Are Ebooks Worse For Kids Than Paper Books?

June 12, 2013 | Beth Bacon | 0

by Beth Bacon Two recent surveys on children and digital books have generated headlines hinting at ebooks’ negative influence on kids. Are these reports two more sources of data proving that digital books are worse for children than paper books? Where, exactly, …

Digital Book Signings Help Grow Authors’ Careers

May 16, 2013 | Beth Bacon | 2

Part 1 in a 2-part series on digital book signing. See part 2 here. 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 …

Parents Value Libraries’ Digital Technologies and Programs, Pew Research Shows

May 1, 2013 | Beth Bacon | 0

According to new survey by the Pew Research Center’s Internet & American Life Project, parents see libraries as very important community resources. Libraries’ digital books and technologies are a major draw for families. Parents value libraries for their full spectrum …

An Open Letter to James Patterson on Bravery, Optimism, and the Future of Books

April 26, 2013 | Kristen McLean | 2

I want to thank you, James Patterson. [This is not a setup.] Specifically, I want to thank you for three things: That you are clearly so passionate about your industry at a time when you could happily sit back and …

An Interview with NY Times Bestselling Author Bella Andre

April 6, 2013 | Bob Mayer | 4

Having sold more than 1.5 million self-published ebooks, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Bella Andre’s novels have appeared on Top 5 lists at Amazon, Apple, Barnes & Noble and Kobo. After signing a groundbreaking 7-figure print-only, English …

Survey finds generational gap in teachers’ comfort with digital technologies

March 1, 2013 | Beth Bacon | 1

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 …

Rewarding Readers– with Ebooks via Credit/Debit Card

October 23, 2012 | Bob Mayer | 0

At the Digital Book World Discoverability Conference, many of the presenters kept getting back to involving readers in the process. Some also mentioned giving readers “rewards”. At Cool Gus Publishing, we’ve literally found a way to do that by teaming …

What song was the Titanic band playing? Reflections on BEA

June 7, 2012 | Bob Mayer | 1

Okay, I had to give this an attention getting header. I spent a single day at BEA on Tuesday. I felt like I’d hit a time warp, going back almost a decade to when I did BEA in Chicago at …

Digital Reading: Quietly, Kobo improves UX for its readers across all platforms.

June 4, 2012 | Anne Kostick | 0

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 …

Digital Reading: Getting Agile About Books

May 7, 2012 | Anne Kostick | 0

Last week I had the opportunity to moderate a webcast titled “Agile Content Development for Book Publishers.” We had less than an hour to explain, demonstrate and sometimes defend the agile methodology in its use for books. We certainly didn’t …

Enhanced eBooks: Start with the “enhancement” as the core to your story.

April 17, 2012 | Mindy Stockfield | 2

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 …

DBW Insights: Sarah Wendell, Author and Romance Blogger

August 11, 2011 | Rich Fahle | 0

Sarah Wendell on the romance reader community, ebooks, DRM, and connecting with readers.

Digital Reading: Three UX Principles from the Catalyst Group’s Peter Hughes

May 2, 2011 | Anne Kostick | 0

Anne Kostick | Peter Hughes advises a “concierge” approach to helping user interaction.

Reflecting on Magazines for a New Generation

April 22, 2011 | Yvette M. Chin | 5

Digital publishers should not lose sight of basic principles such as good reporting, engaging writing, or authentic voice.

DBW Roundup: 4/14/11

April 14, 2011 | Yvette M. Chin | 0

This week: ebook piracy and rights, subscription models, and more!

DBW Weekly Roundup: 4/7/11

April 7, 2011 | Yvette M. Chin | 0

The most interesting news, commentary and tweets related to publishing that you may have missed, from all over the digital book world.

Digital Reading: On the Way to the Webcast, a Funny Thing Happened

April 5, 2011 | Anne Kostick | 1

Anne Kostick | Notes from our last webcast might be the starters for a fresh round of conversation.

Digital Reading: Crowdsourcing an Ebook Wish List

March 29, 2011 | Anne Kostick | 2

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.”

Digital Reading: The Web Gives Important Feedback

February 28, 2011 | Anne Kostick | 0

Anne Kostick | “There’s a warm reception for long-form writing and reading on the Web, and that’s good news.”

DBW Insights: Michael Hyatt

February 23, 2011 | Rich Fahle | 1

“Publishers are going to have to work at bundling their products, or making that an option.” Michael Hyatt

Know Thy Reader (DBW Roundtable: 2/24/11)

February 23, 2011 | DBW | 1

Topic: Know Thy Reader (Now, More Than Ever) | DBW Roundtable: 2/24/11

Know Thy Reader (Now, More Than Ever) [ 1:00:36 ]

Reader Experience and Ebooks: What UX Experts Can Teach Publishers

February 22, 2011 | Matt Mullin | 0

DBW WEBcast, presented live on 3/31 at 1pm ET / 10am PT.

Can Publishers Compete on Tech’s Cutting Edge?

February 11, 2011 | DBW | 4

Mary Kole | “It sure is sharp and fun up there, but it’s easy to lose one’s footing.”

DBW Weekly Roundup: 2/11/2011

February 11, 2011 | DBW | 0

The most interesting news, commentary and tweets related to publishing that you may have missed, from all over the digital book world.

Publishing Without Borders (DBW Roundtable: 2/10/11)

February 9, 2011 | DBW | 0

DBW Roundtable: 2/10 | Topic: Publishing Without Borders

Publishing Without Borders [ 58:11 ]

Digital Reading: Users’ Habits Should Inform Design

January 21, 2011 | Anne Kostick | 2

Anne Kostick | “The primary goal of digital-book development should be creating good user experiences.”

Publishing Takes Over NYC

January 21, 2011 | Guy LeCharles Gonzalez | 1

Guy LeCharles Gonzalez | “The best part of any conference is being able to spend time talking to smart people from a variety of backgrounds.”

DBW Weekly Roundup: 1/14/11

January 14, 2011 | DBW | 0

The most interesting news, commentary and tweets related to publishing that you may have missed, from all over the digital book world.

1	Inferno \| Dan Brown
	Random House \| $12.99
2	Entwined with You (Crossfire Trilogy Series #3) \| Sylvia Day
	Penguin \| $9.99
3	Forever Too Far \| Abbi Glines
	Self-published \| $3.99