Author Jennifer Estep told me about Michael Zapp early last summer. He converts Word files into epub and Mobi books and only charges $15 for both. At the time I was doing my own conversions, but I kept getting errors on my epub books. I finally decided it was well worth paying Michael the $15. … [Read more…]
Huge congrats to new indie author Trish McCallan. Her debut book, FORGED IN FIRE, has been barely out for a month and, as I type this, it’s 3,099 on the paid Kindle bestseller list. She credits part of her success to Wattpad. Having a great cover, book and blurb is always a given. But why … [Read more…]
If you’re anything like me, you not only write, you love to read. Voraciously. I cherish, treasure, simply adore books. I love to hold books in my hands and see them on the shelf. The reasons for my literary love affair are endless, way too many to mention here. But now…confession time. (whisper) I bought … [Read more…]
I’ve been asked a few times lately by friends how to self-publish a book. Last week I was asked in-depth questions by Dale Mayer. After I answered them, she asked more questions. I thought I could answer them in this blog. This way I can give the link to the next person who asks me about … [Read more…]
People have opinions. If you are a writer, this should come as no surprise. What may surprise you is that there is no one way to format an ebook. There are a number of ways and a number of people who will swear their way is best. I, unlike many people, like Word. I have … [Read more…]