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Think Like a Publisher    by Dean Wesley Smith
Price: $5.99 USD. 27990 words. Language: English. Published by WMG Publishing  on August 8, 2011. Nonfiction » Business & Economics » Publishing business.

(5.00 from 3 reviews)
2012 Updated Version. A Step-By-Step Guide to Being an Indie Publisher. Written by Dean Wesley Smith, USA Today Bestselling writer and former publisher of Pulphouse Publishing. Point-by-point, Dean tells you what is needed to start up a publishing house and sell your books both electronically but also to bookstores.
Weinberg on Writing: The Fieldstone Method    by Gerald M. Weinberg
Price: $9.99 USD. 54230 words. Language: English. Published on December 8, 2010. Nonfiction » Publishing » Self-publishing.

(5.00 from 5 reviews)
"a delight, a wise and warm book on overcoming the perils of trying to write."—Gabriele Rico, author of Writing the Natural Way "smart, funny, memorable, wise, engaging...most important, it is all stuff that works"—Howard S. Becker, author of Writing for Social Scientists "a gift to writers at all levels—Penny Raife Durant, award-winning author
How to Get a Cheap Book Cover    by Joleene Naylor
Price: $1.50 USD. 28850 words. Language: English. Published on September 27, 2010. Nonfiction » Publishing » Self-publishing.

(5.00 from 8 reviews)
A great book cover doesn't have to cost a fortune. This book covers everything from hiring someone else, to all the DIY tips you need like finding the right font, locating the perfect picture, and illustrated step by step instructions on how to put the cover together in three popular art programs.
Amazon Categories Create Best Sellers    by Aggie Villanueva
Price: $2.99 USD. 13000 words. Language: English. Published on March 20, 2012. Nonfiction » Publishing » Self-publishing.

(5.00 from 1 review)
This eBook is the most comprehensive help you'll find in using the simple techniques offered through Amazon's category choices, leading to your book becoming a category bestseller. And the book is so much more. It includes background Amazon strategies and controversy affecting authors while attempting to understand and utilize it on many levels. All through the eyes of a fellow author.
1001 Brilliant Ideas for Any Writer to Steal    by Maryan Pelland
Price: $9.95 USD. 24060 words. Language: English. Published on February 28, 2012. Nonfiction » Publishing » Self-publishing.

1001 BRILLIANT IDEAS FOR ANY WRITER TO STEAL (by Maryan Pelland)is a first of its kind. Yes, there are other books of writing prompts, but 1001 Brilliant Ideas is the most comprehensive brain-kickstarter on the market. An easy reference and career boost for all writers, at all stages of their writing lives. Make sure you add this one to your writing reference collection.
How to Get Your Book Reviewed: Sell More Books by Using Reviews, Testimonials and Endorsements for Book Promotion    by Dana Lynn Smith
Price: $8.99 USD. 31510 words. Language: English. Published on July 26, 2011. Nonfiction » Publishing » Self-publishing.

Book reviews, endorsements and testimonials are powerful tools for selling more books. In this ebook you'll get an in-depth understanding of the review process, and learn about venues where you can get your book reviewed, how to get endorsements and testimonials, how to avoid common mistakes, how capitalize on Amazon reviews, how to use book reviews for promotional purposes, and more.
How to Format Your eBook for Kindle, NOOK, Smashwords, and Everything Else    by Paul Salvette
Price: $2.99 USD. 47950 words. Language: English. Published on September 25, 2011. Nonfiction » Publishing » Self-publishing.

(5.00 from 2 reviews)
This guide was designed by an indie author for indie authors in the self-publishing community to provide the requisite knowledge to professionally format an eBook in all major formats. It will take you step-by-step from a manuscript on your computer to the perfect eBook formats you need for Amazon, NOOK, Smashwords, and other markets.
Easy eBook Publishing    by Barney Schwartz
Price: $3.99 USD. 4540 words. Language: English. Published on December 30, 2011. Nonfiction » Computers and Internet » Digital publishing.

Version 2.5 Easy eBook Publishing leads you step-by-step through getting the software you need. I will step you through installing that software, formatting required so your masterpiece complies with the various requirements of the different eBooks formats, and finally transferring your work to the two major distributors of the eBook world (Amazon & Smashwords
Writing Nonfiction: Turning Thoughts into Books    by Dan Poynter
Price: $7.97 USD. 33240 words. Language: English. Published on July 4, 2009. Nonfiction » Business & Economics » Publishing business.

Dan Poynter's definitive guide to writing non-fiction. How to pick your topic, break it down, do research, writing tricks & tips, evaluate your publishing options and get into print faster, easier and cheaper. Preparing your manuscript for an agent, publisher or printer. Fifth revised edition.
Successful Nonfiction    by Dan Poynter
Price: $7.97 USD. 29900 words. Language: English. Published on July 4, 2009. Nonfiction » Reference » Writing skills.

An excellent inspirational resource for nonfiction writers from Dan Poynter. Each page hits the nonfiction writer right in the thought process with a tip, an explanation, an illustrative story and a writing quotation.