The cover forms readers’ first impression of your ebook, and the cover graphic can make or break your ebook. People decide in seconds whether or not they’re interested in a book. Whether in the bookstore or online that gives them about enough time to scan the title and graphics, which makes both critically important in the buying decision. Graphics that are both attention … [Read more...]
Advantages Of Doing A Kindle Format Conversion For Your Book
In recent years, the sale of books which can be read on devices (mobiles, tablets, browsers etc.), has literally touched the sky. Even online stores like Amazon have admitted that the sales of eBooks are almost four times then that of the paper books. One of the biggest reasons for this increase in the sale of eBooks (Kindle, daisy or epub format) is that they are very … [Read more...]
Why Are Ebooks So Popular?
In today’s fast paced world, everybody wants to get things done fast and go for things that are immediately accessible. This seems to be the main reason for the growing popularity of Ebooks which is taking the position of the conventional books. There are various advantages that come associated with eBooks than the printed books. These proven benefits has given rise to eBook … [Read more...]
Get Your Ebook Done
It seems that everyone is “thinking about” publishing a Kindle ebook, or they are “working on” one. But fewer people have actually finished and published their ebooks. Are you one of the people planning to write and publish an ebook? Maybe you started writing months ago, but you have put it aside and can’t seem to finish it. Yeah, life happens. But now is the time to finish … [Read more...]
Ebook Statistics: Who Reads Ebooks?
Are ebooks replacing printed books? Do ebook readers read more than print book readers? How many people even read ebooks? There is a lot of debate in the publishing world about the future of print vs. ebooks. Although more people than ever are reading ebooks, they have not given up on print. A study released earlier this year by the Pew Research Group shows that: 21% of … [Read more...]
Who Said Publishing an Ebook Was Easy?
Who said publishing an ebook was easy? I thought it would be a snap. That’s what every author in the Wall Street Journal said when interviewed. But as I discovered when writing “Reporters Are Looking For YOU!”, there are about 100 extra steps you never thought about. Here are a few: 1. Book cover has to fit many different sizes, from Kindle to Create Space. They all … [Read more...]
My Decision to E-Publish
After four successful novels that were released by mainstream publishers and a lengthy hiatus in writing, I decided to independently publish my fifth novel as an e-book. My previous novels, published by Doubleday and DIF, did well in hardcover and in paperback. They had good reviews, sold foreign rights, and were chosen by book clubs. One was a Novel of the Month in Good … [Read more...]
Four Options for eBook Production
Anyone who has even a half an ear to the publishing world has heard the horror stories—books by well-known authors from big publishing houses in eBook formats that are an embarrassment to all concerned. I suppose this type of thing is inevitable with any new cultural phenomenon, especially a phenomenon in which a buck can be made. It's understandable, since there's a mad … [Read more...]
Digital vs. Physical: Print Books and Physical Presence Being Replaced?
In the midst of the rise of ebooks, I’ve heard some buzz among authors lately, saying that print books are out. “Don’t bother getting hard copies of your books published! As long as they’re available electronically, you’re good.” I can’t say that I agree with that. Ebooks are great. They’re convenient, cost effective, and don’t take up the physical space that books in … [Read more...]
KDP Select – Get Your Share of $6 Million
Amazon.com has announced the KDP Select program for independent and self-publishers who offer their books for the Kindle. Let’s take a look at the terms of this new program and see if you might benefit from it. In a nutshell: Ebooks offered through KDP Select with U.S. rights will automatically be included in the Kindle Owners' Lending Library where they can earn a share of … [Read more...]