Wednesday, June 05, 2013

Ebooks Still Lack a Category Defining Storytelling Experience

Surveying the ebook discussions at BookExpo America, it's clear that despite their popularity, ebooks still lack their own category of breakthrough storytelling experiences.
Discussion:
Let's face it: the American book industry doesn't really need BookExpo America any longer. If you ran the show, what would you do to make it essential again?
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