The advent of Amazon s Kindle in 2007 allowed millions of writers to make the leap from paper to the electronic screen. Several eReader competitors recently joined the ring, introducing products such as the Apple iPad, Barnes & Noble Nook, the updated Sony Reader, and Samsung Papyrus. The publishing world is experiencing a revolution with these electronic readers and you can catch up to speed by learning the ins and outs of publishing with this low-cost, high-profit publisher. The Complete Guide to Writing & Publishing Your First eBook is a guide for anyone who s dreamt about becoming a published author and is intrigued by the profitable new prospect of ePublishing but didn t know where to start. EBook sales hovered around $500 million at the end of 2009, and are steadily climbing. If you re passionate about writing and using new technology to market yourself and your work, this book will explain how you can do what you love and increase your earning potential. Start off with understanding what an eBook is and the differences between traditional and digital publishing, and the benefits involved. You will identify and learn the details of more than 15 eReaders, including the three top-selling: Kindle, Nook, and Sony Reader. You will employ the basics of analyzing your audience, brainstorming, writing, editing, and marketing according to the type of eReader. You will learn the process of getting your book published, how to change or alter the format or style of your book to match the necessities of the eReader, and how to optimize the format of any text for e-reading. We spent dozens of hours interviewing writers who are experts in the art of digital publishing to provide a complete overview of everything you need to know about publishing your eBook. Not only will you learn how to upload your work through an eReader, you will also hone your writing skills with tips, writing exercises, and writing resources. You will learn how to target your book to the right demographic and what you can do to promote your book in online inventories. You will learn the basics of viral marketing promotion, SEO, and building a business with digital publications. You will learn how to work with your eReader to produce innovative content, and you will learn how to monitor for updates to the electronic publishing industry. No matter what your goals are, you can start publishing from your home with eReader technology

Are you ready to write your book? Partner with an experienced publisher, writing coach, and author and find out how to turn your research and scholarship into a book. This book is the next-best-thing to a personal writing coach. Drawing upon her own extensive experience as an author and publisher, Melody Herr guides the reader through every step of the writing and publishing process: constructing a table of contents, preparing a proposal, finding a publisher, negotiating a contract, drafting the manuscript, and marketing the finished product. Throughout, she offers proven strategies for producing a book that highlights its author's authoritative knowledge and writing skills. Unique among writing guides, Writing and Publishing Your Book: A Guide for Experts in Every Field acknowledges the reader's own expertise; speaks to researchers and scholars across the sciences, social sciences, and humanities; and provides information and guidance that will benefit junior authors as well as their more senior colleagues. By following these practical, step-by-step instructions, new authors will more easily liberate their own creativity while avoiding the many pitfalls that mire new writers, thereby maintaining momentum for a successful publication.

Self-publishing is well within the reach of many authors however, the learning curve can be frustratingly steep. Author Rae A. Stonehouse, veteran of a dozen of his own self-help, personal/professional development books and others for his clients, shares sage advice from his self-publishing career and from the pros. Book One Writing & Publishing as a Business in The Successful Self Publisher Series: How to Write, Publish and Market Your Book Yourself addresses writing books and self-publishing based on business best-practices. There is nothing wrong with sending your manuscript to a traditional publishing company, but only self-publishing allows you to make all the choices – cover art, interior design, even story content – based on your vision, and your goals. Plus, you can have a finished copy in months, not years. As an author with the desire of being paid for your hard work, you are in business. If you choose to self-publish, you are now in the publishing business as well. Book One Writing & Publishing as a Business explores the following topics essential to creating your manuscript: - Choosing your topic - How to generate content ideas for your book - Organizing your content so it makes sense - Researching - Creating your storyline - Finding your writing voice - Saving your work - Preventing spelling & grammar mistakes - Minding your tense - Formatting your manuscript - Adding illustrations or graphics - Creating book titles that sell - Proofreading And much more... Other books in the series... Book Two Self-Publishing for Fun and Profit in The Successful Self Publisher Series: How to Write, Publish and Market Your Book Yourself focuses on how to publish your content. Book Three Content Marketing Strategies That Work in the series focuses on how to market your book, yourself.

These inspirational and practical quotes come from 500+ podcast interviews with hard-working, award-winning, and New York Times bestselling authors in more than 33 U.S. states and five countries. In Book 8, authors share their honest reflections on Publishing and Book Marketing. Decisions. Decisions. It’s nice to have options. But it’s also nice to know how the world of publishing works, because there are pros and cons to traditional and indie publishing and these quotes include plenty of opinions about both. Authors quoted include David Baldacci, John Hart, Wylie Cash, Kristy Harvey, Brad Taylor, Charlie Lovett, Judy Goldman, Amber Smith, John Gilstrap, Kimmery Martin, A.J. Hartley, Jason Mott, Cathy Pickens, Danielle Stewart, Carrie Knowles, Ellen Butler, Gail Martin, Jenifer Ruff, Claire Fullerton, and many more. Brad Taylor, author of 16 New York Times bestselling thrillers, says, “I didn't know anything about traditional publishing. Honestly, if I knew how hard it was to get published, I wouldn't have gone down this path.” When he sold his first book, he says, “the dog had caught the car.” We learn that marketing books is not easy. It takes work. Creativity. And time. But it can be fun. These authors use websites, mailing lists, social media, BookBub, online advertising, promotion sites, and catchy graphics. And they appear on podcasts, attend book clubs, hold events in bookstores, breweries, museums, and homes, and they speak, write, and teach about writing. And when it comes to finding readers, New York Times bestselling author Kristy Harvey reminds us, “You're actually a lot better off to have 250 email subscribers that are truly interested in what you're saying, they're actually reading your emails, they really want to buy your book, than you are to have 250,000 that aren't even opening them in the first place.” Although there is no master blueprint to publishing and marketing success, these quotes offer inspiration and actionable tips for how to succeed at both.

Nothing rivals the sense of accomplishment that comes from getting your first book published. It is thrilling and exciting to see your name in print. As a first-time author, you are eager to share your work and voice with the world, but you may be wondering just how to break into this challenging and ever-changing industry. The Complete Guide to Getting Your First Book Successfully Published is here to help make your dream a reality. This helpful book details the types of publishing you may choose, including traditional, subsidy, vanity, print-on-demand (POD), and self-publishing. You will learn about the tried-and-true basics of book publishing as well as about innovative additions to the industry, such as e-readers like Amazon s Kindle and Apple s iPad. You will learn everything from copyrighting and cataloging to book printing and binding. This book will also show you the different tax write-offs available for authors. You will be taught how to write a killer query letter and a perfect book proposal to increase your chances of having your book considered by traditional publishers. You will also discover what to look for in a literary agent and how to read the fine print on publishing contracts. This book discusses how to create, develop, and maintain a strong relationship with your editor, which is an integral part of getting your publishing success. Recognize how to find the right freelance editor to objectively edit your book without compromising your tone. And learn about the types of editing you may need and how much to charge an editor for those services. Once the editing is complete, you re ready for the design process. But don t worry this book will guide you through it. Learn how to create a cover and interior design that will grab your readers attention and complement your book s theme and tone. Reader familiarity is the biggest factor in sales, with 60 percent of readers saying their decision to purchase a book hinges on already being fans of the author. Thus, it s important to establish yourself as a likable and talented author. Although you may be tight on your promotion budget, this book arms you with dozens of low-cost tactics to get your book and your name in the limelight, increase your following, and maximize your sales. You will learn about book tours and signings, sending out press releases, preparing for news interviews, getting your Web site high in search engines, and tapping into social media networks like Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter. You will also learn how to market your book on Amazon, the key player in book sales, in order to get your book maximum exposure. Take advantage of the expert advice we ve gathered from all types of publishers and authors to give you a real-life glimpse into today s publishing industry. An extensive resources section of this book includes places to find literary agents and POD companies as well as a sample query letter, a book proposal, and a press release. You ll also benefit from referring to a sample blog post and a fact-based article to craft your perfect marketing campaign from these examples. With The Complete Guide to Getting Your First Book Successfully Published in your hand, you re sure to hit the ground running to becoming an established, respected author in the publishing industry.

Having a published book is one of the most powerful ways to gain authority in your industry. It's the ultimate marketing strategy that sells itself! And with these 5 Book Publishing Secrets, getting your book written, published, and into the hands of as many people as possible has never been easier! We speak to many entrepreneurs every day, and this question eventually comes up... "What's the fastest and easiest way to boost my marketing and get more customers?" Almost without exception, we say "a book!" You can base your book around your business, or you can use it to start a whole new business. The great thing about writing a book is that it not only ensures that you get crystal clear on what you do, but also how you do it. Check out www.evolveglobalpublishing.com for more information. Look inside to get free instant access to our special book bonus. Your "Secret Publishing Kit" includes: Checklists for the 90-Day Book Publishing Plan Publishing Cheat Sheets Sample Book Marketing Plan Sample Marketing Images Promotional Marketing Ideas Sample Media Kit Special "Would You Like to Create a Quality Book That Attracts Clients Like Crazy?" Report

Readers consider e-book technology and services, and how to launch an e-book (choosing a platform, platform-specific formatting, etc.) and marketing their e-book to an audience. This engaging narrative presents e-book success stories of young authors, and investigates the reasons for publishing an e-book. It's a handy how-to guide that enhances writing and communication skills while helping teens in their quest to becoming published authors on the Internet.

First Published in 1996. This encyclopedia is unique in several ways. As the first international reference source on publishing, it is a pioneering venture. Our aim is to provide comprehensive discussion and analysis of key subjects relating to books and publishing worldwide. The sixty-four essays included here feature not only factual and statistical information about the topic, but also analysis and evaluation of those facts and figures. The chapters are significantly more comprehensive than those typically found in an encyclopedia.