1. ISBN
International Standard Book Number is a unique number that
is assigned to each book and eBook to identify it on the market
.
2. EPUB
An open eBook format that is supported by many e-readers and eBook
platforms.
3. EPUB3
The latest version of the EPUB format that supports additional features such as
audio, video and interactive content.
4. mobi
The proprietary eBook format supported by Amazon Kindle devices and the
Kindle app.
5. metadata
Information about an eBook, including title, author,
description, category and cover image, used by search engines and online
platforms.
6. conversion
The process of converting from one file format to another
e.g. from a Word document to EPUB format.
7 XML
Extensible Markup Language is a universal language for the representation
and transfer of data, which is also used to create eBooks
.
8. fixed layout
A layout in which the page layout of the pages of the eBook
is fixed. It is often used for books with many images, graphics or
other design elements.
9. reflowable layout
A layout in which the text can be dynamically adapted to the
screen size of the reading device. It allows the
reader to adjust the font size, line spacing and other
settings.
10. self-publishing
The publication of books by the authors themselves,
without a traditional publisher acting as an intermediary.
11. publishing house
A company that publishes and distributes eBooks and other print or digital media
. Publishers often offer authors support with the
editing, design, publication and marketing of their books.
12. publishing software
Software used to create, edit and
publish eBooks and other digital content.
13. aggregator
A company that facilitates the publication of eBooks on
different platforms by enabling authors and publishers
to distribute their eBooks to multiple retailers simultaneously.
14 DRM
Digital Rights Management is a technology and
rights management system that can restrict access to digital eBook content
in order to protect copyrights.
15. copy protection
A security function that can be integrated into eBooks,
to prevent the unauthorized distribution and use of eBooks, e.g.
through passwords or digital watermarks.
16 POD
Print on Demand is a printing process in which books are only printed
when they are ordered. To set the title for PoD,
the eBook must first be published.
17. backlist
A list of books that have been published by a publisher or author
but are no longer being republished or advertised.
18. pre-order
A pre-order strategy that allows customers to purchase an eBook before
the official release date.
19. e-mail marketing
A marketing strategy aimed at attracting and retaining potential
customers by sending emails.
20. royalty
The share of the sales proceeds of an eBook to which the author or publisher
is entitled.
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