Category Archives: E-publishing

Self-Publishing Basics: Where Can You Upload Your eBook (Besides Amazon)?

Posted on August 21, 2012 by Lindsay

I’ve talked to a few new self-publishers lately, and it seems quite a few authors are uploading their ebooks to Amazon and that’s it. Now, if you want to sign up for Amazon’s KDP Select (book borrowing) program (which requires … Continue reading →

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If Ebook Piracy Is on the Rise, What Are You Going to Do About it?

Posted on July 25, 2012 by Lindsay

Judging by the number of recent stories out there regarding ebook piracy, illegal copies of ebooks are being shared around the internet in even greater volumes than LOL Cats pics. Even I, a lowly indie author who’s never tickled the … Continue reading →

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Is It Harder Today for Self-Published Authors to “Break in” at Amazon?

Posted on July 2, 2012 by Lindsay

You’ve published your ebook, done book blog tours, pimped your work on Twitter and Facebook, and you even got such-and-such favorite author to provide a blurb. Now, where the heck are the sales? Hmm. It’s a crummy reality, but, when … Continue reading →

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E-Publishing: Who I Use for Editing, Formatting, and Cover Art Design

Posted on June 23, 2012 by Lindsay

Every now and then, someone emails and asks for recommendations on editors, cover art designers, and ebook formatting folks, so here’s a quick run down on who I’m currently using. Editing A few months ago, I did a post on … Continue reading →

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How to Upload Ebooks Directly to Apple/iTunes with Danielle Bourdon

Posted on June 13, 2012 by Lindsay

If you stopped by earlier in the week, you know I’m planning to switch from using Smashwords to distribute to Apple and Kobo and start uploading ebooks directly to those stores. I’ve already uploaded my fourth Emperor’s Edge book to … Continue reading →

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Beyond Smashwords — My Plans to Upload Ebooks Directly to Apple & Kobo

Posted on June 11, 2012 by Lindsay

In late April, I published my fourth Emperor’s Edge book to Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Smashwords. The book appeared in all of these stores within 24 hours. This is what you’d expect in this digital age. But what of … Continue reading →

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Early Results from Creating an Ebook Omnibus–Good Choice or Not?

Posted on May 14, 2012 by Lindsay

A lot of authors who read this blog (at least two out of three of them!) are publishing, often self-publishing, their first books. That’s a noble endeavor, but what if you’ve been writing for a while, and you have several … Continue reading →

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3 Tips for Self-Publishing Success

Posted on May 4, 2012 by Lindsay

Success is one of those words that means different things to different people. For the sake of this blog post, I’m going to define success as “meeting or exceeding your goals,” whether that means making such-and-such amount of money a … Continue reading →

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