How We Are Keeping Up with the Growth in Audio, Video and Audiobooks in Publishing
Dmitri Barvinok explains the growing importance of audio and video in book production, including current steps in producing audiobooks with Audible. …
Articles by Dmitri Barvinok
Director of Production Dmitri Barvinok works on the digital development, print layout and distribution of new books. He coordinates Front Edge editors and designers and works with the BookEdge software suite.
The 2021 Holiday Publishing Crunch: There’s good news and bad news here
Front Edge Publishing’s Director of Marketing Dmitri Barvinok writes about the worsening “fourth quarter publishing crunch” that has bedeviled publishers for several years. Dmitri warns authors and book lovers to place early orders for books we hope to receive for the holiday season. …
For Publishers and Authors: Investigating and Understanding eBook Piracy
PROTECTING US FROM PIRATES—Does that sound like a fanciful introduction to a children’s adventure story? Hardly. Our entire publishing house team—including all of our authors—need to be wary of the dark forces lurking online, including real-life pirates. In our Front Edge Publishing column this week, Production Manager Dmitri Barvinok reports …
Dr. David Gushee Is Changing the World—Because We Could Move as Fast as the Firestorm
Director of Production Dmitri Barvinok explains how our unique design-and-production software allows Front Edge Publishing to rapidly and flexibly customize and update books, using the five-year evolution of our best-seller Changing Our Mind as a case study. Many of the most important stories in our world today are changing faster …
Tips for Authors: Preparing photographs and other images for print and eBook production
Front Edge Publishing books contain media, photographs and images. Learn how to select and optimize images and photographs for print and eBooks. Production Manager Dmitri Barvinok outlines these important issues for authors. …
Publishing Trends: Edison’s Dream Becoming a Reality as Millions of Americans Enjoy Audiobooks
Audiobooks are on the verge of a massive surge in popularity and accessibility, both for readers and authors. Learn about current audiobook technology, current production obstacles and upcoming improvements. …
Tips for Authors: Selecting stable URLs to share with readers in your columns or your book
Front Edge Publishing Director of Production Dmitri Barvinok offers writers tips for choosing the best URLs for links in columns and books. …
Tips for Authors: Understanding Digital Proofs (includes an Adobe Reader tutorial)
Learn about best practices for proofing books and returning corrections in the digital age. This column includes an Adobe Reader tutorial, as well as tips for sending proofs to allies—and staying fresh after multiple reads. …
News for authors and editors from AP: What changes are in the 2019 Associated Press Stylebook?
Read Front Edge Publishing’s summary of the 2019 changes to the Associated Press Style Guide. Gary Pruitt, president and CEO of AP, notes that some of the most interesting changes came about as a result of conversations on Twitter. The 2019 edition of the AP Stylebook has more than 200 updates. …
What authors need to know about errata strategies in book publishing: How can I fix errors in my book?
What should an author do when they find an error in their published book? Production manager Dmitri Barvinok breaks down the specific steps involved in updating production files to incorporate errata for a book in today’s publishing industry. Timing is key to avoid potential pitfalls. …