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App Annie ebook tracking tool launches
Gather around, people. I’ve got some news to share: The App Annie ebook stats tool has launched. This is a huge development for authors and publishers who use sales and ranking metrics. PaidContent has...
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How to adjust Scrivener bullet spacing
File this entry under Frustrating Scrivener Quirks: A quick lesson on how to adjust bullet spacing in Scrivener. The problem: The distance between bullets and indented text is too large. It looks weird...
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iBooks Author Review: Video ebooks and intriguing possibilities on the iPad
Last week, i30 Media released a new In 30 Minutes title that is remarkable in several regards. Easy Chinese Recipes In 30 Minutes by author Shiao-jang Kung is the first cookbook in the In 30 Minutes...
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Why some readers prefer PDF ebooks
When people ask me about sales of In 30 Minutes guides, I tell them that the paperback editions generally sell the most copies. However, I’ve learned to expect a different sales pattern for the...
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Dwolla review: Why I love Dwolla, and why I don’t use it more often
I recently received an email from Dwolla, the online payment service. It prompted me to think about why I use the service, and what’s prevented me from using it more often. This post will serve as a...
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How to remove a book from Google Play Books
If you publish ebooks for sale on Android, and decide to withdraw the title, here are instructions how to remove a book from Google Play. Log into the Google Play Books Partner Center. Click on the...
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Kindle Textbook Creator vs. iBooks Author: No contest (yet)
I have been dreaming of the day when someone releases a tool that makes it easy to create ebooks that contain video, snazzy layouts, and other interactive features that make for a rich reading and...
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Free resources for family genealogists
When we released Genealogy Basics In 30 Minutes last month, we also launched a companion website. This is typical for In 30 Minutes guides—the websites contain additional resources, such as author...
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WordPress login problem solved
As a digital publisher, one of the worst feelings in the world is losing control over some aspect of production. Maybe your laptop breaks, an employee or key freelancer leaves, or a vital tool...
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