Smashwords vs Amazon KDP Select Exclusive
There is a lot of discussion about Smashwords vs Amazon KDP Select exclusivity, especially among indie authors. A blog post by Mark Coker from Smashwords opened up a fierce debate about the
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Ebooks
Ebooks, and especially Kindle ebooks, are the easiest way for self-published authors to find readers.
Learn how to format, and publish an ebook on Amazon and other online retailers.
You will find lots of useful tips and tricks to help you successfully self-publish an ebook.
Are Free Ebooks A Dead Giveaway?
Everyone wants something for nothing, so giving away free ebooks seems logical. But is it worthwhile? Many sites that offer lists of free Kindle ebooks are doing it to attract traffic for
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How Many Pages Is 5000 Words In A Kindle Ebook?
There is an old story that goes like this. When an author submitted his new 35,000-word manuscript to his/her literary agent, the agent says, “um, looks good, but can you pad it out
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Ebook Reading Privacy – Is Big Brother Watching What You Read?
Do you ever think about your ebook reading privacy? Is someone tracking what you read? If you read ebooks, the answer is definitely, yes. Amazon Kindle Unlimited pays authors by the number
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Ebook Pricing Ideas That Ignore Amazon and KDP Select
There must be better ebook pricing ideas. Kindle KDP (Kindle Direct Publishing) has too many ebook pricing rules, regulations, restrictions, limits, and penalties. Why can’t an ebook be priced at free on
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How To Make An Ebook Feel More Like A Real Book
Style and typography are the preserve of books, but there are ways to make an ebook read more like a real book. An ebook differs from a real book because ebooks use
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