The E-Book Handbook: A Thoroughly Practical Guide to Formatting, Publishing, Marketing, and Selling Your E-Book

The E-Book Handbook is a comprehensive guide that will help you create, publish, and market your own e-book and sell it online through Barnes and Noble, Amazon, and Apple - all easily and inexpensively. As one reader has said, "I wish I had found this e-book and read it first, before starting to self-publish, blog, or anything else. The author's advice is the best I’ve read so far. I can’t even count the number of times I said, 'Oh!' 'wow,' or 'that’s perfect' out loud while reading this book." -MMK Using the knowledge, tools, and tips gained from the author's experience as a best-selling e-book author and publisher, The E-Book Handbook clearly and thoroughly explains every step of the e-book process from formatting through marketing. With this guide you will learn: -HOW TO REACH the widest audience by properly creating and converting your text for multiple formats including PDF, Nook, Kindle, iPad, and other tablets and e-readers. -SELLING YOUR E-BOOK on major retail websites with step-by-step instructions for uploading and selling on Barnes and Noble, Amazon, and Apple's iBooks and iTunes all at no cost. -Creating compelling e-book DESCRIPTIONS AND AUTHOR PAGES to promote sales. -AUTOMATING SALES AND DIGITAL DELIVERY directly from your own website and blog using reliable, low-cost services. -MARKETING your e-book through the Internet and social media, plus optimizing search engine results so that your e-book and sites are found. -Setting up a WEBSITE AND BLOG for sales and marketing. -Using advertising and affiliate programs to earn additional income from your website and blog. -Evaluating, monitoring, and keeping track of sales, income, and expenses. -Includes screenshots and direct Internet links throughout the text to every website, publisher, and retailer discussed, as well as comprehensive lists in the Appendixes. The E-Book Handbook is a detailed, illustrated e-book guide that can help turn you into an e-book author and publisher. WHAT READERS ARE SAYING about Doug's previous e-book camera guides: It's clear, concise and gets to the heart of the camera's multiple and often confusing options. Very highly recommended - for experienced user and beginner alike.-GSA The author writes clearly and concisely, and his approach is accessible and friendly.-Jay M. This book, together with the manual that came with your camera, is all you need to start discovering the full potential of the D7000.-Max M.