Download or read book How To Self Publish Your Book For Free and not Get Conned written by TW Robinson and published by TW Robinson. This book was released on 2024-02-02 with total page 85 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The days of needing a publisher to be a successful, millionaire author are gone. Do you want to make a living as a successful full-time author, making more than $100,000 a year? If you do, then this is your book. How do you write a book and market it effectively? I’ll show you how successful, full-time, self-published authors make more than six figures a year doing what they love for a living — writing! Everything you need to know about being an author and making bank is right here in this book. I cover how to write, edit, format, design covers, and handle copyrights. I also provide in-depth, step-by-step instructions on how to publish and market your book. You can do it all yourself, without a publisher, on a budget and even for free. I’ll also show you how to avoid thousands of con artists and scammers who pose as publishers and marketers. Don’t get taken because you have little to no understanding of how the publishing industry works. Learn it here. Keep your money. Keep your profits. Don’t be a victim. Learn the following from this book: How to get started in self publishing for free if you have no money Tips and tricks for writing better books, links included Learn to self-edit for free if you have no money Learn how to get editing for cheaper on a limited budget Get tips on formatting your book for free if you have no money Get tips on getting your book formatted on a budget How to do your own covers on a budget or for free if you have no money Learn copyright laws, with up-to-date Links. How ISBNs work Step-by-step instructions on publishing your book for free Step-by-step instructions on how to market your book for free if you have no money Step-by-step instructions on how to market your book on a budget Step-by Step instructions on how to market your book like the pros, with links How the business side of books work How to hire the best, for less and avoid con artists posing as publishers, agents, and marketers Numerous author scams and how to avoid them Links to some of the best free and paid training in the self-publishing business

Download or read book Self Publishing How to Publish a Book on Amazon Kdp for Beginners A Step by step Beginners Guide to Building a Profitable Self publishing Business written by Thomas Barfield and published by Thomas Barfield. This book was released on 101-01-01 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The stigmas have faded, self-publishing is the future of publishing, and—from the looks of things—amazon kdp is the future of self-publishing. Not only is it the future, but as of now, kdp is the best option for writers looking to self-publish while making a real, livable income. The benefits of publishing through amazon are immense. There are virtually no barriers to entry. If you have your manuscript and book cover ready right now, your book can be listed on the amazon marketplace by tomorrow. Moreover, kdp gives you free and immediate access to the largest reader base in the world. You’ll learn to: • Write ten times faster and produce a riveting book with endearing characters. • Find your voice and audience • Create a devoted fanbase - and get them to do the marketing for you • Plan the launch of a book that is perfectly packaged inside and out • Gather crucial info on amazon and facebook advertising - and uncover false gurus. • Avoid bad reviews that can damage your early career. This guide is not just a roadmap to self-publishing but a comprehensive toolkit designed to navigate the complexities of the industry, turning your publishing dreams into achievable realities. Our guide navigates you through the comprehensive journey of kindle direct publishing (kdp) for high-content books, starting from the initial steps of outsourcing your book's content, to the intricacies of effectively managing your advertisements and maintaining their performance.

Download or read book The Amazon Self Publisher written by Dale L. Roberts and published by One Jacked Monkey, LLC. This book was released on 2021-01-19 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You wrote the book. And now it’s published. But you’re not getting any sales! What gives?! Most people would have you believe self-publishing on Amazon is easy. Yet, why aren’t you seeing the results they claim you should get? Your lack of book sales comes down to 3 culprits: 1. Keywords 2. Marketing and promotion 3. Book reviews It’s time you put all your self-publishing woes to bed and finally increase your book sales for good. Enter The Amazon Self-Publisher series. You’ll learn: · The secrets to keyword research and selection · Cheap yet effective book promotions · How to get book reviews the legit way · Where Amazon Advertising will serve your book best And hundreds of powerful insights! You’ll love learning all about Amazon self-publishing, because once you discover proven strategies in self-publishing, your life will change for the good. Get it now! Note: This is the compilation of Amazon Keywords for Books, Promotional Strategies for Books, and Amazon Reviews for Books.

Download or read book Going Wide Self Publishing Your Books Outside The Amazon Ecosystem written by M.K. Williams and published by M.K. Williams Publishing, LLC. This book was released on 2021-11-02 with total page 102 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Use this concise how-to-guide by M.K. Williams to bring your self-published books beyond the Amazon ecosystem Everyone is going wide... here's how: The buzzy term in the self-publishing space right now is, "wide." I was doing this before it was a thing. As more authors hear about the benefits of self-publishing on multiple platforms, I find myself on the receiving end of many panicked emails. While the concept is easy to understand the execution requires planning and patience. For those who want to get their book out to as many readers and retailers as possible, I have the tools you need to create than plan. I've condensed my years of experience and best advice into this short and actionable book to help you go from Amazon-Only to Wide Author. This book will cover strategy, platforms, opting out of exclusivity, and marketing for success. Get your free planners throughout the book to help you make and stick to your plan. Ready to go wide?

Download or read book Self Publisher s Toolkit written by Eric Otis Simmons and published by Eric Simmons Enterprises, Inc.. This book was released on 2020-07-03 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Self Publisher’s Toolkit is a two-in-one resource that shows you how to self publish a book and then market it to Libraries, a viable $30+ billion segment often overlooked by self publishers. From January 2019 to June 2020, Eric Otis Simmons’ self published books appeared 64 times on the leading online retailer’s “Best Sellers” list and in just over two years had been purchased by over 97 Libraries around the world. His article “How To Get Your Book Into Libraries,” became the top Google search result, excluding Ads, out of over 2 billion, on the topic of “getting your book into libraries!” Includes Self Publishing in the 2020s and Marketing Your Book to Libraries. Your “Construction” and “Marketing” Blueprint!

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Download or read book How to Self Publish Your Book for Free on CreateSpace and Amazon Kindle written by Thomas Jerome Baker and published by Thomas Jerome Baker. This book was released on 2013-06-03 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ***ReViewed, ReVised, ReEdited, & RePublished on June 14, 2015.*** This update includes a case study of a successful, self-published author who took 20 years to get published. The case study is called, "Maids of Misfortune", and it was added as an appendix. Also, updated statistics from the publishing industry and various experts are referred to throughout the book where appropriate. This book is a journey. It is told as a story, set in its historical context of what it means to do something you have never done before. I invoke the names of people who have achieved great things by teaching themselves what they needed to know. You are in good company, with presidents and poets, generals and soldiers, rich men and poor men, Nobel Prize winners, artists, architects, inventors and scientists. True, some of these people were geniuses, but most were just common men and women like you and me. If they did it, so can we. The one thing they all have in common with you and me is that they had to teach themselves. Like you and me, they were autodidactic. No matter how frustrated they became, they stayed focused on their goals, and ultimately, achieved them. Why? Because they never gave up, even when it took 20 years, they never gave up. You and I are in good company, so we won't give up when we run into difficulties. Self-publishing is highly skilled, technical work, even for people who know what they are doing. For you and me, it is a daunting, challenging task. We must be inspired, we must be motivated. If you are like me and most other people, your first try at self-publishing will be frustrating. Ask other people to help you when you need it. It's not an admission of failure, it's a sign of wisdom to ask for help. Just never give up, and you will succeed. Perseverance will take you from an elementary, basic skill level to an advanced, highly skilled level. Patience, with yourself, is needed. As time goes on, you will get better and better at self-publishing. I guarantee it. I have given you a set of tips and principles that helped me when I first began. They will be worth your time to reflect on. Remember, if we can connect to the stories of the people who came before us, and were successful, then we can be successful also. The information in the book is complete and thorough. Like the previous edition, I used the self-publishing steps in the book to self-publish this book. Anytime you feel like something is missing, or incomplete, understand that I have given you all of the information that I used to publish this book. Backtrack, and you will surely find a solution to whatever problem you may be having. Finally, the purpose of this book is to help you self-publish, to help you make your dream to become a successful writer, a moneymaking writer, come true. It's not easy to do for everyone. Some of us require more effort to achieve the results we want. For others, self-publishing is so easy that it seems like almost anyone can do it. I did it, and I believe you can do it too. That's why I wrote this book, to help you publish your book. You can trust me, because I have self-published more than 100 times. I know what I'm talking about. If you wait for a publisher, you might never see your book(s) published without paying a high price. If you self-publish, your book will be published. In fact, ALL of your books will be published. How much will it cost you to get published? Absolutely nothing! That's right, $0.00 to get your book(s) published. Get this book and get started on your self-publishing journey today.

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Download or read book How to Publish Your Book Self Publishing for Authors Made Easy written by Shane Millar and published by Tagline Publishing. This book was released on with total page 123 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Struggling to publish your book? Discover a simple, 13-step system for making self-publishing a piece of cake! Are you a new author trying to decide how to publish, but don’t know where to start? Perhaps you’re an experienced author who knows they need to be a better publisher, and can’t figure out how to do it? Maybe you need to sell more books, and want to present your products in the best possible way? Packed to the brim with useful tips and examples, How to Publish Your Book introduces you to 13 Self-Publishing Pillars that will help you get your books out there and into your readers' eager hands. In How to Publish Your Book, you'll discover: - How to choose between pursuing traditional publishing or deciding to self-publish - What you need to do before you publish to give your books the best chance of success - Why you need to consider your distribution options - How to actually publish that damn book - How to get started with marketing, advertising, and promotion - And more… How to Publish Your Book is the tool you need to get your books into the world and market them. If you like practical advice, real-world examples, and a sprinkling of cheeky humour in your writing guides, then you’ll love this powerful book for self-publishing success. Scroll up and click buy now to get publishing today!

Download or read book Owl The Mysterious Bird written by Dr. Hiren B. Soni and published by Google Book Publishers. This book was released on with total page 78 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Owls are birds from the order Strigiformes, which includes over 200 species of mostly solitary and nocturnal birds of prey typified by an upright stance, a large, broad head, binocular vision, binaural hearing, sharp talons, and feathers adapted for silent flight. Exceptions include the diurnal northern hawk-owl and the gregarious burrowing owl. Owls hunt mostly small mammals, insects, and other birds, although a few species specialize in hunting fish. They are found in all regions of the Earth except polar ice caps and some remote islands. Owls are divided into two families: the true (or typical) owl family, Strigidae, and the barn-owl family, Tytonidae. Throughout human history, owls have variously symbolized dread, knowledge, wisdom, death, and religious beliefs in a spirit world. In most Western cultures, views of owls have changed drastically over time. Owls can serve simultaneously as indicators of scarce native habitats and of local cultural and religious beliefs. Understanding historical and current ways in which owls are viewed, and not imposing Western views on other cultures, is an important and necessary context for crafting owl conservation approaches palatable to local peoples. The Book Owl: The Mysterious Bird is a systematic compilation of authentic and standard literature published by renowned ornithologists, professionals, amateurs and hobbyists of the world in the field of ornithology and wildlife biology. It also covers author’s (HBS) personal observations and published research work in the wild terrains of Gujarat (India) during his research exposure of 24 years as an Ornithologist and Wildlife Biologist. The present book highlights the remarkable key-points and noteworthy information about owls in terms of introductory notes on anatomy, sexual dimorphism, adaptations for hunting, flight and feathers, vision, hearing, talons, beak, camouflage behavior, breeding and reproduction, evolution and systematics, food and hunting, pellets, eyes, plumage, feet, breeding, calls, holistic information about owls (e.g. food and hunting, pellets, eyes, plumage, feet, breeding, calls), symbolisms about owls (African cultures, ancient European and modern Western culture, Asia, Hinduism, native American cultures), motifs and mythology, markers of gods, knowledge, wisdom, and fertility, owls in lore and culture, owls in tribal folklores, owls in mythology and culture, owls in Greek and roman mythology, owls in English folklore, owls in American Indian culture, owl mythology: a global perspective, human impacts on owls, individual impacts, toxicological impacts on owls, agricultural impacts on owls, impacts of habitat alteration on owls, legal protection to owls, owls as environmental indicators, towards a tolerant conservation, rodent control, attacks on humans, and conservation issues. The author has also acknowledged all the researchers, scientists, authors, website developers, NGOS, URLs, and direct or indirect informers in the form of ‘Citations’ in the section ‘Selected Bibliography’. This book will definitely be a ready reference material and handy study guide for students, researchers, scientists, folklore specialists, and bird conservationists around the world. The author renders his immense gratitude and enormous thankfulness to all the informants, who have helped him directly or indirectly during the compilation of this work.

Download or read book SELF PUBLISHING GUIDE written by Sure Print & Design and published by Sure Print & Design. This book was released on 2020-05-04 with total page 29 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An easy-to-follow guide on how to self-publish. Step by step turning from writer to published author. If you’re like most people who have written a book you’ve discovered that finding a publisher to publish your book can be extremely frustrating if not downright impossible. The book publishing industry has changed dramatically over the years, publishing your book today is easier than it’s ever been. With the help of this guide, you can easily turn your knowledge, creativity, or experiences into reality. If you have written a book but are unsure of the next step, or if you just want to publish your book and need some guidance, then this book can show everything you need to get your book published. Inside, you will find guidance and a proven road-map to take your work from concept stage to a professionally published book.

Download or read book The Math of Body Soul and the Universe written by Norbert Schwarzer and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2022-12-27 with total page 988 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The great German mathematician David Hilbert’s creation, de facto, was—no, is—a theory of everything or world formula, even though he himself had little chance of fully realizing this. Even in physics, where we can now show that Hilbert’s fundamental equation covers both great theories, General Theory of Relativity and Quantum Theory, the time was not ripe for such a discovery, simply because the mathematical apparatus of Quantum Theory was not fully developed then. While Hilbert brought out his great work in 1915 and knew about the Einstein field equations at the time, the basic quantum equations such as the Schrödinger, Klein–Gordon, and Dirac equations would not follow before the second half of the 1920s. In order to find the mathematical and physical fundament for the description of the body, the soul, and the whole universe, which is to say a "theory of everything," we think that we require "quantum gravity." That such a theory—in principle—already exists and was derived by Hilbert and elaborated in the author’s previous work, The World Formula: A Late Recognition of David Hilbert’s Stroke of Genius. This book digs deeper and shows not only that quantum gravity is more than just a physical theory—describing physical aspects—but also that, in fact, it covers "it all."

Download or read book Self Publisher Paperback written by Azhar ul Haque Sario and published by XinXii. This book was released on 2024-08-18 with total page 169 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Alright, let's ditch the formalities and dive into the world of self-publishing paperbacks! Whether you're a newbie or a seasoned author looking to take charge of your destiny, this guide is your treasure map to navigating the wild west of independent publishing. We're going to dissect the top 10 platforms that cater to your paperback dreams, each with its own quirks and charms. First up, the big kahuna: Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP). This titan offers an easy-to-use platform and a global reach that's hard to beat. We'll delve into formatting your manuscript, crafting an eye-catching cover, and harnessing Amazon's marketing muscle to get your book noticed. Next, we'll tackle IngramSpark, the brainiac of the bunch. They offer print-on-demand services and access to a massive distribution network. We'll crack their pricing code, decode their quality standards, and navigate their vast array of sizes and paper options to make your paperback a masterpiece. Then, there's Lulu, the friendly giant. Their simple publishing process, competitive pricing, and handy cover designer tool make them a popular choice. We'll uncover how Lulu's worldwide distribution can get your book into the hands of readers everywhere. Blurb, the photo book aficionado, also knows a thing or two about text-based publications. We'll explore their intuitive book creation tools, scrutinize their print quality, and reveal how to tap into their niche marketing magic. BookBaby, the full-service maven, offers everything from editing to distribution. We'll dissect their pricing models, investigate their marketing packages, and discover how their personalized support can empower authors at every turn. Xlibris, one of the trailblazers of self-publishing, has a variety of publishing packages to suit every taste and budget. We'll break down their options, assess their pros and cons, and help you decide if Xlibris is your perfect match. For our Indian and South Asian friends, Pothi is a local hero.

Download or read book Rigged written by Mollie Hemingway and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2021-10-12 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: FROM THE AUTHOR OF THE #1 NATIONAL BESTSELLER JUSTICE ON TRIAL Stunned by the turbulence of the 2020 election, millions of Americans are asking the forbidden question: what really happened? It was a devastating triple punch. Capping their four-year campaign to destroy the Trump presidency, the media portrayed a Democratic victory as necessary and inevitable. Big Tech, wielding unprecedented powers, vaporized dissent and erased damning reports about the Biden family's corruption. And Democratic operatives, exploiting a public health crisis, shamelessly manipulated the voting process itself. Silenced and subjected, the American people lost their faith in the system. RIGGED is the definitive account of the 2020 election. Based on Mollie Hemingway's exclusive interviews with campaign officials, reporters, Supreme Court justices, and President Trump himself, it exposes the fraud and cynicism behind the Democrats' historic power-grab. Rewriting history is a specialty of the radical left, now in control of America's political and cultural heights. But they will have to contend with the determination, insight, and eloquence of Mollie Hemingway. RIGGED is a reminder for weary patriots that truth is still the most powerful weapon. The stakes for our democracy have never been higher.

Download or read book The Routledge Companion to Media Industries written by Paul McDonald and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2021-10-04 with total page 709 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bringing together 49 chapters from leading experts in media industries research, this major collection offers an authoritative overview of the current state of scholarship while setting out proposals for expanding, re-thinking and innovating the field. Media industries occupy a central place in modern societies, producing, circulating, and presenting the multitude of cultural forms and experiences we encounter in our daily lives. The chapters in this volume begin by outlining key conceptual and critical perspectives while also presenting original interventions to prompt new lines of inquiry. Other chapters then examine the impact of digitalization on the media industries, intersections formed between industries or across geographic territories, and the practices of doing media industries research and teaching. General ideas and arguments are illustrated through specific examples and case studies drawn from a range of media sectors, including advertising, publishing, comics, news, music, film, television, branded entertainment, live cinema experiences, social media, and music video. Making a vital and significant contribution to media research, this volume is essential reading for students and academics seeking to understand and evaluate the work of the media industries. Chapter 10 of this book is freely available as a downloadable Open Access PDF under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives 4.0 license available at http://www.taylorfrancis.com

Download or read book Books and Social Media written by Miriam J. Johnson and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2021-07-29 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Social media and digital technologies are transforming what and how we read. Books and Social Media considers the way in which readers and writers come together in digital communities to discover and create new works of fiction. This new way of engaging with fiction stretches the boundaries of what has been considered a book in the past by moving beyond the physical or even digitally bound object to the consideration of content, containers, and the ability to share. Using empirical data and up-to-date research methods, Miriam Johnson introduces the ways in which digitally social platforms give rise to a new type of citizen author who chooses to sidestep the industry’s gatekeepers and share their works directly with interested readers on social platforms. Gender and genre, especially, play a key role in developing the communities in which these authors write. The use of surveys, interviews, and data mining brings to the fore issues of gender, genre, community, and power, which highlight the push and pull between these writers and the industry. Questioning what we always thought we knew about what makes a book and traditional publishing channels, this book will be of interest to anyone studying or researching publishing, book history, print cultures, and digital and contemporary literatures.