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Forum: Self-Promotions by Authors and Publishers 03-28-2013, 11:29 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,731
Posted By dpapathanasiou
Announcing eBookBurn.com 2.0

For its second anniversary, the site is completely revamped with better content importing, faster document creation, and an improved look-and-feel.

The formal announcement is here...
Forum: Self-Promotions by Authors and Publishers 01-25-2012, 03:28 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,731
Posted By dpapathanasiou
eBookBurn.com is just over a year old!

Thanks to everyone who commented on previous posts, or PM'd me with comments and suggestions.

I'm happy to report that eBookBurn.com (https://ebookburn.com/) is just over a year old now, and...
Forum: ePub 06-15-2011, 05:17 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 3,792
Posted By dpapathanasiou
Illustrated ebooks with epub: using the svg image element

For anyone interested in making epub files where all (or some) of the chapters contain full-page illustrations (such as manga, comics, or graphic novels), here are some technical notes...
Forum: Self-Promotions by Authors and Publishers 04-14-2011, 02:52 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,731
Posted By dpapathanasiou
Here's a quick update: Thanks to everyone's...

Here's a quick update:

Thanks to everyone's feedback, I was able to take the best of the ideas and come up with a pricing plan...
Forum: Self-Promotions by Authors and Publishers 01-06-2011, 12:13 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,731
Posted By dpapathanasiou
I’ve updated eBookBurn.com (my online eBook creator) based on your suggestions

A thank you to everyone who contacted me via the original thread eBookBurn.com

Today's update addresses several feedback and suggestions I received, with the full details here...
Forum: Self-Promotions by Authors and Publishers 12-05-2010, 05:35 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,731
Posted By dpapathanasiou
eBookBurn.com Online eBook Creator

I'm charging to use it, but for the next few weeks, I'm giving away a few free trial subscriptions, so if anyone here would like to try it, use the contact form on that site...
Forum: Self-Promotions by Authors and Publishers 06-27-2010, 04:25 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,927
Posted By dpapathanasiou
Ah, ok, I'll post all future such announcements...

Ah, ok, I'll post all future such announcements to this folder instead; I didn't mean to offend.
Forum: Self-Promotions by Authors and Publishers 06-27-2010, 04:14 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,927
Posted By dpapathanasiou
"Happy Hour is 9 to 5" now available in e-book format at Fifobooks.com

https://www.fifobooks.com/covers/287ece60-cfc1-4bf4-be1b-83cf47d9daec.png (https://www.fifobooks.com/Catalog?bkid=287ece60-cfc1-4bf4-be1b-83cf47d9daec)

"Happy Hour is 9 to 5: Learn How To Love...
Forum: General Discussions 06-15-2010, 06:30 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 14,534
Posted By dpapathanasiou
Exactly right. That's one of the main...

Exactly right.

That's one of the main reasons for our anti-DRM policy.
Forum: General Discussions 06-15-2010, 06:28 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 14,534
Posted By dpapathanasiou
@ rcuadro and petermillard: is that b/c Amazon...

@ rcuadro and petermillard: is that b/c Amazon has the biggest catalog and/or anything you purchase there is read on one device? (i.e., "DRM doesn't matter" in the polling context).

Or, do you...
Forum: General Discussions 06-15-2010, 06:04 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 14,534
Posted By dpapathanasiou
Would you buy an e-book with DRM?

We have an anti-DRM policy at Fifobooks (i.e., we won't sell an e-book with DRM), and while that has affected the decision of some authors to publish through us (some have reacted positively to that...
Forum: Writers' Corner 06-13-2010, 05:06 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,652
Posted By dpapathanasiou
Boyd Morrison's experience is interesting (i.e.,...

Boyd Morrison's experience is interesting (i.e., "Take Boyd Morrison's deal for The Ark, after making a name selling $1.99 e-books. He was signed by a major publisher and now his e-book is $11.99 and...
Forum: General Discussions 06-13-2010, 04:59 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,984
Posted By dpapathanasiou
It's not about the device but the e-book file...

It's not about the device but the e-book file itself.

It's possible to create an e-book (.epub format) file with either black and white or color images.

That's why we recommend to our authors...
Forum: Self-Promotions by Authors and Publishers 06-09-2010, 08:33 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,488
Posted By dpapathanasiou
I agree that a web app is not ideal in some...

I agree that a web app is not ideal in some conditions, including the one you just described (i.e., in rural area with throttled access).

As for being banned by China, if Google cannot avoid it,...
Forum: Self-Promotions by Authors and Publishers 06-09-2010, 08:07 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,488
Posted By dpapathanasiou
We would never do a deal like that; it's neither...

We would never do a deal like that; it's neither in our interests, nor in the interests of anyone who uses the site.



Well, we have to draw the line somewhere.

Dialup creates several...
Forum: Self-Promotions by Authors and Publishers 06-09-2010, 08:04 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,488
Posted By dpapathanasiou
Well, I have to say that I'm surprised at your...

Well, I have to say that I'm surprised at your sense of outrage.

We know this tool is not for everyone, and that some people have problems with web apps in general.

That's ok.

But please do...
Forum: Self-Promotions by Authors and Publishers 06-09-2010, 10:07 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,488
Posted By dpapathanasiou
Well, not everyone is technically savvy enough to...

Well, not everyone is technically savvy enough to do that, e.g. some of the professional artists we've been working with recently.
Forum: Self-Promotions by Authors and Publishers 06-09-2010, 10:05 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,488
Posted By dpapathanasiou
If it's an issue of trust, building a desktop app...

If it's an issue of trust, building a desktop app doesn't solve the problem.

In fact, it makes it worse in some ways, b/c if you don't trust the web site in the first place, you're unlikely to...
Forum: Self-Promotions by Authors and Publishers 06-08-2010, 06:04 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,488
Posted By dpapathanasiou
Well, we can think of good reasons why it...

Well, we can think of good reasons why it shouldn't be a desktop app, but I'd be interested to know why you think it is a good idea (I'm not trying to be disagreeable, I just want to understand your...
Forum: Self-Promotions by Authors and Publishers 06-08-2010, 04:35 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,488
Posted By dpapathanasiou
Hi, I'm not sure what you mean by...

Hi,

I'm not sure what you mean by "downloadable".

You can download the .epub or .cbz file Composer creates, and use it however you please (i.e., there's no obligation to publish it on...
Forum: Self-Promotions by Authors and Publishers 06-08-2010, 03:15 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,488
Posted By dpapathanasiou
Fifobooks Composer: a simple way to create your own illustrated e-book

We've created a "labs" site, where we can test new features before they're formally released.

First up is Composer (http://labs.fifobooks.com/Composer): http://labs.fifobooks.com/Composer, an...
Forum: Self-Promotions by Authors and Publishers 05-26-2010, 12:27 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 3,742
Posted By dpapathanasiou
"Crude Behavior": a Political Satire Graphic Novel in Full Color

As part of a new series of graphic novels (or manga, if you prefer the Japanese term), we've just release "Crude Behavior", a political satire which was featured on both Fox News and the Boston...
Forum: Self-Promotions by Authors and Publishers 05-12-2010, 10:59 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 7,932
Posted By dpapathanasiou
I'm a little surprised by your attitude towards...

I'm a little surprised by your attitude towards DRM.

I see that you have multiple devices; wouldn't it be better to own a non-DRM version of that book, so you could read it on all of them?
...
Forum: Self-Promotions by Authors and Publishers 05-12-2010, 10:54 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 7,932
Posted By dpapathanasiou
In defense of the author, he did not self-publish...

In defense of the author, he did not self-publish on Amazon (where he would have had the option you mention), rather he went through a traditional publisher.

Those firms, with rare exception,...
Forum: Self-Promotions by Authors and Publishers 05-11-2010, 10:29 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 7,932
Posted By dpapathanasiou
True, but this is an opportunity for non-Kindle...

True, but this is an opportunity for non-Kindle owners as well.

Also, our book is DRM-free, whereas the one you buy from Amazon is not.

Finally, the author gets more of the sale price (80%)...
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