Would you propose a similar
process for eBook publishing?
Not exact matches
Connecting authors with freelances who offer the services needed by authors in the
publishing process for example, designers, editors,
ebook formatting etc..
While we've progressed by establishing technical norms
for creating
ebooks, the electronic
publishing process needs improvement in important ways.
We usually have the experience from industry work, I was / am an editor
for a
publishing house
for almost eight years, myself and others know all aspects of the
process including marketing the
ebook to the dozens of retailers online and off.
New free
eBook converter technology speeds up time to market
for self -
published authors seeking to capitalize on growing e-reader usageRaleigh, NC, September 13, 2011 — Lulu.com, the leader in self -
publishing, announced today the launch of the free Lulu EPUB Converter, a tool allowing content creators to convert popular word
processing formats, such as a Word document, into sellable EPUBs, the most widely adopted format used by eReaders.
There is software available online, both free and commercial, that can convert files from one format to another, including classic word
processing formats, such as Word, straight to the desired format needed
for ebook publishing.
As part of your
publishing package, Book Country will provide you with a number of documents explaining the
publishing process and offering ideas
for how best to market and promote your
eBook.
When you get to the final tab in the KDP
publishing process — Kindle
eBook Pricing — after Amazon tries to lure you into its fools - gold KDP Select program and asks you what territories you hold the distribution rights
for (in most cases, «All territories» — unless you've licensed some away), there's a panel titled Royalty and Pricing — the cause of our anxiety.
Dig deep and get a firm understanding of how these channels work, what you'll need in order to leverage their self -
publishing platform, costs, timeframes, one - time fees, recurring fees, and the
process for converting your manuscript into an
ebook.
Because we were
publishing an
ebook for the first time, it was a relief to rely on the expertise of Mark and Renee who seamlessly guided us through the
process.
Since
eBooks are increasingly a «must - have»
for our customers, we know providing them instant access to a quality conversion service streamlines the
publishing process,» said Beat Barblan, Director, Bowker Identifier Services, in a press release.
With the invention of the internet and
eBooks, the entire self -
publishing process changed
for self -
published authors like Poynter.
If we keep this
process going
for as many years more as this has been going on already, there is no reason average
eBooks should not be as accurate, or even more accurate, than books being
published on paper.
It covers the entire
publishing process for ebooks, including market research before you write a book (applicable mainly to non-fiction).
With the the quest
for a traditional
publishing contract getting harder, and the
process of self - publication becoming easier all the time — both as
ebooks and print - on - demand — many writers will consider the option of cutting out the middle - man and going indie.
To start with the logistics of
publishing an
ebook are not filled with the most efficient
processes, there are different formats, each with their own limitations and eccentricities, there are lots of retailers out there with their own requirements
for metadata and even bookdata have their own specifications on filling out a bibliographic entry, it really isn't enough to say it's an
ebook in the format field.
Creating print books is a much more involved self -
publishing process than
for eBooks.
CKBooks
Publishing offers: editing - developmental and copy editing print book design and formatting for print - ready pdfs ebook design and formatting for any online retailer cover design - print and ebook publishing services - print and ebook consulting - answering any questions you might have about th
Publishing offers: editing - developmental and copy editing print book design and formatting
for print - ready pdfs
ebook design and formatting
for any online retailer cover design - print and
ebook publishing services - print and ebook consulting - answering any questions you might have about th
publishing services - print and
ebook consulting - answering any questions you might have about the
process.
I came up with a wonderful overview about the
process of self -
publishing, Guy Kawasaki's APE (Author, Publisher, Entrepreneur), Joel Friedlander's excellent exploration of the
process from a print designer's perspective, A Self - Publisher's Companion: Expert Advice
for Authors Who Want to
Publish, and Liz Castro's fabulous introduction to creating
ebooks, EPUB Straight to the Point.
If you already have an ISBN
for your
eBook, you'll be able to enter it during the
publishing process.
Our dashboard is one of the easiest author tools around, providing a quick and simple
process for uploading, formatting, and
publishing ebooks in minutes, and equipping authors with at - a-glance sales data that's both easy to read and not too hard on the eyes.
An invoice implies this: that the publisher sent out the
ebooks and then invoiced
for them, the way that paper books are
processed in traditional
publishing.
With the popularity of
ebooks continuing to grow without any signs of slowing, Data Conversion Laboratory and Bowker have teamed up to make the
process of creating and distributing digital editions even more streamlined, especially
for self -
published authors.
If anyone has tried going through the
process of getting an
ebook published and up
for sale on more then one site then you know that each site has a different system and different requirements that make the entire
process long and frustrating
for each of them.
I'd advise authors (especially new ones) to allow at least 29.5 weeks to get through the editing and self
publishing production
process, a bit less
for eBooks since printing is not a factor.
I've written many articles on font pairing
for your
eBook, how to design a fabulous
eBook cover, and how to use InDesign to
publish your
eBook, but if you're still an
eBook newbie you may actually be going back to the very first step of the
process and asking yourself, «What benefits will an
eBook provide
for me?
The
ebook bug has started biting me, so I'm glad to see that
publishing for Kindle is not an arduous
process.
What I like about KDP is that your previous edition remains available
for sale while your new
eBook is in the
process of
publishing.
While every author should complete an initial editing
process on their
eBook, no
eBook is complete or ready to
publish without being sent to a professional editor and proofreader
for final polishing.
Portland, OR —
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — eBook distribution powerhouse BookBaby launched a newly enhanced eBook publishing program today, designed to simplify the digital publishing process for authors around the glo
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE —
eBook distribution powerhouse BookBaby launched a newly enhanced
eBook publishing program today, designed to simplify the digital
publishing process for authors around the glo
for authors around the globe.
If you are one that has a traditional publisher, you may not have to worry too much about your book cover art; however,
for the «Indie», or self -
publishing author, coming up with an effective cover design
for both your printed book and digital
ebook may seem a daunting
process.
If you would like to learn more about this and shortcut the learning
process, Laura has a great course, Picture
Ebook Mastery, which will teach you how to use the KDP Kids Book Creator as well as sharing tips on designing,
publishing and marketing your books
for children as well as her top tips
for working around some of the limitations of the software right now.
And in getting her
ebooks into the library system, Yarde says, she's looking
for the wider readership that digital
publishing can deliver: «The
ebook explosion has been such a critical part of the
process for me,» she says.
This ongoing series of essays on the craft of writing will include all topics related to writing fiction, including: The Basics Plot & Structure Voice Theme POV Characterization Dialogue Narrative Creating a bond with your reader Pacing Advanced writing and plotting techniques Writer's block Marketing Branding
Publishing Self - publishing Healthy habits Bad habits The Writer's Life eBook formatting Paperback formatting Amazon keywords Writing blurbs and descriptions Cover design & layout Productivity The Classics Short stories Poetry The Writing Process Show don't Tell Self - editing Proofreading Building a solid career Targeting a specific genre Genre Fiction Literary Fiction Sharpening your writing skills Making every word count Deadlines Putting together an Anthology Working with other artists Collaborating Grammar Punctuation Writing for a career Treating it as a business Running a small press Financing your career Keeping track of your royalties Staying motivated Writing movies Writing comics Writing games Building a fan - base Online presence Newsletters Podcasting Author interviews Media appearances Websites Blogging And so much more... Are you ready to be called
Publishing Self -
publishing Healthy habits Bad habits The Writer's Life eBook formatting Paperback formatting Amazon keywords Writing blurbs and descriptions Cover design & layout Productivity The Classics Short stories Poetry The Writing Process Show don't Tell Self - editing Proofreading Building a solid career Targeting a specific genre Genre Fiction Literary Fiction Sharpening your writing skills Making every word count Deadlines Putting together an Anthology Working with other artists Collaborating Grammar Punctuation Writing for a career Treating it as a business Running a small press Financing your career Keeping track of your royalties Staying motivated Writing movies Writing comics Writing games Building a fan - base Online presence Newsletters Podcasting Author interviews Media appearances Websites Blogging And so much more... Are you ready to be called
publishing Healthy habits Bad habits The Writer's Life
eBook formatting Paperback formatting Amazon keywords Writing blurbs and descriptions Cover design & layout Productivity The Classics Short stories Poetry The Writing
Process Show don't Tell Self - editing Proofreading Building a solid career Targeting a specific genre Genre Fiction Literary Fiction Sharpening your writing skills Making every word count Deadlines Putting together an Anthology Working with other artists Collaborating Grammar Punctuation Writing
for a career Treating it as a business Running a small press Financing your career Keeping track of your royalties Staying motivated Writing movies Writing comics Writing games Building a fan - base Online presence Newsletters Podcasting Author interviews Media appearances Websites Blogging And so much more... Are you ready to be called an author?
I would also love to read what
process you use
for editing, i.e. will the editing
process be different
for your self
published ebooks.
I'm looking
for a
process to
publish photography
eBooks.
Joanna Karaplis: On the digital development side, I'm responsible
for developing and growing our
ebook publishing program — deciding which titles to convert; supervising the conversion
process, which is currently outsourced, with plans to bring it in - house; overseeing
ebook proofing, editing, and adapting; preparing metadata; distributing our
ebooks to our retail partners; and working on price promotions and other marketing initiatives that are directly related to
ebooks.
, this is an excellent resource on self -
publishing for everything from
ebook design to marketing and the
publishing process.
I've written many articles on font pairing
for your
eBook, how to design a fabulous
eBook cover, and how to use InDesign to
publish your
eBook, but if you're still an
eBook newbie you may actually be going back to the very first step of the
process and asking yourself, «What benefits will an
eBook...
Smashwords is a free, DIY
ebook distributor and seller that simplifies the
ebook publishing process for most people.
Use professional aggregation sites who will help you through the
ebook management
process as the ERP
for digital
publishing.
Since
eBooks are increasingly a «must - have»
for our customers, we know providing them instant access to a quality conversion service streamlines the
publishing process,» said Beat Barblan, Director, Bowker Identifier Services.
Amazon has a simpler and quicker
process for publishing an
ebook than Apple, but Ars «incorrectly predicted the publication lag time,» meaning Ars is missing out on the critical first wave of nerdy excitement.