And Ebook is used to refer to any document you would read on a display. …In fact, in some professions, especially in business to business marketing, the …term, Ebook, often refers to a PDF that is designed to look like an Ebook. …But that is not what we're gonna be talking about in this course series. …We're gonna be talking about Kindle files and EPUB files. …Kindle files are actually three different file formats, mobi, prc and azw . …Most people are going to be familiar with the mobi file format.…
The other two formats are created internally with Amazon, and we won't see …those in common use. So, the file that you have that you'll be …uploading to a store or using as an Ebook to send to people will most likely be a …mobi file. The second file format is EPUB, EPUB is …used by virtually every other store that sells Ebooks. …The second point I wanna talk about is, what is an eReader? …An eReader is both a device or it can be software. …So in a device, it might be an Amazon Kindle or Barnes and Noble Nook or it …
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5/21/2013- 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
Skill Level Intermediate
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Introduction
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Welcome1m
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1. Understanding Ebooks
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2. Measurement, Tracking, and Analysis Tools for Authors and Publishers
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3. Launching Ebooks: The Basics
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Getting reviews9m 44s
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4. Ebook Launch Fundamentals: Predistribution Planning and Tasks
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ISBN requirements for ebooks5m 42s
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Cataloging in print1m 57s
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Ebook cover formatting5m 39s
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Ebook royalties5m 54s
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The art of pricing ebooks3m 56s
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5. Direct Distribution
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Using Kobo Writing Life5m 47s
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6. Aggregators/Third-Party Distribution Options
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7. Amazon Tools for Publishers
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Using KDP Select8m 23s
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Using Amazon Associates4m 29s
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Using Goodreads and Shelfari5m 35s
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8. Leverage Your Book Investment: What Else Can You Do with Your Ebook Files?
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Selling directly5m 30s
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