Questions tagged [ebook]

Is paper going out of style? Questions about creating electronic books.

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PDF e-book page size and fonts

I am self-publishing a free e-book which I will make available in several formats: EPUB, online HTML, PDF. What characteristics should the PDF e-book file have? What should the page size, font size, margins, and so on be?
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What effect on literature has the introduction of eBooks and eReaders had?

eBooks and eReaders are still relatively new, but they've had a major impact on literature. What impact has eBooks and eReaders had on the production of literature (specifically books)?
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Does a writing medium exist which preserves reading order but also allows commenting and editing?

I'm looking for a medium or a type of live book that's somewhat like a wiki or a blog, but with linear order, like a book. What I mean by this is, paper books and ebooks are arranged by the author so that reading from cover to cover gradually…
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Question re asterisks in MS Word using Styles

I am writing an ebook with MS Word 2007, using Styles, and want to separate sections with 3 asterisks, but every time I type the 3 asterisks (using Centering Style) it proliferates into a row of asterisks. Not what I want. Appreciate any…
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What "formats" are there for eBooks?

I was reading This answer and came across this section in it (emphasis mine): In addition to selling via the big eBook outlets, offer sale of DRM-free (but watermarked, if you like) ebooks in multiple formats on your web site and/or through outlets…
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Do many people print e-books?

Should I optimize my nonfiction e-book for screen viewing or for printing? Does it make sense to optimize a e-book for printing, do many people really print e-books?
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Would writers expct individual ebook format sales?

A writer has created a book. That book was translated into two ebook formats. For the purpose of this question, let's say Kindle MOBI and the more general EPUB. A reader has logged into a website that sells ebooks. They bound the writer's title…
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