The Most Efficient Way to Publish an eBook
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Peter Buffington took his personal experience with self-publishing and freely shares his hard-won wisdom and best advice for those looking to do likewise. This is a great guide for those starting out in self-publishing by someone who is successful in this genre and with the process.
-Shelia F. English, CEO/Author/Producer, Circle of Seven Productions
The Most Efficient Way to Publish an eBook is a fantastic and concise guide for anyone considering self-publishing. Peter's experiences as a best-selling aviation author and eBook conversion consultant are shared in this book and I love his bite-sized and easy-to-follow approach.
- Paul Cameron, CEO, Booktrack
Best-selling aviation author, Peter Buffington, has been a licensed commercial pilot for 20 years. He obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Aeronautical Sciences from the University of North Dakota, and is currently employed in Software Engineering in Madison, Wisconsin. Peter's first book, Squawk 7700, was a revealing, inside look at the regional airline and aviation industry's operating practices. His eBook rocketed to the top five of best-selling aviation eBooks on Amazon.com for three consecutive years.
While signing copies of Squawk 7700 at author events, Peter discovered that his expert knowledge and eBook publishing skills were in high demand, so he started offering eBook conversion consulting services. He has completed dozens of eBook conversions for other authors.
Many secrets that online retailers won't share about publishing an eBook are revealed in his new eBook, The Most Efficient Way to Publish an eBook. His eBook outlines a simple, efficient, and proven method for eBook publishing that all independent authors should read before undertaking their first eBook conversion.
Peter Buffington
Peter discovered that his expert knowledge and eBook publishing skills were in high demand, so he started offering eBook conversion consulting services. He has completed dozens of eBook conversions for other authors. Many secrets that online retailers won't share about publishing an eBook are revealed in his new eBook, The Most Efficient Way to Publish an eBook. His eBook outlines a simple, efficient, and proven method for eBook publishing that all independent authors should read before undertaking their next eBook project.
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The Most Efficient Way to Publish an eBook - Peter Buffington
The Most Efficient Way to Publish an eBook
Peter M. Buffington
Best Selling Aviation Author
Copyright © 2014 Peter M. Buffington
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ISBN-10: 0-9712084-3-3
ISBN-13: 978-0-9712084-3-8
First Edition – June 2014
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Peter Buffington took his personal experience with self-publishing and freely shares his hard-won wisdom and best advice for those looking to do likewise. This is a great guide for those starting out in self-publishing by someone who is successful in this genre and with the process.
-Shelia F. English, CEO/Author/Producer, Circle of Seven Productions
The Most Efficient Way to Publish an eBook is a fantastic and concise guide for anyone considering self-publishing. Peter's experiences as a best-selling aviation author and eBook conversion consultant are shared in this book and I love his bite-sized and easy-to-follow approach.
- Paul Cameron, CEO, Booktrack
TABLE OF CONTENTS
FOREWORD
CHAPTER 1 – Theory of Efficient eBook Publishing
CHAPTER 2 – Smashwords
CHAPTER 3 – Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP)
CHAPTER 4 – Barnes & Noble Nook Press (formerly PubIt)
CHAPTER 5 – Google eBooks Partner Program
CHAPTER 6 – Social Media and Website
CHAPTER 7 – eBook Trailer
CHAPTER 8 – ACX Audiobook
CHAPTER 9 – Amazon Author Central
CHAPTER 10 – Final Thoughts
QUICK REFERENCE CHECKLIST
EXTERNAL REFERENCES
FOREWORD
This eBook is a technical guide to assist you in the most efficient way to publish an eBook, based on my experience as a best selling aviation author. In early 2009, my book, Squawk 7700, went through a second edition revision and republication. I received an endorsement from US Airways Flight 1549 First Officer, Jeff Skiles, shortly after the renowned event of his flight’s successful ditching on the Hudson River with Captain Sully Sullenberger at the controls. With Jeff Skiles’ endorsement, I was ready to propel Squawk 7700 to the next level, but as an independent publisher I wasn’t sure of the best approach to help my story gain traction.
I had been reading and learning about the new eBook technology that was unfolding at the time. I had serious doubts whether I wanted to reformat Squawk 7700 from its current paperback