How to Make, Market and Sell Ebooks - All for Free    by Jason Matthews
Price: $7.99 USD. 48700 words. Language: English. Published on March 15, 2010. Nonfiction » Publishing » Self-publishing.
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The must-read guide for everything self-publishing. Save time, money, energy and sell ebooks! Like ten books in one, the only source for what you need to succeed. Updated for 2013.

Formatting Your Paperback Book: 10 Simple Tips to Publishing a “REAL” Book    by Elmore Hammes
Price: $2.99 USD. 2680 words. Language: English. Published on February 15, 2010. Nonfiction » Reference » Publishing and books.
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This short document is for authors wishing to self-publish through Print On Demand sites such as Lulu or Createspace. These 10 basic guidelines will make the interior of your book... NOT stand out! Too often self-published books scream "amateur" due to formatting. Much of this information is available online, however this puts it all in a simple and concise document focusing on common errors.

The Nasty Little Writing Book: Longtime New York Publishing Insider Reveals Secrets Only Best-Selling Authors Know    by D. W. St.John
Price: $2.99 USD. 34000 words. Language: English. Published by Elderberry Press, Inc.  on February 4, 2010. Nonfiction » Publishing » Self-publishing.
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At last! A New York publishing agent reveals secrets that every aspiring author needs to know to break into the publishing scene. "Hilarious!" Publishers Weekly "Highly recommended… for the experienced writer looking to enjoy a good…laugh…should be required reading for aspiring best-selling authors…" Midwest Book Review

The Profitable Publisher: Making the Right Decisions    by Marion Gropen
Price: $4.99 USD. 7390 words. Language: English. Published on January 28, 2010. Nonfiction » Business & Economics » Publishing business.
Are you setting the best price for your books? How many copies will your books sell? What special sales discount should you offer? Learn to answer those questions and many more from this short, easily absorbed, example-filled e-book. For blurbs about this book and more information on it, go to the GropenAssoc.com "Books and Software" page.

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.
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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.

Book Marketing DeMystified    by Bruce Batchelor
Price: $5.99 USD. 48060 words. Language: English. Published by AgioPublishing on January 25, 2010. Nonfiction » Publishing » Self-publishing.
The purpose of this book is to demystify book marketing, and help you figure out the optimal marketing strategy for your book, based on your resources and situation. By making the optimal marketing mix choices, you will be successful on your own terms and you will have fun! Author BRUCE BATCHELOR is the inventor of the POD print-on-demand approach to publishing for indie authors.

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.

Backword Books: Full Frontal -- Author-on-Author Interviews about Literary Fiction, Independent Publishing, and Sources of Inspiration and Desperation    by Andrew Kent
Price: $4.99 USD. 18610 words. Language: English. Published on December 26, 2009. Nonfiction » Publishing » Self-publishing.
BACKWORD BOOKS is a group of independent authors united under one banner to attain mainstream media coverage, generate sales, and bring an aura of professionalism and legitimacy to independent publishing. The Backword authors are Henry Baum, Kristen Tsetsi, Andrew Kent, Christopher Meeks, R.J. Keller, Eddie Wright, and Bonnie Kozek. These interviews probe the work and ideas behind their fiction.

Blocks: The Enlightened Way To Clear Writer's Block and Find Your Creative Flow    by Tom Evans
Price: $9.99 USD. 25530 words. Language: English. Published by Bookshaker.com  on November 27, 2009. Nonfiction » Publishing » Self-publishing.
This is an immersive guide to clearing writer's block and unleashing your creative muse. If you've ever found yourself inexplicably stuck...help is at hand! In this thought provoking and holistic guide to creative productivity, you will learn why blocks arise and also why they are actually an essential part of your personal evolution.

How NOT to Write a Novel: First-book errors to avoid    by Gene Grossman
Price: $9.99 USD. 28930 words. Language: English. Published by Magic Lamp Press  on November 22, 2009. Nonfiction » Publishing » Self-publishing.
Successful author Gene Grossman admits to having made almost every mistake possible during his writing career, and with this book, tries to help new novelists from following in his footsteps when trying to write their first book. He discusses the benefits that new technology offers, and his 20 chapters contain much valuable information,plus writing/publishing/distribution tips.