Artificial Intelligence in Publishing
[Approximate Reading Time : 4 mins] For some in the publishing world, artificial intelligence may seem like a frightening and dangerous innovation. From largely fanciful concerns about robots taking jobs from human beings to alarming accounts of AI being used by foreign agents to influence American voters, artificial intelligence has a bad reputation in the […]
Importance of Metadata Management for Publishers
[Approximate Reading Time : 4 mins] Feb 20, 2019Publishers may not always focus on every detail of their content, and this sometimes leads to things slipping by the wayside. One example of this is metadata management. Publishers need to understand the importance of metadata so they can provide the best possible content and finished product […]
Trends To Watch Out for in Trade Book Publishing in 2019
[Approximate Reading Time : 4 mins] The publishing industry is a fast-moving sector where trends can be difficult to predict. However, in 2019 there are a few factors indicating where the trade book publishing sector is headed. Keeping an eye on these factors and the possible outcomes from the trends can help publishers stay ahead […]
International Trends in Digital Accessibility
[Approximate Reading Time : 4 mins] Digital accessibility is an important factor to consider for any company or business that provides online content. It is especially critical that publishers offering eBook content understand not only how to provide accessible content but also how to keep up with international trends in digital accessibility. Defining Digital Accessibility […]
How To Turn a Profit From Self-Publishing
[Approximate Reading Time : 4 mins] It’s true that writing a book is a fulfilling endeavor, but it is even more rewarding if the author can turn a profit. This is certainly a good time to publish, as book sales have increased each year since 2013, according to Publishers Weekly. While many success stories already […]
How Editorial Services and Image Management Enhance Your Magazine’s Value
[Approximate Reading Time : 4 mins] Magazine publishers are expected to publish content that is accurate and of high quality while also being appealing and quickly produced. How can you reconcile these two demands that may seem sometimes to be at odds? Amnet has the solutions: We provide editorial services like proofreading and copyediting to […]
Why Accessible Publishing Matters to Readers With Cognitive Disabilities
[Approximate Reading Time : 4 mins] E-books and other electronic formats provide a number of opportunities for accessible publishing, which is quickly becoming an industry norm. However, many publishers focus on readers with physical disabilities such as visual or hearing impairment, which leaves an entire demographic overlooked. With new digital tools offering so much potential […]
The Vital Role of Editorial Services in Trade Publishing
[Approximate Reading Time : 4 mins] A well-received book is often touted as the product of an author’s brilliance. However, the steps a manuscript must undergo before it is publication-ready are myriad and complex, necessitating expertise on several levels. While the creative labor lies primarily with the authors who must contend with any flaws in […]
Create Once, Use Often: Benefits of S1000D for the Military
[Approximate Reading Time : 4 mins] There has been some question as to whether S1000D can be classified as a standard. Though this term has sometimes been applied to S1000D, it is more accurately described as an international specification for technical documents. It can apply to a wide range of publications, online as well as […]
Audio Description Allows Visually Impaired Audiences To Get the Whole Story
[Approximate Reading Time : 4 mins] For years, people with visual impairments have been missing out, only getting part of the story from the spoken dialogue in a movie, on TV, in streaming or web videos, or during live performances. With audio description services, also known as descriptive video or video description, visually impaired audiences […]