E-Books and Interactive Publishing

Great book covers sell books. Professional cover designers are trained in the craft of typography, photo editing, and design—but they’re not expected to know anything about your book or your visual preferences. Luckily, a document called a Creative Brief exists to help you convey your intentions to your graphic designer. Here’s all you need to…

I’ve put words on the page since I can remember. Not great words at first, mind you, but words, nevertheless. You could say I’ve been in the relentless pursuit of telling story in a meaningful, engaging, awesome way before I knew how to spell. I am, as it turns out, a writer. Is that different…

The public library might not be top of mind when broadening your digital publishing reach, but it should be, according to literary agent Gordon Warnock. His report from the ALA Annual Conference shatters stereotypes about libraries and shows you how this public resource can help your writing career. The post Libraries Gone Digital: 4 Ways…

If you’re one of the many authors whose books are rejected by BookBub, don’t wallow in despair. You can turn that negative into a positive, by bucking up and trying again to get accepted by the book marketing giant by beefing up your reviews and generating more activity on your online book sales pages. Only…

For the first time in the industry, library patrons can access audiobooks, magazines, and eBooks all in one easy-to-use mobile app. The post Recorded Books Unveils Revolutionary New RBdigital App appeared first on Digital Book World.

Where are ebook sales headed? Which countries spend most hours reading? Which populations are considered the most “literate”? Our infographic tells all. The post Which Country Reads the Most? A Guide to Global Reading Habits appeared first on Digital Book World.

You're done with your manuscript, but you’re not finished yet! Writing is not the same as publishing. Author Sharon Anderson shares her insights on how to shift from writer to publisher. The post 8 Top Publishing Lessons Authors Need To Know appeared first on Digital Book World.

From sites that inspire to tools for creating your final ebook design, Sophie Knowles offers a list of the tools and resources every author needs. The post 15 Free Resources For Every Stage In An Indie Author’s Journey appeared first on Digital Book World.

Before you plan a range of individual marketing activities, spend some time building your loyal fan base (LOFABA). Maria Salomão-Schmidt is an author with an MBA. She explains why you should focus on your fan base first—and how to develop a fan base at every stage of the sales cycle. The post Grow A Loyal…

Machine-learning provides curation tools that shape-cut online marketing content to make it work specifically for different platforms. Here's a philosophical look at how this new technology will shape the publishing industry. The post Machine-Learning: One Of Skills Publishers Need To Keep Moving Forward appeared first on Digital Book World.