There have been a couple changes to Amazon including Kindle cover requirements, book descriptions and sales reports. Kindle Cover In August, I noticed that Kindle required uploaded Kindle covers to be at least 1000 pixels on the long side. I recently updated my eBook Formatting and Publishing Guide, and was required to upload a properly […]
Kindle Formatting: What is the max file size limit for Kindle publishing, including all pictures and text?
Kindle formatting is tricky when it comes to graphic heavy novels, such as children’s books or comics. This is why ebooks are not the best format (yet).
eBook Publishing: Making a list and checking it twice
It’s the Holiday season. No I am not talking about the 4th of July or Labor day. I am talking about the holiday of all Holidays – Christmas. So why am I discussing Christmas in June? Planning. You may be still writing your novel and have not given a lot of thought to ebook formatting, […]
10 Free eBook Publishing Guides
Here is a short list of free ebook publishing guides. I do not have any affiliation or claim to any author or publishers in regard to any books on the list, and cannot guarantee they will be helpful or illuminating in your self-publishing business. They are free. (NOTE: I do not personally use Mobipocket or […]
Free eBook Formatting Guides: Style, Marketing and Software Programs
Short list of FREE ebook formatting marketing and style guides, as well as top ebook formatting tools to Create, Promote and Market your ebook.
Author Central: An Effective Marketing Tool for Authors
Many authors don’t take advantage of or are not even aware that Amazon provides a free author page (Author Central), not just on their .com site, but on their International sites as well.
Amazon KDP Select – good or bad
Amazon KDP Select program: My initial results (and opinion) from a 3 day freebie campaign with KDP Select. Is it good or bad? For me, the jury is still out.