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 >

Jeff Bezos’ reading list: the books that Amazon employees are expected to read

Recently, the big news was that Jeff Bezos, the founder and CEO of Amazon online store, had become the richest person in the world. The ranking, however, can quickly change because it largely depends on the stock prices of companies the richest people own, which is why Bill Gates or … Read >

Here are the countries where you have plenty of colleagues who also provide professional services online

If you are a writer or a freelancer providing writing-related services, like translation, editing, or proofreading, and you manage your assignments through online services, you know how global the business is. Many other professionals, such as programmers, graphic designers, and photographers also sell their services on global online freelance platforms. … 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

News on ebooks, writing and photography

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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 >