How to Publish an E-Book - Publishing Spot FAQs
Things to consider when choosing an e-book publisher
Your book is a true labor of love. You’ve put your best effort into it for months (or maybe even years). You’re extremely proud of the final product and are ready to share it with the world. If you think publishing an e-book is a great way to do so, then Publishing Spot is the place for you.
There are a number of book publishing companies out there making e-books. The key is finding the one that can help you accomplish your self-publishing goals. Here are a few things you should look into before deciding on an e-book publisher:
Check out the quality
Before you trust a company with one of your most prized possessions, take a look at their finished works—do they know how to publish a novel properly? Purchase and download one of their e-books and see how well it’s formatted and edited. Observe the quality of the download as well. If you’re not impressed by what you see, keep searching!
Consider the publishing experience
Let’s say you’ve downloaded a book from the publisher you’re thinking about working with and you like what you’ve seen so far. Before you commit, it never hurts to investigate further. Look up the company’s Better Business Bureau record. Ask other authors about their experiences with that company. Check out a few self-publishing blogs. If someone has left positive or negative feedback about that company, get in contact with them and see if they can give you more details about their experience, and then follow up with a company representative. It also doesn’t hurt to do a Google search for additional reviews.
Find out if you can keep your rights
Unlike Publishing Spot, some e-book publishers don’t let you keep full ownership of your work. This is not good for an indie author like you, because loss of copyright limits what you can do with your work in the future (as well as who could cut into your profits.) For example, if someone wants to adapt your book into a screenplay, and the production companies are ready to purchase it, your publishing company will get the profits from the sale. That’s why it’s always better to work with an e-book publisher that lets you retain the rights to your work.
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Types of e-book publishing formats are there?
Books come in many different shapes and sizes. Lightweight paperbacks provide easy transport, while hardbound books round out personal libraries. E-books are a less traditional format and saves space and money in the long run. E-books can be published in a variety of formats, and Publishing Spot can transform your book into many of them.
Here are just a few of the most common e-book publishing formats available to:
.epub
The EPub format is an open standard for e-books that was established by the International Digital Publishing Forum. This format is based on XHTML and XML, and is a popular format choice for a wide range of devices. When you take advantage of Publishing Spot’s e-book publishing service, your book will be available in this format, which is compatible with Barnes and Noble’s Nook, Kobo, iPhone/iPod Touch/iPad, and the Google Play Books.
.mobi
This format, an open e-book standard that uses XHTML, JavaScript and frames, is for Mobipocket e-books. The files can be viewed with many PDAs and smartphones.
This format stands for “Portable Document Format.” The PDF format was created by Adobe Systems and is highly compatible with PCs, Macs and Linux systems. PDF files can also be viewed directly on the Web with Adobe Reader. With our e-book publishing option, PDF e-books are available for purchase at Publishing Spot’s Bookstore.
If you’ve ever wondered how to find a publisher that knows the ins-and-outs of e-books, trust Publishing Spot's self-publishing solutions. We provide hassle-free options, keep you in control, and ultimately help you reach your goals. Contact us today for more information.