tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20931795Mon, 18 Feb 2008 11:01:44 +0000http://viney.com/free-ebook-self-publishing-guide/David VineyBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20931795.post-113785788279363247Sat, 21 Jan 2006 15:37:00 +00002006-01-28T23:04:33.580ZDavid Viney (david@viney.com) is the author of the eBook Self-publishing Guide; Desktop to Amazon in 10 easy steps. The book is a handy pocket guide on how to get your eBook distributed via Amazon and other sites in the UK and US and marketed for maximum sales. This blog contains five free excerpts from the guide. For much more detail and step-by-step walkthroughs, download the full copy of the http://viney.com/free-ebook-self-publishing-guide/2006/01/ebook-guide-index-of-contents.htmlDavid Vineytag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20931795.post-113716046583841441Fri, 20 Jan 2006 13:54:00 +00002006-01-28T21:59:09.403ZeBook defined Despite being around now for over twenty years, no-one has yet come up with a stable definition for the word ‘eBook’. However, one can discern some typical features: The item is distributed as a single file (so CD encyclopaedias are not considered to be eBooks) and can be opened as a data file in an application, rather than being launched as an executable (.exe) file The item http://viney.com/free-ebook-self-publishing-guide/2006/01/why-publish-ebook-ebook-guide-part-15.htmlDavid Vineytag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20931795.post-113727484938017550Thu, 19 Jan 2006 21:40:00 +00002006-01-28T22:00:54.436ZThe Current State of the Market In my first article, I outlined the massive advantages to eBook publishing, particularly for the author! Now you have become excited by that, it is time to inject a little realism! Ever since the emergence of personal digital assistants (or ‘PDAs’) and the growth of the Internet, market enthusiasts have been predicting the ultimate demise of the printed book. http://viney.com/free-ebook-self-publishing-guide/2006/01/features-of-ebook-market-ebook-guide.htmlDavid Vineytag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20931795.post-113727589517148624Wed, 18 Jan 2006 21:56:00 +00002006-01-28T22:07:43.086ZSet up a good working environment An important first step is to create an ideal workspace. This should protect you from distractions, be ergonomic (a “u-shaped” desk works best) and be well-stocked with stationary and equipment. I would upgrade your PC, monitor and internet connection (if you have not done so in the last four years). I would also recommend getting top-notch software; main http://viney.com/free-ebook-self-publishing-guide/2006/01/writing-your-ebook-ebook-guide-part-35.htmlDavid Vineytag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20931795.post-113727769232961807Tue, 17 Jan 2006 22:28:00 +00002006-01-28T23:04:59.566ZChoosing your File Format I would recommend you use just two different file formats – one for mobile devices and one for PCs. Remember that most people will only read really large eBooks (i.e. 80-100k words) on their desktop PC. For PCs, I would chose the Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF) as (a) Adobe reader is already installed on millions of PCs worldwide, (b) all the major eBook http://viney.com/free-ebook-self-publishing-guide/2006/01/compiling-your-ebook-ebook-guide-part.htmlDavid Vineytag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20931795.post-113785777210504838Sun, 15 Jan 2006 15:35:00 +00002006-01-28T21:56:25.003ZEditing your Amazon record 2-3 weeks after approving your proof, you will see your title appear as a record on Amazon.com in the US (inheriting the basic details that you entered when uploading to Lightning Source). LSI allocates a new “child” ISBN identifier to your title, which differs from the “parent” ISBN. Until recently, your eBook would also have appeared on Amazon.co.uk. However, Amazon http://viney.com/free-ebook-self-publishing-guide/2006/01/selling-your-ebook-ebook-guide-part-55.htmlDavid Viney