An Expanded Distribution Channel (EDC) offers authors access to a larger audience: online retailers, bookstores, libraries*, academic institutions*, and other US distributors. However, Create Space is not a distributor, not really. They utilize Ingram Distribution for their “expanded” service. *You must use a Create Space ISBN to be included in their EDC for libraries and […]
Q: How are third-party bookstores selling my book on Amazon?
Q: I have a question. I looked at my book on Amazon this morning. There are other companies selling my book at lower/higher prices than Amazon. How do they get to sell it and how do I get paid for their sales of my book? A: This is a common question and it helps to […]
Kindle Formatting: Removing covers from Amazon’s Look Inside feature?
Book covers are automatically inserted in Amazon’s Look Inside feature, however, the Look Inside for print is handled differently than for ebooks.
Book Publishing Pros and Cons: hardback vs. paperback
Many children’s book authors who write/illustrate full color books for kids use Lightning Source for hardback book publishing and Create Space for paperback
NEW* Self-Publishing Design Templates for eBook, print Book, and Book Cover Design
Ready-to-go Self-Publishing Design Templates Not only have we made the process of formatting your ebook easier, we’ve included an entire package to help you create your eBook, print Book, and Book Cover – all pre-designed and ready-to-go. Each Design Package includes: Pre-styled and formatted Word Template (.dot) (or Open Office file) Pre-styled and formatted 5″ […]