If you recently uploaded a new eBook with Amazon you will have noticed Amazon’s guidelines saying, ‘If your MOBI file contains reflowable content (i.e. text-heavy books), we recommend you upload an EPUB file instead.’ Does this mean mobi files are now no longer in use? Yes and No. Amazon will convert your ePub file to […]
What book format for kindle? What book format for any retailer? Well, there are a few file formats for eBooks you should be aware of. Some authors just stick with Amazon, write with MS Word, upload to Amazon kindle and let Amazon process and convert their MS Word doc automatically. This can result in errors
An author asked me this question recently, and I believe it’s one that should be highlighted. Sometimes it can get confusing knowing what files are required for different publishers and retailers. So it here it is: a simple, straight-forward outline for files needed for self-publishing. File formats for eBooks: ePub2 (.ePub): the free-flowing standard with
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I get asked many times, ‘How much does it cost to self-publish? What is a ballpark figure to budget for?’ Here are the costs involved… Marketing: $50-100 daily. The biggest cost will be your financial resource. Many authors struggle here as this is the most difficult task to get right and requires the most money.
Forbes estimates that more than 1,000,000 books are self-published every single year. But with all this competition, why should you self-publish? Simple – be your own boss and control every aspect of your book! You control where to sell and for which price; you will get paid directly to your bank account. You are in