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Finding Books and Other Content To Read

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Reading is an interactive and magical experience. Here are some sources to find books and other things to read: Book Boon: Download free ebooks and textbooks. Free Ebook Foundation / Unglue.it: Free ebooks. Gluejar: "In the business of advancing internet infrastructure for libraries, publishers, researchers, and readers of all types." Book Mooch: Give away … [Read more...] about Finding Books and Other Content To Read

A List of 194 Tools and Resources: Apps, Trends, Marketing Tips, and More

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It's about that time again for another roundup post. This time I've got a bunch of tools and resources that cover a wide range of topics, from freelancing to marketing to reading and more. Book Creation Tools/Help Book Creator Comic Book Paper Omnibook Vellum Vivliostyle (and why it's important) "Automated Cleanup for Word Manuscripts" Beyond XML … [Read more...] about A List of 194 Tools and Resources: Apps, Trends, Marketing Tips, and More

Indie Authors: Selling Books

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After doing all the hard work of writing, editing, and designing your book, it's nice to be able to sell it. There are a number of creative ways to sell an ebook these days. Book Promotion Hub recommends selling via online book clubs, which includes Goodreads, Amazon Book Club, BookTalk.org, and Book Mooch. You can also collaborate with people, or as Michelle from Random … [Read more...] about Indie Authors: Selling Books

For the Readers: A List of Sites, Tools, and Examples of Beautiful Works

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More and more platforms are springing up to help both indie authors and readers looking for their next great read. One new platform that does just that is The Books Machine, which allows authors to gift their books to hundreds of thousands of readers, according to the website. Readers have 30 days to read the book and write an honest review. Reader membership is free, and … [Read more...] about For the Readers: A List of Sites, Tools, and Examples of Beautiful Works

A Roundup of History Lessons: Book Blurbs, Fairy Tales, Ebooks, and More

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It's always fun to think about how things came to be. A couple weeks ago, I shared a bunch of links that looks at the present and predicts future trends. I think that understanding the past also helps us to better understand the present and look towards the future. With that in mind, there have been some interesting stories going around the interwebs lately that talk about … [Read more...] about A Roundup of History Lessons: Book Blurbs, Fairy Tales, Ebooks, and More

By the Numbers: 189+ Tips and Tricks on How to Write, Edit, Market, and Sell Your Books

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So many wonderful authors, publishers, and people just interested in the book industry have written numerous guides, case studies, and resources to help others interested in writing and publishing. Sometimes the best way to share resources is via lists, like my post 7 Strategies and 110 Tools to Help Indie Authors Find Readers and Reviewers. With that in mind, here are links … [Read more...] about By the Numbers: 189+ Tips and Tricks on How to Write, Edit, Market, and Sell Your Books

Indie Authors: Expanding Your Content

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Writing and publishing a book is a great accomplishment, but it doesn't have to end there. Books can be spliced, expanded, and distributed in new and multiple ways online. Gordon Burgett wrote about how to multiple a book's sales by turning it into six books. It works easily with non-fiction books, where you can separate the book by topic and publish mini versions (of just … [Read more...] about Indie Authors: Expanding Your Content

Indie Authors: Using Giveaways to Find New Readers and Sell More Books

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A giveaway is a powerful tool that can help indie authors attract new readers. You can incentivize people to spread the word about your book through social media, sign up for your email list, and garner interest in your other books (which can lead to more sales). There are at least four big tools authors can use for book giveaways: Goodreads LibraryThing Amazon … [Read more...] about Indie Authors: Using Giveaways to Find New Readers and Sell More Books

Ebook Formatting Options for Indie Authors

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For indie authors, one great way to save money when it comes to publishing your books is to learn how to make your own ebooks. Personally, when it comes to creating ebooks, I recommend using Sigil, and I teach an online course on Udemy on how to use Sigil and other free tools to create your own beautiful ebooks. But there are a myriad of other options. Below are some … [Read more...] about Ebook Formatting Options for Indie Authors

Guest Post: How to Profit From Ebook Self-Publishing

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By Mariah Not too long ago, first-time novelists had to send their printed manuscripts to multiple publishers before getting published—if at all. If they play their cards right, today’s novelists can skip the publishing houses and agents and earn money through self-publishing. Ebook fiction, in particular, does extremely well. A number of authors have earned incredible sums … [Read more...] about Guest Post: How to Profit From Ebook Self-Publishing

Guest Post: Digital Ways To Increase Your Ebook Sales

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By Al Gomez As an ebook author, most of you may think that your job is done after you have created your book. But the truth is—there is more work to do after you have created your piece. If you have any plans of increasing your ebook sales, it is time to think as more than just an author but as a marketer as well. In a digital marketer’s perspective, here are some tips … [Read more...] about Guest Post: Digital Ways To Increase Your Ebook Sales

Tools and Resources for Creating Ebooks

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Ebooks are great. You can carry around as many with you as you'd like at one time, and you can easily share what you're reading with friends. Ebooks are also the easiest way for indie authors to sell their work. For authors who are interested in making their own books, here's a list of resources: Ebook Creation Tools "Book Creator now lets you create your own ebooks from … [Read more...] about Tools and Resources for Creating Ebooks

Music and Sound Effects in Books

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  Audiobooks are gaining popularity, but sounds are making their way into ebooks as well. Back in 2013, Google submitted a patent to trigger sounds in ebooks. According to GoodeReader, "The sounds would be triggered by events within the book, such as lapping waves, an ominous crescendo, or maybe an outdoor market. The new application would have the sounds stored on a … [Read more...] about Music and Sound Effects in Books