Sample Book Proposal    by Brian Scott
Price: Free! 7250 words. Language: English. Published on July 22, 2009. Nonfiction » Publishing » Self-publishing.
Download our sample book proposal and unleash the secret information of what makes a book proposal successful. This is a real book proposal that landed a book contract with a major book publisher. Published by Brian Scott of www.BookProposalWriting.com

They Stole Your Book! Now What?    by Ruth Ann Nordin
Price: Free! 6780 words. Language: English. Published on August 3, 2011. Nonfiction » Reference » Publishing and books.
(5.00 from 6 reviews)
What can you do if you discover that someone has stolen your book? What steps can you take to get the stolen book removed? I share what I did when I found three of my books stolen and put up for sale on Amazon. Topics also covered in this ebook are registering your copyright in the United States, book piracy, and using Smashwords.

My Book Isn't Selling! The Chargan Book of Marketing Ideas    by Philip Ragan
Price: Free! 3880 words. Language: English. Published by Linda J Phillips  on October 26, 2010. Nonfiction » Business & Economics » Publishing business.
(4.00 from 1 review)
So you've published your book but it is not selling? The publishing world is highly competitive, and the advent of ebooks has changed the landscape further in 2010. How you do make your book stand out? This book contains practical ideas that you should pursue to start generating sales.

How to Win Writing Contests for Profit    by John Yeoman
Price: Free! 6990 words. Language: English. Published on January 27, 2010. Nonfiction » Publishing » Self-publishing.
(5.00 from 1 review)
This free mini-book reveals tested ways to enter your short stories in contests world-wide, win cash prizes regularly and profitably, and improve your writing skills - while being paid! Dr John Yeoman, PhD Creative Writing, is the author of eight published books, a university lecturer in creative writing and has been - for forty years - a successful commercial writer.

What Would Jesus Do?- A deliberation on the immorality of subjecting a child to religious indoctrination.    by John Duff
Price: Free! 2410 words. Language: English. Published on December 31, 2010. Nonfiction » Social Science » Sociology.
(3.25 from 4 reviews)
Attempted religious indoctrination of children is immoral; we need to break the cycle of ignorance and start progressing in a forward direction. While religious schools or bible study groups for children may have benefits, the negative consequences outweigh any possible positive effects. Religion is a fact of human nature; it should be addressed pragmatically not dogmatically.

Keeping Your Soul Work Alive: A Meditation on Writing and Self-Publishing    by D. Patrick Miller
Price: Free! 1700 words. Language: English. Published on August 5, 2010. Nonfiction » Career Guides » Arts.
In this brief essay, a veteran author, independent publisher, and writing coach muses about the challenges of honest self-expression -- and the even bigger challenges of getting one's expressions out into the world.

How I wrote a Pre-Historic Novel    by Vasant Davé
Price: Free! 7890 words. Language: English. Published on July 20, 2011. Nonfiction » Publishing » Self-publishing.
In this small e-book Vasant Davé shares his experience of writing a Pre-Historic Novel and how he endeavoured to raise the conviction factor of his narrative far above earlier novels dealing with Indus Valley Civilization. 'Trade winds to Meluhha' was published at Smashwords in January, 2012.

How Not to Get Published    by Kathryn Lively
Price: Free! 3510 words. Language: English. Published by DLP Books on January 13, 2010. Nonfiction » Publishing » Self-publishing.
A brief and unconventional guide, this primer for the true beginning author covers ten suggestions to follow when preparing to contact agents and editors. Adapted from a talk give to the Virginia chapter of Romance Writers of America.

What You Should Know Before You Hire a Book Designer    by Cheryl Rogers
Price: Free! 1570 words. Language: English. Published on January 20, 2011. Nonfiction » Publishing » Self-publishing.
(4.50 from 2 reviews)
This free ebook can save you time and money by helping you clarify your goals before hiring a book designer. What you don't know now can cost you later!

How To Eat An Elephant    by Linda Culbreth
Price: Free! 5320 words. Language: English. Published on May 4, 2011. Nonfiction » Publishing » Self-publishing.
(5.00 from 3 reviews)
Sometimes the only difference between success and quitting in creative writing is encouragement. Same goes for publishing a book. Often, as "the writer", you have to muster it up yourself. How To Eat An Elephant provides a big does of encouragement using quotes & Scriptural principals and verses. You will enjoy it even if you are not "the writer" and never intend on publishing a book. Go for it!