Ebook-Only Publishing There are many considerations to take into account as an author looking to publish an ebook as the
experienced in making the most of the limited and smaller space that’s available to give your ebook cover visual impact and attract attention. Once the book has been created, it needs to be converted into the correct file type for uploading onto retailer platforms. If you have some knowledge of computing then you may be able to convert it to an ebook file, but if not, it’s best left to a specialist. There are several processes to undertake before creating your ebook, though. Troubador offers a range of services, which authors are free to pick and choose depending on their requirements. Our authors benefit from our extensive distribution network, both in the UK and overseas. We make your ebook available through all the major ebook retailers, including Amazon, Apple, Barnes & Noble, Waterstones, Scrib’d, OverDrive and Kobo, among others. We can also ensure availability overseas through hundreds of other international retailers, and offer access to the huge ebook library market through our distribution links with wholesalers and specialist
only format of their book. In the rush to get an ebook
published, authors can overlook the fact that they must make sure their manuscript is 100% ready to publish from an editorial perspective. While many authors choose to self- edit their work, consider getting professional help, whether through Troubador or elsewhere, to ensure that your book will be error-free. Similarly, with cover design, the importance of a high-quality, eye-grabbing cover cannot be underestimated. An ebook cover will be sat among many others of the same genre on the digital search pages, so it must achieve maximum impact at a glance. Ebook cover design tends to differ from regular book cover design because of the limitations of the online sizing available with most retailers. Our team of in-house designers are
32
Made with FlippingBook Learn more on our blog