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Free story for all: SHIT HAPPENS...

So Here’s a Thing • 589 implied HN points • 23 Jul 23
📚 Literature eBooks
  1. The featured story 'Shit Happens' is available for free to all subscribers, offering a light and fun reading experience.
  2. Readers can access the story in different formats like Apple Books-tailored ePub, Generic ePub, Kindle, and PDF by downloading from provided links.
  3. Subscribers are reminded not to share the stories outside the platform to maintain the exclusivity and value for paid subscribers.

I'm giving away 100 notebooks + all my digital versions with the hardcover

Boundless by Paul Millerd • 63 implied HN points • 28 Nov 25
📚 Literature eBooks
  1. Free physical notebooks are being given away for Black Friday — you just pay US shipping and a discount is applied at checkout.
  2. Buying the premium hardcover bundle includes all digital editions (PDF, EPUB, Kindle), audiobook codes or links, and other freebies if purchased before Christmas; email your receipt to get the files.
  3. This approach mixes price-tiered bundles and gift-giving as experiments in generosity and audience-building, and it comes with a curated list of recommended reads.

How to Create Your Own Stunning Ebook Effortlessly With Canva

Kristina God's Online Writing Club • 539 implied HN points • 12 Aug 23
🪑 Design eBooks
  1. You can easily create an eBook without being a graphic design expert. Canva provides user-friendly tools to help you design stunning eBooks.
  2. There are many resources available that guide you through the eBook creation process. This makes it approachable for anyone, even beginners.
  3. Offering free eBooks can be a great way to share your knowledge and connect with others. It’s a good strategy to engage your audience.

Type

Fragmentary • 353 implied HN points • 13 Jun 23
🎨 Art & Illustration eBooks
  1. Typography is important and can reveal a lot about a person.
  2. Different materials and mediums can impact the styling and design of typography.
  3. Typography can have a significant impact on readability and accessibility, particularly for individuals with dyslexia.
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Will AI-Written Books Destroy Publishing?

Notes from a Small Press • 23 implied HN points • 02 Dec 25
📚 Literature eBooks
  1. It's hard to find reliable ebook editions of classic books online, with many low-quality versions flooding sites like Amazon. This long-standing issue shows that poor quality content has always existed, even before AI.
  2. AI can't replace human authors because you can't copyright a book without a human behind it. Reputable publishers will still focus on quality and likely avoid purely AI-generated work.
  3. While some authors might use AI as a tool for writing and editing, it's not a new problem for publishing. There's always been a mix of good and bad quality books, and AI doesn't change that.

7 Embarrasingly Wrong Predictions about the Future of Books

Litverse • 319 implied HN points • 31 Dec 22
📚 Literature eBooks
  1. Books have not necessarily gotten shorter as predicted due to digital influence. In fact, the average book length has increased.
  2. The envisioned innovative ways for writers to monetize books, such as through related content packages and modular literature, have not been widely implemented.
  3. The shift towards short stories as a marketing tool and the importance of visibility from magazines and e-zines over cash prizes did not become mainstream trends as predicted.

Dangerous Things

The Author Is Dumb • 1 implied HN point • 02 Jul 23
📚 Literature eBooks
  1. Books can provide us with new worlds and experiences that change us for the better
  2. Libraries play a crucial role in providing access to diverse works and should be supported
  3. Digital formats like Kindle can offer privacy and access to books, making reading more inclusive

Happy New Year! Plus my plans for 2026

Strange Stories by Shantnu • 0 implied HN points • 27 Dec 25
⚔ Fiction eBooks
  1. Writing has restarted after a long break, with a plan to write shorter linked novellas called The Ghost Casefiles to avoid burning out on long novels.
  2. Two casefiles are already published on a blog and two more finished novellas will be released weekly across the first four months of 2026, while future plans after that are still undecided.
  3. Readers are invited to say if they want the two finished novellas as a PDF or epub by replying or commenting, and the message closes with friendly New Year wishes.

Just say no

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 05 Oct 15
🕹 Technology eBooks
  1. Online romance scams often follow a specific five-step pattern, sometimes leading victims to become money launderers.
  2. Despite predictions of their demise, print books remain popular due to their beauty and possibly poor e-reader design.
  3. Online dating may not be as effective as we think. The main difference between dating apps might just be their marketing teams.

Mirlo Music STORE

Mirlo Studio • 0 implied HN points • 01 Mar 23
🎨 Art & Illustration eBooks
  1. Mirlo Music Editions offers exclusive products in their store, combining literature, illustrations, and music.
  2. Unique titles with music can only be found in the Mirlo Music STORE.
  3. Mirlo Studio is exploring Digital Collectibles (NFTs) and inviting readers to engage with their creations.