The Globe and Mail posted on the continued battle for eBook market supremacy between Kobo, Apple and Amazon. With this three it’s more about eCommerce than publishing.
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Feb 17
eBooks prepare for the second growth curve
EContent reports on the year that was and the year that could be for the eBook Revolution. After eBook market maturation comes the second growth curve of any new technology.
Feb 11
Indie Authors still powering the eBook Revolution
The BBC writes about the eBook Revolution coming of age. The impact of Indie authors is still being felt, and remains an unpredictable source of momentum for an industry with a long future ahead of it.
Feb 10
Kobo Emerging Writer Prize accepting entries
Graphic Arts reports on Kobo accepting entries for its second annual Emerging Writer Prize.
Feb 01
Kobo wants Indie “Writing Life” authors to purchase $100 ISBNs
GoodeReader writes that Kobo wants Indie authors who publish through Kobo Writing Life to purchase ISBN numbers for $100 a pop. (Sounds like Kobo Writing Life is shooting itself in the foot.)
Jan 27
Kobo to offer reading time estimates
GoodeReader says Kobo is developing a system on their website that will estimate how long it takes to read an eBook–before you buy it. (Obviously a tool for the attention-impaired.)
Jan 26
Kindle eBook gift card kiosks
Geek posted on Amazon’s new Kindle eBook gift card kiosks. I still think the best way to jump-start the eBook Revolution is to dissolve the Kindle Unlimited eBook subscription service, lower the price of eBooks from legacy publishers across the board and get to it. The sales plateau was manufactured by vested interests. Soylent Green is people!
Jan 19
Kobo Price Matching available in Canada
GoodeReader reports Kobo Price Matching is now available for Canadians.
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