I am a freelance writer for EContent Magazine (www.econtentmag.com). I’m looking to interview digital content providers, electronic publishers, ebook authors and other experts on a short deadline for the following story topic: FLIPPING OVER THE LATEST FLIPBOOK CAPABILITIES . The flipbook style is popular among readers of ebooks/electronic content today. The good news for publishers, especially self-publishing authors, is that it’s easier than ever to create a page-flipping-style digital document/publication. This story would explore free/paid tools and resources that can help, and what publishers/authors should consider carefully before going the flipbook route. Below is a list of questions I’m seeking answers to for this story. I can either conduct a phone interview, or accept typed up answers to my questions below that I can use as quotes in my story (that’s often easier and ensures no accidental misquoting). In either case, my deadline is noon central, Wednesday, Aug. 27. Please e-mail me back your interest and availability or your typed up answers to these questions:
QUESTIONS1. Why do flipbook-style publications remain popular today? What type of books/documents/publications are they best suited for and why?2. How have flipbooks changed/improved in recent years (e.g., are they more interactive? More intuitive?)3. How have flipbook creation software/platforms improved recently in any way? Is it easier to convert to/create flipbooks than before, and if so, how and why?4. There are many freeware programs out there that promise no-cost conversion to/creation of flipbooks. Are these resources worthwhile? 5. What are the best free or paid programs/apps to use to convert to or create flipbooks? What have you used and why?6. How “interactive” should flipbooks be to get the reader’s attention? What are some important and recommended eye-catching and interactive elements to consider adding to a flipbook (e.g., Flash, video, audio, links, animated backgrounds, etc.)?7. What would you recommend that publishers/authors consider carefully before going the flipbook route or before converting a PDF or other type of document into a flipbook?8. Any other thoughts or comments on this topic you’d like to add?9. What is your full name, title, company, city/state company location and email address?
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