Ebook news digest August 1, 2016
The importance of dissatisfaction to writing (The Irish Times)
Every writer has his or her own motivation for writing. It is lonely work that tends to continue in the author’s head even … Read the story...
The importance of dissatisfaction to writing (The Irish Times)
Every writer has his or her own motivation for writing. It is lonely work that tends to continue in the author’s head even … Read the story...
If you are planning to travel to Europe, but are concerned about the recent news on violence conducted by a radical group in some countries, an extensive study on the safety status of the world’s countries convinces that Europe still … Read the story...
8 things I wish I’d known before writing my first novel (Marie Claire)
Author Kate Mosse shares a few tips for aspiring writers, and although her tips focus on novels, they are … Read the story...
Book market statistics provided by publishing organizations are often quoted as the only authoritative numbers that reflect what is going on in the book trade. Many industry analysts have disagreed with these “official” numbers for years saying that they only … Read the story...
Six E-Reader Hacks You Need To Know (Bustle)
Book lovers fill up their ereaders with ebooks that have been sitting on the to-be-read list when they head for vacation. Julia Seales provides … Read the story...
Many smartphone owners are happy with the camera application the phone manufacturer has installed on the device in the factory. In general, the factory-installed camera apps get the job done, but may lack an extra feature photographers maybe looking for. … Read the story...
This Pocketable Camera Gear Will Change the Way You Take Travel Photos (The Wall Street Journal)
Wall Street Journal’s traveling reporter tests three new small cameras that are designed to change the … Read the story...
The peak season for traveling to the northernmost point of Europe is in July and August. The trip to Nordkapp (North Cape) in Norway can be made any time of the year, but the weather is the most temperate and … Read the story...
Amazon ‘Page Flip’ Lets You Easily Skim Through Ebooks (PC Magazine)
Ebooks get features that are familiar from paperbooks: a quick and easy way to browse a book. Page Flip is coming … Read the story...
Reading books on smartphones has increased along with the rising popularity of mobile devices that have bright, large, and sharp displays. Reading ebooks on a phone or tablet is convenient only if it is easy to download and read long … Read the story...
Why are there so many new publishing imprints? (The Guardian)
* So what is an imprint, and why are there suddenly so many more of them? The simple answer is that they … Read the story...
Having returned from a three-day road trip last night, a timely story published on Cnet caught my eye. Matt Elliott provides a few tips on traveling with a tablet that comes only with Wi-Fi connectivity. He has some good advice, … Read the story...