Ebook news digest: book publishing myths, also writers need to rest, Barnes & Noble wants cheaper paperbacks

News on ebooks, writing and publishing

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10 Myths Most People Believe About Writing & Publishing
ToughNickel

These points are so true. I would like to know how have these myths been born? Wait, maybe that is an idea for a book?

Why You Need Time Away from the Computer
ProWritingAid
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Ebook news digest: ereaders for musicians, new EPUB version, interaction with readers

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Want to improve your writing? Mind the Gap.
The Writing Cooperative

The Curiosity Gap Theory for writers can help to find story themes that resonate with readers.

PadMu is a 13.3-inch (x2) E Ink eReader for Musicians (Video)
The Ebook Reader

Ereader devices with … Read >

Ebook news digest: book towns, fake news, EU stops geoblocking, Kindle Lite

News on ebooks, writing and digital media

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Book Towns Are Made for Book Lovers
Atlas Obscura

Journalist Alex Johnson has written a book titled Book Towns that shows communities across the world that have decided to attract visitors and residents with books. This article has some lovely photos of bookshops. … Read >

Ebook news digest: why ebook is better, lonely writer’s syndrome, travel photography tips

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Ebooks are not ‘stupid’ – they’re a revolution
The Guardian

When Armand Nourry, the head of Hachette publishing company, blurted that ebook is a stupid product because it only replicates the print product, he didn’t know the scale of the storm he had created. … Read >

Ebook news digest: best tools for nonfiction writers, large screen ereader, insight from failed book

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The Best Writing, Editing and Publishing Tools for Aspiring Nonfiction Authors
Book Ghostwriter

The emphasis of this article that lists tech tools and books for nonfiction authors is on editing. Tools and books for other stages of the writing and publishing process are mentioned … Read >

Ebook news digest: best writing apps of 2018, Kindle as an agent of change, travel writing as a career

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The Best Writing Apps of 2018
PC Mag

The PC Mag article introduces a bunch of writing applications designed for novel, screen, or distraction-free writing. The article features a fine selection of apps, but if you want to find the best free distraction-free writing … Read >

Ebook news digest: travel writing, gifts for writers, books that don’t sell

News on ebooks, writing and working on the road

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5 Writing Perspectives to Be Thankful For
Writer’s Digest

Five nonfiction books that are worth reading for authors independent of level of experience. Some of these books discuss writing, whereas some address other skills and strengths that writers need as well. … Read >

Ebook news digest: fake facts in writing, long content is coming, overcoming the fear of publishing

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3 Essential Questions for Every Author
The Book Designer

Only three questions? Easy, you may think. It is not easy, because the author has to dig deep into the meaning and value of his or her book. It is a tough, but essential exercise. … Read >

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

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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 >