Tuesday, February 7, 2017

For the Ebook Writer

Excellent Book-Length Guides


Getting Started & Principles


Producing a Solid Product


Sales, Marketing, and Promotion


Getting Reviews


Tools for Creating & Formatting Ebooks

  • Scrivener: this writing software is not free, but it can export EPUB files
  • Calibre: free formatting and conversion software for ebooks
  • StreetLib: free web-based tool that can also handle distribution and sales if you want
  • Jutoh: free software for creating ebooks, paid version available with more functionality
  • PressBooks: free formatting tool (up until a point), WordPress-based
  • Apple Pages (can export EPUB files)
  • Vellum: easy-to-use software for Mac users only to produce EPUB files
  • Here’s a list of educational resources and tools if you want to learn about ebook formatting and development.

Tools for Creating Enhanced, Multimedia, or Full-Color Ebooks


Major Ebook Retailers

Note: for reviews and insight into all of these retailers and more, read the reviews at The Independent Publishing Magazine by Mick Rooney

  • Amazon. Sells 60-80% of all ebooks, more for some authors and titles.
  • Apple iBookstore. Widely considered the No. 2 ebook retailer in U.S.
  • Barnes & Noble Nook Press. Considered No. 3 ebook retailer in U.S.
  • Kobo. Gaining ground, international presence. Important for the Canadian market.

Major Ebook Distributors & Services

Note: for reviews and insight into all of these retailers and more, read the reviews at The Independent Publishing Magazine by Mick Rooney

  • Smashwords. The largest ebook distributor of self-published titles that’s been around the longest and has the widest reach.
  • Draft2Digital. Similar to Smashwords, but smaller and more customer-service focused
  • Pronoun. An ebook distributor that reaches the key players: Amazon, Nook, Kobo, Apple, and Google. They also offer data-based marketing insights and a variety of tools to help you better sell. You pay nothing upfront yet still earn 100% of net sales.
  • BookBaby. You pay for a publishing package upfront (which includes ebook formatting), then you receive 100% of net sales.

To Find Freelance Help

Usually a referral is best; ask successful authors in your genre who they recommend. Otherwise, here are a few options:


Authors Who Blog About Ebook Publishing


News & Trends About Ebook Publishing




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Friday, February 3, 2017

24 Complete Ceremonies

Australian Celebrant Resources
Not quite sure what sort of ceremonies you want to perform?

Dip into this book and get inspired.

24 ceremonies in all, it includes
  1. Eight complete Renewal of Vows Ceremonies
  2. Eight complete Commitment Vows Ceremonies
With these ceremonies at hand, it won't matter whether you know anything about the occasion you want to celebrate.

All of these ceremonies are complete and can be used just as they are, without any further material.

However, you can add or substitute personal details if your clients want to personalise the ceremonies with details of their own.

What can you expect from this book? To help stimulate your own interest and imagination, there are theme ceremonies such as:-
  • St. Valentine's Commitment ceremony
  •         Older children participation in a Renewal of Vows Ceremony

 One of the really joyful ceremony is the Baby Naming Ceremony. In this book you will find:-
  • Involvement of parents, grandparents, step-parents, godparents, siblings
  • Visual symbolism such as scattering of petals, blessing with water, candle lighting
  • Special situation ceremonies, acceptance of step children in a naming ceremony

 Whatever part of Australia you live in, ordering this book couldn't be easier.


24 Ceremonies (8 Naming, 8 Renewal of Vows, 8 Commitment)
is available as a PDF and Word Document. When you order the book both the PDF and Word Document will be emailed to you so you can use which ever version you prefer.

You download them to your own computer, print and bind them yourself or have Office Works do it for you.

You can also cut, copy and paste as you create your own ceremonies or booklets.
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House Blessing and Dedication

Australian Celebrant Resources
When to have a House Blessing or House Dedication Ceremony? 

One of the most common reasons for House Blessing ceremony is when you move into a new house and invite your friends to participate in the ceremony in conjunction with a house warming party. 

Other festive occasions which might prompt a House Blessing ceremony is a Pre-Wedding party when the wedding is to take place at the home. 

If you have done extensive renovation on your house a House Blessing will be part of your house warming party where your family and friends are invited to see the improvements. 

Welcoming a New Baby to the home can also be a time for a House Blessing ceremony. 

It can also be a precursor to a Commitment Ceremony if you and your partner are setting up a home together. 

Whatever your reasons, this book, with more than 200 samples of house blessing readings and rituals, as well as a complete sample house blessing ceremony, will help you create a meaningful, personal and memorable ceremony. 

House Blessing & Dedication is available as a PDF and Word Document. When you order the book both the PDF and Word Document will be emailed to you so you can use which ever version you prefer. 

You download them to your own computer, print and bind them yourself or have Office Works do it for you.  

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Funeral Resource Book

Resources for Australian Celebrants
Almost 200 funeral ceremony samples, it includes readings for

1. funeral of a baby

2. funeral of a parent or a close relative

3. funeral of a partner

4. commemorating the unexpected death, including death of the young or as a result of a suicide

5. funeral for the elderly or after a lengthy illness

6. readings of mourning and remembering

7. reading of consolation and acceptance

8. spiritual, religious and philosophical readings

9. blessings, benedictions and litanies.

There are also suitable readings to accompany such symbolic rituals as:-

1. scattering of ashes or committal

2. releasing of doves or butterflies

3. lighting of candles

For those who want to commemorate the death of a favourite pet, there are also a few poems addressing that topic. In all, there are more than 150 readings to choose from when planning a funeral.

Included in the book is

(a) an overview of what a funeral ceremony entails. 

(b) check lists when compiling funeral information.  

(c) suggestions on how to personalise a funeral ceremony.

(d) hints on how to compile and deliver an eulogy. 

The Funeral Resource Book will help you prepare for a funeral whatever your situation.

Funeral Resources is available as a PDF and Word Document. When you order the book both the PDF and Word Document will be emailed to you so you can use which ever version you prefer.

You download them to your own computer, print and bind them yourself or have Office Works do it for you.

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Wednesday, February 1, 2017

Ebook Course

Some questions to ask yourself about the ebook you're considering to write or publish.

Lesson one. The book

  1. Why am I writing a book
  2. What is the book about
  3. Have I made a serious plan of how to structure the book
  4. What qualifications, expertise or talent do I bring to my writing
  5. Who do I expect to read my book
  6. Where will I find these readers
  7. Have I looked to see if there are any similar books to the one I’m writing
  8. What are their titles
  9. Are they catchy or could I improve on them
  10. Did I notice the style and format the book took
  11. What about the book cover. Was it professional, attractive
  12. Would the blurb on the back of the book motivate you to buy the book
  13. What about the author’s biography
  14. How long or short was this book
  15. What was it priced
  16. Did I feel I could improve on it. In what way
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