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How to selfpublish an ebook in this article, ill go through why selfpublishing an ebook is a good idea, how to format an ebook for publication, exclusivity vs going wide on multiple platforms, the specific sites available for selfpublishing ebooks and what information you need, thoughts on pricing, and piracy. Self publishing on kobo does not require any exclusivity to their site. Paying uk income tax on book royalties uk authors self. So, while draft2digital isnt as comprehensive as the highestranked selfpublishing services we evaluated, the convenience and affordability of its ebook services cant be beat.
It will not be driven by dedicated ereading devices. How to selfpublish your novel as an ebook the verge. Amazon kdp, smashwords, and draft2digital are undoubtedly the leading service providers for ebook self publishing and distribution. For an endtoend guide with insider tips for self publishing on amazon, try kdp jumpstart. The 10 best self publishing companies for 2020 free. Learn more about our specialized publishing options. The 7 most popular platforms to selfpublish your ebook. If you dont want to read the entire post, i talk you through the highlights in this video.
Amazons kindle direct publishing platform, also known as kdp, is the most widely used self publishing platform in the world. Its only prudent for established and aspiring authors to make their books ava. Book royalty rates on self publishing platforms are typically standard and consistent for all authors, and will typically only vary depending on the type of book ex. On various ebook websites youll often see 10 or 15 book categories and nonfiction is just one.
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