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Self-Publishing Wiz    by Jess C Scott
Price: Free! 12280 words. Language: English. Published on May 20, 2012. Nonfiction » Publishing » Self-publishing.

Jess is the founder of jessINK, an innovative publishing company that focuses on substance over marketing hype. In this eBook, Jess shares a selection of blog posts (from 2009-2012) which capture the true power and spirit of the 21st-century self-publishing revolution. * * * LENGTH: 10,000 Words * * * By author/artist/non-conformist, Jess C Scott.
My First Book    by V R Nimbalker
Price: $0.99 USD. 830 words. Language: English. Published on May 19, 2012. Nonfiction » Publishing » Self-publishing.

A newspaper article about digital self publishing really got my attention. So I thought why not. Let's try this. But I had no idea that ebooks needed special formatting so they would appear the same in different ebook readers. To know more I had to publish a book.
E-Publishing: Your Complete Checklist    by Sarah Cypher
Price: $0.99 USD. 1900 words. Language: English. Published on May 17, 2012. Nonfiction » Publishing » Self-publishing.

First time uploading an e-book? Let an expert walk you through the step-by-step process of making your book available through all major e-book retailers.
A Self Publisher's Journal    by Regina Tittel
Price: Free! 10830 words. Language: English. Published on May 11, 2012. Nonfiction » Publishing » Self-publishing.

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Tittel's journal is a record of the steps she took toward successfully self-publishing her own novels and study guide. Inside, you'll find a chapter by chapter listing of not only helpful advice but full-sheet examples of press releases and other marketing tools used to help promote her to, what may soon be a best-selling series in the category of inspirational fiction.
The ABCs of TopNotch Writing    by MaryAnn Diorio, PhD, MFA
Price: $0.99 USD. 4810 words. Language: English. Published on May 4, 2012. Nonfiction » Education and Study Guides » Professional development.

Are you frustrated with where you are in your writing career? Have you been trying to get published, but to no avail? Do you wonder if there are secrets to writing success? If these questions describe you, you need The ABCs of TopNotch Writing. Learn how to turn your writing career around with the three key elements of writing success: Attitude, Business, and Craft. Get your copy now!
Tips and Tactics for Successful Book Signings    by Jessica James
Price: $0.99 USD. 9090 words. Language: English. Published on April 30, 2012. Nonfiction » Publishing » Self-publishing.

This is a guide for new fiction authors and those who want to get the most out of their signings. You will learn: What to expect if you’re a self-published author. How to set up and publicize your signing, including a sample email to bookstores and a press release for local papers. Why signing in a bookstore may be the last place you want to sign books. What to do if you only have an e-book.
Smashwords Rachanashaili Nirdeshika (Smashwords Style Guide Bengali)    by Mark Coker
Price: Free! 21500 words. Language: Bengali. Published on April 22, 2012. Nonfiction » Publishing » Self-publishing.

রচনাশৈলী নির্দেশিকার সাহায্যে হাজার হাজার লেখক উন্নত মানের ইবুক নির্মান ও প্রকাশ করেছেন৷ এই বিনামূল্যে লভ্য নির্দেশিকায় সহজ সরল পদক্ষেপে ইবুক সৃষ্টি, বিন্যাস ও প্রকাশনের কলা আলোচিত হয়েছে৷ স্ম্যাশওয়ার্ডস্ দ্বারা অ্যাপ্‌ল্ আইবুকস্টোর, বার্নস্ অ্যান্ড নোব্‌ল্, সনি, কোবো, ডিজেল প্রভৃতি প্রধান ইবুক বিপণিতে পুস্তক পরিবেশনের জন্য যে কোনও লেখকেরই এটা পড়া আবশ্যক৷ সংস্করণ: ০২ আগস্ট ২০১১
Using SMASHWORDS as your eBook Publisher    by Graham Murray
Price: $0.99 USD. 9780 words. Language: English. Published by Living Books USA  on April 16, 2012. Nonfiction » Computers and Internet » Digital publishing.

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“Using SMASHWORDS as your eBook Publisher” takes an inside look at how to get the best from online ebook distributor, Smashwords. Written by author, Graham Murray, who has over 100 books published through this channel. [9500 words]. It is honest, brutal and a must-read for anyone considering publishing an ebook.
So you want to publish an ebook!    by Nick J. Alexander
Price: $0.99 USD. 1920 words. Language: English. Published on April 15, 2012. Nonfiction » Publishing » Self-publishing.

So you want to publish an ebook is a concise outline of the steps you need to take in order to prepare your source document correctly for publishing. Based on the requirements from Smashwords.com it shows you in clear and simple terms how to lay out, format, bookmark and hyperlink your document for Autovetter submission. It also tells you the additional elements required for epub conversion.
How to Format Your Ebook for Kindle    by Alyssa Reyans
Price: $0.99 USD. 6760 words. Language: English. Published on April 7, 2012. Nonfiction » Publishing » Self-publishing.

This book explains the importance of utilizing style guides in MS Word so that you can easily and efficiently format your ebook for Kindle. It includes step by step instructions on which settings you need to change along with images to give your ebook that professionally formatted appearance.