Category Archives: E-publishing

Can Emulating James Patterson Sell You More Books?

Posted on December 16, 2010 by Lindsay

Formulas are nothing new in writing. From romance novels to Hollywood screenplays, you can find examples of popular works that follow specific patterns and styles. Indie author Paul J. Coleman is experimenting with a formula based on James Patterson’s work. … Continue reading →

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Where to Get Cover Art for Your Ebook

Posted on December 10, 2010 by Lindsay

You’ve spent months (years?) penning your masterpiece, and now you’re ready to turn it into an ebook. You’ll want it to appear at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Borders, etc., and you’ll want it to look good! Just like a print … Continue reading →

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How Much Money Can Indie Ebook Authors Make?

Posted on December 3, 2010 by Lindsay

So, you’re ready to publish your first ebook and you’re wondering how much moola you can rake in. While the money is ultimately tied in to how many books you sell, I can at least tell you the cut the … Continue reading →

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Kindle Ebook Publishing Primer by Ruth Francisco

Posted on November 22, 2010 by Lindsay

Experienced ebook author Ruth Francisco wrote a wonderful ebook-publishing guide for folks just getting started. She’s the author of Amsterdam 2012 and other popular titles. This post appeared on Authonomy and Kindleboards and is reprinted here with permission. A KINDLE … Continue reading →

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Indie Ebook Author Gets Six-Figure Offer from Print Publisher

Posted on November 15, 2010 by Lindsay

If you’ve ever wondered if people who start out e-publishing their novels on their own sell enough to get noticed by the big boys, the answer is yes. In Ebook Authors Making Good Money with Amazon Kindle Sales, we’ve already … Continue reading →

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Ebook Endeavors, Getting Started

Posted on November 11, 2010 by Lindsay

I’ve never had much interest in writing personal blogs (the ones that make me money are information/review/shopping types), but I’m planning to document my ebook-publishing journey on this one (the web address is my name, after all). So, I’ll start … Continue reading →

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