How to selfpublish an ebook in this article, ill go through why self publishing an ebook is a good idea, how to format an ebook for publication, exclusivity vs going wide on multiple platforms, the specific sites available for self publishing ebooks and what information you need, thoughts on pricing, and piracy. You can do this on the describe your ebook page of the publishing. So, head over to kobo writing life, and away you go. Kobo carries over six million ebooks, with customers in over 190 countries. Your guide to selfpublishing distribution services. You will still be able to publish your book on kobo without an isbn and sell in over 190. However, if youve entered into an exclusive distribution deal, such as with amazon kindle direct publishing select, you can only sell there. Ryan levesque, cofounder has worked with thousands of our clients since 2010. If you are a traditionally published author, please contact your publisher directly. I download the epub file from draft2digital and upload the same file on kobo. Imagine having your very own industry expert right there for you for all of your publishing needs. A website that allows you to easily make a landing page for your book that has all the places your book can be.
Here you can access technical faqs, as well as a community forum to help you with any issue you might have publishing on kobo. This selfpublishing platform with no aggregator fees. Discover kobo writing life and publish your book internationally in four easy steps. Your book cover is the first thing your reader will see when they find your book in the kobo store. We have compiled stepbystep guides on how to selfpublish your book, information on becoming a hybrid author as well as how to work with distributors. At reedsy, our goal has always been to help authors through. If you are using kobo writing life as a publisher or aggregator, you must have legal consent from the content owners before. You have the option to enroll your book in a kobo promotion.
Kobo writing life makes your dream of being published a reality. May 14, 2019 find the perfect editor for your book. Publishing archives written word media book promotion. An introduction to publishing with kobo writing life. The most important thing is to know your options, so read on. However, if theres one thing our marketplace cant do, its the. The 7 most popular platforms to selfpublish your ebook. Over 300,000 authors trust the professionals on reedsy, come meet them. Depending on the publishing deal you have, you can sell your book everywhere, including amazon, barnes and noble, ibooks, kobo, and your own website. There are many platforms on which you can self publish your novel as an ebook. Founded in december 2009, torontobased kobo has emerged in the last two years as a global diy selfpublishing platform and ebookstore, as well as producing its own range of ereader. Well send your earnings directly to your bank account. This video tutorial will show you how to publish your book in the internationally popular kobo online bookstore. Kobo writing life and international ebook sales with.
If you notice that another user is selling a book that you own the rights to, please contact us and we will investigate the. Just go to your dashboard, uncheck the box to delist the book from kobo and simply republish again. After you have described your ebook, added your content, determined your license and availability, and set its list price, a fifth step, publish. The kobo writing life podcast features exciting interviews with bestselling authors, tips on the craft and business of writing, and advice for successfully selfpublishing. How to publish an ebook on kobo sarra cannon author.
If your publishing date is later than today, kobo will ask whether your readers can preorder your title. If you are a selfpublished author, enter a publisher name that your ebooks will be collectively published under. So there is no hassle of uploading your msword document, reconverting it to epub, fixing errors and so on. For example, my book beautiful demons is the first book in the peachville high demons series. Smashwords, draft2digital, ingram, any requests regarding your book must come to us directly from. Once youve finished writing your book figuring out how to publish it can be daunting. Clean text with simple formatting will win you more. Kobos publishing platform is called kobo writing life kwl, and like smashwords, kwl has a more author and readerfriendly branding about it. Kobo will list your book s subtitle in parenthesis next to your title, so if you want your series name listed next to your book, you could enter it here. Although it may take a lot of work to secure a book deal, dont write it off just because you dont like working with corporate entities. This means that virtually every time someone purchases and reads. Your books will disappear from kobo within 24 hours my experience on draft2digital or it may take 24 years just kidding. An introduction to publishing with kobo writing life i have wanted to post about kobo writing life ever since they launched but i have delayed this several times.
To set up a book, kobo takes you through five screens. The user guide and conversion guidelines are userfriendly and easy to follow. You wont have to pay a single penny to publish your digital book. Kobo will list your books subtitle in parenthesis next to your title, so if you want your series name listed next to your book, you could enter it here. Keep in mind that publishing through a publishing house like scholastic, dutton or penguin has a lot of perks, like editors and publicists to help improve your book and your sales. What you need to know not all books will be featured. The fine print of selfpublishing, now in its fifth edition, has been lauded by industry professionals as the goto book for authors considering selfpublishing. The third step of the ebook publishing process is getting your book out there where readers can easily find it.
Other important things to include on your cover are your author name and book title. Through our major online book retailer and library partners and our relationship with ingram digital, your ebook will be sold in the online stores that currently account for over 98% of all ebooks sold. We dont ask for any exclusivity so you are free to publish wherever else you. With apologies to kobo as no one likes to name the competition, i sometimes tell nonwriting friends in the u. At reedsy, our goal has always been to help authors through every stage of the publishing process, from the actual writing down to the marketing and promotion. Launched in 2012, kobo writing life is a global diy publishing platform that empowers authors to take their publishing career into their own hands. Kindle direct publishing kdp is amazons very own selfpublishing haven. Smashwords how to publish an ebook with smashwords ebooks. Clean text with simple formatting will win you more accolades than any attempt to produce an electronic version of a coffee table book. Its only prudent for established and aspiring authors to make their books available in as many places as possible, and one of those places should be kobo, a highly reputable and growing name in digital publishing.
The kwl platform allows writers to upload their manuscripts in five simple steps, and then converts it into epub format and. Setting up a new ebook kobo writing life help centre. Whether youre a bestselling author or just about to publish your first novel, bookbaby wants to make your book available to kobo s reading community for purchase, for recommending, and for broader discussion. This self publishing platform with no aggregator fees provides fantastic opportunities and tools so you can launch successfully. Just create a kobo writing life account, upload your manuscript, and set the price. How to get featured on kobo writing by the seat of my pants.
Public domain is your title part of the public domain. Mar 21, 2019 get your book in front of your market. This means that virtually every time someone purchases and reads your book on kobo, it has the potential to get noticed by thousands of readers. With amazons big pool of kindle owners and ebook readers, your book will have a solid market to. Dec 14, 2014 this video tutorial will show you how to publish your book in the internationally popular kobo online bookstore. With kobo writing life, you own your rights, set your prices and distribute your books in any country you choose. Feb 20, 2020 keep in mind that publishing through a publishing house like scholastic, dutton or penguin has a lot of perks, like editors and publicists to help improve your book and your sales. If you are using kobo writing life as a publisher or aggregator, you must have legal consent from the content owners before you can distribute their titles. Kobo users can purchase books recommended by friends simply by tapping on the shared book cover from an activity feed. Their original launch was delayed by several weeks and then i read reports of authors still having difficulties getting books published through the portal. Please make sure to declare your title as being part of the public domain. You often will be able to deselect kobo as an option for distribution which will allow you to publish directly through kobo writing life. Kobo writing life content conversion guidelines 3 remember, ebook readers are about text, not trying to do weird and wonderful things. A the fine printa has helped thousands of authors understand selfpublishing companiesa services, contract terms, printing markups, and royalty calculations.
Once you access the kobo writing life website, youll be ready to make an account or sign in to an existing one and let the sales pour in. To check your publishing progress, click ebooks in the menu bar. Jul, 2014 even though its free to submit, you still have to make sure the links you provide are from your books kobo page and not smashwords or gasp amazon. How to self publish ebooks with kobo writing life ebook by. Learn everything you need to know about selfpublishing your book with kobo writing life. The kwl platform allows writers to upload their manuscripts in five simple steps, and then converts it into epub format and makes it available to a global audience. Jul 02, 2017 with apologies to kobo as no one likes to name the competition, i sometimes tell nonwriting friends in the u. The cover image represents your work, and should catch the readers eye. Publishing ebooks with kobo self publishing on a budget. Dec 17, 2018 with kobo writing life, you own your rights, set your prices and distribute your books in any country you choose. Apr 21, 2014 self publishing your e book on kobo is very easy. How to publish on kobo writing life with tara cremin.
Aug 27, 2019 to set up a book, kobo takes you through five screens. Although is the website that consumers will visit when hoping to download the latest ebooks, the kobo writing life site is where youll need to go for self. How to make sure your books are accepted by kobo writing life. Next, publish your books through kobo writing life.
I am passionate about empowering authors to discover the right path for each book. We dont ask for any exclusivity so you are free to publish. After the book is published, the status will be updated to on sale. Publishing your book on kobo writing as a second career. Although there are many similarities among these publishing platforms, it will behoove you to look into some of the differences. Worlds largest ebook distributor for indie authors and small independent presses.
Even though its free to submit, you still have to make sure the links you provide are from your books kobo page and not smashwords or gasp amazon. If youre interested in publishing your book with rakuten kobo, visit the kobo writing life help center here. Depending on the publishing deal you have, you can sell your book everywhere, including amazon, barnes and noble, ibooks, kobo, and. Every book published through kobo writing life undergoes our qa. The contract with the publishing company is also totally riskfree as you can also cancel it anytime. Tips for publishing your ebook via kobos writing life. By publishing with kobo, you can optin to enroll your ebook in kobo plus.
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