by Mark Saintonge | Aug 8, 2016 | Sell
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...
by John Jerney | Jan 2, 2015 | Beginner, Create, Kindle
This article also appears in the premiere issue of the ePublish Yourself! e-zine, available on ISSUU (free for a short period). Your goal, as an indie-author and publisher, should be to make your work available in as many markets and formats as feasible. This is...
by John Jerney | Mar 21, 2014 | Discover
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...
by Lee Purcell | Mar 19, 2014 | Discover
Armina Ligaya at the Financial Post reports about Kobo, Inc.’s successful request for a temporary stay in the implementation of retail ebook discount policies in Canada. Kobo challenge to e-book ruling delays Competition Bureau’s move to reduce prices ...
by John Jerney | Jan 27, 2014 | Interview, Meet
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...
by John Jerney | Aug 3, 2012 | Create, Interview
Book trailers, those short video teasers that take their name from the more common movie trailers, offer an intriguing way to hook potential readers through the dramatic power of visual storytelling. But creating an effective and engaging trailer is more than just...
by John Jerney | Feb 27, 2012 | Sell
(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...
by John Jerney | Feb 25, 2012 | Kindle, Learn
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...