We expect ebooks to work like the web, but they don’t. By learning about the reading systems we design for, we can start testing new powerful features and designing better reader experiences.
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Automating ebook production can seem daunting, but there are a lot of tools that can help. Get a first-hand look at a successful case study and get some practical guidance for building functions that work.
Digital typography: Font management
- March 30, 2016
In this session, Monotype type designer Charles Nix shares how to bring quality typography to the screen and Champagne Choquer will discuss best practices for font embedding.
Tech as equalizer: We Read Too
- April 1, 2016
The We Read Too app showcases children’s and YA books written by and for people of colour. Kaya Thomas shares why she created it and how the publishers can reach audiences of colour.
Accessibility shouldn’t be an afterthought in the ebook production process, but built into the content from the ground-up to ensure seamless user experiences that allow anyone to connect with the books they want to read.
Encouraging grassroots innovation at a legacy publisher
- April 1, 2016
When you’re working at a big publisher, what kinds of innovation can you introduce in ebook/digital processes while still keeping up with the day-to-day work?
Everything you wanted to ask a retailer about pricing but your legal department was afraid to ask
- April 1, 2016
As the agency pricing model continues to become the norm Ryan O’Sullivan (Kobo) reveals learnings from Kobo’s experiences as an international retailer.
Lucy Scinocca gives a guided tour through Harlequin’s MyRewards loyalty program, including what the team has learned in their first year of building brand ambassadors.
Humanize the reader: Innovation from neuroscience
- April 1, 2016
The future of innovative book-marketing campaigns relies heavily on understanding not only what your reader says they prefer, but also the reason why they make a selection.
Javascript: Bringing ebooks to life
- March 30, 2016
Nick Ruffilo will dispell the myth that programming is hard, and give you a crash course in using Javascript to transform your ebooks from paper-under-glass into a world of actions, interactions, and life.
Matrix revolutions: ebook indexing
- March 30, 2016
This workshop provides an overview of ebook indexing. including indexing for EPUBs, alternative ebook formats, and for content that will be output in multiple formats, including print, pdf, html, xml, and more.
Join Joshua Tallent as he explains how the publishing marketplace is evolving, with clear examples and advice that will help you expand your reach and bring more discoverability to your titles around the world.