How to Get Your E-Book Published
Getting published via the traditional avenues can seem like a near impossible task, but publishing an e-book can feel even more confusing. Because the technology is so new, many writers are unfamiliar with the way that e-book publishing works. However, publishing your own e-book does not involve the lengthy submission and rejection process that many writers endure when looking for a traditional publisher. Publishing your e-book requires computer savvy and the willingness to act as your own marketing firm.
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Create content that you feel confident can be used to promote yourself. Write quality content that will attract readers and create buzz.
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Design your e-book yourself or hire a professional. The book cover should be eye-catching and the book should look polished. You may even hire a copy editor to remove typos and grammatical errors.
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Format your book for each e-reader on which you'd like to make it available. Many e-reader platforms require that your book be in ePub format. Information on formats can be found on each e-reader's website.
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Submit your work to e-book publishers such as Amazon, Lulu or Barnes & Noble's Pub-It. Via its website, each e-book publisher offers step-by-step instructions on uploading your content to its database. This process typically costs nothing and allows anyone to upload content.
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Promote your e-book using social networking sites, via email and in person. You won't have a traditional publisher to promote your book for you. Make potential readers aware that your book exists and tell them how they can buy it.
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Tips & Warnings
Offer your book at a low price such as $4.99 or less. Many e-book authors find that lower prices mean greater sales.
Research the e-book publisher to make sure they do what they promise for you.
Do not get a book published with any publisher who asks you for money up front.
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