Part 1 in a 2-part series on digital book signing Book signings are an age-old tradition, but is it really necessary to extend this custom to ebooks? Today’s ebook signing services and apps not only make digital signatures are possible, …
Want to know what’s next for ebooks, tablets, e-readers, and mobile connectivity? Take a close look at teenagers’ behavior. “In many ways, teens represent the leading edge of mobile connectivity, and the patterns of their technology use often signal future …
Is there room for new thinking on ebook pricing strategies? The medium is still new, so customer expectations have not been set in stone. Now’s the time for publishers and authors to think strategically about the cost of e-books. I’ve looked …
Younger teachers use technology in their classrooms with more confidence than teachers aged 55 and older, according to a recent study by the Pew Research Center’s Internet & American Life Project in collaboration with the College Board and the National …
by Beth Bacon One million iPads. That’s the number of tablets Apple sold to schools and colleges in the year before the current school year. It’s roughly double the number sold in the education market during the previous year. In …
December 5th, 7:00pm. Kobo lands in Brazil in a partnership with Livraria Cultura, one of the best bookstores in the country and a pioneer on the online book sales business. The launch was at Livraria Cultura’s main store, in the heart …
I don’t consider myself a social reader but I’ve always admired Kobo’s commitment to refining and improving the user experience for social readers. I recently found out that this commitment extends to all aspects of the user experience, which makes …
Enhanced eBooks. What does this REALLY offer for readers? I know we are just at the infancy of some of the ways we can tell stories through the digital reading devices. I recognize this is much like the early days …
While I am very big on looking to the future, there is one area where I think publishing should look to the past. Traditional publishers are sitting on top of a gold mine that they have traditionally never exploited except …
Always good to use a Python quote. I was wondering whether someone would respond. I titled the post a bit outrageously to get reactions and Jeremy Greenfield did in his post. When I say traditional publishing the focus is on …
The Publishing Mind Shift The biggest change in publishing is under our control—if we allow it. It is our own mind shift in how we approach things. This video was shared with me by a student in a publishing course. …
Publishing is a business. In a capitalistic society, the goal of most businesses is to make a profit. Currently, the largest eBook platforms have P&L statements that aren’t exactly golden, with slim profit margins. Some of that is competition and …
“Because we’re not used to having choices about how we read.., most people haven’t thought much about what makes reading comfortable for them.” India Amos
Anne Kostick | Many who are disappointed with digital reading’s progress so far just say, “Call me when you’ve perfected it. Until then I’ll stick to print.”
