Looking To Start A New Business? Here's An Idea...

Brian Cook · 10-13-2009, 10:29 PM

Here it is in a nutshell: start a service that converts
ebooks to Kindle format.

I spent the last several days learning how to convert
one of my ebooks to Kindle and just uploaded it to
Amazon.com today.

It is not really that difficult, but there are a few steps
to learn and it is time-consuming.

As I was researching how to do it, I ran across just a
couple of services out there that provide this service
(and it's not cheap!)

I may have missed it, but I didn't see any services
like this being advertised in the Warriors for Hire
section. It seems to me that fellow Warriors might
make up a great target market for this service.

I've got too many irons in the fire right now, but
thought someone out there might just want to
jump on this. You might even be able to out-source
the work itself.

Your thoughts?

Brian

winebuddy · 10-13-2009, 10:40 PM

I am off to create a new product for a WSO! Thanks Brian!

Brian Cook · 10-13-2009, 10:48 PM

You're welcome Winebuddy... I look forward to your WSO

Brian

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Originally Posted by winebuddy

I am off to create a new product for a WSO! Thanks Brian!

Brian Cook · 10-15-2009, 09:17 AM

An update for those of you thinking about
selling on Kindle...

I uploaded my first offering to Amazon's Digital
Text Platform (http://dtp.amazon.com) on
Tuesday, 13 Oct, and it is now live 2 days later.

So far so good

Brian

Jay Sullivan · 10-15-2009, 10:15 AM

Brian, you can only sell ebooks for kindle if you are a US citizen right? Also, if i am not mistaken, doesn't mobipocket creator convert pdf to kindle format FREE?

dremora · 10-15-2009, 10:24 AM

Brian, why don't you write a step by step tutorial of the conversion process and offer it as a wso? I'd definitely buy it!

Brian Cook · 10-15-2009, 10:26 AM

Jay,

My understanding (someone correct me if I'm wrong!)
is that you must have a US bank account and a Social
Security number.

I'm not familiar with mobipocket. But I do know that you
can convert pdf's and word docs for free at the amazon
dtp site. The problem I experienced is that the formatting
gets messed up and you still need to manually clean it up.
(Hence my idea for a business converting ebooks to Kindle)

Brian

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jay Sullivan

Brian, you can only sell ebooks for kindle if you are a US citizen right? Also, if i am not mistaken, doesn't mobipocket creator convert pdf to kindle format FREE?

Jay Sullivan · 10-15-2009, 10:33 AM

Excellent, i just figured out an abolute easy way to convert PDf to kindle format within like 3 minutes..Brian, i don't have the luxury of owning a Kindle, have you got one? ( I'm guessing you do...) if so, can i send you a doc to see if it displays properly in Kindle?

Brian Cook · 10-15-2009, 10:40 AM

Jay,

I don't have a Kindle either (yet)!

The amazon dtp site has an online-viewer that lets
you check how your book would look on Kindle.

Even so, I've asked my sister (who does own a
Kindle) to check out my book and let me know how
the formatting looks to her.

Brian

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jay Sullivan

Excellent, i just figured out an abolute easy way to convert PDf to kindle format within like 3 minutes..Brian, i don't have the luxury of owning a Kindle, have you got one? ( I'm guessing you do...) if so, can i send you a doc to see if it displays properly in Kindle?

Jay Sullivan · 10-15-2009, 11:02 AM

Thanks Brian, i found something to view it with, and i see what you mean! The document would still need formatting to look decent on a kindle, and not just messy..hmm..

Brian Cook · 10-15-2009, 05:40 PM

That's an interesting idea... unless someone beats me to it

Brian

Quote:

Originally Posted by dremora

Brian, why don't you write a step by step tutorial of the conversion process and offer it as a wso? I'd definitely buy it!

Guy G. · 11-28-2010, 10:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brian Cook

Jay,

My understanding (someone correct me if I'm wrong!)
is that you must have a US bank account and a Social
Security number.

Brian

Hey everyone,

We're a Canadian business and recently set up an account to sell kindle books. If I'm not mistaken, Amazon will only deposit funds into a US account. However, they will cut a cheque and mail once your commissions total over $100

Cheers,

Guy

P.S. There will be withholding taxes, but I think there's some paperwork you can fill out to have them waived???

dpepper · 11-28-2010, 11:00 PM

Hi,

I have also uploaded a document to Kindle though it has been a while, it's not hard to do. As a matter of fact I was planning on uploading another book, but I'm writing a report right now. Hmm, I should finish said report then look to offer my services, or write a report :P

PS. I have a Kindle they are fabulous especially if you are traveling.

PSS. Wow, I just noticed the date when this thread was started, still it could work!

10-13-2009, 10:29 PM	#1
Brian Cook Senior Warrior Member War Room Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Land of Enchantment Posts: 2,347 Thanks: 44 Thanked 76 Times in 42 Posts	Looking To Start A New Business? Here's An Idea... Here it is in a nutshell: start a service that converts ebooks to Kindle format. I spent the last several days learning how to convert one of my ebooks to Kindle and just uploaded it to Amazon.com today. It is not really that difficult, but there are a few steps to learn and it is time-consuming. As I was researching how to do it, I ran across just a couple of services out there that provide this service (and it's not cheap!) I may have missed it, but I didn't see any services like this being advertised in the Warriors for Hire section. It seems to me that fellow Warriors might make up a great target market for this service. I've got too many irons in the fire right now, but thought someone out there might just want to jump on this. You might even be able to out-source the work itself. Your thoughts? Brian

10-13-2009, 10:40 PM	#2
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10-15-2009, 09:17 AM	#4
Brian Cook Senior Warrior Member War Room Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Land of Enchantment Posts: 2,347 Thanks: 44 Thanked 76 Times in 42 Posts	Re: Looking To Start A New Business? Here's An Idea... An update for those of you thinking about selling on Kindle... I uploaded my first offering to Amazon's Digital Text Platform (http://dtp.amazon.com) on Tuesday, 13 Oct, and it is now live 2 days later. So far so good Brian

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dremora HyperActive Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 429 Thanks: 286 Thanked 133 Times in 87 Posts Social Networking Contact Info	Re: Looking To Start A New Business? Here's An Idea... Brian, why don't you write a step by step tutorial of the conversion process and offer it as a wso? I'd definitely buy it!

10-15-2009, 10:33 AM	#8
Jay Sullivan HyperActive Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 334 Thanks: 107 Thanked 51 Times in 29 Posts Contact Info	Re: Looking To Start A New Business? Here's An Idea... Excellent, i just figured out an abolute easy way to convert PDf to kindle format within like 3 minutes..Brian, i don't have the luxury of owning a Kindle, have you got one? ( I'm guessing you do...) if so, can i send you a doc to see if it displays properly in Kindle?
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Jay Sullivan HyperActive Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 334 Thanks: 107 Thanked 51 Times in 29 Posts Contact Info	Re: Looking To Start A New Business? Here's An Idea... Thanks Brian, i found something to view it with, and i see what you mean! The document would still need formatting to look decent on a kindle, and not just messy..hmm..
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dpepper Active Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: West Virginia, USA! Posts: 67 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 7 Thanked 16 Times in 6 Posts	Re: Looking To Start A New Business? Here's An Idea... Hi, I have also uploaded a document to Kindle though it has been a while, it's not hard to do. As a matter of fact I was planning on uploading another book, but I'm writing a report right now. Hmm, I should finish said report then look to offer my services, or write a report :P PS. I have a Kindle they are fabulous especially if you are traveling. PSS. Wow, I just noticed the date when this thread was started, still it could work!
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