Buyer's Guide: The Nuts & Bolts of Apps & Ebooks
A guide to common practices for producing ebooks and book apps and tips for finding the right solution.
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O'Neill also recommends better quality assurance in the demo phase of the provider search. Publishers should push providers to construct an entire title from a completed manuscript instead of just a partial ebook. "If you are looking for a long-term relationship, it makes sense to insist on seeing what is truly indicative of future work. And, if the test run works out, they've already ticked a project off their list."
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Ellen Harvey is a freelance writer and editor who covers the latest technologies and strategies reshaping the publishing landscape. She previously served as the Senior Editor at Publishing Executive and Book Business.
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