Comments for A Good Read http://www.agoodread.com Helping Authors Self Publish ebooks on the Kindle, Nook and other eReaders. Thu, 26 Jan 2012 20:12:59 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Comment on When making a Kindle eBook Do not use Word or Open Office by wes http://www.agoodread.com/when-making-a-kindle-ebook-do-not-use-word-or-open-office#comment-119 wes Thu, 26 Jan 2012 20:12:59 +0000 http://www.agoodread.com/NewSite/?p=81#comment-119 Thanks for the helpful info! Thanks for the helpful info!

]]> Comment on 5 Tips for writing non-fiction ebooks by trabar http://www.agoodread.com/5-tips-for-writing-non-fiction-ebooks#comment-113 trabar Wed, 11 Jan 2012 19:47:49 +0000 http://www.agoodread.com/?p=543#comment-113 Michael, For non-fiction it can range average between 225 to 325 words per page for a regular paperback. Depends on if it has sub-headings with extra spacing and images. So let's say your ebook is straight text no pictures taking the higher figure of 325 words per page and multiplying it times 50, you would have an ebook with 16,250 words. The key to remember, you're writing an ebook seen on different size screens. But the most important part of writing any non-fiction ebook, it's not the words but how does your ebook help the reader? If everything you say is helping, then your reader won't care if it's 20, 30 or more pages. They'll gladly buy your ebook and any more that you write. Hope this helps, Judith Michael,

For non-fiction it can range average between 225 to 325 words per page for a regular paperback.

Depends on if it has sub-headings with extra spacing and images.

So let’s say your ebook is straight text no pictures taking the higher figure of 325 words per page and multiplying it times 50, you would have an ebook with 16,250 words.

The key to remember, you’re writing an ebook seen on different size screens.

But the most important part of writing any non-fiction ebook, it’s not the words but how does your ebook help the reader?

If everything you say is helping, then your reader won’t care if it’s 20, 30 or more pages. They’ll gladly buy your ebook and any more that you write.

Hope this helps,

Judith

]]> Comment on 5 Tips for writing non-fiction ebooks by Michael Anderson http://www.agoodread.com/5-tips-for-writing-non-fiction-ebooks#comment-112 Michael Anderson Wed, 11 Jan 2012 18:28:58 +0000 http://www.agoodread.com/?p=543#comment-112 Judith, Now that I'm without a job, again, I have been able to devote more time to writing. I see your statement about writing the non-fiction ebook and making it 25 to 50 pages, and have a question. In order for me to conceptualize 25 to 50 pages, about how many words are you talking about for 50 pages? I've been working on a blog to get me into the mindset for writing and they suggest 500 to 1000 words per blog to retain the readers attention and still impart some knowledge. That I can deal with, but not sure how many words per page on the ebook. Can you shed some light on that? Thanks, Mike Judith,
Now that I’m without a job, again, I have been able to devote more time to writing. I see your statement about writing the non-fiction ebook and making it 25 to 50 pages, and have a question. In order for me to conceptualize 25 to 50 pages, about how many words are you talking about for 50 pages?
I’ve been working on a blog to get me into the mindset for writing and they suggest 500 to 1000 words per blog to retain the readers attention and still impart some knowledge. That I can deal with, but not sure how many words per page on the ebook.
Can you shed some light on that?
Thanks,
Mike

]]> Comment on Let the Movie Run in Your Head by Lynnsy Logue http://www.agoodread.com/let-the-movie-run-in-your-head#comment-111 Lynnsy Logue Wed, 11 Jan 2012 18:12:52 +0000 http://www.agoodread.com/NewSite/?p=1#comment-111 Dear Dennis, Understandably, you want the most recent to move forward. Let me suggest you purchase the lifetime membership. It is only a few dollars, really just a few, more. Then you can have the course now and if and when she updates, you will get that one, and oh, yeah, you might like self-publishing so much, you pick up other products she has on her site. I have done just that. It is the best money I have ever spent and her guidance and direction is priceless. Jump in, you're going to love it. Got my first book on Kindle and getting ready to launch on Nook. Just getting started creating a new life thanks to Judith! Good luck to you. Lynnsy Logue Author Tongue Cancer and My Organic Cotton Socks, a Journal/Memoir Dear Dennis,
Understandably, you want the most recent to move forward. Let me suggest you purchase the lifetime membership. It is only a few dollars, really just a few, more. Then you can have the course now and if and when she updates, you will get that one, and oh, yeah, you might like self-publishing so much, you pick up other products she has on her site.
I have done just that. It is the best money I have ever spent and her guidance and direction is priceless.
Jump in, you’re going to love it. Got my first book on Kindle and getting ready to launch on Nook. Just getting started creating a new life thanks to Judith!
Good luck to you.
Lynnsy Logue
Author
Tongue Cancer and My Organic Cotton Socks, a Journal/Memoir

]]> Comment on Should you self publish in Apple’s iBook Store? by trabar http://www.agoodread.com/should-you-self-publish-in-apples-ibook-store#comment-97 trabar Tue, 27 Dec 2011 16:29:55 +0000 http://www.agoodread.com/?p=521#comment-97 An ePUB is a container file which has all your book's files in it so all e-Readers except the Kindle will display it properly. An ePUB is a container file which has all your book’s files in it so all e-Readers except the Kindle will display it properly.

]]> Comment on Should you self publish in Apple’s iBook Store? by Charles Brooks http://www.agoodread.com/should-you-self-publish-in-apples-ibook-store#comment-85 Charles Brooks Sun, 11 Dec 2011 15:39:00 +0000 http://www.agoodread.com/?p=521#comment-85 What, exactly, is an ePUB? What, exactly, is an ePUB?

]]> Comment on Ez-ily make a Drop Cap in your ebook by h. hooks http://www.agoodread.com/ez-ily-make-a-drop-cap-in-your-ebook#comment-65 h. hooks Thu, 22 Sep 2011 21:45:50 +0000 http://www.agoodread.com/?p=470#comment-65 Wonderful. Will try it, as this is very timely for the book I'm currently converting (full of drop caps at the beginning of each chapter...as well as pictures and text runarounds - help!). Thank you! Wonderful. Will try it, as this is very timely for the book I’m currently converting (full of drop caps at the beginning of each chapter…as well as pictures and text runarounds – help!).
Thank you!

]]> Comment on Facebook Fan Page Video For Authors by Denis A Wheadon http://www.agoodread.com/facebook-fan-page-video-for-authors#comment-61 Denis A Wheadon Sun, 28 Aug 2011 15:43:16 +0000 http://www.agoodread.com/?p=468#comment-61 Hello again, Judith Further to my previous message/comment, I should also mention that I have set up a Kindle Bookshop on my website ~ the original Kindle setup was thanks to your tuition ~ if you are interested in seeing what you have inspired me to do, here is a link ~ www.pen4god.co.uk/kindle Every blessing Denis Hello again, Judith
Further to my previous message/comment, I should also mention that I have set up a Kindle Bookshop on my website ~ the original Kindle setup was thanks to your tuition ~ if you are interested in seeing what you have inspired me to do, here is a link ~ http://www.pen4god.co.uk/kindle
Every blessing
Denis

]]> Comment on Facebook Fan Page Video For Authors by Denis A Wheadon http://www.agoodread.com/facebook-fan-page-video-for-authors#comment-60 Denis A Wheadon Sun, 28 Aug 2011 15:38:58 +0000 http://www.agoodread.com/?p=468#comment-60 Thank you for your help and advice, Judith ~ I have followed your instructions and have set up a Book Fan Club page ~ here is a link to it, if you are interested ~ http://www.facebook.com/pages/Denis-A-Wheadon-Book-Fan-Club/206396816080118?v=wall ~ I would appreciate your comments, observations and/or suggestions ~ thanks again. Every blessing Denis Thank you for your help and advice, Judith ~ I have followed your instructions and have set up a Book Fan Club page ~ here is a link to it, if you are interested ~ http://www.facebook.com/pages/Denis-A-Wheadon-Book-Fan-Club/206396816080118?v=wall
~ I would appreciate your comments, observations and/or suggestions ~ thanks again.
Every blessing
Denis

]]> Comment on Let the Movie Run in Your Head by trabar http://www.agoodread.com/let-the-movie-run-in-your-head#comment-59 trabar Wed, 24 Aug 2011 21:41:06 +0000 http://www.agoodread.com/NewSite/?p=1#comment-59 Dennis, The Kindle eBook Course is not being revised. Where the confusion might be is - I'm working on my new ePUB ebook course which is what the Nook and other eReaders require. Since Amazon's software is on 6 plus eReaders, my Kindle eBook Course will definitely show you how to format your ebook correctly before uploading it to their Digital Text Platform. Frankly, as an Author, you should self publish your ebooks on as many sites as you can. You'll really love it when the royalty checks come every month. Dennis,

The Kindle eBook Course is not being revised.

Where the confusion might be is – I’m working on my new ePUB ebook course which is what the Nook and other eReaders require.

Since Amazon’s software is on 6 plus eReaders, my Kindle eBook Course will definitely show you how to format your ebook correctly before uploading it to their Digital Text Platform.

Frankly, as an Author, you should self publish your ebooks on as many sites as you can. You’ll really love it when the royalty checks come every month.

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