- 1). Write a book. E-books, just like traditional books, can be about anything and cover any genre of literature, from fiction to non-fiction. Many individuals who do not care to write their own content hire a content creator or ghostwriter. A content creator/ghostwriter works closely with his employer and writes for him, although the actual ideas of the content come from the employer.
- 2). Edit and proofread your book. You may want to hire an editor to read through your material, as well. One major criticism of self-published e-books is that they are not of the same high quality as traditional books. Therefore, to mitigate this damaging reputation, make sure your books is coherent, with correct grammar and syntax. Make sure your sentences are short and concise. The editing phase may take several months.
- 3). Research e-book publishing firms. Some e-book publishers do not charge to publish your work, while others do. Some e-book publishing firms take a percentage of your e-book sales, while others do not. Still more firms may help you market your book. Choose the firm that meets your needs. Consider the audience you want to reach with your book, where you'd potentially like to sell your book (Amazon.com does occasionally buy e-books) and what kind of marketing scheme you'd like to have for your book.
- 4). Register with the e-book firm, and publish your book. Most e-book firms provide options for the layout of your novel so that you don't have to design it yourself. You can edit the layout, cover and back page as many times as necessary until you decide to publish. You can publish e-books immediately once you decide on a final layout for the book.
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