I have been thinking for a long time. If I should take all the poems I have written on my blog and make it available as a book. So I have a poll for everyone to answer for me. This poll will expire in a week. Please be honest as you can with this. I just want to know if anyone would really buy the book if I put one together.
Also, maybe in the comments add what device you would like to read the book. That way I can make sure I have it available for everyone.
Thank you for your feedback!
P.S. Thank you for those of you who filled out the last two polls. I got an even result of how to create a blog and use it and how to write poetry. So I will work on those as well. Thank you for the four poeple who did those polls.
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Showing posts with label e-book. Show all posts
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Thursday, October 8, 2015
Saturday, July 11, 2015
How to Self Publish a Poem book
Hello everyone! I got a question from bethfinkie about what is the processes in publishing a poetry book. So here it goes!
1. when I wanted to publish my first book I was googling a lot. I was looking for a website that would allow me to published at no charge. I also used YouTube to watch videos on other people using the site and their thoughts. Once I learned about amazon's direct publishing e-book I decided to try it out.
Also when I wanted to find a site to do print I found Lulu.com to be the easiest and cheapest opposition. They do offer professional service but I went with the free-Do it your self- opposition. I also found out that they do free e-books too. Were I am not just available on amazon, but also, nook, ibook, and kobo. So through Lulu I am on more e-book platforms. That was a plus for me! I felt limited with amazon.
2. Formatting
When I found out that i could directly publish to kindle, I found what the formatting is for making an e-book. I found that you just need to have heading for each poem and create a table of contestant. I was using Microsoft word for all of this.
For lulu I needed the same things but there was a minimum of 32 pages that I had to do for the paper copy. Also I believe for e-book to but it may not matter for eBook.
3. Choosing poems
So for the first book I had already all the poems written. So all I needed to do was take all the poems and sort them where they were kinda put together by topic.
For the second one I had a few poems that did not make it to the first book so I put them in this one and since I have to have about 32 pages for my book on lulu I continued writing when an idea came to me and just added it to the book. When I finally reached the 32 page minimum I was ready to start editing and double checking formatting. After all that I was ready to upload.
4. uploading
This step was pretty simple since you just fill out what ether kindle or lulu wanted. The title, author name, rights, description, price, cover and uploading the file of the book. It is very simple to do. For the first two book I just went through the processes and done! But for my second poem book I am having one of my best friends who is an artist design the cover for the book. That is why it is not up yet. I did not like to chooses for the covers when you just go through the steps. So I decided I need a nicer cover. Hopefully soon I will be able to show everyone the cover for the book.
5. Submitting
So after you have done all the steps to upload your book. You wait about 24-48 hour for amazon to put it up. For lulu it may take a month or more. They have to review your book. Then kindle,nook, iBook and kobo review the book. If they accept it you will find it up on their website in about a month.
I hope this helps! Anyone wanting to self-publish I would use Lulu.com since they can sent your eBook to all the different providers.
If you have anymore question or comments. Please ask!
Link, comment and subscribe!
Happy reading!
1. when I wanted to publish my first book I was googling a lot. I was looking for a website that would allow me to published at no charge. I also used YouTube to watch videos on other people using the site and their thoughts. Once I learned about amazon's direct publishing e-book I decided to try it out.
Also when I wanted to find a site to do print I found Lulu.com to be the easiest and cheapest opposition. They do offer professional service but I went with the free-Do it your self- opposition. I also found out that they do free e-books too. Were I am not just available on amazon, but also, nook, ibook, and kobo. So through Lulu I am on more e-book platforms. That was a plus for me! I felt limited with amazon.
2. Formatting
When I found out that i could directly publish to kindle, I found what the formatting is for making an e-book. I found that you just need to have heading for each poem and create a table of contestant. I was using Microsoft word for all of this.
For lulu I needed the same things but there was a minimum of 32 pages that I had to do for the paper copy. Also I believe for e-book to but it may not matter for eBook.
3. Choosing poems
So for the first book I had already all the poems written. So all I needed to do was take all the poems and sort them where they were kinda put together by topic.
For the second one I had a few poems that did not make it to the first book so I put them in this one and since I have to have about 32 pages for my book on lulu I continued writing when an idea came to me and just added it to the book. When I finally reached the 32 page minimum I was ready to start editing and double checking formatting. After all that I was ready to upload.
4. uploading
This step was pretty simple since you just fill out what ether kindle or lulu wanted. The title, author name, rights, description, price, cover and uploading the file of the book. It is very simple to do. For the first two book I just went through the processes and done! But for my second poem book I am having one of my best friends who is an artist design the cover for the book. That is why it is not up yet. I did not like to chooses for the covers when you just go through the steps. So I decided I need a nicer cover. Hopefully soon I will be able to show everyone the cover for the book.
5. Submitting
So after you have done all the steps to upload your book. You wait about 24-48 hour for amazon to put it up. For lulu it may take a month or more. They have to review your book. Then kindle,nook, iBook and kobo review the book. If they accept it you will find it up on their website in about a month.
I hope this helps! Anyone wanting to self-publish I would use Lulu.com since they can sent your eBook to all the different providers.
If you have anymore question or comments. Please ask!
Link, comment and subscribe!
Happy reading!
Thursday, July 9, 2015
Coming Soon to a e-book store near you!
I am proud to announced that my second poetry book will be available on all e-book devices including: kindle, nook, ibook, and kobo. The finishing touches are in the final stages. I am hoping the book will be up and running in a month or soon.
This book contains many more great poems. The main theme in this book is change, new beginnings. The reason is the fact that I had just graduated from high school. It is a big accomplishment for me. So a good portion of these poems are just my reflection on that accomplishment. There are also others like fandom, sports and summer.
I soon will have more info on this wonderful book. When it will be available, a sneak peek of the book and the awesome book cover!!!!!
Stay tune and comment if you have any more questions.
This book contains many more great poems. The main theme in this book is change, new beginnings. The reason is the fact that I had just graduated from high school. It is a big accomplishment for me. So a good portion of these poems are just my reflection on that accomplishment. There are also others like fandom, sports and summer.
I soon will have more info on this wonderful book. When it will be available, a sneak peek of the book and the awesome book cover!!!!!
Stay tune and comment if you have any more questions.
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