How to Get Your E-Book Published

By: Richard Curtis, William David Thomas

Paperback | 1 January 2002

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Electronic book publishing is booming, a trend that fascinates and frightens most writers. Richard Curtis, author, agent, e-rights guru and e-publisher, both allays writers' fears and gives them the guidance they need to conquer this exciting new marketplace. They'll find information on: * the basics of how an e-book works * E-book security methods * Ethics and copyright issues * E-readers, such as handheld computers and Rocket Books * Print-on-demand books * Agents, marketing and promotion Curtis also explores the process of e-publication, helping readers decide if they should seek an e-publisher or e-publish their own work. This book is the most authoritative, step-by-step guide of any book in the marketplace--packed with the information any writer can use to navigate the dark waters of this mysterious new technology. Richard Curtis is the owner of Richard Curtis Associates, Inc., a leading New York literary agency. He is the author of a number of books on writing and publishing. In 1998 he formed E-Rights/E-Reads, Ltd., an online publisher, retailer and electronic rights clearing house. Curtis is a recognized e-publishing expert, author's rights advocate and speaker at seminars and conferences nationwide. He lives in New York City.

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Introduction: Welcome to the Future: An Introduction to Electronic Publishing	p. 1
Understanding the Power and Potential of E-Publishing	p. 4
The First Steps Toward E-Publishing	p. 5
A Few Words From the Authors	p. 8
The Roots of E-Publishing	p. 14
E-Book Type One: Handheld Readers	p. 21
E-Book Type Two: Software E-Book Readers	p. 25
E-Book Type Three: Print-on-Demand Books	p. 30
How E-Publishing is Changing How Books are Published	p. 33
The Benefits of E-Publishing Over Traditional Methods	p. 38
Understanding the Digital Revolution in Five Easy Steps	p. 43
Does Your Information Want to Be Free?	p. 49
Protecting What's Yours: Digital Rights Management	p. 53
The Nuts and Bolts of Writing an E-Book	p. 56
Avoiding Common Writing Pitfalls	p. 59
How to Find a Trustworthy Editor for Your E-Book	p. 63
Getting Started: Writing and Formatting Your E-Book	p. 68
Getting Your Book Into a Digital Format	p. 69
The Next Step: Three E-Publishing Options	p. 77
Understanding the World Wide Web and the Internet	p. 80
Finding a Format to Reach the Most Readers	p. 83
Amazing Things You Can Do With HTML Formats	p. 90
Formatting for Handheld E-Book Readers	p. 92
Alternate Opportunities for E-Publishing	p. 100
Self-Publishing on the Web	p. 105
Getting on the Information Superhighway and Staying There	p. 106
Setting Up Your Domain Name	p. 111
Resources for Learning HTML	p. 118
How You Can Build a Great E-Publishing Web Site	p. 125
Reasons for Giving Your E-Book Away for Free	p. 132
How to Make Money From Your E-Book	p. 134
Congratulations! You Are an E-Book Publisher	p. 144
Working With Others to E-Publish Your E-Book	p. 146
How Brand-Name E-Publishers Can Help Your Career	p. 147
Working With Established E-Publishers	p. 151
Is a Vanity E-Publisher Right for You?	p. 156
Working With Print-on-Demand Publishers	p. 161
Writer Beware: Scams in Electronic Publishing	p. 166
The Traditional Role of Agents	p. 168
In E-Publishing. Agents Are No Longer the Front Door	p. 172
The Two Sides of Digital Rights Management	p. 177
Issues Surrounding Intellectual Property	p. 183
Marketing and Distributing Your E-Book	p. 191
Avenues for Distributing Your E-Book	p. 192
Self-Distribution Methods	p. 200
Alternate Methods of Distribution	p. 205
The Importance of Marketing Your E-Book	p. 210
Methods of Internet/Web Promotion to Avoid	p. 213
Marketing Methods That Work	p. 217
E-Mail Signatures: One Simple Thing You Can Do to Market Your E-Book	p. 224
How to Get Your E-Book Reviewed	p. 228
Focusing on Your Potential Market	p. 235
Using E-mail Announcements to Advertise and Promote Your E-Book	p. 240
Promoting Your E-Book Through Electronic Bulletin Boards	p. 246
Wrapping Things Up: A Look Back ... and a Look Ahead	p. 256
Resources	p. 262
Bibliography	p. 269
Index	p. 271
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