Category Archives: Writing

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Exploring iBooks Author Books and Templates

Posted on March 29, 2012 by Scott

I’ve talked to a few authors and editors who wish to create custom templates for iBooks Author, well beyond what is possible making minor changes to fonts. To create a custom template with altered background images and formatting, first create … Continue reading →

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Some iBooks Author Thoughts

Posted on February 23, 2012 by Scott

I have been working in iBooks Author and finding it fairly good for basic tasks. However, the moment you want a bit extra from the program, it does fall short. Then again, the ePub 2 format also falls short in … Continue reading →

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Website Updates

Posted on February 8, 2012 by Scott

Over on the Tameri Guide for Writers, Susan is currently updating the “Usage and Abusage” pages, along with the “Style” pages. As we revise these pages the content will include discussions of when various sources disagree and what our personal … Continue reading →

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Interview with Mystery Writer Brad Geagley

Posted on January 31, 2012 by Susan

Brad Geagley is the author of two mysteries published by Simon & Schuster: Year of the Hyenas (2005) and Day of the False King (2006). Brad has recently written and self-published a new, noir thriller, The Stand In, which  appeared … Continue reading →

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Creating eBooks with Free Tools

Posted on January 31, 2012 by Tameri

The future is digital, no matter how much we might resist. My wife and I will always be “book” readers. You know, those things that collect a bit of dust, take up space, and weigh a lot. There is and … Continue reading →

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