How to Make, Market and Sell Ebooks - All for Free

Please don't spam the comments section for my books.

I work for an ePublisher who will create your eBook for you - for FREE. Quick overview of what ink-slinger is about:

PRICING
Short stories are priced at a flat fee of £0.99 and eBooks (novels) follow an ascending pricing model: starting price of £1.49, when 50 copies are sold this will rise to £1.99 and when 100 copies are sold this will rise to and remain at £2.49. Prices have deliberately been kept low, to encourage our customers to try new writers and to buy multiple books at a time.

ROYALTIES
We pay 70% royalty on net profit. We use PayPal as our payment method and their standard transaction fees are a flat rate of £0.05, plus 5% of the value of a transaction, so at 70% you will earn £0.96 for each eBook sold at £1.49. We pay royalties every quarter.

COPYRIGHT
Writers retain all the rights to their work, and are free to enter other publishing contracts, should the opportunity arise. If you upload your work and at a later date decide you would rather remove it, all you need to do is send us an email, and we will remove it from sale.

HOW TO REGISTER
Register for a writers account here http://authors.ink-slinger.com/authlog.aspx and use the upload tool to load your writing to the site.

More information can be found on our website www.authors.ink-slinger.com or www.ink-slinger.com for the public store.

This is a brilliant book Jason. I'm really pleased I found it on the site. Its well written and easy to understand, and its got great references to the sites that can be useful.
I was considering sending my first chapters away to a few publishers before I published my book myself, but now I've changed my mind. Your advice to make it into an Ebook book first makes a lot of sense. The dream of having it in book form and the rest that goes with it is great, but like you said, maybe after it has taken off. And for me there's plenty of time to do all that, I've got another three books to edit to complete the series! But I have to say I was origionally worried about Ebooks because of the numerous amount of people who seem to be able to copy them so easily for free - I know so many myself.
Anyhow your book has so much information in it, some of it I am already doing (preparing) and some I didn't know about. But you have given advice on how to use facebook much better than I had been doing - which I would never have known, and all the other sites like twitter and LinkedIn. My website isn't too good either, and goodness knows what went wrong with the web ring I created!
I never noticed - have you got a chapter for people who dont know the basics of some things. A chapter for 'dummies', like the books 'Gardening for dummies' etc.
In some cases I think I need it.
Thanks for your help and advice. And of course your time.
Junetee
FOUR CORNERS.book one, The Rock Star

Hey Jason, your book is a really good read! I love the warts and all beginning because I think if most of us have not gone there, we've certainly considered it! It is a brutal world out there for budding authors; how many great books have never been published, never had the chance to greet the masses? We all know the stories of mountains of Rejection letters for novels that eventually became classics. At least the great Slush Pile of Authonomy provides feedback. Most publishers no longer bother to reply at all. The paradox is there is a lot of crap that somehow was published by reputable publishers. My guess is that Point Of Sale stats is a crucial tool for the publishers on subject matter content, leaving them happy to feed a fire, regardless of its literal integrity. Best Seller Lists are not directly proportional to good writing... but of course this is very subjective to the reader. I think eBooks may be a way to get true indications of popularity; it certainly solves a lot of problems of time & place, stock holdings, distribution and buyer reach. Good luck, I think you are on a winner! regards, Andrew Esposito, Killing Paradise

This is a truly fantastic book, and one that is well worth the time to any author that wants to self-publish an ebook (or even one that just wants to know about how that would work.) This book has been absolutely priceless to me as I get my own book ready for ebook format, and it continues to be my model. I could not recommend a better how-to guide, or an author with a more generous, helpful tone.

This book is outstanding. After reading this manual (in its entirety, not just this excerpt) all one needs to do is implement it. You've listed every tool our there, and now it's up to individual to try and make the best of it. I've read many "how tos" and none of them is as complete as this one. I know the book is out there (I have it), but I couldn't resist saying a word or two to accompany my rating :)
Barbara

In looking over this and as per the previous reviewers comments, I'd say writing the book is the fun and easy part! Everything after that is a nightmare! But the tips and advice you provide are useful and this book will help to give pointers to the jungle that is trying to get a book published. Starred, regards, Mark

Hello Jason,
' how to make market and sell Ebooks ---

they say,' the right time for everything'
That you have done with this very informative book'
However you may have got the sixth line incorrect, you say writing is only half the battle,
With my experience to date, i can say its only quarter of the battle, this marketing including trying to improve rankings on this Authonomy would drive any sane person to drink, or bonkers,
|Not to mention how time consuming it is,
more enjoyable writing, and less stress-full,
Heard Mavuve Binchy say on radio one day ' oh, i only write and send it of to meet the deadline'
How lucky for her to be in that position.
All that aside, i will keep this book of yours on my watchlist and use as a reference.
next question' How does the ordinary mortal us the ,Facebook, face=blogs,Twitters and anything out there that bombs around the world at the speed of light
please allocate a full chapter to drawings ie switch on button, go to box ---
this book will do well out there, and i wish you good luck
tom bye ' from hugs to kisses'

Hi. Its a great idea specially for the authors on authonomy. I found no better book than this on this site. It may help authors as water in desert. Soon, I will read and comment. ajay

Hi. Its a great idea specially for the authors on authonomy. I found no better book than this on this site. It may help authors as water in desert. Soon, I will read and comment. ajay

Hi Jason - just thought I would take a quick glance at what you have posted since I am pushing forward with publishing my own e-book. Your writing style is very conversational - and as a non-lover of non-fiction, it made it much easier for me to scan through your opening paragraphs. I have so much to learn, but I know it can be done (since thousands have done it before me!).

Thanks for being on Authonomy, writing a worthwhile blog and sharing your information with the world.

Jenny

Great job, Jason, this made interesting and useful reading. I have added your book to my Amazon wishlist with a view to purchase on payday (I'm a college lecturer so I'm skint) I am still hoping for a mainstream publisher but I have set myself a end date. Come the summer vacation if I have got nowhere I intend to self publish.

Hi Jason, I found your books to be very helpfull.
You have explained quite a lot to the Would- be- Author.
Often wondered about ebooks and whether it's a good Idea or not to go in that direction.
You have answered many questions, very pleased about that.
I always thought that readers prefer a proper book to sitting reading on a pc - apparently not.
Glad that your book was here, came across it under the 'Business' Tag filter.
Star rated your book by the way.

Kind regards,

Neville THE SECRETS OF THE FOREST - THE TIME ZONE.

Good, punchy, colloquial prose and an absorbing topic for writers. On my watchlist for more study.

John Regan. 'Let Them Eat Cake: How the Calendar Caused the GFC'

Wow, This book is amazing. Very helpful At this moment I am feeling overwhelmed to say the least. I have spent a fortune on self publishing 3 books, and have 3 more waiting, but can't afford to do anything about it.
You have done us all a service by writing this book. Best of luck with it. Backed. Eunice - The Temple Dancer.

Thank-you,
I've read your first two chapters and find all your information to be very useful,
will be back to read more.

Wanda
hangintherewanda.wordpress.com

Jason. Your book has just been brought to my attentions. Well, it certainly is in the right place to get readers! I am one of them. I have already read and enjoyed and backed your 'Little Universe' book on your site. Just had not realised you others. So I will noe also back 'How to make'
I found bits of your book very interesting, as I am rather a virgin at this game.
However, I would have thought that this book would be an obvious seller via a publisher or self publish and self promotion as your book suggests. So I do hope you are doing well!
You say that you have little time to read others. If you can find a few minutes I would appreciate any feedback and also backing.
Yours Jerry [paperbat]

It's already finished. Has been for two months. You can find it at CreateSpace in print or at any online ebook retailer or at my site http://ebooksuccess4free.webs.com

Please finish it. At this point I would love to read the whole thing. I would buy it, as I suspect most of the users of this site would.

Nice job.

Please finish it. At this point I would love to read the whole thing. I would buy it, as I suspect most of the users of this site would.

Nice job.

Welcome aboard, Jason. This website will improve your writing craft, if you allow it. I'm a bit of a pitch doctor, having read thousands of pitches in my time on this website, so I want to share my insight here with you. You have to think of your pitches as your sales tool to grab the casual reader's eyes. The short pitch works as well as the long pitch. Perfecting your pitches is how you climb in ranking to gather more exposure and comments to better your novel. The writing is good so I am SHELVING you.

Though I have been a very active member for over a year and have the most commented book, I can still use your comments on my book when you get the chance. Every little bit helps. Cheers!

JC
The Obergemau Key

Dear Jason, I love that you have a detailed description of how to do all of this with. :) Before I began to read your book, I was prepared by your pitch/table of contentswhich was very well done. Your titles & lists are outstanding :) If I weren't so weary & sick with lupus & also computer illiterate , I'd for sure do it all - especially since it is not cost to me. :) Your info is wonderful because you create interest by having short paragraphs, which makes me want to keep reading to find out what you will say next. I'm "backing" your book: When you back a book, it only improves the ranking of that book, not yours. However, the author whose book you are backing may decide to back your book also, in which case yes, your ranking would be improved...authonomy. :) Please "back" my TWO memoir books, "He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not" & my completed memoir unedited version? "Tell Me True Love Stories," which tells at the end, my illness now & 6th abusive marriage." Thanks, Susie :)
p.s. Remember: Every time you place a book on your bookshelf, your recommendation pushes the book up the rankings. And while that book sits on your bookshelf, your reputation as a talent spotter increases depending on how well that book performs. :)

A useful edition to any author who can't find and agent or publishing house to print their work. Will keep dipping into this for more insight.

Good luck with it.
Melxx
Impeding Justice

SELLING E-BOOKS
This is an interesting manual on how to market a novel. I was surprised that it never suggests trying to find an agent or approaching publishing houses as a first step. It just assumes an author will be going right to self-publishing. That said, for the author who does choose that route, the book is written in a clear, easy to read style and has the potential to save an author a lot of money. I’m sure it will find an audience among new writers and who knows – in the future E-publishing may be the chief route by which books are purchased. I’m adding this to my shelf. Burgio (Grain of Salt).

You've got me sold. I'll be looking to buy this. It's a must have. Thank you for all of the great info that you've shared.
Amelia
Dark Forgiveness

I have just finished reading through your book and have found it to be very informative and useful, and I just wanted to let you know that I have Backed it. It is well written and it certainly appears that you have put a lot of effort into it. I wish you great success here at Autonomy and in your publishing effort.

Jan Long
Cosmic Love? Reconciling Divine Benevolence with Tragedy
http://www.authonomy.com/ViewBook.aspx?bookid=18191

hullo Jason. Your book has been very informative concerning the industry. I am going back to the professor under whom I wrote my first chapter in one of his textbooks. please take a look at my book and thanks for that. Shelved and backed.


Linda Lou Long
Southern dis-Comfort
http://www.authonomy.com/ViewBook.aspx?bookid=11421

Fantastic book. Extremely helpful. I wish you the best of luck. kind regards pinkcoffee 'In The Moment' & 'Chameleon'

You really know your shit pardon the expression! BACKED with pleasure and gratitude for this important information!

Liz
The Cheech Room