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Calibre - Tool to create e-books from traditional documents

  • ebook creation
  • July 19, 2011
We've mentioned e-book publishing tools here in the past, such as Push Pop Press, and Potion Design's novel approach with the Atlantic...
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The myth of "How to Get A Book Publisher!"

Five years ago (or 100, depending on quantum physics and the state of my mind), my two friends and I wrote a book about life over 50. After enough...
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Senatorial hottie Scott Brown seeks book deal

Newly minted Republican Massachusetts senator Scott Brown wants to be an author.Politico reports that Brown, in his quest to find a publisher, has...
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The swine in charge of the swine flu scare

Writers of mystery novels customarily use a tried-and-true plotting device commonly called “Follow the money.” In short, if you want to...
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Snowed in? Shidonni, Makebeliefscomix provide literacy-focused, free online fun

While outdoor excursions and family field trips can help readers make meaningful connections between literature and the real world, Mother Nature...
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Amazon and Wal-Mart offer $9 hardcovers: Let the games begin

Wal-Mart and Amazon sought to outdo each other by slashing the price of pre-order hardcover books a whopping 60% or more off the retail price. Wal...
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Tuesday tip - connect life lessons to children's literature

To research her latest work, noted children's book editor and publisher Anita Silvey sought over 100 noted Americans and asked one question: "...
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Pockell on publishing: Nobody knows what The Next Big Thing is until it happens

Les Pockell, the Vice President and Associate Publisher at Hachette Book Group USA, insists that publishing has come a long way from the days when...
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Publishing: Lost in transition

Very few publishing post mortems examine the root cause of the industry’s present situation. Les Pockell changes this, weighing in on why...
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"River of Words" young writers poetry contest accepting submissions through December 1

The California based non-profit organization River of Words is accepting submissions for its annual young writers poetry and art contest through...
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