4 Digital Publishing Tech Trends to Consider Adapting
[Approximate Reading Time : 4 mins] Guest Post – Amanda Peterson Digital publishers have more platforms, opportunities and tools available to them than ever before. The digital publishing industry has taken on a much more tech-driven form in recent years as technology has become an essential component of our everyday lives. From SEO-focused strategies, to […]
When and How To Caption Your Videos
[Approximate Reading Time : 4 mins] Captioning your videos is not just a matter of adding polish and making the videos more accessible to a wider audience, although it does both those things. In many cases, it is also a matter of compliance with the Americans With Disabilities Act and other legislation protecting access to […]
Prep Your First Book To Hit the Shelves
[Approximate Reading Time : 4 mins] After toiling over it for ages, your first manuscript is finally complete. If you’ve made the decision to go down the self-publishing route, you might think the next step is to get your book to the masses. Before you hit the ground running too fast, you need to make […]
How Digital Downloads Are Changing Academic Publishing
[Approximate Reading Time : 4 mins] Publishing on scholarly subjects such as science, technology and psychology is most strongly associated with physical books and journals. However, due to evolution of the publishing industry, online publishing has an increasingly important role in putting out academic texts. Digital downloads of journal articles and eBooks are increasingly desired […]
Using Augmented Reality Apps in Publishing
[Approximate Reading Time : 4 mins] Augmented reality has gained popularity and worked its way into the mainstream through apps such as Pokemon Go. AR is a great new tool for helping readers engage with the world of a book by using their phones. It adds another dimension to their enjoyment of the text and […]
How Technology Boosts Editing Timeframes
[Approximate Reading Time : 4 mins] Editing a book is a long and involved process that leaves authors frustrated and anxious. It’s why many choose to hire editors to do the work for them. The turnaround time for editing is not decreased that way, but technology could help with that. The Editing Process In general, […]
Alternative Text: Don’t Leave Anyone Out
[Approximate Reading Time : 4 mins] The web is an essential, intrinsic aspect of daily life. Everyone from kindergarteners to CEOs relies on it for games, news and community. Perhaps without realizing, web developers have created a platform that restricts certain members of the population. By utilizing alternative text on websites, you can ensure your […]
The Relationship Between Technology and Trade Publishing
[Approximate Reading Time : 4 mins] There’s a popular misconception that ebooks and online writing communities will make traditional trade publishing obsolete. The truth is publishers can work hand in hand with online writing communities and use emerging technology to help authors thrive. The Ways Emerging Technology Is Changing the Publishing Landscape While it’s true […]
Building an Income Along With a Book
[Approximate Reading Time : 4 mins] Any author can attest that getting a book to the final reader is a long and time-consuming process. Getting a book market-ready takes expert know-how from an experienced publisher. If you are not affiliated with a publisher, it can be difficult to know how to get your book to […]
Overcome the Challenges and Reap the Rewards of Digital Publishing
[Approximate Reading Time : 4 mins] While print publishing is not yet entirely a thing of the past, it is clear that digital publishing is the wave of the future. Both sales and use of print media are on the decline, while digitally published content is expected to increase its revenue by over $1 billion […]