Chapter Seven
eBook Publishing and Marketing Resources
These are resources that will be updated periodically for your benefit.
Use these resources to achieve success in selling your eBooks. When you send in the eBook registration information located in the appendix, you will receive instructions on how to receive regular updated chapters in this book.
Where do I go to obtain United States Copyright forms?
Click on the link below to find your copyright forms and information.
http://www.loc.gov/copyright/
Where do I get my ISBN numbers?
Once you get your copyright you need to obtain an ISBN number. In order for your eBook to be listed on Amazon.com, Barnes & Noble.com, Borders.com and other Internet bookstores, you must have ISBN numbers.
The ISBN number is needed if you produce a printed and bound version of your book or a on CD-ROM.
The book will then be listed in a publication titled Books-In-Print.
Libraries and bookstores refer to Books-In-Print when they need to special order a book from a publisher.
Books-In-Print includes listings for RocketEditions, Softbook Editions, CD-ROM's and PDF digital files.
I feel Books-In-Print will be getting a great amount of use in the coming years. Now is a great time to be including your eBooks in this reference publication.
How many ISBN numbers do I need?
For each binding, such as Adobe Acrobat format, Microsoft Word Format, Rocketbook, Softbook, Glassbook, etc, you need a separate ISBN number.
Every time you change a book cover, binding or update your book, you need a new ISBN number.
Even if you are only planning to publish one book, I recommend you obtain several ISBN numbers. As of the writing the fee for a block of 100 numbers is the same as the fee for just one.
Click on the link below to apply for your numbers.
What software do I need to publish eBooks?
You can author eBooks with the following software. Microsoft Word
Word Perfect Microsoft Reader Adobe Acrobat
You can find all of these products on-line at my bookstore located at:
http://www.eBook-marketing.com
You can use a free copy of Adobe Acrobat when you publish on-line to format your first eBooks at the following Internet location:
http://createpdf.adobe.com/
You also have the choice of buying the Adobe Acrobat Software or you can lease it for $9.95 per month.
When you have your first eBooks published you may want to purchase the Adobe Acrobat Software.
Purchase the latest version because Adobe is very committed to the eBook publishing business.
Adobe Acrobat is one of the standard eBook authoring software packages.
There are many ways to publish eBooks. Keep in mind that with the many different computer operating systems and many different pieces of hardware to interact with, you need a software product that can communicate well with others. Adobe Acrobat communicates well.
On top of that, if you ever want to turn your book into a printed and bound copy, Adobe is on of the standards in the pre-press book printing industry. The investment you make in this software will be a wise one for you.
Just recently Adobe has begun offering a monthly rental of its software. This is a great idea because you have a low monthly investment and you will be getting all of the latest up-grades.
Chapter Three: How to Publish Your eBook in One Day
Here are links to Mightywords.com and Fatbrain.com
Once you are published on the Internet check out Angela Adair-Hoy's Booklocker. This is a great place to sell your eBooks. Angela is dedicated to the eBook publishing business. She has been offered to have her books printed and bound in exchange for giving up her electronic rights.
She said "No way." Angela is earning more money and keeping more money by self- publishing her own eBooks.
If you want to pay someone to create your eBooks and sell them on-line, then go to 1stbooks Library. I have my books selling on the 1stbooks Library Website and I am very pleased with their services.
They are located at:
http://www.1stbooks.com
The e-mail address for 1stbooks Library is:
1stbooks@1stbooks.com
Check out other eBook publishing and eBook selling sites to expand your market. You will find a ton of information at eBooknet.com including forums you may want to join.
Writerswrite.com and iuniverse.com are also great resources on eBook publishing and marketing.
http://www.iuniverse.com
Chapter Four:
Marketing Your First eBook with No Budget Using Fingertip Marketing to Sell Your Books
What books do you recommend I purchase that will help me market with no marketing budget?
Every book that John Kremer creates about book publishing is something I personally buy and use. I have been to his workshops and I have learned a great deal from him. He is dedicated in helping you achieve your book publishing goals.
He has a book titled 1001 Ways to Market Your Books.
Many of the "1001 Ways" can be used to market your eBooks.
1001 Ways to Market Your Book by John Kremer
ISBN 0-912411-48-1
John's book is the best book you can purchase on book and eBook marketing. His website is more than just a catalog listing. He has more free marketing resources than anyone involved in any kind of marketing.
John's website is located at:
You will find additional eBook marketing information on Angela Adair-Hoy's
Booklocker.com website.
Angela is a pioneer in the eBook publishing and eBook selling market place. She has a wonderful book titled, How to Write, Sell and Publish eBooks
You can purchase it right off of her site at:
http://www.booklocker.com/bookpages/aadair.htm
While you are at it, go back to her website when you are ready to e-publish your masterpiece. You can earn 70% royalties by listing your eBook with her. Steven King will be jealous.
Where can I go to find discussion groups?
Here is one of the best!
Try the following one on for size.