Ebook news digest: travel writing, working while on a cruise, bets on books

News on ebooks, writing and photography

an old typewriter for traveling writers had its own hardshell case. Photo by Stan Wiechers.
12 Types of Travel Writing Every Writer Should Know
Reedsy

Articles, books, blogs – a few choices for writing about travel. The article introduces the genres and channels of travel writing.

10 Books That Were Written on a Bet
Electric Lit

Fascinating stories about … Read >

Ebook news digest: where writers work, photography from above, survival tips after disappointing book sales

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The Rooms Where Writers Work
The New York Times

Romantic images of writers typing in an attic at night, or in a solitude of a wilderness cabin are mostly only romantic visions. Most writers create a dedicated space for themselves where they can work … Read >

Ebook news digest: the honor of ebooks, free writing contests, translating a book

News on ebooks, writing and remote work

Apple iPad on bookshelf with books
Defending the honor of ebooks (and innovation)
No Shelf Required

A quote from the article hits right into the core benefits of ebooks: “The promise of the digital medium is to democratize and equalize access to knowledge, which, like information, wants to be … Read >

Ebook news digest: literary tourism, digital libraries, ebook cover designs, travel photography kit

News on ebooks, writing and photography

Luzenac, France, Pyrenees, bookcrossing library
Libraries Gone Digital: 4 Ways Libraries Expand Your Reach As An Author
Digital Book World

Yes, libraries are a good channel for distributing ebooks to readers. An ebook publisher who has the distribution agreements in place can deliver ebooks to libraries. It depends on … Read >

Ebook news digest: guide to writing a nonfiction book, visual travel stories, PayPal for iBooks

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The Ultimate Guide to Writing and Publishing a Nonfiction Book
Writing Tips Oasis

An extensive article on planning and writing a nonfiction book that starts with a Table of Contents. Klaava team was sold – the importance of the Table of Contents is also Read >

Ebook news digest: recommended books for vacation, nomads’ favourite continent, Tour de France

News on ebooks, writing and reading

bookcrossing street library in Spain
Bill Gates Discusses His Lifelong Love for Books and Reading
Time

Bill Gates is the man who started the personal computing and software revolution in the late 1970s – early 1980s when his company Microsoft managed to make a deal with IBM. He became … Read >

Ebook news digest: choosing an ereader, National Writing Day, vanlife, coworking for writers

News on ebooks, writing and location independent work

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How to buy the best ebook reader
Which?

A comprehensive guide on choosing an ereader for reading ebooks.

I thought writing novels from home was the dream – I didn’t realise how lonely I had become
The Telegraph

Writing is hard work … Read >

Ebook news digest: travel writer or blogger, iPhone photography, European libraries, writing that second book

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3 Big Differences Between Travel Writing and Travel Blogging
Travel Blog Success

There are differences between travel writing and blogging, and in the long term, they are fundamental for a writer to understand. Yet, it is perfectly all right and possible to do both.… Read >

Ebook news digest: ebooks in metro, tips for headlines, how to start travel photography

News on ebooks, writing and photography

Murcia, bookshop of antique books
New York Public Library turns subway cars into mobile ebook libraries
Boing Boing

Some New York metro cars have been equipped with Wi-Fi signal that connects commuters to the city library for ebooks. Nice idea, since under the ground it is rare to get … Read >