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Author Archives: Andrew ZackIs Lightning Source’s Paper Stock NISO Compliant?Recently I was filling out the form on the Library of Congress’s website for an LCCN and noticed a question regarding “Permanent Paper.” I did some research to see if any of my books are printed on such paper and … Continue reading
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Why Apple has Lost the E-Book WarAs I sit here writing this, it looks like Apple will be paying many millions to settle lawsuits with the various states over E-Book pricing, as well as to settle a class-action lawsuit for the same reason. These are essentially … Continue reading
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Tagged Amazon.com, Andrew Zack, Apple, eBooks, Self-Publishing
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The Madness of Bowker’s My IdentifiersThere’s quite a bit that’s annoying me of late and that probably won’t surprise anyone. Hell, my wife refers to me as Eeyore. But as the publisher of a small press (www.endpaperspress.com), I have to say that the folks at … Continue reading The Magical Optional Hyphen in Microsoft WordMy wife was once working on a document and trying to get Microsoft Word to do something. She asked me for help and I said, “Give me a minute to think. There’s nothing we can think of to make Word … Continue reading
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Is Google Books Worth the Headaches?As the number of self-publishers grows, the question has to be raised: Is Google Books worth the headaches? I’m pretty close to thinking it isn’t. Let’s look at the issues: How can a company that practically rules the Internet have … Continue reading
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Tagged Amazon.com, eBooks, Google Books, iBooks, Kobo, Nook, Nook Press, Self-Publishing
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Because it is Hard to WaitI grew up outside of Boston. I would take the T into Harvard Square to go to Newbury Comics to actually buy comic books. I went to the Radcliffe Publishing Course (which now belongs to Columbia but I can still … Continue reading
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Because It’s Not Just About TypingSince word processors became popular, authors have had a tendency to use them mostly as glorified typewriters. But they aren’t. They have far greater capabilities. As a literary agent and author coach, I frequently spend hours reformatting and cleaning up … Continue reading
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Do Some Spring CleaningWhen we started publishing books via our Endpapers Press imprints, we had to hit the ground running in a lot of different directions. From ISBNs to LCCNs, it’s all been quite the adventure. One of the things it has really … Continue reading |
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