How Assistive Technologies Can Help Educational Publishers
[Approximate Reading Time : 4 mins] The educational needs of children with disabilities and adults continue to be a challenge to educators, despite current technology. This growing need presents an opportunity for the education publisher to reach another audience and potentially have an even more profound impact through assistive technology. However, it isn’t just the […]
Trends Driving Digital Publishing
[Approximate Reading Time : 4 mins] The landscape of novels has changed dramatically over the last few years. In 2013, digital publishing accounted for roughly 29% of all trade publishing revenue in the United States. With over 90 million people using eBooks around the globe, it has never been a better time to invest in […]
Top Drivers in Digital Accessibility
[Approximate Reading Time : 4 mins] Fifty-six million Americans have disabilities. While it stands to reason that technology would naturally evolve to reach this large population, it may surprise you to know that the innovation driven by the need for accessibility has made its way back into the mainstream in multiple aspects. For instance, text […]
4 Common Self-Publishing Mistakes That Indie Authors Should Avoid
[Approximate Reading Time : 4 mins] Writing a book is one thing, but getting it ready for publishing is a whole different story. While platforms such as Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) have made self-publishing popular, authors often fail to make enough money through self-published book sales. And it is not because the books are […]
Removing Barriers to Scholarly Work Through Accessible Digital Publishing
[Approximate Reading Time : 4 mins] The publishing industry’s consideration of people with physical disabilities has come a long way in the last hundred years. In the 1920s, producing a few books printed in Braille, large typeface or audio versions as an act of charity seemed sufficient. The vast majority of individuals with a disability […]
Children’s eBook Publishing: A Growing Trend
[Approximate Reading Time : 4 mins] Books in digital format are nothing new, as eBooks and eReaders have been around for years. However, they were originally geared toward adults, not children. This has been changing, with eBooks for children growing more popular as they integrate the latest technology. What does this trend in children’s book […]
Measuring Success Through Author Income
[Approximate Reading Time : 4 mins] In the past, success in self-publishing was often gauged based on the reputation and critical review of a book. More recently, author income has become a standard way to measure the success of an author and publishing firm. Discover how this new model has affected the way authors and […]
The Importance of Diversity in Peer Review
[Approximate Reading Time : 4 mins] Peer review is a time-tested and important aspect of scholarly publishing. It is the process by which a researcher’s work is rigorously reviewed by his or her peers. This helps to foster conversation in scholarly fields and also helps ensure published works are held to a high standard of […]
Write What Appeals to Your Intended Audience
[Approximate Reading Time : 4 mins] Boring writing doesn’t sell. Whether you’re starting your first book or the next exciting addition in a long series of novels, it’s essential to find a topic that appeals to your intended audience. Learn how to publish your book today by starting with an engaging topic. Select an Audience […]
Why Does Diversity in Children’s Books Matter?
[Approximate Reading Time : 4 mins] While classic children’s books will always hold a special place in the literary world, most of these stories tend to share something in common: lack of diversity. The characters, content, or creators usually fit traditional molds, such as being heterosexual or white. The problem with this is that children […]