Chinese is the most spoken language in the world, Spanish is the second, and English third. Nonetheless, the language of the biggest corporations, largest media services, most popular pop stars, books and movies is English. If French used to be the universal language of the world hundred years ago, English … Read >
Do marketers’ travel slogans really attract tourists to visit a country?
Probably every country in the world, apart from closed societies like North Korea or disorganized regions like Somalia, has a state-powered marketing organization whose responsibility is to attract more tourists to the country. Nothing wrong with that, tourism is one of the largest industries in the world today, and some … Read >
A publisher caught loaning its own ebooks from library for profit
In some countries, like Sweden, public libraries have an advanced system for citizens to loan ebooks. All parties, libraries, citizens and publishers have been happy to the system, because it works, allows budgeting for libraries, and enables some business for publishers. Now, a Swedish publisher has discovered an old-school method … Read >
Quick and easy tips for street photography
After I saw a large exhibition of works of Henri Cartier-Bresson two years ago, I realized that there are so many techniques for taking photos on city streets. It looked like Cartier-Bresson had agreed with some people that they are being photographed. They should continue whatever they were doing without … Read >
EU confirms that libraries can lend ebooks provided authors are fairly compensated
Ebooks have been, and are being, lended by public libraries in many EU countries, but on November 10th, 2016 the EU Court of Justice decided that libraries really have the right to do so. The court regarded that the principles for lending paper books and ebooks are the same. The … Read >
Ebook news digest: tools for writers, amazing travel photography, experiences of a business nomad
Ebook news digest November 9, 2016
Top 10 Tools To Develop Your Novel Writing Skills (Lifehacker)
Every author has his or her favorite tools, but a good author never stops looking for better tools that can make the work faster, easier or more efficient. The article features some … Read >
How to avoid crowds at Lello (aka Harry Potter) bookstore in Porto, Portugal
As a travel destination, Portugal has a lot going on at the moment. Sintra, Cascais, Lisbon, Algarve and Porto are world class destinations that attract an increasing number of visitors. One of the lucky Portuguese destinations that gets more visitors than it perhaps ever wished for is a beautiful bookstore … Read >
Ebook news digest: writing tips, movie industry shows example, the business of writing
Ebook news digest November 1, 2016
Is Writing For Free Ever OK? There’s A Fine Line Between Exposure And Exploitation (Bustle)
Today, it is easier to publish a book or an article than ever before. Tomorrow, it is going to be even easier than today. Ebook publishers, … Read >
How to artfully cheat on Airbnb
Would you buy a second hand car from an individual without seeing the vehicle and test driving it? Probably not. Would you pay for a hotel room without seeing it? Yes, because a business is running the hotel and there are rules and laws it has to follow – not … Read >
Globally, ebook markets to continue steady growth during the next few years
In North America, where Amazon kicked off the modern ebook business in 2007, some book industry experts today are lamenting the recent decline of ebook revenues. Ebook markets outside the US, however, have a different situation and possibly also outlook for the future. PWC, a consultancy, forecasts that globally ebook … Read >