Better productions by cutting out wasted effort
It can be difficult and time-consuming to learn new things as a way to get better at your craft. Writing, producing, directing, recording, editing –…
Book Production & Operations
Discover emerging tools and services for book publishers and hear from leading Production and Operations Directors about what works for them.
The Production & Operations Topic on the BookMachine Blog is supported by Geethik Technologies, Lumina Datamatics and Typefi and Circular Software.
The future of publishing: how technology is shaping the publishing industry
With the advent of new technologies, the publishing industry is changing. This means that there are, amongst others, new opportunities for automated book production. Automating…
The need for closed captions and transcription in web accessibility
Studies have thrown up some interesting statistics, which can change the way content creators choose to look at their offerings. One of these claimed that…
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: more than buzzwords
No matter where you sit in the creative process, an awareness of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) and its application can make a difference in…
What is alt-text and what should publishers be aware of?
Alt-text stands for Alternative Text, which uses words to accurately describe visual content to a reader and provides a context of the subject. It is…
How to get better accessibility from InDesign
[Sponsored post by our 2022 partner Circular Software] Ken Jones of Circular Software offers information and good news for InDesign users struggling to make accessible ebooks. Adobe InDesign…
Four things royalty software companies won’t tell you
When publishers take on new software like royalty management systems, it’s vital to get a full understanding of every aspect. But most companies tend to…
Upskilling tips for digital production
This week we are very glad to present a guest blog from our friends at The Publishing Post packed with tips on how team members…
Wednesday Wisdom: The PAAG’s new accessibility charter
Tune into our Q&A with Stacy Scott, Chair of the Accessibility Action Group for the Publishers Association and Accessibility Manager for Taylor &a…
Meeting sustainability goals: how digital tools can make publishing greener
Book people believe in the potential of books to make the world a better place and, at Edelweiss, we are definitely book people. We are…
Content delivery platforms in publishing, and how to start using them
It has been a few years since online learning crossed the threshold of the corporate world and journeyed into other industries. Education and publishing are…
The European Accessibility Act – how does it impact publishers?
Contrary to the belief of a unified market, the European Union (EU) discovered that fragmentation existed when it came to accessibility. They realised significant disparities…
How AI can help you with your audiobook productions: text and audio formats
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a complicated topic with many applications across a diverse set of industries. From your phone’s automated personal assistant (Siri or Alexa),…
Automating repetitive graphs and charts in InDesign
The adage ‘work smarter, not harder’ often comes to mind when composing documents. Thankfully, scripting can help save the day, as Typefi Senior Scripting Engineer,…
Taking the stress out of sales materials with Edelweiss Designer
There are two million books that are published in the world every year – ever wonder how book buyers choose what goes on the shelf?…