At the recent Harriette Austen Writer’s Conference, a new welcoming atmosphere towards authors who are interested in digital and self publishing meant a broader range of presenters speaking to the attendees on not only the options available to writers today, but also some key aspects of promoting one’s work once publication has happened. Amanda Luedeke, literary agent with … [Read more...] about Indie Authors and Social Media
E-Book News
Ebooks Chasing Paperbacks to Market
Publishing industry experts have had much to say about ebooks since the first digital edition appeared on the market. While public opinion may still be out on whether ebooks are the next big thing or a flash in the reading pan, new unexpected benefits of digital reading appear on a fairly consistent basis.According to an article in the New York Times, ebooks are speeding up … [Read more...] about Ebooks Chasing Paperbacks to Market
Kobo Developing HTML5 Web App for iOS
Kobo is in the midst of developing an HTML5 web application for iOS because of Apple's new policy that takes 30% of each transaction. Kobo recently removed the link to their own store from within the Kobo application for iOS to conform with Apple's policy. The HTML5 app was designed to give IOS users a better experience purchasing ebooks with their Apple device.This change … [Read more...] about Kobo Developing HTML5 Web App for iOS
Collins Booksellers Partners with Kobo
With the final news on the collapse of the Borders chain, attention has shifted from speculating about what would happen to the number three book retailer in the U.S. to industry experts expounding on what went wrong. Every news outlet has its own opinion on the Borders bankruptcy, but one unifying thought is that the chain did not do enough to embrace digital reading. Despite … [Read more...] about Collins Booksellers Partners with Kobo
Amazon Reaching for India
Amazon.com is looking to expand its reach to the Asian market through India, according to TheBookseller.com and Times of India. The online retail giant has bought 80,000 square feet of land at SP Infocountry, as well as built a warehouse and hired a new executive, formerly of Landmark. The new hire to head up operations is based out of Chennai, which is also where Amazon’s … [Read more...] about Amazon Reaching for India
Wall Street Journal Suspends Subscriptions via its iOS App
News Corp owners of the Wall Street Journal have decided to suspend subscriptions via its application for the Apple iPhone and Apple iPad. They decided to stop all new subscription sign-ups rather than let Apple take %30 of every new sign up.If you have downloaded the Wall Street Journal application via the app store and want to subscribe to the publication you will have to … [Read more...] about Wall Street Journal Suspends Subscriptions via its iOS App
Amazon removes store link from iOS App
Amazon is the 3rd major company to remove the store link from their iOS application to comply with Apples new mandate. The store link used to be in the top right hand corner on the iPad app, but as you can see from our screenshot post update, it is gone. Last week Kobo and Borders were the first ones to remove the store link from their application.The Amazon update for iOS … [Read more...] about Amazon removes store link from iOS App
Authorlink Compiling Data for Writers and Publishers
GoodEReader.com attended the Harriette Austen Writers’ Conference this weekend in order to get a feel for what the writing community is hearing from the digital publishing industry. Throughout the two-day event, one comment kept coming up from agents, editors, writers, and organizers: “You’ve got to interview Doris Booth.”“Six years ago, Doris was asked to speak about the … [Read more...] about Authorlink Compiling Data for Writers and Publishers
Borders removes the ability to buy books with its iOS APP
Today we saw Kobo removed the ability to buy books through its own application and instead is directing users to Kobo.com within the Safari browser. Today Borders also removed the ability to buy books via its iOS application as well.Borders updated their application and removes the ability for clients to purchase books through their own application. Kobo actually provides … [Read more...] about Borders removes the ability to buy books with its iOS APP
Kobo suspends selling eBooks via iOS
Kobo is feeling the might of the new Apple regulations on its iOS platform and the company officially announced it will no longer be selling ebooks via its Kobo application for the iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch.In the past you could make ebook purchased directly from the Kobo application. Now the only way you can purchase books is accessing Kobo.com via the Safari web … [Read more...] about Kobo suspends selling eBooks via iOS
Amazon Introduces Kindlegraph to Let Authors Sign Their e-Books
As the race between physical books and their digital counterpart e-books continues, the latter seems to be extending the lead with each passing day. However, there are some aspects of physical books that are sorely missed on the digital versions. Like the chance to meet your favorite author and to get him or her to sign the fresh copy of their book that you have bought. The … [Read more...] about Amazon Introduces Kindlegraph to Let Authors Sign Their e-Books
Kindle Promises Harry Potter Content
Online retailer Amazon remains the target of the rumor mill. Possibilities of new devices and new compatibilities with digital content formats are popular fodder for forums and blog posts. Sometimes Amazon confirms the rumors—or at least drops massive hints—such as its tablet debut. Other times they keep a tight lid on the news, such as in the case of rumors that the Kindle … [Read more...] about Kindle Promises Harry Potter Content
Blogs to Books, The Road to Publication
With the rise in platforms that make publishing a book even more accessible to a wider audience of writers, the publishing industry as a whole has had to become even more selective than ever before. One of the frustrations, especially for writers of non-fiction and self-help titles, is that the industry wants to see clear numbers on an author’s reach of influence and audience … [Read more...] about Blogs to Books, The Road to Publication