Ola Kowalczyk
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Which size should I choose for my book? (infographic)
The infographic from the Book Designer gives a brief look at the standard book sizes that are common in the publishing industry.
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A detailed guide to the parts of the book (infographic)
The infographic from The Book Designer blog accompanies a complete guide that will help you understand the parts of the well-designed book.
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A new book from Forbes shows how the publishing industry can embrace AI
Shimmer, Don’t Shake is a new book by Nadim Sadek. It has just been released by Forbes and is already available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble.
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Spotify Premium subscribers have now instant access to over 150,000 audiobooks
The new feature is already available in the U.K. and Australia, and allows you to listen to audiobooks for 15 hours a month.
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Authors, here is a quick way to check out if your books were used to train AI
Over 190,000 books were used without permission to train AI tools from Meta and Bloomberg. Are yours among them?
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Amazon KDP self-publishers can’t publish more than 3 books a day, after AI concerns
The three-book limits comes a few days after Amazon’s announcement of the new guidelines requiring authors to disclose if their work includes AI content in books.
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You can now share your ebooks in Kindle apps thanks to Amazon Household
Starting today, you can share your content with other Amazon Household members, using your Kindle app on the iOS, Android, and Fire device.
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KDP authors are now required to inform of the use of AI-generated content
Amazon has started requiring authors to disclose if their work includes AI content (text, images, or translation), even if they made substantial changes or edits.
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Should I write a book proposal? (chart)
Book proposal can help you clarify your book idea and make sure that it is well-defined.
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12 best metal accessories and home decor for book lovers
Explore some of the best home decor items for book lovers that are handmade from metal: steel, brass, copper, bolts, or industrial pipes.
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Stephen King is not afraid of artificial intelligence
In an essay for The Atlantic, Stephen King said he wouldn’t object to his work being used to teach AI programs.
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Ways to get a college-level education online for free (infographic)
There are now many free online resources that can help you learn new skills and earn a college-level education without having to pay any tuition
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The state of press freedom across the world in 2023 (map)
The top 3 highest-ranked countries are Norway, Ireland, and Denmark. The United States is 45th, three positions down from 2022.
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One author published 100 sci-fi books co-created with AI, earning nearly $2,000
The author is using ChatGPT for text and Midjourney for images. Each of his short books contains up to 5,000 words and between 40 and 140 AI-generated images.
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Flowcharts explain the current structure of the Big Five publishers
With so many imprints, it’s easy to get lost which book was released by which publishing house. These flowcharts explain the current structure of the Big Five.
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9 recommended Kindle books for World Book Day 2023
Books by authors from 9 countries are available for World Book Day 2023 at reduced prices. You can grab one of these titles for free.
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6 most common types of story conflict (infographic)
What type of conflict are you most likely to use in your stories?
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This is the first known case of a student being convicted for using ChatGPT
Recently, one Uppsala University student received a written warning from the Disciplinary Board after admitting to cheating with ChatGPT.
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The best Kindle Unlimited books in 2023, according to Amazon editors
Amazon editors recommend the best new books you can read for free with your Kindle Unlimited subscription.
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A popular AI chatbot could pass an MBA test
ChatGPT could pass the Wharton Business School test. It could receive a B to B- grade on the exam.
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Artificial intelligence in publishing and research (infographic)
The infographic describes the milestones and trends in the development of artificial intelligence in publishing and research.
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12 years ago, Amanda Hocking became the most famous self-publisher in the world
In less than a year, Amanda Hocking sold over 900 thousand copies of her nine novels.
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Add Ebook Friendly to your social media and news channels
We are waiting for you on Mastodon, Pinterest, Facebook, and Tumblr. Get us via WordPress Reader, Google News, and RSS.
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10 most interesting books that enter the public domain in 2023
These books by Virginia Woolf, Ernest Hemingway, Franz Kafka, and A.A. Milne enter the public domain on January 1, 2023. They become available for anyone to use freely.