Self-Publishing Tips, Tutorials and Guides
With the launch of our DIY Formatting Kit - this video tutorial takes you through the final process of uploading your finished Kindle file to Amazon's KDP. As always, if you have any questions, we want to hear from you. Need formatting help? Learn … [Continue reading]
Gone are the cassettes and CDs. Welcome to the age of audible ebook storytelling - iBook's Read Aloud feature. On Wednesday, June 8th, Apple unveiled "a major update to the native e-reading app iBooks." (PC Magazine) The Apple iBook 1.3 update … [Continue reading]
EPUB 3 takes the EPUB standard to a new level, though EPUB 3 is an incremental step, not the final destination. But what a ride! EPUB3 is a definite advancement, but don't jump in too quickly. Ereaders will still display EPUB 2.0 ebooks, and … [Continue reading]
The writing is done and you sit back and smile. Now comes the hard part -- marketing and promotion. But, there are a few ground rules of forum promotion every author should learn or you risk cutting your proverbial throat. From an excellent post … [Continue reading]
Unless you are a high-end publisher, many etailers only accept self-published works through distribution companies, such as Smashwords, Lulu or Author Solutions. Amazon and Barnes & Noble accept self-published titles directly from authors. MORE … [Continue reading]
There is a lot of confusion buzzing around about the terms Self-Publishing and Digital EBook Publishing. While Ebooks are part of a Self-Publishers' arsenal, they are not the only weapon available to the author. “I’ve written a book, now I need a … [Continue reading]
When considering publishing your manuscript, electronic or tangible, you need to refrain from getting overly excited when a publisher opens their doors. Evaluate, ask questions and observe. What's Behind the Name? A new slew of businesses have … [Continue reading]