If you are trying to convert a PDF to MOBI for Kindle publishing – DON’T. You will not be happy with the results. Use this list for converting a PDF to a format for reading or e-publishing.
Deborah Riley-Magnus, Author Success Coach
An informal chat with Deborah Riley Magnus on Author and Book promotion, as well as her upcoming book Author Success 2.0
SEO Trends: Targeting Keywords and Basic HTML
The key to effective SEO is to include enough indicators without being spammy. Don’t stuff keywords on page that don’t belong there. As a writer, you need to maintain a standard in your writing; your goal is to find that balance between quality and SEO.
eBook Cover Design Tutorial: Primary and Complementary Colors
When it comes to any design, choosing the right colors is just as important as the font or photo. But every color evokes a different emotional response. Knowing what color combination work well together is half the battle of book cover design.
Borders BookBrewer Targets Teachers as eBook Authors
For teachers aspiring to be writers, Borders offers a service tailor made for the educator. The program enables teachers to sell their e-books through the Borders Bookstore as well as receive a complementary paperback version of their book.
Using the Kindle as a Proofing Tool
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 […]