How to Self-Publish for Profit

Should you get an ISBN for your books

2012-02-23T08:55:00.000-05:00

As of this posting Apple requires you to have an ISBN for each ebook sold through its online store. Some other smaller ebook retailers require you to have one as well. However, Amazon's Kindle the largest ebook reseller doesn't require you to have an ISBN for your ebook. It's not required that you have an ISBN for your printed books. If you're interested in having your printed book as retail

Where will you sell the most ebooks Kindle, Nook or iBooks

2012-02-16T11:01:00.000-05:00

Based on information provided on various groups including the KDP Community, blogs, etc. Authors continue to see the bulk of their sells through Kindle Direct Publishing, Nook then iBook in that order. Authors who use all three services and report on their numbers seem to say 75% - 95% of their sells come through KDP, followed by Nook and the rest in other. Other would include iBooks.

Writer and Book Publishing Boot Camp

2012-02-11T09:37:00.001-05:00

Get details on how to write and get started publishing your own book. You'll learn a number of techniques, gain access to resources, writers, authors and book publishers who are available to help you succeed.If you're considering writing and publishing your first book, but not sure how to get started this writer and book publishing boot camp is for you, likewise if you've published one or

How to Self Publish Your eBook -FREE Audio Download

2012-02-09T10:26:00.000-05:00

JAWAR SPEAKS on how to self publish your own ebook as he's interviewed by Fatima Hamissa. The interview empowers the listener to build courage, faith and practical wisdom that will give you the tools necessary to begin publishing your own ebook. After listening to this free download, you have no, more excuses as to why you can't write, market, distribute and sell your ebooks. The interview was

How to Be a Book Publisher

2012-02-02T10:20:00.000-05:00

You'll find a list of resources and links on Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing, overcoming writer's block, 12 reasons to publish your own ebook, how to distribute your paperback and ebooks, the importance of attending book fairs and literary events, how to start your writing career, Twitter Tips, the importance of book fairs and literally events, how to market your books at social events and

6 Steps to Write and Publish Your Family History

2012-01-26T09:53:00.000-05:00

How to get paid to write your family history book! 1- Have everyone in your family download the free Kindle App. 2- Create your family tree. 3- Feel in pertinent information about each family member. 4- Create a family history ebook. 5- Upload your family history ebook to Kindle. 6- Promote the ebook to your family members via email, text, word-of-mouth This is perhaps a way to give back to

Kindle Direct Publishing Select Program

2012-01-16T22:44:00.001-05:00

Kathleen Cross asked several good questions about the Kindle Direct Publishing Select Program in the Facebook ePublishing Group. Below are her Kathleen's words and JAWAR'S response to them. Kathleen's Original Post: My two novels are enrolled in Amazon.com's KDP Select, which I know is somewhat controversial, since while it's enrolled there, it can't be offered elsewhere online. Most of my

How to Kindle Direct Publishing - Good, Bad or Ugly?

2012-01-09T18:53:00.000-05:00

Every writer, every author, has the want to get published at some point, to see their work in print. To be able to look at their published work in a bookstore or online and proudly point out "I made that" for many writers, that dream could never come true. Maybe it was because their writing wasn't good enough. Maybe it was because they wouldn't let the publisher rewrite half the characters of

Amazon Breakthrough Novel Award

2012-01-09T11:08:00.000-05:00

Amazon and Penguin Group (USA) announced the fifth annual international competition seeking fresh new voices in fiction. Self-published and unpublished novels are eligible for submission. For full details click here. Is Amazon Screwing Indie Publishers How to Market an Ebook E-books Help Self Publishers Concern about Pirated Ebooks Should Ebooks be Free Who Can Legally Steal

How to Market an Ebook

2012-01-07T13:13:00.001-05:00

A simple way to market your ebook is to create a brand and series of ebooks. For example, a part 2, 3, 4, etc. It's a lot easier to upsell an existing client reader than it is to find a new one. Build your book as a brand and not merely a stand alone product. Think "Rich Dad Poor Dad" Series, "Chicken Soup for the Soul" Series, "Harry Potter Series", the "Star Wars" Saga and so on and so

Is Amazon Screwing Indie Publishers

2011-12-20T11:21:00.000-05:00

For the past few years Amazon has been leading the charge in ebook publishing for indie writers, authors and publishers. Authors publishing their books through Amazon's Kindle Platform get a 30% or 70% royalty per ebook sold, which is dramatically hire than what they'd get if they were published through a traditional major publishing house. Below is my response to Elaine Little who was thankful

E-books Help Self Publishers

2011-12-13T21:53:00.003-05:00

According to the Tues, Dec 13, 2011 Issue of USA Today Ebooks help self publishers find big success! E-books reduce cost for writers and readers... Kindle is the fastest and best selling e-reader on the market. The Kindle is produces by Amazon. Imagine all the people that will get the new Kindle Fire during the 2011 Holiday Season... many of the people will look to download new ebooks as

Concern about Pirated Ebooks

2011-11-09T09:34:00.000-05:00

Should you be concerned about your ebooks being pirated? Is there a positive spin to pirated ebooks? Most people don't have the money to promote their projects they need to, so unless you're a major corporation piracy may be viewed as a form of marketing and promotions vs taking money out of your pockets. Truth be told many people can't give their intellectual property away. So, having

Should Ebooks be Free

2011-11-08T08:30:00.000-05:00

Below is a conversation about if ebooks should be given away for free or not. Some of the comments have been edited for clarity. ZLS Publishing Should ebooks be Free if the buyer purchases the paperback or hardcover version of the book. Sort of a buy one, get one free incentive. Joy Farrington I think its a good incentive and you wouldn't lose money since its an e-book. But I don't think it

Who Can Legally Steal Your Copyrights

2011-11-06T11:43:00.000-05:00

Should you be concerned about your intellectual property being stolen when you post to Facebook? I've read from other people that Facebook has in it's terms of service that they own or at least may use any content you post on Facebook. That may or may not be true. I have't read it for myself on Facebook's Terms of Service (TOS). In terms of other people stealing your material it's probably going

Epublishing Tip

2011-10-30T10:23:00.002-04:00

Turn your blog post into ebooks. Your ebook may be as short or long as you like, there's no set rule here. If the information is compelling enough you'll be able to sell as little as 5 to 10 type pages for $2.99 or so. The $2.99 price point becomes the focus when selling for the Kindle and other e-readers, since that's normally where you get the higher royalty rate. For example, Amazon's

9 Ways to Promote Your Book

2011-10-29T16:08:00.000-04:00

1-Have a online book reading via a teleseminar or webinar. 2-Send out an email to your opt-in email list. 3-Post links to where your book may be purchased in relevant groups. 4-Build relationships in targeted online forums. 5-Create a video book trailer and post on Youtube and your site/blog. 6-Blog regularly and periodically put links in your post for your book. 7-Put a link in your email

10 Things to Write About

2011-10-27T13:35:00.005-04:00

You may find it simple to write using a 10 point outline system. See below for details.10 Things You May Write About: 10 Ways to Raise Money for your Non-Profit 10 Ways to Reduce Weight 10 Ways to Gain Muscle Mass 10 Ways to Publish Your Book 10 Ways to Market Your eBook 10 Hot Dates for under $20 10 Things to Do with Kids for Under $20 10 Ways to Promote Your Blog 10 Ways to Be a Better Lover

10 Ways to Find a Book Editor

2011-10-24T06:01:00.002-04:00

Here are some several ways to find an editor for your book. Remember to have a budget in mind and be flexible on the price, based on the quality work you're seeking. Some people may do the editing work for the experience and yet it is great to begin to pay people even when they are willing to work for only experience. Other people who may read a lot, sometimes make great editors even though

Publishing for Profit - It's Not Hard

2011-10-23T10:58:00.000-04:00

IT'S NOT HARD in fact.... Making money online can be easy especially if you; #1- Pick a method and stick with it. This is where most people fail. They'll develop "Shiny object" syndrome and jump from program to program. The best way to avoid shiny object syndrome is to unsubscribe from marketing emails and stay away from webinars touting the next "latest & greatest" way to make money online.

3 Daily Publishing Steps

2011-10-23T08:22:00.001-04:00

Do at least 3 things every day that are directly related to building your publishing empire. Here are somethings you may want/need to do. 1-Write 2-Promote via Facebook, Twitter, Youtube 3-Write and publish a press release about your book 4-Update your blog 5-Schedule local, regional and national radio and tv interviews 6-Schedule book signings 7-Send out mass emails to your list 8-Give away

Kindle Publishing Revolution

2011-10-22T16:21:00.002-04:00

The Kindle Revolution started with a bang last Christmas. It came so swiftly, that I was caught off guard with boxes of umpteenth printing of my travel guide, Bus Across Mexico.Suddenly my paperback, which usually sold out each printing within 4 months, was now dead in the water. I took me a few months to realize what had happened.Readers took to the Kindle like candy. Not only could they

How to Publish Your Ebook in France - Kindle Publishing

2011-10-18T11:18:00.000-04:00

Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) Now Enables Authors and Publishers to Independently Publish Their Books in the Amazon.fr Kindle StoreKDP authors and publishers can now utilize the new French language KDP website and support to make their books available in France, Germany, the UK, US and more than 100 countries worldwide, while continuing to own the rights to their books.Learn How to Publish on

Publishing Your Ebook

2011-09-29T09:10:00.000-04:00

1) If you can open a Facebook Account you can publish your own ebook.2) An ebook allows you to sell a product internationally without having to ship.3) Once you create your ebook it may sell for years to come.4) There are a number of outlets to sell your ebooks.5) There's no specific length to qualify your material as an ebook.6) Having your own ebook allows you to sell through the largest

Successful Kindle Publishing with Donna Fasano

2011-07-05T11:28:00.001-04:00

JAWAR- Congrats Donna Montgomery Fasano, what do you attribute to your [self-publishing] success thus far? Donna Montgomery Fasano- Hard work and sweat! LOL I have been at this for 20+ years, JAWAR. I hope that I give my readers entertaining stories at bargain prices. JAWAR- Hard work and sweat, right on. What are 1 - 3 steps you think an author may do in terms of marketing and promotions to