The Honest Tribe refers to people of Finland in Max Boyle’s travel book that explores the culture of this Nordic nation. The author visited a number of cities and villages in different parts of the scarcely populated country, crossed lakes, and tasted the local beer. What was it that made … Read >
Get our most downloaded travel guide for free
It looks like the ebook Traveling in Scandinavia has quickly risen to the most downloaded travel guide we have published. We would like to think it is only because the book includes sample chapters from our best guidebooks that cover the Nordic countries. Perhaps true, but we can’t forget the … Read >
Ebook news digest: artificial intelligence in writing, fact-checking for non-fiction, digital media trends
News on ebooks, writing and digital media
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How Artificial Intelligence is Changing Writing
Daily Writing Tips makes a case for six ways AI may change the business of writing. Numbers 3 and 4 are tasks that may quickly gain AI skills, and few writers … Read >
The most recommended places to visit in each country around the world
If you want to visit the places that many other people are visiting, these are the most recommended destinations in each country. Tripadvisor collected the data from user comments and compiled a list of the best things to do in countries around the world. There are surprises, for instance, in … Read >
A community built for writers needs a platform strategy
Facebook’s founder Mark Zuckerberg once said that online communities can’t be created. Communities exist both in the real world and online, and all you can do is to provide tools and services that attract community members to your platform. Writing Cooperative is a community for writers, but the story how … Read >
Want to have an 10-inch Kindle e-reader? Here is how to get one
In the early days of the Kindle ereaders, Amazon had a model with 9.7-inch E ink display. Perhaps it didn’t sell enough, or there were technical problems with the product, but it didn’t survive for long. Since then, Amazon has only been marketing 6 and 7-inch size Kindle ereaders. Many … Read >
Intel has created a working product concept that many ebook readers and writers want
Intel is hoping more mobile device manufacturers would use its processors and other components on their products, and has created an exciting concept product to showcase the power of its processors in mobile devices. Intel Tiger Rapids is a tablet/e-reader device, or a unique laptop, that is about the size … Read >
Ebook news digest: book publishing myths, also writers need to rest, Barnes & Noble wants cheaper paperbacks
News on ebooks, writing and publishing
10 Myths Most People Believe About Writing & Publishing
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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
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The apps you want on your tablet or phone when reading ebooks
For ebooks on your tablet or smartphone, you only have to download a reading app on the device. Most ereading applications come with note taking and highlighting features that let you annotate the text you are reading. As you develop new habits with digital reading and your ebook library grows, … Read >
The nonfiction books recommended by Bill Gates for vacation period 2018
For busy people, vacations are the best time to really concentrate on reading books. It doesn’t matter if it is a beach destination, mountains or a city holiday, because during the journey and in the destination, there should be plenty of time to enjoy a good read. Our experienced travel … Read >