Proofing Tools To Improve Publishing
[Approximate Reading Time : 4 mins] Technology continues to revolutionize the world, and nowhere is this truer than in the field of publishing. Motivation, knowledge and creativity continue to be indispensable in the industry even as growth remains elusive. Industry growth as a whole increased at a decent clip in 2018. Beyond the scenes as […]
5 Tips for Indie Authors
[Approximate Reading Time : 4 mins] Indie authors can work, write, and publish with freedom that corporately affiliated writers simply don’t enjoy. Consider these tips for getting your work to an audience and thriving as an indie writer: Leverage your freedom. You might think that the absence of a book deal or publishing contract is […]
Is Your Content Smart?
[Approximate Reading Time : 4 mins] In the world of academic publishing, it is vital to maintain databases of material and to ensure the continual progression and accuracy of the information contained in those systems. Managing this effectively relies on the searchability of your digital environment. However, many companies still rely on human editing […]
Who Will Shape the Future of Scholarly Publishing?
[Approximate Reading Time : 4 mins] The rising costs of academic publishing have been a destabilizing factor in the industry for a long time, with some subscriptions to journals and their aggregating services becoming so pricey that universities must pick and choose which portions of an academic field to subscribe to. The result could mean […]
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 scientific publishing services and 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 […]
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, […]