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Distributing and Marketing Ebooks

Distributing and Marketing Ebooks

with David Wogahn

 


Are you writing an ebook? Or maybe you already have an ebook file. Where do you begin? This course is your first step on the road to publishing success as you learn about ebook trends and marketing tools; publishing requirements and options; the ins and outs of distributing ebooks; and the ebook marketing basics every author should know to launch their book effectively. Author David Wogahn covers the specifics of using Amazon.com, Barnes & Noble, Apple, and Kobo for distribution and presents the important pros and cons of using aggregators such as Smashwords and BookBaby. David also provides tips on selling ebooks from your website and how to take full advantage of the special services from Amazon, the largest bookseller in the world.
Topics include:
  • Understanding ebook trends and how to make them work for you
  • Using measurement, tracking, and analysis tools just for authors
  • Working with Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing, NOOK Press from Barnes & Noble, and Kobo Writing Life
  • Becoming an approved publisher to the iBookstore
  • Writing and distributing press releases
  • Networking with authors and publishers
  • Acquiring an ISBN number and copyright
  • Pricing ebooks
  • Selecting an aggregator
  • Using Amazon services
  • Selling ebooks directly

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author
David Wogahn
subject
Business, Design, Digital Publishing, Ebooks, Social Media Marketing
level
Intermediate
duration
3h 16m
released
May 21, 2013

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David Wogahn

David Wogahn

David Wogahn is managing partner of ebook publishing and digital media consulting firm Sellbox and the author of Successful eBook Publishing. He is a frequent speaker for the Independent Writers of Southern California and Publishers and Writers of San Diego, and is a regular contributor to the Independent Book Publishers Association's Independent magazine.

Before founding Sellbox in 2002 David worked at Los Angeles-based Times Mirror in information technology and business development. He was co-founder of Times Mirror Multimedia and later co-founded and served as COO of a venture capital-backed sports team web services company, the predecessor of today's CBS College Sports Network.
Course Title   Level   Duration   Released  
Distributing and Marketing Ebooks Intermediate 3h 16m 05/2013  {8}

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