Clear, Complete, and Concise
PUBLISH YOUR BOOK in 24 HOURS provides the most complete, easy-to-use, step-by-step information available on how to edit, format, and upload your digital book file to Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and multiple other online outlets. Written in a clear and concise manner, this book starts at the very beginning with simple narrative explanations, accompanied by graphic elements and screenshots that will guide the reader through the entire process. It has been written for those aspiring authors who need a simple and straightforward instructional manual covering the steps necessary to publish an ebook with highly professional results.
Topics
DIGITAL PRINTING: This section explains the differences between traditional publishing and digital printing technology and how eBooks can be created and distributed at no cost to the author. It includes various pricing models to assist the new author in pricing their eBook in order to achieve the greatest level of success.
FORMATTING: Complete step-by-step instruction on how to set up a Microsoft Word document to create the most appealing result for the Kindle and other digital eReaders. Formatting topics include: Margins, Spacing, Indents, Fonts, Headings, Body copy, Photos, Illustrations, Graphics, and Page breaks.
COVER DESIGN: Even for those without access to Adobe Photoshop, this section describes several methods that may be employed in order to create the best cover design to attract potential readers.
CONVERSION: This is a confusing and frustrating area for many new authors and eBook publishers. In this section, the reader will learn the simplest and most effective process for converting a MS Word document into the proper format for uploading to Kindle Direct Publishing or NOOKpress (previously known as PubIt) for Barnes and Noble. Specific explanations on how to use the MobiPocket Creator, the KindleGen, and the Kindle Previewer.
REFERENCE LINKS: The author has included numerous links to online reference sources for additional information.
This is a beginner-level book that will help the reader create expert level results. It is presented in an easy to read, step-by-step methodology, that will allow anyone to produce the highest quality eBook at no cost in the shortest amount of time.
