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 What is ebook publishing? What does an ebook
publisher do?
In traditional print publishing a publisher aims to publish a
certain number of titles per year. The publisher contracts with a writer for the rights to publish
a book, manages the
design including the cover, illustrations etc, and manages the marketing
and promotion of the book.
When it comes to your eBook, you have a number of publishing options:
1. You Can Self-Publish Your Ebook
You can publish the eBook yourself, compiling
the written pages into an eBook, even obtaining an ISBN number, and
selling it through your own web site.
2. Ebook Publishers that "Meet You Half Way"
You can choose an eBook
publisher who meets you half way.
One such publisher is BookLocker. They require you to deliver the eBook
to them in its finished, compiled state. They will then provide the store, payment
processing etc.
You have control over the eBook's price. You retain the
rights to sell it elsewhere. Royalties are good at up to 70%.
3. Choose a Traditional Publisher
You could choose an ebook publisher who functions more like a traditional
print publisher. They will typically set the price and take
a more active role in marketing your book. Depending upon the publisher
you may be able to retain the rights to sell
your eBook elsewhere.
4. Which Option Should You Choose?
Which way should you go? It really depends whether you have the time and motivation to get
actively involved in marketing and
promoting your own eBook. If you do then Options 1 and 2 above will
probably work very well for you. They will also put more of the money from
each copy in your pocket.
More...
Ebook Software
What is Epub Format?
ISBN for Ebooks
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Using images within your ebooks will give them
a more professional look. The best way is to use Royalty Free images.
That doesn't mean free, by the way, it means "free of royalties". You still
pay for a license to use the photos in your ebook, sometimes for less than
$1 each!
Get your royalty free images from:
iStockPhoto -
Shutterstock -
Fotolia
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