Publishing E-Books For Dummies
There's more to publishing an e-book than you might think --this easy guide explains it all!It's easier than ever to get your story or message out to the world! You no longer need to go through agents or publishers, because e-books give you full control. This book contains everything you need to know about writing, publishing, and promoting an e-book and putting it in front of a worldwide audience.Know the basics -- learn what makes a successful e-book, different platforms on which to publish it, and variations in e-readersTech necessities-- choose a word processing program and cover-design software, and prepare your text for MOBI or EPUB filesThe web's the thing-- set up your website with WordPress®, decide whether you should have a blog, and build a knockout sales page for your e-bookPut on your sales hat-- decide how much to charge for your e-book and whether to sell it via multiple channelsWho's an E-junkie-- sell directly to readers via E-junkie, list your e-book on Amazon's Kindle Direct Publishing, or distribute it to retailersGetting the word(s) out-- see the best ways to market your e-book on Facebook®, Twitter®, Goodreads®, your blog, and others' blogsOpen the book and find:Case studies of successful e-book authorsAdvice from designers on creating a good coverHow to create an interactive e-book with iBooks AuthorWhat to include on your websiteSavvy advice about pricingHow to team up effectively with bloggersTips on effective editing and proofreadingWays to keep the momentum goingLearn to:Format your book for e-readers, tablets, and mobile devicesMarket via blogs, social media, and your own websiteUse essential technologies such as Calibre and E-junkieMake your book available online