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The Next Frontier Of Digital Self-Publishing Has Been Breached
The Next Frontier Of Digital Self-Publishing Has Been Breached The ebook revolution began quietly in 2007 with the introduction of Kindle e-reader in 2007. 6 years later, e-books have completely changed the publishing industry landscape, gaining 22% of all book spending for the second quarter of 2012 according to a Bowker survey. On Amazon itself, the share of ebooks for the same period reached a whooping 27%. As the pioneer of the ebook revolution , Amazon has … Read entire article »
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How to Write a Blurb
How to Write a Blurb – guest post by @thewritershouse (via The Masquerade Crew) Buffer The following is a guest post by Claire Pickering and Rebecca Richmond at The Writers’ House UK. Blog: http://www.writershouse.co.uk/blog Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WritersHouseUK LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/pub/claire-pickering/25/7a8/200 Follow @thewritershouse Have you ever… … Read entire article »
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Designing a Book Cover or Jacket
Designing a Book Cover or Jacket – Guest Post by @thewritershouse (via The Masquerade Crew) Buffer The following is a guest post by Claire Pickering and Rebecca Richmond at The Writers’ House UK. Blog: http://www.writershouse.co.uk/blog Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WritersHouseUK LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/pub/claire-pickering/25/7a8/200 Follow @thewritershouse Things to look… … Read entire article »
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From Idea to Publishing in Two Months
From Idea to Publishing in Two Months by Kira Gordon When I started, I had no idea that writing a book would be the easy part. Publishing a book is fairly easy too. Writing a good book and publishing it well is not. Like many Authors, it is my life-long dream to write and publish a novel. During a drunken late-night conversation, a friend dared me to try my hand at writing a book. The dare, really a taunt, … Read entire article »
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Aspire And Inspire—Meet Deena Schoenfeldt Of Ebook Builders
Aspire And Inspire—Meet Deena Schoenfeldt Of Ebook Builders (syndicated post from @KitaraLeMur) (via The Masquerade Crew) The following is syndicated from Janet Wrenn’s Blog and is posted here with permission.Welcome to the inaugural interview in my new blog series called Aspire and Inspire. My very first interview is with the extremely talented and funny Deena Schoenfeldt. She is the director of the digital division… Welcome to the inaugural interview in my new blog series called Aspire and Inspire. My … Read entire article »
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How do I self publish my own ebook?
How do I self publish my own ebook? (via Indie Author Alliance) I get this question a lot, so, I figured it was worth writing about. I am in no way an expert (so I’d love comments on this one), but I have published three eBooks so far and do have some experience with it. I’m not much for fluff, so I’m just going to dive right in and start with some of the… … Read entire article »
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Self-publishing a book: 24 things you need to know – Part 2
Self-publishing a book: 24 things you need to know – Part 2 Back to Self-publishing a book: 24 things you need to know – part 1 13. A self-publishing company does not necessarily have the best editors/book cover graphic designers Most self-publishing companies offer various packages aimed at doing all the book preparation for you. Make sure to check the quality of the services they offer, and do not hesitate to choose your own service providers and only … Read entire article »
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Self-publishing a book: 24 things you need to know
Self-publishing a book: 24 things you need to know Your book is ready and you are considering self-publishing but not quite sure what it implies. Here is a list of elements to take into account . The other option is to publish the traditional way. If that is still a question in your mind, have a look at the respective advantage and inconveniences of traditional publishing vs self-publishing. 1. Self-publishing is easy. Self-publishing a print book is easy. Self-publishing … Read entire article »
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Free Guide to Self-Publishing eBooks & iPad Apps Now Available
Free Guide to Self-Publishing eBooks & iPad Apps Now Available Press release from the issuing company Quark announced today the availability of a new, free resource for self-publishers from graphic design expert and self-publisher Jay Nelson. Titled “Jay Nelson’s Guide to Self-Publishing,” the comprehensive guide outlines everything self-publishers need to know about getting digital projects, like ePubs and iPad apps, started and finished – without programming. The guide is free in ePub format or as a PDF and … Read entire article »
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Formatting Tips Every Author Should Know, Part One
Formatting Tips Every Author Should Know, Part One Guest post by Dafeenah Jameel Consistency in your book design is as important as consistency in your story. Readers can be just as confused by inconsistent book design as they are by sudden and unexplained shifts in the plot of your story. This is why it is important you maintain a consistent theme or look throughout your book. There are places you can be creative, but that creativity should remain consistent. … Read entire article »
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