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Tweet Time RT @roxiemunro: 15 minutes! Topic for the 1/27/13 #storyappchat: the iBookstore http://t.co/sRY4lbdA #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 01:49:18 +0000 Hey, before we start, is anybody else going to the @SCBWI Winter Conference next week? #NY13SCBWI #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 01:56:04 +0000 @drawbeard I am not--are you? #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 01:56:55 +0000 @brooks_jones I am. #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 01:57:30 +0000 Starting in minutes ... #storyappchat tonight is about self-publishing tools and resources for the iBookStore!... http://t.co/1AnlEsYE Mon, 28 Jan 2013 01:57:50 +0000 RT @iPad_storytime: Starting in minutes ... #storyappchat tonight is about self-publishing tools and resources for the iBookStore!... http://t.co/1AnlEsYE Mon, 28 Jan 2013 01:58:07 +0000 OK, who is out there ready for tonite's iBooks edition of #storyappchat? Mon, 28 Jan 2013 01:58:30 +0000 Me me! #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 01:58:58 +0000 Jon smith in the house!! #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 01:59:03 +0000 @DavidBFox @theipodteacher Welcome to tonite's #storyappchat! Always a pleasure to have you both :) Mon, 28 Jan 2013 01:59:29 +0000 So glad to be here. This is my favorite topic. #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 01:59:59 +0000 Checking in ;-)) #Storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:00:42 +0000 I'm here! Hi everyone! #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:01:01 +0000 @theipodteacher We're delighted to have your expertise here tonight for #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:01:10 +0000 @roxiemunro @JulieFHedlund Welcome to tonite's #storyappchat, great to see you both! Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:01:16 +0000 What she said! RT @iPad_storytime: @theipodteacher We're delighted to have your expertise here tonight for #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:01:31 +0000 @iPad_storytime Hi there #storyappchat I have helped to create/publish 20 books to the iBookstore. Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:01:37 +0000 @drawbeard I'll be at some of the SCBWI events this weekend. #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:01:45 +0000 @iPad_storytime thanks. You all have helped us so much. #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:01:59 +0000 @janeinjava Welcome! Grateful to have your expertise chiming in for #storyappchat tonite! Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:02:14 +0000 @janeinjava Good stuff too. Great work. #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:02:28 +0000 @roxiemunro Awesome. Maybe I'll get to meet you in person. #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:02:42 +0000 @brooks_jones thank you. #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:02:44 +0000 @brooks_jones Hiya! I'm in an airport waiting for a plane. let's talk iBooks!!! #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:02:46 +0000 Just checking this out #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:02:48 +0000 @janeinjava That's great! What part did you play in publishing those 20 books? #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:02:51 +0000 @LittleeLit @elaine_kearns11 Welcome to #storyappchat tonite! Glad to have you both joining us :) Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:03:12 +0000 RT @LittleeLit: @brooks_jones Hiya! Im in an airport waiting for a plane. lets talk iBooks!!! #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:03:59 +0000 Hello all... #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:04:09 +0000 We are about to publish our 6th iBook. Waiting on permission slips to come back. Hopefully soon. #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:04:47 +0000 I am here, but confused. Haven't done this before and not a Twitter aficionado. #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:05:09 +0000 @artsylliu Welcome to #storyappchat tonite! We're talking about creating content for the iBookstore. Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:05:11 +0000 4 more planned this year. #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:05:27 +0000 @MarshaDArnold welcome. #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:05:40 +0000 Although I've not yet published to the iBookstore, I am increasingly seeing it as a DIY alternative to the book app #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:05:51 +0000 @brooks_jones That's great. I'm hoping to publish my PB in the iBookstore this year...just need to finish it! #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:06:15 +0000 I can't do a book app by myself, but could do my own iBook without too much heartache (and no programming) #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:06:19 +0000 @LittleeLit I'm excited to be working with you! I've been working on a draft post about libraries & the digital shift ... #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:06:32 +0000 @brooks_jones iBooks Author is so easy to use. I love it. Trying to learn some of the harder features now. #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:06:45 +0000 @marshadarnold #tweetchat is helpful for next time. #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:06:50 +0000 @MarshaDArnold easiest way to participate is with TweetChat http://t.co/9IK8rYGa #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:07:03 +0000 @DavidBFox I helped the students create the books and then helped their parents to publish to iBookstore. #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:07:05 +0000

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@MarshaDArnold You are doing great so far, and welcome to tonite's #storyappchat! Just keep using the hashtag to join in :) Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:07:16 +0000 @janeinjava That is so exciting, and similar to what @theipodteacher does with his students #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:07:44 +0000 I did my first ibook to test out the new ibooks author app - but then I was stuck when only newer iPad owners could use it #Storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:07:55 +0000 @brooks_jones Thanks, I'm in Jakarta traffic and it's morning here :) #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:07:59 +0000 @janeinjava That's great! What tools did you use to create the iBooks? #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:08:05 +0000 @marshadarnold So glad you're here ...you'll get the hang of it. #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:08:51 +0000 @brooks_jones @theipodteacher I was a Tech Coach last year so worked with Ss K-12 #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:09:05 +0000 @KarenNemethEdM we also publish some books to http://t.co/gVUy0ele to accommodate non-ipad users. Not as interactive. #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:09:15 +0000 @KarenNemethEdM That's interesting. I have a first gen iPad. Is it because you need a newer version of iBooks? #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:09:18 +0000 RT @roxiemunro: @drawbeard I'll be at some of the SCBWI events this weekend. #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:09:23 +0000 Haven't played w/iBook Author yet, but have found Book Creator super easy. (My review of it: http://t.co/Mwyu1NtI) #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:09:33 +0000 Sarah Towle, who can't make the chat b/c she's in Paris, is releasing an iBook version of her time travel history app. #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:09:42 +0000 @DavidBFox iBooks Author and Book Creator app #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:09:59 +0000 @janeinjava Jakarta! So exotic (esp when compared to my couch right now)! #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:10:06 +0000 I think it's interesting to think abt. the differences btw interactive iBook & #storyapp & what it means for industry. #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:10:32 +0000 #storyappchat Just joined the chat. Hope to create an app of my pb that released in print in Nov. Thinking of DIY b/c of $$. Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:10:34 +0000 Thank you David. Who knew there was a tweet chat? Not me! Much easier. I've never done a ibook, but have had book apps done. #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:10:36 +0000 @janeinjava Two really good tools. I used Book Create for our first iBook. http://t.co/xrf9Po2b #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:10:59 +0000 @janeinjava Tell us about using Book Creator--how did you like it? #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:11:03 +0000 @JulieFHedlund #storyappchat *waving* Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:11:05 +0000 @janeinjava I like the book creator app too. Haven't published with it but it is really nice. #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:11:07 +0000 Here's my first ebook which is made with ibooks author with info for #earlyed educators/instructors http://t.co/Xz8Ycx2h #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:11:12 +0000 @AlisonHertz @KarenNemethEdM Welcome to tonite's #storyappchat! Nice of you to stop by :) Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:11:35 +0000 RT @JulieFHedlund: its interesting to think abt. differences btw interactive iBook & #storyapp & what it means for industry. #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:11:42 +0000 @theipodteacher Thanks! That's what I'm looking for - alternatives to support my current book projects #Storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:12:09 +0000 RT @JulieFHedlund: Sarah Towle, who cant make the chat b/c shes in Paris, releasing iBook version of her time travel app. #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:12:29 +0000 often i prefer using iBooks over book-based apps in my storytime because they take less time to load and are often less fiddly #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:12:35 +0000 @brooks_jones: @AlisonHertz @KarenNemethEdM Welcome to tonite's #storyappchat! Nice of you to stop by :) Thanks! Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:12:43 +0000 @DavidBFox Maybe - though if you tried it now - you might be able to get it. I lost track of what was updated where ;) #Storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:13:01 +0000 Lately I've been using @ronmartinez' http://t.co/DQdGOtYH to create ebooks (Kindle Fire and iBooks) #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:13:16 +0000 Hi, all. Dropping in for a few minutes tonight. #Storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:13:29 +0000 Book Creator makes it so easy to self-publish in the iBookstore. Is there a similar app for other platforms? #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:13:36 +0000 @KarenNemethEdM current book projects? oh, right, the one where you're writing a book with me. gotcha. #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:13:40 +0000 RT @LittleeLit: RT @JulieFHedlund:interesting to think abt. differences btw interactive iBook & app & what it means #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:14:09 +0000 Here are our iBooks. Trying to get 10K downloads in one year. http://t.co/gqg8BIhq #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:14:09 +0000 @ronmartinez Wonderful to have you join us tonight for #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:14:10 +0000

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@ronmartinez So glad you could stop in for a bit of #storyappchat tonite! Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:14:31 +0000 @KarenNemethEdM Happy to test it out on our iPad. Let me know if you'd like me to try. #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:14:36 +0000 RT @DavidBFox: Lately Ive been using @ronmartinez http://t.co/2pzdkY6O to create ebooks (Kindle Fire and iBooks) #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:14:38 +0000 I haven't done ANYTHING with iBooks yet b/c I've been waiting to see how it shakes out vs. apps. Still confuses me - LOL #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:14:51 +0000 Cool! RT @DavidBFox: Lately I've been using @ronmartinez' http://t.co/suskUeK5 to create ebooks (Kindle Fire and iBooks) #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:14:53 +0000 @ronmartinez Hey Ron, glad you could drop in. Just mentioned you and Aerbooks #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:14:56 +0000 @LittleeLit Hi, Cen! I just knew you would love #storyappchat. Soon you must collaborate for a librarian/storyapp mashup chat! Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:15:35 +0000 @MarshaDArnold Book Creator is a tool by Red Jumper that provides a GUI (graphical user interface) for creating iBooks #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:15:49 +0000 @brooks_jones I am a fan of Book Creator since it first came out. I help Dan Amos with beta testing. #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:16:05 +0000 @MarshaDArnold Book Creator is probably better for PBs than text-heavy stories. #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:16:51 +0000 @theipodteacher Book Creator is very easy to publish with - no errors! The new update makes collaborative writing possible. #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:16:59 +0000 @janeinjava I'm embarrassed to say I have @bookcreatorapp installed, but haven't used it yet. Intend to soon, tho #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:17:02 +0000 Plug: Aerbooks's tool is cool: you can create the ebook once (on your Mac/PC in a web browser) and export to all formats #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:17:07 +0000 @DavidBFox Thanks, David. Re other platforms iBooks is the only 1 that allows programmed behavior. We export kf8, but static. #Storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:17:12 +0000 RT @artsylliu: @MarshaDArnold Book Creator is probably better for PBs than text-heavy stories. #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:17:20 +0000 @DavidBFox: Lately I've been using @ronmartinez' http://t.co/68VuP1oV to create ebooks (Kindle Fire and iBooks) #storyappchat Interactive? Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:17:44 +0000 @janeinjava me too (beta tester for Book Creator) #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:18:02 +0000 Thanks, Julie. ( I emailed you recently about your class.) #storyappchat #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:18:10 +0000 Are there different softwares to use Book Creator? Is Red Jumper the best or only or...? (Googling about now. #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:18:57 +0000 I don't want to DIY my own apps because I don't want to code and don't want to manage a dev account w/Apple. Yes to iBooks tho #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:19:00 +0000 @brooks_jones See my blog for how to publish to iBookstore with Book Creator App http://t.co/aQJEoSPD #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:19:11 +0000 Relevant to tonight's topic, we just *quietly* added support for widgets. Animation, interactivity, upload, drag and drop. #Storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:19:19 +0000 @artsylliu agreed. I think I'd use iBooks Author for a text-heavy iBook. #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:19:21 +0000 @janeinjava collaboration is the biggest weakness with iBooks Author. Wish it was more google docs like. #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:19:23 +0000 @MarshaDArnold Which class? #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:19:25 +0000 RT @janeinjava: @brooks_jones See my blog for how to publish to iBookstore with Book Creator App http://t.co/dNgwqFrv #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:19:41 +0000 @MarshaDArnold Apple has a free tool called iBooks Author, but it may be better suited to textbooks vs. PBs #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:19:42 +0000 RT @JulieFHedlund: RT @janeinjava: See my blog for how to publish to iBookstore with Book Creator App http://t.co/iznkCpdO #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:20:16 +0000 @ronmartinez Do you want to share the URL for that test animation? #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:20:35 +0000 RT @janeinjava: @brooks_jones See my blog for how to publish to iBookstore with Book Creator App http://t.co/XfJoOgZN #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:20:41 +0000 One advantage to Book Creator is all you need is an iPad to create an iBook, and it only costs $4.99 - no other fees. #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:21:35 +0000 @brooks_jones but if you use iBooks author, you can only sell the resulting book on iTunes bookstore, not for other devices #Storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:21:41 +0000 @brooks_jones what are PBs? Ignorant I am. #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:21:42 +0000 But one disadvantage is that you have to import images and text to your iPad, and it's not as easy to use as on your Mac/PC #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:22:05 +0000 @KarenNemethEdM Correct, which really stinks. I think you can export as PDF and distribute that, though #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:22:11 +0000

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@JulieFHedlund PB one with 3 levels. Was wondering if appropriate for published person w agent. Mosteading manus. agents. #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:22:22 +0000 My review of Book Creator app and an interview w/Dan Amos: http://t.co/Mwyu1NtI (posted earlier but it flew by) #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:22:25 +0000 @theipodteacher PBs = picture books #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:22:26 +0000 RT @DavidBFox: One advantage to Book Creator is all you need is an iPad to create an iBook, and it only costs $4.99 #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:22:28 +0000 MT @KarenNemethEdM: @brooks_jones but if u use iBooks author, u can only sell the book on iTunes bookstore, not other devices #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:22:42 +0000 @brooks_jones I am thrilled to have 6 of my current students now in top 200 downloads US iBookstore kids non-fiction #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:22:54 +0000 @theipodteacher Picture books. #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:22:55 +0000 @brooks_jones thank you. I knew I'd kick myself. #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:23:13 +0000 @MarshaDArnold Oh 12x12 - YES lots of agented authors participate. Have sections for bk promotion, trailers, events, etc. #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:23:16 +0000 @brooks_jones but if you publish outside of iBooks Author, you can list on Kindle and on iTunes bookstore? #Storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:23:45 +0000 @DavidBFox Sure. Just our dev test. (@Aerbook also exports to web.) See pages here, if on iPad, hit menu to download book... #Storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:23:47 +0000 RT @janeinjava: I am thrilled to have 6 of my current students now in top 200 downloads US iBookstore kids non-fiction #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:23:52 +0000 RT @janeinjava: I am thrilled to have 6 of my current students now in top 200 downloads US iBookstore kids non-fiction #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:24:02 +0000 Widgets: http://t.co/frIG0eZ0 #Storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:24:05 +0000 RT @KarenNemethEdM: @brooks_jones if you use iBooks author, can only sell the book on iTunes bookstore, not for other devices #Storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:24:05 +0000 @JulieFHedlund Would rather editors read my manuscript as I have an agent. Still open? #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:24:18 +0000 @JulieFHedlund @MarshaDArnold I'm a big fan of 12x12 as Julie knows. My recent rave review: http://t.co/wC9HUMHp #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:25:05 +0000 @MarshaDArnold Yes til end of Feb. But not many participating editors. Look at SILVER level. #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:25:06 +0000 Can also load in laptop, etc. Have to sign off! Will check out the archive. #Storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:25:16 +0000 @janeinjava truly amazing. I've been hitting twitter hard to publicize. Hard to crack the top 200 even with 4000+ sales each. #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:25:24 +0000 @DavidBFox #storyappchat is book creator an ebook or an interactive app creator? I hope to make FLAP have some active flapping. ; ) Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:25:34 +0000 @KarenNemethEdM Folks like @LizCastro advocates using non-restricted tools to create ePubs that can be used on any device #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:25:39 +0000 RT @AlisonHertz: @DavidBFox #storyappchat is book creator an ebook or an interactive app creator? I hope to make FLAP have some active flapping. ; ) Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:25:47 +0000 This is how widget animation would look in an iBook RT @ronmartinez: Widgets: http://t.co/ci8dhmUK #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:26:07 +0000 @theipodteacher So impressive! #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:26:10 +0000 @ronmartinez Thanks for dropping in, Ron! #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:26:41 +0000 Book creator is an iPad app, here's the link http://t.co/03nQLYUb #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:26:54 +0000 @janeinjava That's great! What part did you play in publishing those 20 books? #storyappchat http://t.co/poEPXSDH Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:26:55 +0000 @KarenNemethEdM What is meant by FLAP and active flapping? #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:27:02 +0000 @KarenNemethEdM If you create your own EPUB you can publish anywhere. I sell many books directly @brooks_jones #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:27:04 +0000 Totally off-topic, but I'm doing the chat while on my treadmill desk. Have sudden and HUGE craving for cheeseburger - LOL #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:27:04 +0000 RT @DavidBFox: This is how widget animation would look in an iBook RT @ronmartinez: Widgets: http://t.co/ci8dhmUK #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:27:17 +0000 @MarshaDArnold I retweeted that one - hoping for more info! #SToryappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:27:27 +0000 @AlisonHertz Book Creator is an app you purchase for your iPad, and then use it as a tool to create your iBook #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:27:29 +0000 @PublishingSpy Welcome to tonite's #storyappchat! Thanks for joining us :) Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:27:31 +0000 RT @lizcastro: @KarenNemethEdM If you create your own EPUB you can publish anywhere. I sell many books directly @brooks_jones #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:27:36 +0000

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@MarshaDArnold Thank you. 8300+ total. 47 countries. Want 10K in a year. http://t.co/gqg8BIhq #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:27:48 +0000 @lizcastro Welcome Liz (expert on iBooks and epub!) #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:27:52 +0000 @KarenNemethEdM @brooks_jones Frankly, I don't want to put my eggs in any big company's basket. See also http://t.co/3DmUtFSj #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:28:01 +0000 @DavidBFox: This is how widget animation would look in an iBook RT @ronmartinez: Widgets: http://t.co/sx5E8Jnv #storyappchat Fantastic! Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:28:02 +0000 @lizcastro So glad you could join us for tonite's #storyappchat! Love to brag on you and your resources :) Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:28:05 +0000 @theipodteacher This is for non-fiction and it changes everyday. Now the books are popular in Netherlands and Canada. #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:28:18 +0000 RT @brooks_jones: Book creator is an iPad app, here's the link http://t.co/03nQLYUb #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:28:22 +0000 @DavidBFox Thanks David! Nice to see you all. You caught me working on a Sunday night :) #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:28:23 +0000 @brooks_jones #storyappchat hi everybody. Sorry I am late Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:28:37 +0000 @brooks_jones You're wonderful Brooks! Glad I was here to hear :) What's the topic tonight? #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:28:45 +0000 @ruBORED Great to have you for #storyappchat tonite! Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:28:53 +0000 @lizcastro welcome. #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:29:01 +0000 @ruBORED welcome #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:29:08 +0000 @lizcastro LOL The iBookstore! Did you see my DM from the other day? #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:29:18 +0000 RT @lizcastro: @KarenNemethEdM If you create your own EPUB you can publish anywhere. I sell many books directly @brooks_jones #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:29:30 +0000 What is meant by FLAP and active flapping? #storyappchat Pb title is FLAP, and flapping means touch girl and arms flap. (for example) Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:29:50 +0000 @lizcastro In other words, YOU are one of the featured resources for tonite's #storyappchat topic :) Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:29:58 +0000 @PublishingSpy I helped the kids write the books, edit the books and then I coached the parents to publish the books. #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:30:03 +0000 @KarenNemethEdM @MarshaDArnold In Book Creator you can add audio, music, but not animation #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:30:25 +0000 @KarenNemethEdM if you create using ePub, you can't publish on iBookstore right? #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:30:27 +0000 So cool! RT @janeinjava: I helped the kids write the books, edit the books and then I coached parents to publish the books. #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:30:44 +0000 @brooks_jones How can I help? :) #ibookstore #epub #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:30:54 +0000 RT @janeinjava: I helped the kids write the books, edit the books and then I coached the parents to publish the books. #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:30:57 +0000 RT @artsylliu: @KarenNemethEdM @MarshaDArnold In Book Creator you can add audio, music, but not animation #Storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:31:13 +0000 @JulieFHedlund I'm not sure - I thought you could publish in other formats and also add to iTunes but not sure of details #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:31:22 +0000 @AlisonHertz definitely check out that Widget demo. Make them with Hype, Adobe Edge, Sencha Animator, Dashcode, etc. #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:31:37 +0000 @DavidBFox: Book Creator is an app you purchase #storyappchat Can you make the book interactive? Touch to create motion? in book creator. Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:31:41 +0000 I am just about to create the first collaborative book in my class - an inquiry into divisibility using Book Creator #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:32:07 +0000 @lizcastro We are discussing the merits of creating storybooks for the iBookstore vs. working with a dev. to make apps #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:32:22 +0000 I love the widgets in iBooks Author. I really like the interactive quiz feature. #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:32:39 +0000 @JulieFHedlund @KarenNemethEdM iBookstore most definitely does accept EPUB. #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:32:39 +0000 And if you pub in iBookstore you can't publish anywhere else? OR can you if you take same bk and put in diff format? #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:32:44 +0000 @AlisonHertz No animation in Book Creator (yet) #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:32:55 +0000 I'm working on bilingual storybook for young kids and wil have to use all your advice when it's ready to go! #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:33:00 +0000 @lizcastro And of course, since I'm all about empowerment, would love to show people how they can use your tools to do it #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:33:05 +0000 @JulieFHedlund Yes, you can publish it anywhere but using the format for that platform #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:33:30 +0000

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@lizcastro iBookstore DOES accept EPUB?? #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:33:34 +0000 Have you all seen the new version of Book Creator? I haven't had a chance yet. #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:33:37 +0000 I'm so confused! #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:33:44 +0000 @JulieFHedlund iBookstore doesn't ask for exclusivity in your publications #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:33:51 +0000 In Book Creator you can add audio, music, but not animation #Storyappchat - thanks for clarification. Is there an app to create annimation? Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:34:03 +0000 @JulieFHedlund As far as i know, if you use non-restrictive tools to create an ePub, you should be able to publish it wherever #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:34:09 +0000 @JulieFHedlund if you publish for free in iBookstore you can still publish for free elsewhere. All our books are free. #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:34:10 +0000 @DavidBFox Okay, that's good to know. So even if you publish on iBooks, there's no reason not to reformat for Kindle? #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:34:25 +0000 RT @theipodteacher: If you publish for free in iBookstore you can still publish for free elsewhere. All our books are free. #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:34:33 +0000 @lizcastro Haven't had a chance to test the new version of Book Creator yet #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:34:33 +0000 @JulieFHedlund I think the idea is if you use Apple's free ibook author app, then you have to pub only on itunes so they get $ #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:34:35 +0000 @DavidBFox: definitely check out that Widget demo. Make them with Hype, Adobe Edge, Sencha Animator, Dashcode, etc. #storyappchat COOL! Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:34:38 +0000 @JulieFHedlund Absolutely. iBookstore accepts EPUB, both EPUB2 and EPUB3, both flowing and fixed layouts. #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:34:42 +0000 @theipodteacher What if you don't publish for free? Can you still publish elsewhere? #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:34:54 +0000 @juliefhedlund I'm getting confused too! And I though ePub was on the way out. #Storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:35:04 +0000 @AlisonHertz If you use a tool for HTML/CSS3 animation, you can include them as widgets in an iBook #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:35:12 +0000 @lizcastro I've downloaded the new version but haven't played with it yet. That's next week's project. #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:35:21 +0000 Some HTML/CSS3 animation tools include Hype by Tumultco, Adobe Edge, Sencha Animator, Dashcode #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:35:39 +0000 So the only restriction is if you publish from iBook Author, in which case you can only publish to iBookstore? #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:35:42 +0000 @JulieFHedlund You can publish EPUB for free or not wherever you want, including iBookstore and convert to Kindle for Amzn #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:36:09 +0000 @JulieFHedlund Not sure. I've only done free books. Sorry. #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:36:32 +0000 @brooks_jones Creating and publishing books is hard work but truly worth it #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:36:37 +0000 @AlisonHertz so the demo page that @ronmartinez pointed to is like that. Then using the Aerbooks tools to build the book #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:36:39 +0000 @JulieFHedlund Yes, only iBA has restrictions: if you charge, you have to charge through iBookstore (Free = free distribution) #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:36:53 +0000 @AlisonHertz Here's that demo page again - http://t.co/m10uietV #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:37:04 +0000 MT @lizcastro: @JulieFHedlund You can publish EPUB wherever you want, including iBookstore and convert to Kindle for Amzn #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:37:06 +0000 RT @janeinjava: @brooks_jones Creating and publishing books is hard work but truly worth it #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:37:13 +0000 I use Adobe's InDesign tool to create ePubs. Haven't yet published to the iBookstore. Plan to use different tools for that #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:37:16 +0000 RT @theipodteacher: RT @janeinjava: Creating and publishing books is hard work but truly worth it #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:37:36 +0000 @JulieFHedlund Yes, that's a restriction. But the output from iBook Author isn't readable in anything but the iBooks app #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:37:42 +0000 @lizcastro But you could still take same book and reformat it for Kindle, etc. even if it was initially pubbed fm iBook Auth? #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:37:50 +0000 @JulieFHedlund Book Creator's FAQ says it creates ePub files optimized for iPads but compatible w/ereaders that support ePub #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:37:57 +0000 @janeinjava this is so true. Publishing has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my teaching career. #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:38:10 +0000 @theipodteacher I'm sure you'll agree it's such a thrill for us and kids to hear how the books are being used as a resource #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:38:16 +0000 I find the itunes search system to be so unwieldy I wonder how anyone can find your books - but some of you are getting found! #Storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:38:28 +0000

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RT @theipodteacher: this is so true. Publishing has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my teaching career. #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:38:29 +0000 @JulieFHedlund You can use your content anywhere you want. You're not allowed to modify/convert iBA file for use elsewhere. #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:38:38 +0000 WOW! You guys are all SO helpful! VERY glad I decided to get on the chat tonight! #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:38:46 +0000 @KarenNemethEdM You have hit on one of the big issues with the iBookstore: discoverability #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:38:57 +0000 Here's an animation test I did using Adobe Edge. http://t.co/ZuVT27du #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:39:10 +0000 @lizcastro Got it. Thanks so much! I'm starting to get clarity now. #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:39:18 +0000 @KarenNemethEdM Me too. I wish Apple would fix iBookstore search. It's terrible. #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:39:19 +0000 @JulieFHedlund If you build it in iBooks Author, you could rebuild it with another tool and publish elsewhere #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:39:26 +0000 RT @brooks_jones: @KarenNemethEdM You have hit on one of the big issues with the iBookstore: discoverability #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:39:29 +0000 RT @lizcastro: @KarenNemethEdM Me too. I wish Apple would fix iBookstore search. It's terrible. #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:39:32 +0000 RT @lizcastro: You can use your content anywhere you want. Youre not allowed to modify/convert iBA file for use elsewhere. #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:39:42 +0000 @JulieFHedlund Amazing how much info can be gleaned in 140 words or less. All our conversations should be this efficient. #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:39:45 +0000 @brooks_jones @theipodteacher I have been creating books for years but now we can publish them alongside famous authors #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:39:48 +0000 @janeinjava absolutely. We've heard from people all over the world. so much better than telling a kid "I read your work!" #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:39:51 +0000 @JulieFHedlund Let me know if you have other questions, there are a lot of details. #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:40:01 +0000 The iTunes search is equally as bad as iBookstore. It's really a problem. #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:40:02 +0000 Amazon's recommendation engine beats Apple's iBookstore hands down. I wish they'd improve it #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:40:12 +0000 @KarenNemethEdM Twitter is my answer. #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:40:26 +0000 Remember the good old days when you just sent query letters to print publishers and they took care of everything? ;) #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:40:28 +0000 (may take a while to load- it's not optimized for web viewing) #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:40:28 +0000 @artsylliu Twitter rocks. I love how the 140 limit keeps us concise. I can't follow email lists. #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:40:36 +0000 @drawbeard I love it! Does the turtle ever venture out? #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:40:37 +0000 @lizcastro I will, and I'm now following you! :-) #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:40:39 +0000 YES! RT @janeinjava: @theipodteacher I have been creating books for years but now we can publish them alongside famous authors #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:40:46 +0000 RT @JulieFHedlund: The iTunes search is equally as bad as iBookstore. It's really a problem. #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:40:52 +0000 RT @drawbeard: (may take a while to load- it's not optimized for web viewing) #storyappchat -agree! Any other ideas for marketing ebooks? Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:41:11 +0000 RT @brooks_jones: RT @lizcastro: @KarenNemethEdM Me too. I wish Apple would fix iBookstore search. Its terrible. #Storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:41:20 +0000 RT @brooks_jones: Amazon's recommendation engine beats Apple's iBookstore hands down. I wish they'd improve it #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:41:47 +0000 @DavidBFox Thanks! On subsequent pages he certainly does! #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:41:48 +0000 RT @JulieFHedlund: The iTunes search is equally as bad as iBookstore. It's really a problem. #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:41:51 +0000 RT @JulieFHedlund: The iTunes search is equally as bad as iBookstore. Its really a problem. #Storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:41:55 +0000 Just wondering, is anyone going to the Author (R)evolution conference in NYC mid-Feb? Would love to put faces to profiles :-) #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:42:00 +0000 @DavidBFox: Some HTML/CSS3 animation tools include Hype by Tumultco, Adobe Edge, Sencha Animator, Dashcode #storyappchat R these apps? Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:42:03 +0000 We highlight iBook price drops on @EdApps4Sale but find promoting iBooka is challenging generally http://t.co/He055jNa #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:42:48 +0000 @JulieFHedlund What's Author ( R ) evolution? (I am going to TOC in NYC in Feb. #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:43:07 +0000 I'll be presenting at #oetc13 in a few weeks. Anyone going? #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:43:33 +0000

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@juliefhedlund I'm going to Author (R)evolution...see ya there! #Storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:43:38 +0000 @drawbeard Is this a test, or is it going to be a full book? Are you doing it as an app or an iBook? #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:43:39 +0000 RT @theipodteacher: I'll be presenting at #oetc13 in a few weeks. Anyone going? #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:44:01 +0000 RT @lizcastro: @JulieFHedlund What's Author ( R ) evolution? (I am going to TOC in NYC in Feb. #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:44:07 +0000 Love the farmer in the tractor! RT @drawbeard: Here's an animation test I did using Adobe Edge. http://t.co/w4Er7RdV #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:44:15 +0000 @lizcastro it is part of it..on Feb12 #Storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:44:16 +0000 @AlisonHertz Nope, they all run on PC and/or Macs, and some of them cost a good number of dollars. #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:44:21 +0000 RT @theipodteacher: Twitter is my answer. #storyappchat -oops - I meant to agree with THIS! any other ideas for marketing? Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:44:35 +0000 @roxiemunro Oops, maybe I am going :) #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:44:48 +0000 Besides discoverability as iBookstore issue, it's much harder 2 find reviewers for kids PB iBooks. Nothing=to @iPad_storytime #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:44:54 +0000 I want to thank everyone in this chat for helping us spread our news about our iBooks. Truly appreciated. #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:44:57 +0000 @DavidBFox It's a test for an app that I'm working on. The interactivity I'm building in will be too complex for an iBook. #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:45:24 +0000 Yes. A one-day event during ToC NY. RT @roxiemunro: @lizcastro it is part of it..on Feb12 #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:45:41 +0000 MT @iPad_storytime: We hilight iBook $ drops on @EdApps4Sale but promoting iBooks is challenging http://t.co/aLX7PDzx #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:45:45 +0000 @AlisonHertz I believe some are computer apps (like Adobe's), others can be created in a browser. #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:46:07 +0000 I hate to leave the chat early since it's been so juicy, but I must. THANK YOU for a fantastic chat. I learned loads. #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:46:14 +0000 @drawbeard: @AlisonHertz Nope, they all run on PC and/or Macs, and some of them cost a good number of dollars. #storyappchat $$ : ( Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:46:21 +0000 RT @DavidBFox: Besides discoverability as iBookstore issue, its much harder 2 find reviewers for kids PB iBooks. #Storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:46:24 +0000 RT @JulieFHedlund: The iTunes search is equally as bad as iBookstore. It's really a problem. #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:46:25 +0000 @AlisonHertz I'm new to this. Haven't learned to use any of them yet. How about you, @drawbeard? Which animation tools? #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:47:02 +0000 @JulieFHedlund Glad you found this chat helpful! Always glad to have you. Have a great evening! #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:47:02 +0000 @DavidBFox: @AlisonHertz I believe some are computer apps (like Adobe's), others can be created in a browser. #storyappchat Gotcha. Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:47:07 +0000 @brooks_jones Thanks! Edge is currently free, but you need to have some basic animation skills to use it. #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:47:47 +0000 @drawbeard So I can download Edge free off Adobe's website? #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:48:21 +0000 @DavidBFox @drawbeard #storyappchat I illustrated my book in sketchbook pro. Just learning photoshop this year. Haven't used any animation Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:48:37 +0000 Not to sound like a total commercial, but we would love downloads and feedback. Free. iPad only. http://t.co/gqg8BIhq #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:48:54 +0000 Re: Animation tools, Hype is not very expensive, but only runs on Macs. I haven't tried out the others. #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:49:15 +0000 @DavidBFox We considered doing iBook reviews, but so far there's not enough market online to sustain a full review site. :( #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:49:26 +0000 No problem! MT @theipodteacher: We would love downloads and feedback. Free. iPad only. http://t.co/9pcx41dd #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:49:45 +0000 @drawbeard Guess I'll start with Edge, since I already have it :-) #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:49:57 +0000 Buy all 5 for the price of one! http://t.co/gqg8BIhq #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:50:07 +0000 @DavidBFox @drawbeard Edge doesn't require Lion, does it? #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:50:27 +0000 @iPad_storytime There's probably not a market because they're so hard to find! #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:50:49 +0000 @iPad_storytime I guess our 5, soon to be 6, books aren't enough for a full site. Ha ha. #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:50:53 +0000

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LOL RT @theipodteacher: Buy all 5 for the price of one! http://t.co/9pcx41dd #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:50:55 +0000 @brooks_jones thanks. #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:51:04 +0000 @brooks_jones Yes, for a limited time. You have to sign up for a free Adobe Cloud mbrshp. http://t.co/L6Wy5OJT #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:52:03 +0000 Keep your eyes peeled for our newest iBook. MAY WE SUGGEST...? Should be submitted to Apple this week. #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:52:18 +0000 Well, I learned something new tonite too! Will download Adobe Edge #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:52:23 +0000 @DavidBFox: @drawbeard Guess I'll start with Edge, since I already have it :-) #storyappchat Edge looks quite complex. Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:52:46 +0000 @artsylliu The discoverability issue is so intwined w/ marketing ... we promote iBooks here for now: http://t.co/4kv3UksG #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:52:52 +0000 @theipodteacher I hv a student whose golf iBook is rivalling Arnold Palmer's, a 15 yr old amateur golfer. How cool is that? #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:53:34 +0000 Edge's animation interface is similar to Flash's, if you've used that, but puts out HTML5/CSS3 that should be widget-worthy. #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:53:52 +0000 @drawbeard What's the learning curve for basic animation techniques? #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:54:02 +0000 @AlisonHertz Maybe you can find some Adobe Edge tutorials. All of Adobe's products have sooo many features. Very deep. #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:54:25 +0000 @iPad_storytime You have been so helpful in promoting our books. A big thanks from my me and my students. #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:54:25 +0000 RT @janeinjava: I hv a student whose golf iBook is rivalling Arnold Palmer's, a 15 yr old amateur golfer. How cool is that? #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:54:41 +0000 RT @artsylliu: @drawbeard What's the learning curve for basic animation techniques? #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:54:42 +0000 @janeinjava I looooove golf. What's the link? I'd love to check it out. #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:54:57 +0000 @artsylliu Hmmm... for the very basics, you might be able to teach yourself using online tutorials in a week or so. #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:55:14 +0000 For advanced stuff, I got a 4-year degree and I still don't know everything. #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:55:45 +0000 @AlisonHertz There's animation like moving an object across the screen or rotating it. Doesn't take art skills for that... #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:56:15 +0000 1Hi. Late tonight so will catch up on the transcript #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:56:20 +0000 @drawbeard Impossible to learn it all, when it changes so fast! #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:56:22 +0000 @KarenRobertson Glad to have you anytime, late or not! #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:56:36 +0000 @theipodteacher Plently of content 4 #iBooks, but lack of user interest (search online) 4 iBooks prevents a viable review site #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:56:53 +0000 @AlisonHertz Then there's character animation (or cell animation) where you redraw the character in each frame. Much harder! #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:56:54 +0000 RT @brooks_jones: @drawbeard Impossible to learn it all, when it changes so fast! #Storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:57:02 +0000 @AlisonHertz unless you're an artist like @drawbeard (I'm not) #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:57:18 +0000 Hi Karen! #Storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:57:19 +0000 @KarenRobertson it was a really informative chat! Lots of info on iBooks #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:57:41 +0000 @brooks_jones thx! #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:57:50 +0000 @iPad_storytime So what you're saying is: users aren't yet searching for iBooks review sites? #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:57:53 +0000 This is an awesome chat - great example of skill and info sharing tonight! Thanks, #storyappchat ! Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:58:16 +0000 I do my own animation spots, but my developer OCG Studios makes the magic. #Storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:58:17 +0000 Thanks to all for the retweets, follows and support. This is a great chat. #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:58:29 +0000 @brooks_jones That's my understanding as well! #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:58:36 +0000 @DavidBFox #storyappchat I have illustration skills just no animation experience. Excited to start learning Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:59:17 +0000 RT @brooks_jones: @iPad_storytime So what youre saying is: users arent yet searching for iBooks review sites? #Storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:59:35 +0000 Thanks everyone (and our hosts @brooks_jones @DavidBFox @iPad_storytime)...excellent info as always! #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:59:39 +0000 wondering if the next generation of iBooks that come out have lots of great animation/interactivity if Apple might feature 'em #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:59:40 +0000 RT @brooks_jones: @iPad_storytime So what youre saying is: users arent yet searching for iBooks review sites? #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:59:58 +0000 @brooks_jones As far as I can tell, not enough users search w/ "ibooks" in google to sustain an "iBooks" specific review site #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 03:00:23 +0000

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@DavidBFox #storyappchat I can redraw the character in my own sketchbook pro, layers help. Then could I import the frames? Mon, 28 Jan 2013 03:00:36 +0000 Have you touched on rights issues with iBooks? I've heard they aren't favorable to authors. #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 03:00:39 +0000 @iPad_storytime Makes sense. No sense creating something if nobody cares! :) #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 03:00:47 +0000 @DavidBFox they might. Apple emailed me and said they would feature our first iBook in train gas they do for teachers. #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 03:01:00 +0000 @DavidBFox If they have lots of animation/interactivity, what's the difference between them and an app? #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 03:01:09 +0000 @KarenRobertson It's iBooks Author that's the problem. Using other tools/resources doesn't present problems #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 03:01:19 +0000 @KarenRobertson favorable to kid authors. #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 03:01:27 +0000 @AlisonHertz I think so. Or maybe within the tools themselves. Let me know what you find out! #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 03:01:29 +0000 YES ! RT @artsylliu: Thanks everyone (and our hosts @brooks_jones @DavidBFox @iPad_storytime)...excellent info as always! #Storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 03:01:32 +0000 Thanks to all of you who stopped by to chime in for tonite's #storyappchat! Mon, 28 Jan 2013 03:02:02 +0000 RT @brooks_jones: @iPad_storytime Makes sense. No sense creating something if nobody cares! :) #Storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 03:02:11 +0000 @drawbeard Generally much easier to create an iBook than an app. Maybe 10% of the time? #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 03:02:27 +0000 RT @drawbeard: @DavidBFox If they have lots of animation/interactivity, what's the difference between them and an app? #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 03:02:28 +0000 @brooks_jones And there's no one to create a site, if there's not at least enough interest to break even on web dev costs. #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 03:02:28 +0000 RT @drawbeard: @DavidBFox If they have lots of animation/interactivity, whats the difference between them and an app? #Storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 03:02:30 +0000 Remember to visit the blog tomorrow for the #storyappchat transcript http://t.co/PwzChdfi Mon, 28 Jan 2013 03:02:31 +0000 @drawbeard Apple wants book app creators to make them as iBooks if possible. But harder to sell iBooks than apps? #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 03:03:10 +0000 And I am forever indebted to my awesome #storyappchat co-hosts @iPad_storytime and @DavidBFox! THANKS! Mon, 28 Jan 2013 03:03:12 +0000 Thanks everyone! #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 03:03:42 +0000 @DavidBFox #storyappchat great! I'll have to try that. Creating frames w/ characters moving isn't soo hard when they are in their own layer Mon, 28 Jan 2013 03:03:57 +0000 @DavidBFox Interesting. So main difference is the section they're located in iTunes? #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 03:04:28 +0000 Yes, I loved this chat. Very relevant topic to us since we're creating our 2nd Read-it-to-me iBook now. #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 03:04:37 +0000 #storyappchat Thank you all for a load of info to think about! Mon, 28 Jan 2013 03:04:56 +0000 @drawbeard And Apps tend to sell for less than iBooks, even though they're much harder to create. #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 03:05:14 +0000 @drawbeard Happy to have a conversation with you about this tomorrow (phone) #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 03:05:45 +0000 @DavidBFox Ah, there's the rub. #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 03:06:03 +0000 @DavidBFox I'm looking into pricing of apps v eBooks as not sure if this is repeated belief that became truth or is true! #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 03:06:21 +0000 @DavidBFox Sure, I'd love to. #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 03:06:40 +0000 Awesome chat! Thanks cohosts @brooks_jones and @iPad_Storytime, and all you experts who dropped in! #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 03:07:05 +0000 @KarenRobertson Last time I looked, mainstream publishers charge close to $8-14 for PB iBooks. But would be $.99-3.99 as app #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 03:08:30 +0000 Great #storyappchat tonight! Thank you to my fab co-hosts: @DavidBFox & @brooks_jones Hope everyone can join us next week! Sundays/6pm PT Mon, 28 Jan 2013 03:08:42 +0000 Night night all. #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 03:09:22 +0000 Good night to everyone! #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 03:09:36 +0000 Goodnight and thanks! #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 03:10:18 +0000 @bookcreatorapp iBooks were the topic of tonight's #storyappchat.. check it out, you got a lot of good word of mouth Mon, 28 Jan 2013 03:10:56 +0000 @theipodteacher Technology in Golf by Peter Gunawan https://t.co/ahkG71uU #storyappchat Mon, 28 Jan 2013 03:31:52 +0000

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@brooks_jones @ipad_storytime @davidbfox Thanks for the chat - sorry I dropped out at the end. Connection issues :( #storyappchat @janeinjava Glad you could make it! Check the transcript tomorrow @brooks_jones @ipad_storytime #storyappchat

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