The link below is to an article that looks at the future of self-publishing and why it is the way to go.
For more visit:
http://www.salon.com/2013/04/04/hugh_howey_self_publishing_is_the_future_and_great_for_writers/
The link below is to an article that considers ebooks and their future – what should they be like? Please share your thoughts on what you would like to see in ebooks by posting in the comments.
For more visit:
http://gizmodo.com/5993800/why-do-we-keep-making-ebooks-like-paper-books
The link below is to an article that reports on the decline in ebook reader sales and the increase in tablets sales among ebook reading customers.
For more visit:
http://www.digitalbookworld.com/2013/shift-from-e-readers-to-tablets-continues/
The link below is to an article that looks at both myths and truths concerning book editing.
For more visit:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/david-kudler/book-editing_b_2990583.html
The link below is to an article that looks at a new project by Amazon to improve ebooks for Kindle, by testing an ebook cover generator.
For more visit:
http://www.the-digital-reader.com/2013/04/03/amazon-is-now-beta-testing-an-automated-cover-generator-for-kindle-ebooks/
The link below is to an article reporting on an Australian government project to set up an ebook library for schools.
For more visit:
http://goodereader.com/blog/e-book-news/breaking-australian-government-mandates-new-ebook-initiative/
The link below is to an article that looks at how to Kickstart a book.
For more visit:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/04/01/10-things-kickstarter-book_n_2993825.html
The link below is to an article that looks at the battle to save bookstores. It includes the idea that ebook sales are diminishing and have reached their peak, which I think is little more than fiction (pun intended).
For more visit:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/penny-c-sansevieri/bookstores_b_2975644.html
Amazon has purchased Goodreads, which I don’t really think is all that surprising. I think it is a good fit for Amazon, especially with the Kindle ebook market that they have. I chose Goodreads over Shelfari some time ago and the purchase of Goodreads by Amazon won’t drive me away to a lesser book and reading social network.
When I saw that Amazon had purchased Goodreads I did do a quick ‘Oh no,’ but really I don’t see any real reason for concern at this stage. Indeed, it may be of value to me, especially given my preference for the Kindle. I guess time will tell.
I’m sure there are plenty of people looking for possible alternatives – and if things do go south with Amazon ownership of Goodreads, I too may end up looking for an alternative. The link below is to an article that considers a few alternatives to Goodreads.
For more visit:
http://www.mediabistro.com/appnewser/10-alternatives-to-goodreads_b33964
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