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Everything for writers who sell ebooks. Desktop publishing (or e-publishing) enables indie authors to keep the bulk of the royalties. Discover the best ways to:• use social media—build author platform• format and upload for Amazon, Smashwords, Barnes & Noble, Apple, Google and others• convert documents to any format (epub, mobi, pdf and more)• sell books online• create a website• make a blog• design ebook covers• rise with SEO (search engine optimization) in Google-Bing• sell ebooks with PayPal from your own sites on autopilot• make paperbacks• use PR (public relations) to get traffic• and much more.Packed with information, examples, over 250 links to sites and software to accomplish goals at retailers and your own websites. Simple enough for beginners and relevant to experts who could use extra guidance. Like ten books in one, the only source for what you need to succeed. Updated September 2014.Subjects include: self publishing, author platform, desktop publishing, e-publishing, kindle publishing, Amazon, Smashwords, Apple iBooks, Barnes & Noble, Google Play, Kobo, Sony, Flipkart, blogging, free websites, indie authors, cover design, ebook store, electronic publishing, how to publish a book and more.
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This is a guide for publishing ebooks. How to Make, Market and Sell Ebooks - All for Free explains the smartest steps authors can take to create, distribute and sell ebooks without spending money. It's written by Jason Matthews, author of two novels and a self-taught expert on the subject of marketing ebooks on less than a shoe-string budget.This book teaches everything you'll need to know including:-How to Maximize Social Media-Creating Your Free Blog Site-Cover Design Made Simple-Formatting and Uploading for Amazon, Apple, Barnes & Noble and other retailers-Formatting for Your Sites, Making Your own Conversions (epub, mobi, pdf, lrf, others)-Creating Your Free Website-SEO (Search Engine Optimization) to rise in Google rankings-Preparing Your Website for Ebook Sales-Selling with PayPal and shopping carts for an automated system-Public Relations-and much more at no cost!Jason Matthews shows authors the ways to create and utilize an online platform for selling ebooks and also demonstrates by using examples specifically designed for this book, walking others through the process. Everyone benefits from the advice within; from the tech savvy to computer beginners, this ebook has plenty for all including over 200 links to useful and free websites, programs and software.A must read for anyone serious about making and selling ebooks, this guide can save authors thousands of dollars while putting them on the fast track to self-publishing success.This guide is guaranteed to save you loads of money, valuable time and keep your spirits high along the way. Updated in July, 2012.
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