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Mobile Self-publishing Platform XinXii Launches in Russia

St. Petersburg, Russia

German self-publishing platform XinXii, which allows indie authors to sell their titles through mobile e-book shops, has gone live in Russia.

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Ether for Authors: Can We See You?

An ISBN code / Wikipedia

This week’s edition looks at the troubles counting e-books, why books need ISBNs, the five year history of the Kindle, James Daunt’s UK gamble, and more.

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November Top BlueInk Reviews of Self Published Books

Ushers Harbor

This month’s starred reviews of self-published books includes a SF mystery set in dystopia where people live in domed cities and a memoir of Mexican immigration to the US.

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Korea’s Moglue Offers Interactive Publishing Tools for Kids Books

Moglue

Want to design publish an interactive children’s book but don’t have a lot of technical expertise? Moglue offers easy-to-use options for publishing to iOS and Android.

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Reflections on Self-Publishing Ayn Rand in Germany

Ayn Rand

Kai John spent his life savings to buy the rights to Atlas Shrugged and have it retranslated into German. Here, he reflects on his decision and its reception.

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Book Awards, the German Self-Publishing Way

epubli book Prize

Epubli, the Holtzbrinck-owned German self-publishing platform, reflects on its methods and motivations for running a book prize suitable for the 21st century.

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Nov. 8 Event to Teach UK Writers the Ins-and-Outs of Digital

Kate Pullinger

On November 8, The Writing Platform, a day-long event for writers interested in finding out about digital publishing and innovation, will take place in London.

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September/October Top BlueInk Reviews of Self Published Books

The Climbing Tree

The starred BlueInk Reviews of self published books for the past 2 months include a WWI thriller set in Vienna and finely wrought YA novel about abuse.

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German Self-Published Authors Reach Mobile, Int’l Platforms

Schober

XinXii has begun offering German self-published authors mobile platform sales, and as the segment expands, it and other companies are selling abroad as well.

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PP Hosts Self-Publishing Session at Frankfurt Book Fair

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On Saturday, October 13th, the Frankfurt Book Fair will host a free session and panel discussion covering fast-evolving self-publishing industry.

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