As if releasing a tablet that is priced to compete with Amazon’s Kindle Fire wasn’t enough work for one week, Kobo has announced that it will be launching a publishing division sometime after the beginning of 2012. The third-ranked ebook distributor and developer of the Kobo touch screen e-ink reader that was unveiled at BookExpo America this year has an opportunity to reach a … [Read more...] about Kobo Announces the Launch of its Own Publishing Platform
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Bowker, BookStats Provide Industry Data
At last week’s SelfPub BookExpo, R. R. Bowker was on hand and provided valuable information to attendees in both a panel and in the distribution of the information that Bowker works diligently to make available to the entire publishing industry.“It was a highly engaging panel,” said Kelly Gallagher, VP of Publishing Services at R. R. Bowker. “It’s always illuminating for … [Read more...] about Bowker, BookStats Provide Industry Data
Swift Ink Founder on a Crucial Step in Digital Publishing
GoodEReader.com attended the SelfPub BookExpo last Saturday in New York and conducted an interview with founder and president of Swift Ink Editorial Services, Jessica Swift, who spoke about the importance for authors of every purpose to enlist the aid of a professional editor.“It seems clear as to why an author needs an editor,” said Swift. “The real question becomes, ‘Is … [Read more...] about Swift Ink Founder on a Crucial Step in Digital Publishing
Inkling famous for textbooks is making a go of Cookbooks
Inkling is a San Francisco based start-up and has been cutting its teeth with various iOS exclusives in the form of magazines. The company has announced that they are branching out and making a cookbook app.On Friday the company is set to release The Professional Chef, the official textbook of the Culinary Institute of America. You might have heard about the institute via … [Read more...] about Inkling famous for textbooks is making a go of Cookbooks
BookBrewer Brings New Author-Centric App To SelfPub BookExpo
BookBrewer, a well-known name in ebook distribution, showed off its new AuthorApps at the SelfPub BookExpo this past weekend in New York. GoodEReader was at the event and spoke with Dan Pacheco, the founder of BookBrewer and CEO of FeedBrewer, Inc.While BookBrewer is known for its ebook distribution, its print-on-demand hard copy editions, and some of the highest author … [Read more...] about BookBrewer Brings New Author-Centric App To SelfPub BookExpo
Free eBook of the Week: Kait Nolan
Once again this week, GoodEReader.com is highlighting an additional international ebook through the ebook distribution platform XinXii. This week’s second title is the YA paranormal romance Red by Kait Nolan. In the author’s words, Red involves a young girl fighting for control over her emergence into a wolf shifter who must avoid execution by a man bent on exterminating her … [Read more...] about Free eBook of the Week: Kait Nolan
Does your School Offer Digital Textbooks?
We poised the question during the last few weeks on digital textbooks and the educational system. This is no dispute that more companies, such as Amazon and Barnes and Noble, are offering college and high school textbooks to rent or own.It seems by a large margin people are not offered digital textbooks from their educational institution. 44% of voters said they would … [Read more...] about Does your School Offer Digital Textbooks?
Good e-Reader eBook of the Week: Jeremy Tarr
Once again this week, GoodEReader.com is bringing you two ebooks for your digital reading devices. The first title is (S)mythology by Jeremy Tarr, a contemporary magical tale for these harsh times. This title marks the first time that GoodEReader is including an ebook in its Ebook of the Week feature that is not, in fact, free; we were thrilled that Tarr asked to charge his … [Read more...] about Good e-Reader eBook of the Week: Jeremy Tarr
Should Companies Pay for Product Placements in Books?
Movies and television shows have had product placements in them since their inceptions. Companies pay big money for the lead character to drink a Coke or to place a FedEX truck all throughout the movie. With ebooks gaining more visibility in our culture and more authors trying to make a viable income from their sales, is it time for companies to pay for product placements in … [Read more...] about Should Companies Pay for Product Placements in Books?
Big Six Publishers to Start Providing Sales Numbers to Authors
Some of the headaches involved in traditional publishing just eased up somewhat, at least as far as the authors are concerned. Three of the Big Six publishers have decided to take steps to allow authors to access their sales figures online. According to a recent article in the New York Times, Simon & Schuster has already developed an author portal that grants not only … [Read more...] about Big Six Publishers to Start Providing Sales Numbers to Authors
BookBaby Talks Indie Publishing at the SelfPub BookExpo
One of the main arguments in favor of indie publishing is the fact that today’s writers have an unheard amount of control and choice when it comes to publishing their works. GoodEReader.com was on location in New York this past weekend to attend the SelfPub BookExpo, and one of the highlights of the expo floor was the wide variety of self-publishing platforms that today’s … [Read more...] about BookBaby Talks Indie Publishing at the SelfPub BookExpo
Steve Jobs Might Be the Top Selling Amazon Book in 2011
The Steve Jobs autobiography written by Walter Isaacson is poised to be the top selling book on Amazon in 2011. On the strength of pre-orders, the book is the 13th best selling edition on Amazon and it only went on sale today.The book covers the life and times of Steve Jobs and gives you an introspective on how he went about developing the products that made Apple a … [Read more...] about Steve Jobs Might Be the Top Selling Amazon Book in 2011
Collins Booksellers to Sell Kobo e-Readers and eBooks in Australia This Week
Kobo has formed a new partnership with Collins Booksellers in Australia to sell its new e-readers in over 50 different retail locations. Not only can you now buy the physical device, but also Collins is opening a new eBook store, powered by Kobo.Starting this week Collins will start stocking the Kobo WIFI ($138) and Kobo Touch e-reader ($168). The company is also opening … [Read more...] about Collins Booksellers to Sell Kobo e-Readers and eBooks in Australia This Week
Adobe Releases AudienceResearch to Measure Magazine Metrics
Adobe has released a new tool called AudienceResearch that gives publishers and authors of magazines the ability to measure customer data more then ever before!If you use Adobe Digital Publishing suite to make your magazines and content, you can now elect to have AudienceResearch built right into the magazine. This gives you the ability to measure metrics and important … [Read more...] about Adobe Releases AudienceResearch to Measure Magazine Metrics