How to Make and Publish an eBook

eBook stands for electronic book, which is a digital version of your manuscript. They can be read on most mobile devices; including smart phones, like the iPhone or Android; tablets, like an iPad or Surface; and eReaders, like a Kindle or Nook. Read more

Cruise any of the writer’s forums on the internet and you’re bound to find a log of discussions on the topic of eBook pricing. One of the biggest factors to consider in pricing your eBook is the percentage of sales you’ll receive from the retailers. Read more

Authors spend so much time writing/rewriting/editing their books, but if you’ve done a poor job of crafting your metadata, readers will never find your book. And if your cover design is lacking, no one will click on it. It’s that simple. Read more

We spoke with two graphic designers to get some insights on what makes for great design and why your book cover design is more important than ever before. Read more

You’ve written your book and completed the hard work of producing it. Now, it’s time to release it to the world. In other words, it’s time for a book launch party. Read more

There are two ways first-time authors can plan their book marketing activities. The first is discovery-driven planning, which evolves through trial and error. A second technique views planning as narrative, conducted as you would when writing a novel. Read more

It may seem like marketing your book is an uphill battle, especially for new authors, but if you stick with it and have an organized plan, you can gain momentum — and ideally, more book sales! Read more

A pre-sale period gives you an opportunity to build a foundation for your book’s success. Without spending the time and energy to make sure that foundation is ready, your book sales will suffer. Read more