need to refrain from getting overly excited when a publisher opens their doors. Evaluate, ask questions and observe.
Formatting: HTML Codes for Special Characters and Symbols
Occasionally special characters arise in writing – especially non-fiction. When converting to an e-book format, use this handy table to ensure these characters translate to your HTM file correctly.
Basic eBook Formatting: Style Sheets
If you are venturing into the arena of ebook publishing, you no doubt have heard to use style sheets to maintain a unified and consistent look to your finished epub or mobi ebook. Here’s a quick tutorial on setting up your Word template with e-book compatible styles.
How Automated eBook Conversions go Wrong (Mobi EPUB)
I don’t have to tell you that the ebook industry is exploding. Everyone seems to be putting out a book. Unfortunately, many of these would be authors will have problems with their ebook output they didn’t foresee, simply because they didn’t familiarize themselves with how an eReader works.