Digital

Digitization is changing every aspect of the book publishing business, providing new opportunities for publishers and authors to create, market and sell their print and digital content.

STM Publishing Delivers Innovative Tools to Researchers

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Cheap cloud computing, improved search and database tools, big data and a commitment to a better user experience are all driving innovation in STM publishing.

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Words of Wisdom from the World E-Reading Congress 2012

Gerd Leonhard

Access not ownership, relationships not transactions and concerns over who owns the channel to market, were all key themes of the 2nd World E-Reading Congress.

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Books Have a Bright Future, Just Not Like You Expect

Chris Rechtsteiner is already looking toward the future.

As in all things, form follows function, and the function of reading is being disrupted by convenience of consumption and construction, changing the book.

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iDoLVine Offers Long-Distance Autographs for Books and More

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iDoLVine is the evolution of Margaret Atwood’s Long Pen, which allows authors to sign books remotely, and is expanding the technology throughout the entertainment world.

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Monetization is Top Topic at UK World E-Reading Congress

Charlie Campbell

We preview the May 15-16 World E-Reading Congress in London, where monetizing content, agenting, publishing and book retail are all on the agenda.

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QR Codes, NFC Chips and New Paths to Book Discovery

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In the future, through increased use of QR codes and NFC chips by publishers, any corner, lamppost or surface might become a bookstore.

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Sourcefabric’s SaaS: Open-Source Book Creation Tools for All

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Nonprofit Sourcefabric’s open-source book-creation tools offer flexible, low-cost solutions for publishers and multiple authors working on one book or 1,000 books.

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Why Publishers Need a Content Strategy Today

Ingrid Goldstein

Oxford University Press’ Ingrid Goldstein explains why a simple five-step content strategy can ensure the longevity of the entire content of a publishing house.

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White Label E-reading Platforms or DIY? Depends on Your DNA

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Cliff Guren of e-reading platform developer Bluefire discusses why controlling the end-to-end consumer experience should be every publisher’s priority.

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Discoverability and the New World of Book PR

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Tips on how authors can use existing online tools and media outreach to sell more books, from publicity experts Barbara Henricks and Rusty Shelton.

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