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  1. 11-02-2009, 09:27 PM #1
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    Question Anyone ever published an e-book?

    I'm wondering what's involved in getting information up on-line as an e-book. Any links or information out there?
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    Look at the articles on fonerbooks.com. I found them helpful.
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    The Smart Passive Income Blog (you can google it - not my blog btw) offers a free ebook on creating an ebook. The link to it is on the right on the homepage. I read through it and it seems to be pretty comprehensive. I haven't written an ebook yet, but it's in my plans eventually.

    Good luck!
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    Barnes and Noble and Amazon both allow you to self-publish your e books and sell then on their sites. I have no idea what's involved but there's info on their sites.

    The problem with e books isn't getting them published, it's marketing. If you can't figure out how to let people know your book is for sale, you can't sell it.

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    Very interesting! Will have to look into this a bit more.
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    Thanks SD and GreenWays. I haven't decided what to write on yet SD. I could do frugal living or homeschooling, or a number of things. I am debating breaking information down into a number of small books for less money for people, rather than a couple of big ones. Might make it easier for people to purchase and read.

    I'm working through the smart passive income site right now. Lots of good information there. I gather the key is marketing.
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    If you want to gain more readers, I suggest having a free book or mini book. I know I have found a couple awesome fiction writers. I read the first of the series for free and then couldn't wait to read the rest so went right on amazon and bough the other ones.
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