Ebook news digest: phone as an e-reader, the history of qwerty, writing advice from Steve Jobs

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News on ebooks, writing and reading

Actually, reading books on a phone is great

The Next Web journalist admits that ebooks are more convenient to read than print books. The key factor was the realization that a phone can be used as an e-reader. Here is the story.

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Ebook news digest: online tools for writers, recording your trip for a write-up, libraries documented

News on ebooks, travel writing and e-readers

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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 >

Ebook news digest: book publishing myths, also writers need to rest, Barnes & Noble wants cheaper paperbacks

News on ebooks, writing and publishing

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10 Myths Most People Believe About Writing & Publishing
ToughNickel

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
ProWritingAid
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Ebook news digest: best writing apps of 2018, Kindle as an agent of change, travel writing as a career

News on ebooks, writing and publishing

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The Best Writing Apps of 2018
PC Mag

The PC Mag article introduces a bunch of writing applications designed for novel, screen, or distraction-free writing. The article features a fine selection of apps, but if you want to find the best free distraction-free writing … Read >

Ebook news digest: travel writing, gifts for writers, books that don’t sell

News on ebooks, writing and working on the road

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5 Writing Perspectives to Be Thankful For
Writer’s Digest

Five nonfiction books that are worth reading for authors independent of level of experience. Some of these books discuss writing, whereas some address other skills and strengths that writers need as well. … Read >

Ebook news digest: fake facts in writing, long content is coming, overcoming the fear of publishing

News on ebooks, writing and publishing

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3 Essential Questions for Every Author
The Book Designer

Only three questions? Easy, you may think. It is not easy, because the author has to dig deep into the meaning and value of his or her book. It is a tough, but essential exercise. … Read >

Ebook news digest: travel writing, working while on a cruise, bets on books

News on ebooks, writing and photography

an old typewriter for traveling writers had its own hardshell case. Photo by Stan Wiechers.
12 Types of Travel Writing Every Writer Should Know
Reedsy

Articles, books, blogs – a few choices for writing about travel. The article introduces the genres and channels of travel writing.

10 Books That Were Written on a Bet
Electric Lit

Fascinating stories about … Read >