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Ebooks: Now with more Audio and Video

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An ebook shouldn’t just be an electronic version of a printed book. Not when there’s an opportunity to incorporate so much more. That’s why we’re thrilled with the new options Blurb offers to include audio and video files into your ebook. Think of the possibilities! You can: Include a recording of your favorite kid reading [...]

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By Maggie   Posted in Ebook, How-To and Tips, Tips and Tricks   October 3, 2012 – 12:51 pm
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Books on the Big Screen

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Many times, seeing the movie adaptation of a much-loved book can be disappointing. Important elements are left out or erroneously altered. The actors don’t portray the characters the way you saw them in your head. But, occasionally, it’s just a fun way to fall back in love with the stories and characters all over again. [...]

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By Maggie   Posted in Random Goodness   September 27, 2012 – 10:33 am
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Work “Couples” at Blurb

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You spend an awful lot of time with the people at work. And here at Blurb, many of us spend that time sitting directly across from one of our coworkers, face to face. We get to know one another pretty well, which makes for effective teamwork and a pleasant work day. Sometimes, if you’re lucky, [...]

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By Maggie   Posted in Blurb Behind the Scenes   August 9, 2012 – 9:27 am
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How to Photograph your Artwork to Create a Digital File

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You’re an artist of the pen and paper persuasion. You’ve got stacks of  hand crafted drawings, paintings and illustrations. Maybe you have a gallery-worthy collection or maybe you crafted a visual story destined for a children’s book. Whatever it is, you face the challenge of sharing that work when there’s only one copy and it’s [...]

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By Maggie   Posted in How-To and Tips   August 7, 2012 – 5:38 pm
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