How to write and publish my own kindle ebook

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Recently, this thing has caught my attention. Here's what i want to accomplish

1) I want to write a ebook. Could be a simple ebook on motivation or business. So, right now,plan is to open microsoft word and start writing a book .Is there a easy way? I definitely need editor to edit my writings.

2) I am not from USA. Can i still publish my book on amazon?

3)Where to get high quality cover for my book?

4) I want 10-15 hard copies of my book, so to impress local clients. How to get hard copies of my book

5)How to get reviews for my book?

Is there a kindle course that can teach me, all of this steps? What sort of cost i should be looking at?
#ebook #kindle #publish #write
  • Profile picture of the author AlexGeorge
    Word will do fine for writing it, it's the most common software authors use. You can get an editor from Fiverr or oDesk, and a cover from those same places too. You can still publish your book, you don't need to be in the US. You can search for local printing companies on Google to get the physical copies you want. As for reviews, you send people review copies or even buy legit truthful reviews from Fiverr.
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    • Profile picture of the author The PLR Guru
      I am not going to answer everything but to get your book self-published in print you need to use a print on demand service. A lot of writers chose either Lulu or CreateSpace. But bear in mind, you will need an ISBN for your hard copy if you want it to be listed in the main markets which is not cheap at all.

      Print-On-Demand Publishers: A Comprehensive List

      AuthorHouse: With over 60,000 titles in print, AuthorHouse assigns every author a publishing consultant and boasts of an “author-centric” mentality.

      Booklocker: A small team in business since 2000 present their publishing options as low-risk, low-cost alternatives to other digital publishers.

      Bookstand Publishing: Since 1996, Bookstand advertises offering more for your money—more copies, more illustrations and more control.

      CreateSpace: A merger in 2005 became CreateSpace, an Amazon company that offers POD services and a variety of formats for books, music and videos.

      Dog Ear Publishing: A small, enthusiastic digital publisher, Dog Ear offers its authors personalized service, industry experience and distribution guidance.

      Fultus: Fultus offers authors the opportunity to try out services before paying, welcomes international authors and advertises no hidden costs.

      Infinity Publishing: Infinity has published over 6,000 titles since 1997 and is dedicated to making the publishing process as simple for authors as possible.

      iUniverse: Founded in1999, iUniverse offers authors in the U.S. and Canada an experienced team and strategic partnerships in the industry.

      Lightning Source: Offering several publishing options, Lightning Source was started in 1997 and holds several environmentally friendly certifications.

      Llumina Press: Defining itself as authors for authors, Llumina Press offers a variety of publishing options, as well as editing and marketing services.

      Outskirts Press: Outskirts Press appeared in Inc. 5000 as the fastest-growing POD publisher (’09 & ’10) and offers highly customizable publishing options.

      PublishAmerica: PublishAmerica positions itself as a traditional publisher using POD technology; it does not charge publishing fees.

      Rose Dog: A part of Dorrance Publishing, Rose Dog advertises a “lowest fees” guarantee for POD services.

      Tate Publishing: Christian-based publisher Tate Publishing prides itself on only publishing the best (that is, four percent of submitted manuscripts).

      Virtual Bookworm: Virtual Bookworm is a self-proclaimed authors’ “clearinghouse” and publishes only approved books since 2000.

      Wheatmark: Started in 1999, Wheatmark strives to combine quality content, access to publishing and savvy marketing for the success of its authors.

      Wordclay: Wordclay makes its POD services as simple and user-friendly as possible, offering step-by-step directions for the whole process.

      Xlibris: Xlibris has more than 20,000 titles in print and allows authors to publish with them while still sending their manuscripts to other publishers.

      Xulon Press: A subsidiary of Salem Communications, Xulon Press helps Christian authors self-publish, market and distribute their Christian books.

      The list was retrieved from Print-On-Demand Alternatives to Lulu
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  • Profile picture of the author RestlessBlaze
    so, i need ISBN in usa or in my native country?
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    • Profile picture of the author The PLR Guru
      Originally Posted by RestlessBlaze View Post

      so, i need ISBN in usa or in my native country?
      I think it doesn't matter since it is an international number. If there is an agency to assign an ISBN in your country you may buy one. However, CreateSpace can offer free ISBN for Amazon distribution or a low cost ISBN for Amazon European Sites distribution. There are other option including your local Agency ISBN. Check all these options here.
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  • Profile picture of the author troy23
    I am from the UK and putting a book on Amazon is fine.
    I wrote mine in MS Word and then converted it to PDF.
    I got someone on Fiverr to put it in Kindle readable format and she did a great job.
    Also I used Fiverr for the book cover graphic.
    Once on Fiverr I used KDP select to promote it free for a set number of days.
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    • Profile picture of the author AnniePot
      I strongly suggest you join the Warrior Forum's very own Kindle sub-forum, it's one of the best investments I've ever made.

      Also, Amazon publishes an excellent guide to formatting your MS Word document for uploading to the Kindle platform: https://kdp.amazon.com/self-publishi...A17W8UM0MMSQX6

      Alternatively, Diana Heuser, a fellow Warrior has an excellent formatting service and she also creates brilliant covers for your publication. Many Warriors use her and love her work.
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      • Profile picture of the author KateD
        Originally Posted by AnniePot View Post

        I strongly suggest you join the Warrior Forum's very own Kindle sub-forum, it's one of the best investments I've ever made.

        Also, Amazon publishes an excellent guide to formatting your MS Word document for uploading to the Kindle platform: https://kdp.amazon.com/self-publishi...A17W8UM0MMSQX6

        Alternatively, Diana Heuser, a fellow Warrior has an excellent formatting service and she also creates brilliant covers for your publication. Many Warriors use her and love her work.
        I second this. Not only is it filled with information that you can use right now (and that info is constantly updated as the effectiveness of different strategies change over time), but there are a very supportive group of Warriors there that are always willing to share their knowledge and experience.

        KateD
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        --->I can also write other fiction (horror, romance, mystery, etc). Just ask me, I don't bite. :)
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  • Profile picture of the author ps2home
    I made my first ebook earlier this year.. here's my answers

    1) I want to write a ebook. Could be a simple ebook on motivation or business. So, right now,plan is to open microsoft word and start writing a book .Is there a easy way? I definitely need editor to edit my writings.

    I think it's easier to put headings and develop the structure of the book first, then write accordingly.

    2) I am not from USA. Can i still publish my book on amazon?

    Yea, i'm from the UK. I think you can publish kindle book where ever you're from!

    3) Where to get high quality cover for my book?

    Fiverr: Graphics, marketing, fun, and more online services for $5 $5 will buy you a decent cover ususally.

    4) I want 10-15 hard copies of my book, so to impress local clients. How to get hard copies of my book

    Not sure on this one.

    5)How to get reviews for my book?

    Fiverr: Graphics, marketing, fun, and more online services for $5

    The hardest part is marketing.
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  • Profile picture of the author RestlessBlaze
    I think i got most of my questions covered. I think if i have ebook in kindle format,i can print it out here as well?On my local printer, i want it to look just like a good professional book. Thanks for the responses
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