My Self-Publishing Strategy in 2016

My Self-Publishing Strategy in 2016

You might be surprised to learn that Amazon is not the only way that an indie author can distribute a book to the world. There are several options, and several distributors, each with its own set of complications and advantages. I spent weeks gathering all the...

EYI: B&N Releases NOOK Press in Europe

Dianna Dilworth at Mediabistro reports about the introduction of NOOK Press in Europe by Barnes & Noble. Barnes & Noble Releases Self-Publishing Tools in Europe ePublish Yourself Intelligence Dianna Dilworth reports: NOOK Media has launched its self-publishing...
Melda Beaty: Fiction with a Social Conscience

Melda Beaty: Fiction with a Social Conscience

This is an abridged version of a full-length article that appears in the premiere issue of the ePublish Yourself! e-zine, available on ISSUU. Author, playwright, college English assistant professor, and educational consultant, Melda Beaty would like to see the books...
A New Source of Revenue for Indie Authors?

A New Source of Revenue for Indie Authors?

(Photo credit: Fréderic) There has been a bit of chatter among authors surrounding Amazon’s new Kindle Owners’ Lending Library, which allows Amazon Prime members to borrow up to one book a month for free with no due dates. Much of the controversy revolves around...
Exploring Ebook Formats—Amazon Kindle (AZW/MOBI)

Exploring Ebook Formats—Amazon Kindle (AZW/MOBI)

One of the most popular ebook formats—in terms of unit sales—is Amazon’s proprietary AZW format (also known as MOBI 7). AZW, which many speculate to stand for Amazon Whispernet (the cellular-based wireless service that Amazon uses to deliver books directly to...

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