Audible Launches Fix for SF, Fantasy Audiobooks
I have probably told you this once or twice, but one reason I don't listen to audiobooks is the authors I like to read often use...Continue reading
Author: Nate Hoffelder
Nate Hoffelder is the founder and editor of The Digital Reader. He has been blogging about indie authors since 2010 while learning new tech skills weekly. He fixes author sites, and shares what he learns on The Digital Reader's blog. In his spare time, he fosters dogs for A Forever Home, a local rescue group.
Why You Should Use a Link Shortener/Redirection Plugin on Your Website
Earlier today I got a question over on The Digital Reader's Facebook page that I thought deserved to be answered in a blog post. I had...Continue reading
New Amazon Kindle Fire Tablet Clears the FCC
If you are thinking of buying a Kindle Fire HD 8 or HD 10 tablet in today's Amazon Prime sale then you might want to reconsider....Continue reading
Kindle Unlimited Funding Pool Rose in June 2019
Amazon announced on Monday that the Kindle Unlimited funding pool grew to $24.9 million in June, from $24.6 million in May 2019. At the same time...Continue reading
Kindle Deals
Amazon's Prime day deals may only be for Prime subscribers, but they're not the only deals the retailer is offering right now. Over on Woot Amazon...Continue reading
Morning Coffee – 15 July 2019
Here are a few stories to read this Monday morning. The ALA is alarmed over the recent changes to the library ebook pricing model. China's 24-hour...Continue reading
Amazon Prime Day Kindle Deals Are Now Live –
Amazon Prime day doesn't officially start for another few hours but the Kindle and Fire deals are already live. If you have an Amazon Prime subscription you...Continue reading
How to Resize/Fix the Image Files on Your Author Website
So I was reading a post over on the Bookworks blog where Carla King explains how to correctly size images before uploading to your site, but...Continue reading
Publisher Revenue Up 4.5% Through April 2019, eBook Revenues Down 2.5%
For some reason I do not understand, I have fallen off the AAP's mailing list. Here is a belated report on publisher revenues from the Association...Continue reading
Calibre Companion Has Been Sold
I am sure everyone here is familiar with calibre, the free and open-source ebook library management tool. It is a great way to manage your ebook...Continue reading
Morning Coffee – 10 July 2019
Here are a few stories to read this Wednesday morning. Did you know HP Lovecraft was a ghost writer for Harry Houdini? The animals in illustrated...Continue reading
Kindle Firmware Update 5.12.1 Released
Amazon rolled out another firmware update for its Kindle ereaders yesterday. The affected models include all new Kindles as well as older units as far back...Continue reading
How to Stop Websites From Harassing You About Notifications and Location Tracking
Update: It's July 2019, and I am suddenly seeing a rash of websites asking to send me notifications, so I went into Chrome to block them...Continue reading
Ten Free Online Image, Graphic, and Photo Manipulation Tools
Image editing used to be something that required a dark room, expensive chemicals, and scissors. Later all that was replaced by expensive apps, but it is...Continue reading
Morning Coffee – 8 July 2019
Here are a few stories to read this Monday morning. The history of audiobooks. How not to kill your kid's love of reading David Gaughran has...Continue reading