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The Mine Field Of ePub Errors

ePub errors are a nightmare to fix if you are not technical minded…… I will attempt to help you fix the more basic errors that you are bound to find when you start creating epub files. Error 1) The first one that you could find: Filename contains spaces. Consider changing filename such that URI escaping […]

Useful Links For Advertising Your eBooks

You can write to the administrators of these e-book blogs and request a feature of your book. Some sites give free listings while others will feature your book for a fee. Ereader News Today: http://www.ereadernewstoday.com/ Kindle Nation: http://kindlenationdaily.com/ Pixel of Ink: http://www.pixelofink.com Inspired Reads: http://www.inspiredreads.com Kindle Reader: http://kindlereader.blogspot.com/ GoodReads: http://www.goodreads.com IndieReader: http://indiereader.com/author-promotional-opportunities/

What Is An ePub File?

EPUB (short for electronic publication) is a free and open e-book standard by the International Digital Publishing Forum (IDPF). Files have the extension .epub. EPUB is designed for reflowable content, meaning that an EPUB reader can optimize text for a particular display device. EPUB also supports fixed-layout content. The format is intended as a single […]

Selecting The Correct Niche Topic For Your Book

Before jumping into writing your manuscript, spend some time doing a bit of research to determine if your idea has any economical merit. After all the work you put into writing, you do expect to receive some financial return for all your efforts.Research the following metrics thoroughly to determine whether you have chosen the correct […]

Selling Your eBooks On Smashwords

You can sell your ebooks on http://www.smashwords.com The process of opening a smashwords account and uploading a book is very easy and simple. You will require the following to load an ebook : Your book in a .doc format (formatted according to the Smashwords Guidelines) A book cover approximately 10 keywords A blurb for your […]

ePub Error – attribute “vlink” not allowed here; expected attribute “class”, “dir”, “id”, “lang”, “style”, “title” or “xml:lang”

Also a relatvely easy error to fix: attribute “vlink” not allowed here; expected attribute “class”, “dir”, “id”, “lang”, “style”, “title” or “xml:lang” Fix Open the document in Word. Save the document as a Web Page, Filtered (*.htm, *.html) – see below. Close the document. Open the HTML document with Notepad. Find  vlink Replace –  vlink          […]

Selling Your Book Directly Without Using An Aggregator

There are quite a few options to sell your ebook without the benefit of an aggregator: You can create an account and load your book into one of the following websites, these websites charge a commission on the sale of each book. They do not ship your book anywhere and they do not sell your […]

Buying and Downloading Images From Depositphotos.com

Important Always make sure that the image that you are using for your book cover has the correct license. You cannot just grab an image off the someone's website and use it for your book cover! If you don't own an image then your best bet is to buy an image with the correct licensing.

Types of Licenses For Stock Images

Royalty Free The most affordable license type for stock photos is royalty free (or RF). Royalty free means you can use the image multiple times, without paying a royalty. This is the best choice for budget-minded designers and marketers. The downside of royalty free is that RF images are non-exclusive, meaning anyone can purchase and […]

Making Use of Flickr.com Images

You can source free images in flickr.com – Creative Commons section. Many Flickr users have chosen to offer their work under a Creative Commons license, and you can browse or search through content under each type of license. “Creative Commons is a non-profit that offers an alternative to full copyright.” – creativecommons.org

Editing PDF Formats

The other day I came across a challenge of how one edits a PDF – I had to make one small edit and reformatting the document was just not an option! If you have the original word document that was used to create the PDF in the first place then use this option – make […]

Creating A Book Cover For Your eBook

This is a very important aspect of your book. The Book Cover makes or breaks your book sales! Your have several options: Make your own cover Use cover maker software Employ the services of a freelancer Employ the services of a Graphic company But whatever you decide to do, make sure that your cover look […]

The Future Of eBooks Versus Traditional Printing

About this spreadsheet:  This spreadsheet was created by Mark Coker, founder of Smashwords, to help publishing industry participants model the implications of the simultaneous convergence of three powerful trends: 1. The decline of print as a reading format. 2. The rise of ebooks as a reading format. 3. The rise of self-published ebooks, enabled by […]

Aggregators Who Will Really Sell Your Books

What is an Aggregator? Aggregators will sell your book to companies such as Apple, Barnes & Noble, Kobo etc. In my past experience, the following aggregators are great to work with: Smashwords – eBooks only – http://www.smashwords.com Google Play Pothi – eBooks and Print on Demand Lulu – eBooks and Print on Demand Amazon Kindle […]

Pursue Paid Book Reviews

These review sites can help provide a level of legitimacy to an unknown author. Consider the following organizations if you’d like to pursue a paid review: Kirkus Reviews: http://www.kirkusreviews.com/indie/about/ Review fees cost from $425 to $575.

Selling Your Book On Lulu

You can sell your ebooks on http://www.lulu.com The process of opening a lulu account and uploading a book is very easy and simple. You will require the following to load an ebook : Your book in a .doc or PDF format (formatted according to the Lulu Guidelines) A book cover Keywords (keywords must not contain […]

What Is A PDF File?

Portable Document Format (PDF) is a file format used to represent documents in a manner independent of application software, hardware, and operating system. Each PDF file encapsulates a complete description of a fixed-layout flat document, including the text, fonts, graphics, and other information needed to display it. In 1991, Adobe Systems co-founder John Warnock outlined […]

Breakdown Of Where Aggreggators / Retailers Ship Their eBooks

Reminder: Make sure that you don’t duplicate your books in the ebook stores. Keep track of your books and try to sell in as many places as possible but make 100% sure that the various aggregators do not ship your book to the same places. Smashwords (free of charge) Smashwords website Apple Baker & Taylor […]

Print On Demand Book Sizing

The following sizes are for the KDP Print (Amazon) Print On Demand Books: The most widely used sizes are: 5.5 x 8.5 inches 6 x 9 inches Alternative Sizes: (Note not all these sizes can be shipped to other Book Stores so be careful of creating a book size that is not carried by certain […]

Goodreads

Gain access to a massive audience of more than 25 million book lovers. With more than 140 million pageviews and 19 million unique visitors a month, Goodreads offers advertisers integrated advertising and promotional programs to reach our highly affluent and educated audience of book readers. https://www.goodreads.com/  

ePub Error – element “img” missing required attribute “alt”

Yes another ePUB Error element “img” missing required attribute “alt” This error is caused by the images in your document not having ALT tags. You can fix this error in 2 ways: Option 1 Open your document in MS  Word and click on each of the images.  Select Format Image (see below). Select the Web […]

Selling Your eBooks on Tradebit

You can sell your ebooks on http://www.tradebit.com/ The process of opening a tradebit account and uploading a book is very easy and simple. You will require the following to load an ebook : Your book in epub format Your book in pdf format A book cover 4 keywords A blurb for your book A price […]

How Can I Read An ePub File On My Laptop Or PC?

There are various options you can use to read your epub file on your pc or laptop:   Make use of Calibre   You can download and install Calibre free of charge – http://calibre-ebook.com/download   Make Use Of Kindle For PC   You can download and install Kindle For PC free of charge – http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.html/ref=kcp_pc_mkt_lnd?docId=1000426311 […]

Creating A Website For Your eBook

Now that you have become an author and have self-published your book, you need a website to make your online presence known! You have various options for creating your own website: If you have absolutely no technical knowledge and have no intention of learning how to create your own website then contact me and I […]

Selling Your eBooks On XinXii

http://www.xinxii.com/ The process of opening a xinxii account and uploading a book is very easy and simple. You will require the following to load an ebook : Your book in ePub format Your book in Mobi format Your book in PDF format Table of Contents document Excerpt document A book cover Keywords A blurb for […]