Category: Smashwords

Jul 08

Calibre 2.62 update available

Softpedia announces another update to Calibre 2.62 eBook Management software that features support for the new Kindle Oasis and EPUB 3 Metadata.

Jul 07

The allure of audiobooks

Digital Book World talks about the allure of audiobooks.

Jul 04

Preparing an eBook for the market

Digital Book World offers Indie writers tips on preparing their eBooks for the marketplace.

Jul 02

Amazon’s Page Flip lets you skim through eBooks

Android Police puts the focus on Amazon Kindle’s new Page Flip feature.

Jun 30

Publishing platforms receive updates

Talking New Media reports on updated apps for several publishing platforms.

Jun 29

Barnes and Noble to offer Indie publishing option

Digital Book World reports Barnes and Noble getting into the Indie publishing business. The rules are a little restrictive but they’re offering bricks and mortar shelf space as part of the deal.

Jun 28

People plan to make Kobo their next eReader purchase

GoodeReader reports Kobo’s eReader taking first place when people were polled about which electronic reading device they intended to buy next. This is proof that the Amazon Kindle has viable competition and that there is still life in the eBook Revolution.

Jun 27

Record increase in eBook usage by K-12 students

Digital Book World says Overdrive’s eBook lending platform has reported a record 60% increase in use by K-12 students.

Jun 26

Authors improve discoverability planting metadata in book blurbs

Digital Book World offers tips for Indie writers to plant metadata in their book blurbs.

Jun 24

Calibre 2.60 eBook management software available for download

Softpedia posted on the release of the Calibre 2.60 open-source ebook library management software for all supported platforms. Available for download.