How to Publish Your First eBook
You have written a book and have decided that digital distribution is best for you… now what? Here are 3 short, medium, and long-term steps for self-publishing your new eBook!
Step 1) Choose a Platform
Self-publishing may feel like an indomitable task at the start, but an easy first step is choosing where your readers can find your book. Here are 4 solid options to consider:
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Step 2) Set a Price
Pricing your book can be quite confusing as elements of self-worth undoubtedly flare up. “Who am I to charge people $X? Perhaps I should just offer it for free or $0.01?” Or on the flip-side, “since I put X hours into this book, it is obviously worth $679, right?” Being able to separate your value as a human from the value of your book is not an overnight activity, but it is critical for being able to properly appraise how much people should pay for your work. Two questions can help you choose a good starting point?
What are authors in my book genre charging for their books?
Is my goal to reach as many people as possible (keep it cheap) or develop an additional income stream (higher for my buyer)?
Step 3) Make it Known
No one can buy your book if they never hear about it. From asking to host a reading at your local bookstore to asking your friends and family to post the link to your book on their social media channels, you should use every resource available to let people know about your Wonder Star ebook!
In this reading, we have covered 3 of the 4 P’s of Marketing: Product, Place, Price, Promotion. We started out discussing where you can Place your work. Then we moved on to how you will Price your work. Finally, we ended with how you can Promote your work. Want to know a secret? By writing the book yourself, you already have the Product covered. Great job!
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