How To Publish An Ebook On A Budget - An Author's Guide To The Free, Simple Way To Format & Sell On Kindle, Smashwords, Apple iBooks, NOOK and More [Kindle Edition]

Stephanie Zia (Author)

Book Description

"So good I used it in a workshop. I trawled through so many websites and blogs on self-publishing. Stephanie's book was easily the best. So simple. So straightforward." Amazon US 5* review

"Informative, clearly written and does not use computerese. It is focused and, unlike other publications, does not feel it necessary to give you the whole story of mankind before getting to the point." Amazon US 5*

"Genius!" Amazon UK 5*

Do you want to turn your words and pictures into an ebook that's good enough to sell with little or no capital outlay? Do you want a non-geek hand to hold as you go through all the processes? Written in a straightforward, chatty, easy-to-understand style by a BBC TV researcher, journalist and author of print published fiction and non-fiction. Includes copy editing, proofreading, libel, copyright, how to format a Kindle ebook, how to format an ePub ebook. how to make a PDF ebook, how to insert photos, how to make a cover, how to hyperlink chapter headings, a complete beginner's ABC of getting your work from Word to Kindle, how to grow your sales, how to grow your sales through the roof, plus much more. With integrated links throughout to help you on your way and for further study.

Updated May 2013. REGULARLY UPDATED & with accompanying update blog.

"I strongly advise anyone wanting to 'Kindle' their writings to buy Stephanie's book. I did and it saved my sanity." Alan, Amazon Reviewer, Age 83""I found this book to be of immense help. This is a must read if you are planning to publish on line." Amazon US 5* review

"Excellent information on a myriad of aspects of the creative and practical processes of book writing and publishing. She has much to offer, including: copyright, libel, disclaimers, chapter headings, book covers, and more. Put this book on your priority list for a successful publishing experience. " Amazon US 5* review
"Wow!" Amazon US 5*

"Great, great book. I can't understand how I could ever have managed my way through the ebook process without it." iBooks 5* reviewer

"Undeniably useful for anyone embarking on the great adventure that is e-publishing. It certainly was for me!" Louise Voss, Bestselling Kindle No. 1/Top 100 Author, over 100,000 ebooks sold

"Excellent and comprehensive." US Amazon 5* review

Editorial Reviews

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"Great, great book. I can't understand how I could ever have managed my way through the ebook process without it." iBooks reviewer

"Undeniably useful for anyone embarking on the great adventure that is e-publishing. It certainly was for me!" Louise Voss, Bestselling Kindle No. 1/Top 100 Author, over 100,000 ebooks sold

About the Author

Stephanie Zia writes fun, romantic novels for the over 40s. She is also a journalist and author of a popular step-by-step guide to e-book publishing. She began writing at the BBC, where her film 10 x 10 Applause, about why people clap was screened 5 times on the BBC2, featured on Radio 4's Pick  Of The Week, and  selected for several film festivals. Her novels were initially published by Piatkus and her non-fiction by Hamlyn. She has written for a variety of newspapers and magazines including The Sunday Times, Woman's Own and Which? Embracing the ebook revolution, in 2010 Stephanie set up Blackbird Digital Books and she now enjoys editing and publishing other authors' work alongside her own. Stephanie's novels currently available are The Born Again Virgin - Sex & Death Vs A Woman Of A Certain Age, about a 50 year old widow unsure whether to age gracefully or disgracefully andThe Kew Mum Gang, about a 40 year old single mum trying to fit in with a postnatal baby group. She lives in central London with her partner and teenage daughter. She blogs about writing, publishing and Hidden London at Confessions Of An Author fessingauthor.blogspot.com. Follow Stephanie on Twitter at @stephaniezia for writing and @blackbirdebooks for ebook publishing.

Product Details

• File Size: 298 KB
• Print Length: 142 pages
• Simultaneous Device Usage: Unlimited
• Publisher: Blackbird Digital Books; 15 edition (January 3, 2013)
• Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.
• Language: English
• ASIN: B003UNLBHA
• Text-to-Speech: Enabled
• X-Ray: Enabled
• Lending: Enabled
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #182,366 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)
  • #96 in Books > Computers & Technology > Graphic Design > Electronic Documents

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

46 of 49 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect handbook for a technophone May 3, 2011

By Swizzlestick

Format:Kindle Edition

Since I started thinking about publishing my own e-books, I've searched the web to try and find out how to do it. There is so much information everywhere that I found it a minefield trying to work out what to do and in what order, as there seems to be so much conflicting information. The process sounded so confusing for somebody like me - I am a senior, and not very computerate and am always frightened that I'll press the wrong button.

I downloaded a couple of e-books about DIY publishing, and of the two I found that this one was by far the clearest and easiest to understand. It's written in a friendly, chatty style, and gives technical details in a simple language that a layman can easily understand. It explains all the necessary steps very lucidly. I liked the way the author stressed the importance of careful proof-reading and editing. It is certainly something that I shall pay careful attention to.

The information about how to design covers is invaluable, as I was worried that I'd have to pay somebody to do that for me. Now I know that if I follow the advice in this book, it is not nearly as complicated as I had imagined and I am confident that I'll be able to make my own professional looking cover.

The thing that concerned me most was how to make the book into all the different formats for different kinds of e-reading devices, but once again, it is really quite simple once you read how to do it.

I would have been happy to pay far more than the very small price of this book for the motivation and confidence it has given me to create my first e-book. Based on the guidance I have received, I am now working towards finishing my book and publishing it.

22 of 25 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Extremely helpful! April 23, 2011

By L. Voss

Format:Kindle Edition

A fantastically brisk, snappy and practical guide to publishing an e-book - all the salient points are covered, and I love the step-by-step hand-holding nature of the instructions for the techie aspects! It's a quick, easy read, and will be undeniably useful for anyone embarking on the great adventure that is e-publishing. It certainly was for me.

Louise Voss
Author of Killing Cupid
Killing Cupid: A Psychological Crime Novel

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Vital Information May 24, 2011

By lkm8

Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase

Although I already have my books out in ebook format, this had some valuable information I didn't know. I would recommend reading this if you want to create your own ebook. Download this book, read it, and glean the information you need.

More About the Author

Stephanie Zia writes fun, romantic novels for the over 40s and is also a journalist and author of a popular step-by-step guide to e-book publishing. She began writing at the BBC, where her film 10 x 10 Applause, about why people clap, became a cult classic: screened 5 times on the BBC and selected for several film festivals. Her novels were initially published by Piatkus and her non-fiction by Hamlyn. She has written for a variety of newspapers and magazines including The Sunday Times, Woman's Own and Which?. As the Guardian's resident Cleaning Guru, her collection of 200+ Guardian columns made up her first independently-published ebook, Done & Dusted - The Organic Home On A Budget, a healthy home lifestyle guide full of resourceful household tips. Embracing the ebook revolution, Stephanie set up blackbird-digitalbooks.com and soon became an accidental entrepreneur. She now enjoys editing and publishing other authors' work alongside her own including the bestselling travel author Susie Kelly. Stephanie's novels currently available are The Born Again Virgin - Sex & Death Vs A Woman Of A Certain Age, about a 50 year old widow unsure whether to age gracefully or disgracefully and The Kew Mum Gang, about a 40 year old single mum trying to fit in with a postnatal baby group. She lives in Kensington, central London with her partner and teenage daughter where she enjoys all the city has to offer. She blogs about writing, publishing and her explorations of Hidden London at Confessions Of An Author fessingauthor.blogspot.com. Follow Stephanie on Twitter at @stephaniezia for writing and @blackbirdebooks for ebook publishing.