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Navigating The World Of E-Book Publishing
With a no-nonsense, conversational style, Deena Rae of E-BookBuilders gives advice to aspiring authors about indie publishing. Filled with information about social media, pricing, formatting styles, covers, reviews and platforms (to a name a few) there is a wealth of information for the novice author. Even experienced authors and publishers will find this book helpful and informative.
With sections such as ‘Authors — Quit Doing This!’, ‘In Praise of Audio(books)’, ‘Twitter Primer for Authors’, and ‘Should You Use Amazon’s Author Central’, Deena Rae gives detailed information that anyone in the industry of publishing should know and consider.
Whether you are just starting on your publishing journey, considering entering the literary world or have 30 books for sale, there is something for everyone in this book.
With sections such as ‘Authors — Quit Doing This!’, ‘In Praise of Audio(books)’, ‘Twitter Primer for Authors’, and ‘Should You Use Amazon’s Author Central’, Deena Rae gives detailed information that anyone in the industry of publishing should know and consider.
Whether you are just starting on your publishing journey, considering entering the literary world or have 30 books for sale, there is something for everyone in this book.
64 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 11, 2014
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January 10, 2014
When I started reading this book I was a bit afraid that it would be filled with tech speak. I was pleasantly surprised over how easily I read and understood everything. I ended up reading the whole book in one sitting.
I have published books on Amazon myself and I wish I had read this book before I started that adventure. This book will answer so many questions that comes up during the process, which had me baffled and almost ready to throw in the towel. The author also gives excellent information on how to promote your book. She does all this with a personal touch. You will not be buried in tech speak where even a dictionary would fail miserably.
As an avid ebook reader, I agree with the point the author is making with this book. Take pride in your work and respect the readers.
I highly recommend this book to anyone that is considering self-publishing their work, or is interested in seeing how it is all done
I have published books on Amazon myself and I wish I had read this book before I started that adventure. This book will answer so many questions that comes up during the process, which had me baffled and almost ready to throw in the towel. The author also gives excellent information on how to promote your book. She does all this with a personal touch. You will not be buried in tech speak where even a dictionary would fail miserably.
As an avid ebook reader, I agree with the point the author is making with this book. Take pride in your work and respect the readers.
I highly recommend this book to anyone that is considering self-publishing their work, or is interested in seeing how it is all done
January 4, 2014
First, I will say that I have self published three books and counting, and until finding this book, I thought that Kindle and Nook did a fine job with My MSWord doc uploads. I thought that I was doing all I could in the way of marketing, I thought many things that now after reading this Navigating The World of E-Book Publishing by Deena Rae Schoenfeldt seem naive.
The moment I clicked it open on my Kindle, I could see the difference in this book, and my book with regard to formatting. Such a difference that I stared each time the page scrolled at the way the words were not randomly spaced apart and instead filled the screen as pretty as a paperback.
Then, I got down to reading and oh my word. Almost a year into self publishing the hard way, learning everything on my own, I thought I knew it all, but no. Deena Rae's book is filled with little known information, tidbits of advice, obviously picked up from years of working in the trade. Not only was there much information to be soaked in, but my brain was pleasantly sponging every little thing up because the book is written in a fun and engaging way. I read it in one sitting, and as my kindle can attest, any other tech book is rarely read beyond %40
Upon finishing the book, I knew I wanted my books to be formatted in this way. As Deena Rae Schoenfeldt says in the book, authors pour their heart and soul into their writing, spend hours upon hours making sure the words sound right, read right--why skimp on the way they look? I also began to tweak my marketing technique, conforming it to the helpful suggestions and over the last few days have watched my kindle rank improve. Just the other day, I received my files back from Deena and uploaded them to Kindle and Nook. I now have a book I can be proud of in every way, and intend to have all of them done by E-Book Builders.
Props to Deena for putting the indie publishing advice and knowledge in an ebook format for anyone who has self published or is thinking about self publishing an ebook.
The moment I clicked it open on my Kindle, I could see the difference in this book, and my book with regard to formatting. Such a difference that I stared each time the page scrolled at the way the words were not randomly spaced apart and instead filled the screen as pretty as a paperback.
Then, I got down to reading and oh my word. Almost a year into self publishing the hard way, learning everything on my own, I thought I knew it all, but no. Deena Rae's book is filled with little known information, tidbits of advice, obviously picked up from years of working in the trade. Not only was there much information to be soaked in, but my brain was pleasantly sponging every little thing up because the book is written in a fun and engaging way. I read it in one sitting, and as my kindle can attest, any other tech book is rarely read beyond %40
Upon finishing the book, I knew I wanted my books to be formatted in this way. As Deena Rae Schoenfeldt says in the book, authors pour their heart and soul into their writing, spend hours upon hours making sure the words sound right, read right--why skimp on the way they look? I also began to tweak my marketing technique, conforming it to the helpful suggestions and over the last few days have watched my kindle rank improve. Just the other day, I received my files back from Deena and uploaded them to Kindle and Nook. I now have a book I can be proud of in every way, and intend to have all of them done by E-Book Builders.
Props to Deena for putting the indie publishing advice and knowledge in an ebook format for anyone who has self published or is thinking about self publishing an ebook.
January 17, 2014
This book is a must read for Indie Authors. Deena lays out the ins and outs of ebook publishing that many other people fail to hit on. From the novice writer to the seasoned pro, there are hidden nuggets of gold for everyone in this book. The author shares her viewpoint, having worked in the industry on several sides, as if you were talking to a friend. With helpful hints, do's and don'ts, this is the best "get your feet wet" book I've come across.
January 16, 2014
Like many authors I wish had had read books like this before I published my first book. However it is never too late to learn. It is good to read about the things I seem to have got right, the things I could improve on and to learn a few tricks from scratch.
The book is very well laid out with descriptive chapter titles so that it will be easy to dip back into which I certainly will.
The book is very well laid out with descriptive chapter titles so that it will be easy to dip back into which I certainly will.
February 11, 2014
Great Read!
If you are trying to determine which path to take in order to get a professional ebook, this is a great book to read. It is full of helpful information. She also has taken time to break down technical aspects of publishing ebooks. I think that will be helpful to readers.
If you are trying to determine which path to take in order to get a professional ebook, this is a great book to read. It is full of helpful information. She also has taken time to break down technical aspects of publishing ebooks. I think that will be helpful to readers.
March 28, 2014
Easy to read and very informative.
November 3, 2015
Quick overview
This book provides a quick overview of e-book publishing, but it's not really a how to do it yourself book. Be forewarned in case that's what you're looking for. As an overview it's fine, but lacking in a lot of technical details.
This book provides a quick overview of e-book publishing, but it's not really a how to do it yourself book. Be forewarned in case that's what you're looking for. As an overview it's fine, but lacking in a lot of technical details.
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