Category Archives: Getting EBooks Into Circulation Online and Paperbacks published
The Self-Publishing Dilemma
Or, should I say, My Self-Publishing Dilemma Publishing my own book on eBooks is one thing, but publishing it in print is another. So many people have told me that they’d like to read my book, but they can’t stand … Continue reading
Smashwords – a Thoroughly Pleasant Publishing Experience
I just sent my book to an eBook distributor called Smashwords (www.smashwords.com). It was easy to follow the instructions and work with their style guide. My book is in their premium category (accomplished by formatting it according to guidelines) and … Continue reading
Reading on a Kindle
It seemed to me that if I have an eBook on Amazon Kindle Books, I should check out the Kindle. So I borrowed one from a friend and downloaded my current book club selection, Barbara Kingsolver’s new book, The Lacuna. … Continue reading
More publishing stuff
The only remaining problem I have is how to get the html-based link onto my site so people can click on it and buy my book, which pays me 15% of list price per referral. I get all the way … Continue reading
Technical problems of the Day
I’m having a couple of problems with Amazon’s Digital Publishing Platform. I proofed the book and made a few changes, but I can’t get the new version uploaded and I’m worried that I’ve screwed up the currently posted version. There … Continue reading
Update on Deadly Awakening 1/17/10
I’ve sold a few copies. Some to people I don’t even know! I’m still not widely marketing this because I have to fix some format issues. I’ve been busy with my blog, www.gorbman.com, which is gathering a readership and I’m … Continue reading
Okay, now what?
Now to figure out how to market this book. I’m going to send the Amazon link to several 2012 websites who have agreed to list it. Beyond that, I’m wondering what’s involved with Barnes&Noble, Google, etc. Today I was looking … Continue reading
Publishing on Amazon
My book is online on Amazon. I have a few problems I need to address to them. When you type my name into the search box, it says Do You Mean xxxx? which isn’t what I mean, and my name … Continue reading
I pressed the Publish button!
I feel ill. I did it. I sent it off to Amazon Kindle books. I’m sure it’s full of mistakes and places that bear improvement, but it’s gone. I got an acknowledgement saying the Kindle Operations Team was reviewing my … Continue reading
Amazon Deadline?
Right now, we are waiting for the typesetting to be done and then we can post the book. I heard a rumor that Amazon will no longer be accepting unsolicited manuscripts after December 15th. They must be barraged with submissions. … Continue reading