Chapter 6: Working with Images and Multimedia in eBooks
Chapter 6: Working with Images and Multimedia in eBooks

Author: Pariah Burke

Publisher: Pariah Burke

Published: 2015-05-08

Total Pages: 216

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Although the majority of ebooks are text-only novels and short stories, a large minority of ebooks—across all genres—include photographs, illustrations, charts, graphs, maps, other imagery, and even audio and video. Moreover, even novels and short stories typically have at least cover images. Whether your publication merely needs a cover or requires lots of figures, the process of creating and using graphics and multimedia in ebooks differs in several distinct ways from creating and using them in print or in other digital formats. In this chapter, you will learn about the following: Exporting Images to eBooks Preparing Images for eBooks Adding Audio and Video to eBooks Adding Vector Graphics to eBooks

Chapter 4: The Facts, Figures, and Financials of ePublishing
Chapter 4: The Facts, Figures, and Financials of ePublishing

Author: Pariah S. Burke

Publisher: Pariah Burke

Published: 2015-03-13

Total Pages: 107

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Whether you are an aspir­ing self-publisher or the CEO of a major pub­lish­ing house, a free­lance designer or sales per­son, this chap­ter will pro­vide sta­tis­tics, fig­ures, and exam­ples to help you make sense of the busi­ness, eco­nomic, and mar­ket­ing con­cerns of epub­lish­ing. Whether your intent is to sell your­self, your boss, or your clients, or if you just want to edu­cate your­self about the real­i­ties of the world of epub­lish­ing, you’ll find in this chap­ter an abun­dance of impor­tant, rel­e­vant data. In this chap­ter, you will learn about the following: People and Their Device UsageThe Business of eBooksThe Business of Children’s & Young Adult eBooksAuthors and Their IncomesThe Missing 30 Percent of DataSelf-PublishingThe Business of eTextbooksThe Business of eMagazinesEnewspaperEtextbookDigital Comic Book

Chapter 2: Digital Publishing Formats and Their Capabilities
Chapter 2: Digital Publishing Formats and Their Capabilities

Author: Pariah S. Burke

Publisher: Pariah S. Burke

Published: 2015-03-13

Total Pages: 73

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Like devices, epub­li­ca­tion for­mats are numer­ous and var­ied, with dif­fer­ences, some­times sub­tle, between them, but large diver­gences in pur­pose, capa­bil­ity and device sup­port. Consequently, it’s most log­i­cal and pro­duc­tive to think of epub­li­ca­tions in terms of for­mat classes, with each class offer­ing a par­tic­u­lar com­bi­na­tion of pur­pose, capa­bil­ity, and device support. In this chap­ter, you will learn about the fol­low­ing formats: Reflowable EPUBFixed-LayoutKindle FormatsPDF

The Business of ePublishing 2015
The Business of ePublishing 2015

Author: Pariah S. Burke

Publisher: Pariah S. Burke

Published: 2015-03-13

Total Pages: 189

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The Business of ePublishing 2015 Edition explains in thorough detail what professional publishers, designers, and traditional, independent, and hybrid authors need to know about the world and business of digital publishing in 2015 and beyond. It goes beyond the rhetoric and paranoid proclamations rampant in social media, blogs, and news outlets to provide provable, unbiased insight into the users, devices, formats, and real world economics of ebooks, fixed-layout ebooks, digital textbooks, digital magazines, and more for all levels of publishing—enterprise, small- to medium-sized publishers, indies, and self-publishers. Whether you are an aspiring self-publisher or the CEO of a major publishing house, a freelance designer or sales person, this book provides you with the insight, background, statistics, figures, and examples to help you make sense of the business, economic, and marketing concerns of epublishing, and help you plot your future for a successful year in digital publishing. Whether your intent is to sell yourself, your boss, or your clients, or if you just want to educate yourself about the realities of the world of epublishing, you’ll find in this book a cornucopia of important, relevant data.

Chapter 5: Creating eBooks in InDesign
Chapter 5: Creating eBooks in InDesign

Author: Pariah Burke

Publisher: Pariah Burke

Published: 2015-04-06

Total Pages: 125

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Whether creating ebooks from TXT files or word processor documents or converting existing print publications to EPUB, the basics are all the same. You must learn to think in terms of EPUB, to reevaluate how your content is organized, and to know how to structure it using InDesign’s built-in tools in order to produce well organized, readable ebooks. The yellow brick road to becoming a wizard of ebook production starts with this chapter and proceeds through the next several chapters, creating progressively more interesting, more marketable ebooks and other EPUB-based publications. In this chapter, you will learn about the following: Creating an eBook from Scratch Testing Your EPUB Styling Your eBook Converting a Print Publication to an eBook Setting the Reading Order of Text, Images, and More

Chapter 1: eReading Devices and Their Capabilities
Chapter 1: eReading Devices and Their Capabilities

Author: Pariah S. Burke

Publisher: Pariah Burke

Published: 2015-03-13

Total Pages: 108

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The first thing to under­stand about dig­i­tal pub­lish­ing is what devices peo­ple use to con­sume dig­i­tal con­tent, includ­ing what types of pub­li­ca­tions each device class can sup­port, how peo­ple use the devices, and where eread­ing hard­ware is headed. You will find a star­tling array of devices on the mar­ket, but ulti­mately there are only four classes of devices on which dig­i­tal pub­li­ca­tions are consumed. In this chap­ter, you will learn about the following: Device Classes eRead­ers Tablets Computers Mobile Phones Hybrid Devices Future Devices Designing for Devices

Chapter 3: Digital Publication Types and Their Markets
Chapter 3: Digital Publication Types and Their Markets

Author: Pariah S. Burke

Publisher: Pariah S. Burke

Published: 2015-03-13

Total Pages: 78

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Now that we’ve exam­ined the char­ac­ter­is­tics and capa­bil­i­ties of the avail­able dig­i­tal pub­li­ca­tion for­mats, it’s time to think about the kind of con­tent you want to dis­sem­i­nate dig­i­tally. It’s all rather sub­jec­tive, but I’ll iden­tify the pur­pose, char­ac­ter and use of dif­fer­ent pub­li­ca­tion types as well as explain which for­mat classes are best suited to each type. In this chap­ter, you will learn about the fol­low­ing pub­li­ca­tion types: eBookFixed-Layout eBookEmagazineEnewspaperEtextbookDigital Comic Book

ePublishing with InDesign CS6
ePublishing with InDesign CS6

Author: Pariah S. Burke

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2012-11-07

Total Pages: 579

ISBN-13: 1118334183

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Here's the designer's guide to creating excellent e-books with InDesign Creative professionals are designing more and more e-books and e-zines as digital publishing increasingly gains market share. This book pulls together a wide range of essential information to help them maximize the versatility of InDesign for e-publishing. If you need to know how to build, deploy, and manage digital publications using InDesign, here's your guide to the process, from understanding the platforms and devices and how best to design for them to creating media-rich content for multiple formats using a variety of technologies. Designers are seeking to sharpen their skills to compete in today's e-publishing market, and this book is packed with necessary information about creating and adapting content for e-publication Explains how to plan a new digital publication, convert a print publication to digital, add multimedia and interactivity, and publish and distribute the finished product Covers platforms, devices, and formats; creating media-rich content; designing for different devices; and managing digital publications Examines Adobe's Digital Publishing System, CSS, HTML5, and other commercial vehicles available for e-publishing on multiple platforms, including iPad, Kindle, NOOK, and other tablets and e-readers ePublishing with InDesign is a valuable tool for designers seeking to boost their skills and create cutting-edge e-publications.

Crafting and Selling eBooks with ChatGPT
Crafting and Selling eBooks with ChatGPT

Author: Jaison Howard

Publisher: Mutant Strain

Published: 2023-10-03

Total Pages: 87

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Unleash the Power of ChatGPT to Craft and Sell Irresistible eBooks! Are you ready to embark on a revolutionary journey into the world of eBook creation and sales? Look no further than "Crafting and Selling eBooks with ChatGPT." This comprehensive guide is your key to mastering the art of eBook authorship and harnessing the incredible capabilities of ChatGPT, the cutting-edge AI language model. In this book, you will delve into a treasure trove of insights, techniques, and strategies that will empower you to craft captivating eBooks that resonate with readers. Whether you're a seasoned author or a first-time writer, you'll discover how ChatGPT can assist you in brainstorming ideas, enhancing your writing, and making your content shine. Uncover the secrets to selecting the perfect eBook topic, understanding your target audience, and creating content that leaves a lasting impact. With ChatGPT as your creative partner, you'll learn to infuse your eBooks with engaging storytelling and informative prose that keeps readers coming back for more. But "Crafting and Selling eBooks with ChatGPT" doesn't stop at writing. It guides you through the entire eBook publishing journey, from formatting and cover design to marketing and sales. You'll explore innovative strategies to effectively promote your eBook and connect with your ideal readership. Key Features: Unlock ChatGPT's potential to enhance your eBook writing. Master the art of creating eBooks that captivate and inform. Navigate the eBook publishing landscape with confidence. Implement proven marketing techniques to boost your eBook's visibility. Elevate your author brand and create a lasting impact in the digital publishing world. Crafting and selling eBooks has never been more accessible, thanks to the incredible capabilities of ChatGPT. Whether you're an aspiring author or a seasoned pro, this book is your roadmap to eBook success. Join the ranks of successful eBook authors and embark on a journey of creativity, innovation, and financial growth. Get your copy of "Crafting and Selling eBooks with ChatGPT" today and watch your eBook dreams come to life!

An Introduction to Digital Multimedia
An Introduction to Digital Multimedia

Author: T. M. Savage

Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Publishers

Published: 2009-09-29

Total Pages: 360

ISBN-13: 0763787205

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Digital multimedia is a new form of literacy and a powerful tool of creative expression available to nearly everyone. Introduction to Digital Multimedia presents the concepts needed to fully understand multimedia as well as create it. Throughout the text, the authors encourage readers to think critically about the nature of the tools and media they use in order to be more effective, efficient, and creative in their own project development. The text also provides a clear introduction to all the basic concepts and tools of digital multimedia, including the fundamentals of digital data and computer hardware and software, making it appropriate for a first course in computing as well as courses in specific multimedia topics. A multimedia timeline as well as a historical overview of the evolution of multimedia thought and technologies provide background on early visions and possible future innovations. Introduction to Digital Multimedia is the ideal text for those interested in delving into the vast world of multimedia computing.