Publishing an ebook

Subject: Re: Publishing an ebook Sun Feb 24, 2008 4:54 pm

Thanks Zada. I love the Pacifici Northwest too! Although I'd travelled to Seattle before, I didn't actually get to Friday Harbor until September 2007! Three Weeks Last Spring was released in August 2005 - I did most of my research on the Internet. It was good to visit and found out that my descriptions had been accurate!

George, I'm not sure if you are aware that you can optimise your e-book on Lulu - for the small sum of £14.00 you can have it formatted for The Sony Reader.
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Jenny
Writing as Victoria Howard

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Subject: Re: Publishing an ebook Fri Feb 29, 2008 9:03 am

I have both of my books available in paperback and E-book format.

E-books are a lot cheaper for readers, and I advertise that fact. I get the same royalties from Lulu, even though the customer pays less.

However, not a lot of readers enjoy reading online. Sitting, staring at a computer screen. I'm one of those.

I would say, that even though I promote the e-book, I do have more paperback sales.
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Heads and Tales out now!
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Subject: Re: Publishing an ebook Fri Feb 29, 2008 11:34 am

That's a really atmospheric cover Jenny. Well done!

Brian

Subject: Re: Publishing an ebook Fri Feb 29, 2008 12:03 pm

Hi Brian,

ALthough I have my electronic rights, my publisher still owns the original artwork so I used a cover from Lulu's gallery. As it happens it's more appropriate for the subject matter and setting of the book!
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Jenny
Writing as Victoria Howard

www.victoriahoward.co.uk

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Had to design a new cover and this is what I came up with. Not too bad for a total numpty with graphics programmes I suppose. It'll have to do!

Subject: Re: Publishing an ebook Fri Feb 29, 2008 8:41 pm

It looks very professional. Well done, you!
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Jenny
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You'll receive requests now to design book covers! Very Happy

How are you at bookmarks George?
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I don't know the first thing about Photoshop. That image above took me forever but it's the best I can do.

Subject: Re: Publishing an ebook Fri Feb 29, 2008 10:45 pm

George, it looks great! Way to go, Mister Maciver cheers

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Zada Connaway
Mother's Journals: parts 1, 2 and 3 ISBN # 1-4241-6969-0

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Subject: Re: Publishing an ebook Fri Feb 29, 2008 11:17 pm

Wow George, for someone that doesn't do photoshop that looks pretty cool. Shelagh is that what you have used for your covers and bookmarks?
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Pam Robertson

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Yes, I use Adobe photoshop.
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Shelagh Watkins
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Subject: Re: Publishing an ebook Fri Feb 29, 2008 11:54 pm

I have to master than somehow...take a course or perhaps nail my daughter down and get her to show me!
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Pam Robertson

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Subject: Ebook Marketing Sun Apr 06, 2008 1:20 pm

Once you have your ebook, there are a lot of ways to reach your target audience on the web.

For instance, two of my ebooks are on a site that specializes in ebooks about alternative energy and resource conservation - http://www.ecobrain.com.

Google topics like "ebook promotion", "ebook sales" and "ebook stores" and you will find a lot of resources to help sell your ebook beyond the traditional sites like Amazon. For "how to ebooks", clickbank is an excellent way to go. Here is my link to clickbank:

http://tmcco4316.reseller.hop.clickbank.net

Good luck with your ebook.

Sincerely,
H. Court Young
Geologist, author and publisher
Promoting awareness through the written word
http://www.hcourtyoung.com
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Subject: Re: Publishing an ebook Sun Apr 06, 2008 6:17 pm

That site looks interesting, especially in light of the most current developments in the publishing arena. I have linked to it and will investigate further when I have more time for an indepth look. Thank you for providing the link, and the other suggestions as well.
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Zada Connaway
Mother's Journals: parts 1, 2 and 3 ISBN # 1-4241-6969-0

http://www.zadaconnaway.com/