Publishing an e-Book
by Sue Dolan
(Boston, MA USA)
Publishing "Skinsational" Books! (Naturally)
Genre: Health/Skin Care
Hi all,
I am a beginner publisher and wanted to share what I have learned about the publishing an e-book with those of you interested in self-publishing your work.
First of all, it is actually surprisingly easy. Of course, it didn't seem so easy when I started thinking about writing an e-book but if you take each step one at a time everything falls into place without a great deal of effort.
I wrote my book, Naturally Skinsational ~ Rejuvenating Skin Care Recipes, in response to the avid interest the visitors to my website, The Skin Care e-Learning and Resource Center, have expressed in natural skin care recipes that specifically treat aging skin concerns. So basically my beginning self-publishing efforts is in essence what I fondly refer to as a "Tell and Sell" e-book.
The initial publishing basic steps involved:
Researching the content and formulating recipes for the book
Writing the book itself
Hiring an editor to proof-read the book
Formatting the book to convert into a PDF file
Creating a graphic image for the e-book cover
Writing a sales page for my website to describe the book
Creating an account at ClickBank to manage customers and sales
Marketing and advertising
I have started to plan out a more comprehensive marketing strategy which will include creating a hardcover and paperback version of the e-book. I then plan on obtaining an ISBN number so that I will be able to list the book for sale on Amazon.com, Google Books as well as register the book for print-on-demand publication on sites such as CafePress and LuLu.
Once I've accomplished those remaining publishing basic steps I expect to be a self-publishing graduate and move along to my next publishing venture!
All and all, it is a very satisfying process that has potential for significant rewards in not only income but in satisfaction.
Happy Publishing!
My Best,
Sue
Visit Sue at the Skin Care Resource Center.
