Do you proof your e-book before uploading for distribution? Online preview apps are good, but not perfect. In fact, many formatting issues are not evident. The only way to professionally proofread your book is to view it on the e-reader environment it is created for.
13 (Low-Cost) Marketing Strategies for Writers
1. Build a marketing platform well before your manuscript is finished. The key is to get your name out there AND have something on a personal website or blog. Cost $0, except a lot of hard work. 2. Enter contests so you have something to put in your Awards section of your site. Cost is […]
eBook Cover Design Tutorial: How to Create a Book Cover Using Stock Photos and Photoshop
In this First Steps Tutorial, I show you how you can utilize Royalty Free stock photos and illustrations to create a book cover. The video covers the basics of using an online stock photography source (BigStock.com), how to save a photo to a lightbox, download a preview example, and set up the book cover page […]
Kindle Giveaway a Smart Move
E-books are a billion dollar business. In fact, it is expected in 2015 e-book sales to reach $3 billion in sales. With this huge interest in ebooks, it would be smart for Amazon to give away the Kindle. Currently (March 2011) Amazon holds 47% of the ebook marketplace; Apple, though more than an e-reader (an […]
eBook Cover Tutorial: Eight Tips for an Effective Book Cover Design
The Secret to Good Book Design, Production and Layout is knowing what works and what doesn’t. Though there are volumes that I could write on the principles of good design, that is not the purpose of this post. Most people in the publishing industry believe that a good book cover design is a book’s number […]
Chat with Lizzy Armentrout Author, “A Vengeful Spirit”
I had a wonderful time talking with my friend and author, Lizzy Armentrout. I met Lizzy on Twitter in 2009, when her book “A Vengeful Spirit” was first published. Our friendship has grown, and I am thrilled to be able to speak with her for the first time. A delightful and joyful woman, Lizzy’s enjoyment […]
Producing Christian Literature across Multiple Platforms
One of the four largest Christian Book publishers in the country, Baker Publishing Group admits the word ‘publishing’ is changing rapidly and they worked hard in 2010 to catch up with digital demand. With the popularity of e-readers, Baker Publishing now produces new and old titles in digital format.