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Ask the Agent: Night Thoughts on Writing and Book Publishing    by Andy Ross
Price: $2.99 USD. 60830 words. Language: English. Agented by Andy Ross Agency  on April 23, 2013. Nonfiction » Publishing » Self-publishing.

Anthology of the best writings from literary agent, Andy Ross' blog: "Ask the Agent". Includes advice on getting published, finding an agent, writing book proposals and query letters. Also essays about writing, book publishing, and recollections of his 30 years as owner of the legendary Cody's Books in Berkeley, California. The writing is opinionated, irreverent, and often hysterically funny.
How To Be A Writer In The E-Age... And Keep Your E-Sanity!    by Catherine Ryan Hyde
Price: $2.99 USD. 87350 words. Language: English. Published by Mark  Williams  on January 26, 2013. Nonfiction » Publishing » Self-publishing.

If we’d known the challenges writers would face in the 21st century, we’d have gone into a more stable profession. Maybe running an all-ayatollah drag show in downtown Tehran. Let’s face it. Aspiring writers need help. More so every day. When even seasoned publishing professionals can’t keep up, what’s the newbie to do?
Ditch the Publisher: 40 Indie Authors on Their Unique Self-Publishing Journeys    by Hayley Sherman
Price: Free! 63910 words. Language: English. Published on October 15, 2012. Nonfiction » Publishing » Self-publishing.

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Thinking of self-publishing? Who better to advise you than 40 writers who have been there, done that and, well, written the book?
Secrets of Successful Writers    by Darrell Pitt
Price: Free! 52470 words. Language: English. Published on February 5, 2012. Nonfiction » Publishing » Self-publishing.

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Writers speak about how to write, publish and promote your book in the age of digital publishing. Contains interviews with John Locke, Gordon Ferris, Stephen Carpenter, Dakota Banks, Linda Wisdom, Matthew Reilly, Loucinda McGary, David Lender, JR Rain, Jack Dann, Dale Brown, Stephanie McAfee, Andy Briggs, Kat Martin and many, many more.
The Second Mouse Gets the Cheese: How to Avoid the Traps of Self-Publishing    by Carolyn Schriber
Price: $2.99 USD. 56960 words. Language: English. Published on January 19, 2012. Nonfiction » Publishing » Self-publishing.

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The self-publishing option is full of traps for unwary little mice who jump into the fray without the necessary understanding of what all is involved. Carolyn Schriber shares her tips to help new self-publishers. The book is an anecdotal account of what she learned along the way and what you, too, need to know in order to get your piece of the cheese.
So You Want To Be a Writer    by Michael Newton
Price: $2.99 USD. 56340 words. Language: English. Published on January 16, 2012. Nonfiction » Publishing » Self-publishing.

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A full-time freelance author with 251 books in print and 17 more under contract explains the publishing business for beginners.
Creating Great Ebooks Using Jutoh    by Julian Smart
Price: Free! 58650 words. Language: English. Published by Anthemion  on September 30, 2011. Nonfiction » Publishing » Self-publishing.

This book tells you how to use Jutoh to create ebooks that work on the Kindle, iPad, iPhone, Nook, Kobo and other ebook devices and viewers. There are plenty of illustrations and lots of general advice about ebook creation and editing as well as details about using Jutoh.
Phenomenal Book Sales    by Israel JP Warner
Price: $0.99 USD. 52300 words. Language: English. Published on June 13, 2011. Nonfiction » Publishing » Self-publishing.

Phenomenal Book Sales, is specially crafted to bridge the yawning gap between writing a book, promoting and marketing it. PBS contains techniques, strategies and wealth of information endorsed by hundreds of book industry experts designed to give authors the needed edge over other prints vying for positions in a heavily saturated marketplace.
Guide To Writing & Publishing Science Fiction, Fantasy, Horror    by Rob Shelsky
Price: $2.99 USD. 55210 words. Language: English. Published on May 27, 2011. Nonfiction » Reference » Writing skills.

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Want to write science fiction, fantasy, or horror? Want to be published for money? Don't want to wait forever to do it? Then Author Rob Shelsky’s Guide To Writing & Publishing Science Fiction, Fantasy, Horror is a must read! Based on seven years’ worth of carefully researched articles, this is a practical guide, a simple, step-by-step process on how to write AND get your work published!
The Indie Journey: Secrets to Writing Success    by Scott Nicholson
Price: $2.99 USD. 54420 words. Language: English. Published by Haunted Computer Books  on May 10, 2011. Nonfiction » Self-improvement » Motivation and inspiration.

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The e-book era has launched thousands of writing careers and holds promise of growth. Here's how one author went from publishing his first e-book to becoming a full-time author in a little more than a year. While offering general tips on the business, craft, and marketing, its primary goal is to inspire you to embrace your creative entrepreneurship and success.