Joshua Tallent, of eBook Architects offers a great explanation of the options you have when creating a Childrens book. One of the most common questions [eBook Architechts] get is about their ability to create children’s eBooks. As the eBook … [Continue reading]
Poetry e-Book Cover Design
I have been working on a cover design for Shirleyann Regis' poetry book "Tears of the Heart." Shirleyann was our Winner of the "Get Noticed Contest", but was not using a book cover for her ebook on Kindle. So I asked. The goal was to come up with a … [Continue reading]
The Word Perfect Storm: Strange Characters Lurking in Your Code
"I am ready to throw this out the window!" My client was frustrated. No matter how he sent me his document - Word .doc, Word .docx, Text, RTF, even HTM - it STILL contained strange characters : ?, Y, A, @, and =. What was more frustrating -- he … [Continue reading]
How a Non-Illustrator Created an illustrated Book Cover: How-To Tutorial
I found this an excellent way to traverse an obstacle many designers and writers face - illustrating a book cover when you are NOT an illustrator. Nathan Brown from WeGraphics.net admits he is not illustrator - no matter how much he would like to … [Continue reading]
Major Bug When Importing EPUB into iTunes
There is nothing like working days in formatting your epub only to have your validated document changed when uploaded to iTunes. Thus is the tune John Walker played today in his post "Bugs" Ugly Gotcha Importing EPUB Books into iTunes." What … [Continue reading]
Kindle 3.1 Update: In-Book Advertising, Real Page Numbers
According to Amazon, Kindle owners are eligible for a free Software update from Amazon Kindle. Kindle Software Update Version 3.1 offers changes that mark a new move marketing. Besides page numbering, Kindle users will now have the options to share … [Continue reading]
Win a Trip to the Writers Digest Conference
For 80 years, the Annual Writer’s Digest Competition has rewarded writers for their finest work. WD continues this tradition by giving away more than $30,000 in cash and prizes! See Writer's Digest Website for prizes, rules, judging and … [Continue reading]