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Ebooks are convenient but, at the same time, restrictive. The ebook will never replace a real printed book. So many people have said this over the years since the introduction of the ebook by Sony and then, shortly after, by Amazon. There has never been a topic as controversial and divisive in the book publishing…
Ebooks And Kindles Are Very Good But Can Be Very Bad Too Read More »
Smashwords vs Draft2Digital review for new authors. I have been a (very) long-time user of Smashwords. I have to say that without Mark Coker, there would never have been an alternative to Amazon for self-published authors and small press. But now, I’m using Draft2Digital for distribution to ebook retailers other than Amazon. Why am I changing…
Draft2Digital vs Smashwords Review – One Clear Winner Read More »
There are hundreds of ways to promote a self-published book. However, if you don’t get your marketing strategy basics right first, you could waste a lot of your time, energy, and money. Many, if not most, authors who self-publish for the first time make mistakes. It is completely normal because you are trying to do…
Self-publishing has the reputation of being free or at least a cheap way to publish a book. In a sense, it is true. Free self-publishing for an ebook is extremely easy with Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP). You can also find ample free book promotion opportunities online and on social media. You can create an ebook…
The End Is Near For Making Sales From Free And Cheap Self-Publishing Read More »
Learning how and when to use commas in writing is a vital part of clear communication. Commas add sense and logic to your writing, but punctuation mistakes with commas can cause confusion. We know that we use commas to set apart a series or list of words or separate dependent clauses. But there is more…
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Congratulations on publishing your new book! It took a lot of time and effort to write and publish it. You’re waiting for positive, honest reviews, hot sales, and loyal readers. It seems that at last, you are a published author, and after all your hard work, the worst is behind you. But your work isn’t finished…
How to Promote Your Book Online If You Are On A Tight Budget Read More »
There are many reasons why an author might choose to publish under a pen name or pseudonym. Often, it is because of a complete change of genre. Or perhaps the topic matter is too far removed from what their loyal readers expect from authors they have read. If an author is well known for children’s…
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Hidden deep in Amazon’s KDP help section is a page titled, Supported HTML for Amazon book descriptions. It might not sound very exciting and maybe a bit daunting for those without an idea about HTML. But it is extremely useful and offers a very simple way of making your book descriptions stand out and attract…
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Draft2Digital and Smashwords are aggregators that offer advantages in open publishing for Indie authors. But when it comes time to delete an ebook, take care. Draft2Digital shines with its interface and automatic end-matter, and Smashwords has a far wider distribution network and an online ebook store. For self-publishers, it’s a matter of choosing the best…
How To Delete An Ebook On Smashwords Or Draft2Digital Read More »
All self-publishing authors, publishers, and small press publishers face this decision. How do you choose between Smashwords and Draft2Digital, and Amazon KDP Select? Which ebook sales platform do you choose and why? There are no easy answers because all of them offer advantages and disadvantages. The simple solution would be for Amazon to drop its demand…
Smashwords and Draft2Digital or Amazon KDP Select? Read More »
