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Unlocking the Secrets of E-Book Publishing: Get your books into effective sales channels
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“ A must-have resource for self-published authors! Packed with imperative information for navigating the channels.”
— Robin Cutler, IngramSpark / Ingram Content Group
“Excellent! Better than anything I have seen in explaining publishing terms and options.”
—William Kowalski, bestselling author, PEN Canada board member
“…informative and accessible. Doris Booth knows what she's talking about. Listen to her!”
—Patrick LoBrutto, editorial consultant, acquiring editor for Tor/Forge, Trident Media Group scout
“Authors and publishers would be wise to purchase this readable, well-organized, and invaluable guide to the intricacies of today’s e-book publishing.”
Getting one’s e-books into the most effective sales channels can be a daunting task for anyone, especially for those new to self-publishing. An author can have many questions, such What are the various distribution methods? How can you compare e-book retailers? What are the hidden pitfalls that can hinder the process? How can you clarify potential earnings? Do you really need Amazon just because they are big? Why do you need to understand Amazon’s underlying motives before signing an exclusive deal?
These and many more questions are answered in Unlocking the Secrets of E-Book Publishing, Get your books into sales channels (with or without Amazon) . The short, easy-to-read little book is divided into two sections. Part One gives an overview of key e-book sales outlets, pricing policies, and restrictions, plus numerous tips, glossary and links to many resources. Retailers covered include Apple iBooks, Barnes & Noble Nook, Ingram Spark, Amazon, and Kobo Books, as well as third-party aggregators and more. A handy chart shows side-by-side royalty comparisons among major retail outlets. Part Two sheds light on Amazon’s history, motivations and earning potential to help the self-published author assess the retail giant’s effectiveness in an overall distribution plan.
“ A must-have resource for self-published authors! Packed with imperative information for navigating the channels.”
— Robin Cutler, IngramSpark / Ingram Content Group
“Excellent! Better than anything I have seen in explaining publishing terms and options.”
—William Kowalski, bestselling author, PEN Canada board member
“…informative and accessible. Doris Booth knows what she's talking about. Listen to her!”
—Patrick LoBrutto, editorial consultant, acquiring editor for Tor/Forge, Trident Media Group scout
“Authors and publishers would be wise to purchase this readable, well-organized, and invaluable guide to the intricacies of today’s e-book publishing.”
Getting one’s e-books into the most effective sales channels can be a daunting task for anyone, especially for those new to self-publishing. An author can have many questions, such What are the various distribution methods? How can you compare e-book retailers? What are the hidden pitfalls that can hinder the process? How can you clarify potential earnings? Do you really need Amazon just because they are big? Why do you need to understand Amazon’s underlying motives before signing an exclusive deal?
These and many more questions are answered in Unlocking the Secrets of E-Book Publishing, Get your books into sales channels (with or without Amazon) . The short, easy-to-read little book is divided into two sections. Part One gives an overview of key e-book sales outlets, pricing policies, and restrictions, plus numerous tips, glossary and links to many resources. Retailers covered include Apple iBooks, Barnes & Noble Nook, Ingram Spark, Amazon, and Kobo Books, as well as third-party aggregators and more. A handy chart shows side-by-side royalty comparisons among major retail outlets. Part Two sheds light on Amazon’s history, motivations and earning potential to help the self-published author assess the retail giant’s effectiveness in an overall distribution plan.
132 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 1, 2017
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October 13, 2025
Unlocking the Secrets of E-Book Publishing by Doris Elaine Booth is an absolute gem for anyone diving into the world of self-publishing. The author breaks down complex topics like distribution methods, royalty comparisons, and Amazon exclusivity into simple, easy-to-understand language. I especially loved how clearly she explained the pros and cons of each platform and gave honest insights into Amazon’s true role in the publishing game.
January 5, 2026
Incredibly well written and future-proof guide to publishing an ebook. Despite being published 9 years ago, much of the information is still relevant from a strategic perspective. I would absolutely love a 2020s update of this though!
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