A good book title triggers so much curiosity that a reader wants to grab the book right away and read what it is all about. Of course, a book with a boring title (for instance, Gone with the Wind, or Brideshead Revisited) can become a bestseller, but then, other factors … Read >
Ebook news digest: author and editor relationship, 10.3-inch ereader/writing tablet, Kobo and Walmart
News on ebooks, writing and ereaders
The Author-Editor Relationship: Same Planet, Different Worlds
Excellent advice to writers about editors and publishers. This is a long Questions & Answers article, but studying it is worth every writer’s time. Even experienced published authors can find valuable tips in this post.
Product review: Wunder360 C1 camera for 360-degree travel photography
Wunder360 C1 is a 360-degree camera that can record video and photographs that show everything around the camera (up and down, right and left, front and back). It is an entry-level, budget-friendly camera aimed at people who just want to snap images, perhaps apply a special effect to the image … Read >
Bouye Likebook Note sets lower price level for 10-inch ereaders
Six inches has been the standard size for e-reader devices for years, but fortunately, the situation is changing. A number of e-readers with 10-inch screen have been introduced to the markets. It means ebook users can enjoy some tablet-like features, like writing and drawing on their devices. The Bouye Likebook … Read >
4 Unorthodox Avenues for Modern Creative Writers
Today, aspiring creative writers have more opportunities than ever for writing to different genres, and many young people are pursuing second careers as writers. There are many avenues for publishing new material for creative and young writers. In particular, ebooks now represent a massive industry (to the point that this … Read >
Books are the core element for creative industries, such as movies, television and theater
After a movie screening, we all have heard talk among the audience: “This time, the movie really was better than the book”, “I have to read the book”, or “The book was much richer than the movie”. The thing is that it doesn’t matter. In all these cases, a book … Read >
Ebook news digest: online tools for writers, recording your trip for a write-up, libraries documented
News on ebooks, travel writing and e-readers
Top 10 Online Tools for Writers
Daily Writing Tips has compiled a list of valuable writing and document management tools for writers. A tool that I couldn’t find in the list would be Simplenote, an excellent online service for writing down notes, … Read >
Five frequently asked questions that an ebook producer has to answer
Large bookstores, such as the Kindle Store, Kobo, Google Play have made downloading and reading of an ebook easy for their customers. What happens before the book is available in the store, however, is a long process where the author, publisher, ebook production expert and marketing people work with the … Read >
Typewriters may not make a return, but keyboards that imitate them are desired products
There must be something magical in those loud and clunky keys that old typewriters have. Several keyboard products have been created during recent years that imitate the design and mechanical features of typewriters. One of the most stylish and most wanted (as indicated by the number of investors) keyboards is … Read >
Back in Time: Here Is How to Enjoy a Long Weekend in Historic London
For those looking for the perfect way to while away a long weekend, the vast and fascinating history that London has to offer is hard to beat. From ancient relics in its numerous museums to crumbling Roman ruins and glamorous boutique hotels to the oldest pub you’re likely to find, … Read >