Get Published

Getting published is a struggle. Negotiating the intricacies and idiosyncrasies of the publishing world can be a nightmare. If you've all but given up on getting your work into the hands of readers, allow me to offer an alternative--self publish through Kindle (I have just purchased my second Kindle). It's a relatively simple process through Amazon. The link at the end of this post will explain the process from creating an account, to formatting the manuscript, uploading the document, and finally, marketing your product. Give it a try . . . what do you have to lose?

http://blogkindle.com/2010/11/how-to-publish-a-kindle-ebook/

Give An eBook Gift

Amazon has introduced a new way to give the gift of books (just in time for Christmas). It is now possible to purchase an eBook title on Amazon and have it delivered electronically to anyone with an email address. Check it out here:

http://www.mediabistro.com/ebooknewser/amazon-introduces-kindle-book-giving_b3710

Free For You

For those of you with Kindle readers, or if you have the free Kindle App for your iPhone, you can download a free book: Writing Fiction For Dummies. Here's the link to get you started: http://www.amazon.com/Writing-Fiction-For-Dummies-ebook/dp/B002XGICAO

Enjoy!

Don't Procrastinate

I travel a lot, maybe too much. One thing I'm noticing each time I fly, is that more people are reading books with eReaders--Kindles, Nooks, Sony--people like the convenience of using this technology. If you have a book that you've had published, either with a publisher or published yourself, you should get it on Amazon's Kindle Reader. It's a great way to get your work out to people who are not inclined to buy traditional books. Or . . . make your own eBook and sell it on Amazon.