{"product_id":"2940033121397","title":"The Secrets to Ebook Publishing Success","description":"\u003cp\u003eLearn the 30 best practices of the bestselling ebook authors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis updated January 2014 edition of The Secrets to Ebook Publishing Success has already helped tens of thousands of authors publish more professionally.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis ebook is a must-read for every writer, author, publisher and literary agent. Whether you're considering publishing a book for the first time, or you're a long-time veteran, this book will help you take your book to the next level.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIncludes a comprehensive glossary of e-publishing terms. No technical experience necessary!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA great companion to Mark Coker's other popular e-publishing guides, The Smashwords Style Guide (how to format and publish an ebook for free) and The Smashwords Book Marketing Guide (how to market any book for free).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShare the secrets. Enjoy!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHere's what's inside:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrefaceIntroductionThe SecretsSecret 1: Write a great bookSecret 2: Pinch your penniesSecret 3: Create a great ebook coverSecret 4: Practice metadata magicSecret 5: Write another great bookSecret 6: Build reader trustSecret 7: Embrace your obscuritySecret 8: Spend your time wiselySecret 9: Maximize distributionSecret 10: Avoid exclusivitySecret 11: Give (some of) your books away for FREESecret 12: Understand the algorithmSecret 13: How retailers select titles for feature promotionSecret 14: Patience paysSecret 15: How books develop (the four behaviors)Secret 16: Trust your customers and supply chain partnersSecret 17: Platform building starts yesterdaySecret 18: Architect for viralitySecret 19: Tweak your viral catalystsSecret 20: Optimize discovery touch pointsSecret 21: Practice the never-ending book launchSecret 22: Think globallySecret 23: Study the bestsellersSecret 24: Develop a thick skinSecret 25: Think beyond priceSecret 26: Pricing Strategy: Unit volume is a lever for successSecret 27: Ebook publishing is easy, writing is difficultSecret 28: Define your own successSecret 29: Leveraging preorders to increase salesSecret 30: Share your secrets\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eConclusion\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAppendix I – Glossary of E-Publishing TermsAppendix II – Special acknowledgements for beta readersAppendix III – CreditsAppendix IV – Reproduction rights (how to distribute this book freely)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mark Coker","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47077212356848,"sku":"2940033121397","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940033121397_p0.jpg?v=1769888053","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940033121397","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}