An overview of the process of creating and publishing an eBook with recommended tools available that can be used to create, publish, and share your own eBook.
Suggested Reading
- Bunting, Joe. “How to Write a Book: The Complete Guide.” The Write Practice, 8 Jan. 2019.
- Bussel, Rachel Kramer. “How To Turn A Viral Article Into A Published Book.” Forbes, Forbes Magazine, 21 Nov. 2018.
- Carroll, Tobias. “Where, Exactly, Is the Overlap Between Storytelling and Technology?” Literary Hub, 22 Sept. 2018.
- Cy, Sarah. “For Serious Writers Only: Why Most People Won’t Succeed at Writing.” The Writing Cooperative, The Writing Cooperative, 21 July 2018.
- Mod, Craig. “Platforming Books.” Craig Mod, Aug. 2012.
- Pandey, Disha. “How to Publish Your Book: Top 3 Options for New Authors.” The Writing Cooperative, The Writing Cooperative, 1 Dec. 2018.
- Torday, Daniel. “This Is a Truly Bizarre Way to Write a Novel.” Literary Hub, 19 Sept. 2018/
Writing
Tips
- Steven Pinker’s 13 Rules for Writing Better
- Grammar rules you were taught at school that are wrong
- Best Book Writing Software: How to Make a Beat Sheet in Google Sheets
- How to Write a Book: The Complete Guide
- How to Self-Publish an Ebook
- 10 ridiculously simple steps for writing a book
- e Novelry
- The Secret Cartel Behind Every Great Writer
Software
- iBooks Author (free, OS)
- Word
- Kindle Kid’s Book Creator (free, cross platform)
- Vellum (paid, OS)
- Scrivener(paid, cross platform)
Software reviews and articles
- Best Book Writing Software: Word vs Scrivener
- Book Writing Software: Top 10 Pieces of Software for Writers
Writing Tools
- Grammarly | ProWritingAid
- Hemingway App
- Count WordsWorth
- Capitalize My Title
- Random Logline Generator
- Blog Ideas Generator
- Answer the Public
Editing
- Reedsy
- NY Book Editors
- eBook Launch
- Writership
- Novel Doctor
- Additional Suggestions: Professional Editors to Help You With Your Book
Design
Book Formatting
- PDF and ePub Creation for Publication
- Book Design Templates (paid)
- Ultimate Guide to eBook Images
- Finding and Formatting Images
Book Covers
- How to Find and Work With a Cover Book Designer
- Cover Design Studio
- DIY Book Covers
- Canva
- 5 Ways To Tweak Your Nonfiction Book Cover To Success
Companies
Editing
- Editorially Speaking: How to Find a Book Editor You Can Trust
- How Much Does Book Editing Cost? And Are You Getting Ripped Off?
Publishing
Direct Self-Publishing
- Amazon KDP | KDP guide | How to publish textbooks and educational content | CreateSpace (includes Print on Demand)
- Kobo Writing Life
- Nookpress
- iTunes Connect and iTunes Producer for iBooks
Distributors
- Draft2Digital
- Smashwords
- PublishDrive
- 2019 eBook Distribution Round-up | Aggregators Comparison Chart and FAQs
Reviews
- Smashwords vs Draft2Digital Review
- Self-Publishing Pros and Cons of Publishing with Draft2Digital
- Driving a New Path: PublishDrive’s Subscription Option
ISBN
- How to Become Your Own Publisher: Why to Buy Your Own ISBN
- Do I Need an ISBN for My eBook?
- Publishing: Everything the Indie Author Needs to Know about ISBNs for Self-published Books
- E-Books and ISBNs: A Position Paper and Action Points from the International ISBN Agency (PDF)
- Official ISBN body
Pricing
Amazon Royalties | Additional information
Freelance Assistance
Promoting
- +127 of the Top Free and Paid Book Promotion Sites
- 7 Best Email Marketing Services for Small Business (2019)
- IFTTT
Copyright Concerns
- What to Do When Someone Pirates Your E-book
- How to File a DMCA Takedown Notice
- Fair Use Guide for Nonfiction Authors
Book, Publishing, and News sites
Blogs and Podcasts
Additional Links
Social Media
- Conversation Prism
- Kristen’s Flipboard resources
- Social Bookmarking
- Transform Your Teaching: Use Twitter to Develop a Personal Learning Network (PLN)