Category: Smashwords

Should I use an ebook aggregator to publish my ebook or publish myself?

Authors who are choosing to self-publish their ebook now find themselves faced with a number of questions regarding not only how to get their book into the correct formats but also what to do with those files once they have them. Most frequently, they want to know how they can get their ebook to Amazon (for the Kindle), Barnes & Noble (for the Nook), and Apple (for the iPad). In addition, there’s the Google eBookstore and Sony, among others.

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eBook Aggregator vs Direct-to-Retailer

We’ve done all the work for you! Use this chart to compare the setup fees, royalty rates, payment terms, minimum sales accrual, time to publication, and sales tracking information for Amazon’s KDP, Barnes & Noble’s Pubit!, the Apple iBookstore, and the Google eBookstore.

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Recommendations on Choosing an eBook Publisher or Aggregator

There are a few primary resources we recommend for publishing your book to the Barnes & Noble Nook or the Apple iPad, as well as Sony Reader (among others). Each distribution resource has its own benefits and drawbacks, and you will want to carefully consider each option as it relates to your specific work.

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How to Publish on the B&N Nook and Apple iPad Using Smashwords

Smashwords is an ebook publishing and distribution platform. They also offer affordably priced ebooks for purchase and download. Most Smashwords books are readable on any e-reading device. (Readers purchasing your book via the Smashwords website will be given access to your book in multiple formats.)

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