YOUR PERSONAL

SELF-PUBLISHING GUIDE

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Page 1- Cover
Page 2- Table of Contents
Page 3- New to Self-Publishing?
Page 4- How to Get Started
Page 5 & 6- The Difference Between Print and eBooks
Page 7- Why Publish an eBook?
Page 8- eBook Formats
Page 9- eBook Apps & ISBNs
Page 10- eBook Distribution
Page 11- eBook Distribution Partners
Page 12 & 13- How Royalties are Calculated
Page 14- Publishing with eBooks2go
Page 15- Contact Information

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The deference between print and eBooks

An eBook is quite simply a book in an electronic format. It can be read on an
eReader either on your computer with eReading software, or specific devices
like the Amazon Kindle, the iPad, the
Nook by Barnes & Noble, or
the Sony Reader.
eBooks definitely look similar to print
books. Headings, paragraphs and
even lists typically look and work like
they do in print. Some advanced
formatting features such as
hyperlinks on say, footnotes, and
images that are scalable in proportion to the eReaders screen size are
possible in eBook formats.
To understand the differences between print and electronic book formatting,
heres a basic guideline: while formatting possibilities in print are technically
limitless, once the final product - the physical book - is formatted for print, making changes to the content or the layout
of the book is a
painstaking process.
ePublishing is different in the sense that it keeps the
content and presentation of your book separate. This
means that features like fonts and page size can be
altered as and when your book is being read on any
eReader device, even after your book has
been formatted.

Why publish an eBook?

Here are a couple of reasons why you should choose to publish an eBook:
1) Reach wider audiences. Sales data is proving that eBook demand is
only going to
increase. According to industry experts,
the adult eReader user base in the US
alone is poised to grow at double-digit
percentages this year and the next. Also,
the Online Publishers Association (OPA)
has found that tablets encouraged book
purchases. As eMarketer reported, in
March 2012, 35% of US tablet owners
purchased ebooks on their devicesmore than the number who bought
movies or TV shows, purchased magazine or newspaper subscriptions, or
bought single copies of magazines,
according to OPA. As more and more
consumers acquire tablets and other
eReading devices, it will only be beneficial for you to have
your book in eBook formats.
2) eBooks are not only practical and profitable, they are
economical too. You choose the price you want to sell your
book at. You make more royalty with us as compared to some
of the other bigger ePublishing service providers in the market.
And you dont have to worry about how many copies to run a
print of, how much shipping your book to readers would cost
you, or the painstaking regimen involved
in re-printing your book.

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What exactly are ePub and Mobi eBook formats?

ePub and Mobi formats are compatible with eReader devices and
enable them to properly display an eBook file. While ePub is commonly used by the iPad, Nook and other eReaders, Mobi is exclusive to the Amazon Kindle.

Whats an Enhanced eBook?

An enhanced eBook comes with audio and video integration, read along feature, internal/ external linking, interactive page navigation, pop-up graphics &
3D images, and last but not the least, animation.
An enhanced eBook essentially move the reader from reading to experiencing. It is engaging, captivating because it interacts with the reader, making
learning and understanding easier and more fun than a plain eBook.
The ideal markets for enhanced eBooks are:
Cookbooks
Travel Books
Maintenance Manuals
Text Books
D-I-Y Books
Childrens Books
Training Manuals

We have a team of talented and

dedicated designers, software experts, artists and content
developers who will work closely with you to transform your
ideas into exquisite enhanced eBook products.

What are eBook Apps?

An eBook App is a customized, multimedia-rich interactive content product for a
smartphone or tablet. Some of the features of an eBook App are:
Dictionary, text search and book marking
Internal and external linking
Gaming Functionality
Email and voice memo
Social media
Font settings and text highlighting
Full color audio/ video
Our skilled architects will build a cost-effective App for your eBook using
prebuilt templates and this would be ideal for Travel Guides, Product Catalogs,
Service Manuals, Annual Reports, Textbooks, and Childrens Books.

What is an ISBN?
ISBN or International Standard Book Number, is a unique identification code for
books and related products the world over.
The present day ISBN has 13 digits and is embedded with five distinct identities. ISBNs are assigned by over 160
ISBN agencies spread across the
world. Each agency is responsible for
assigning numbers within a country or
over a particular geographic area.
Traditional book and eBook publishers,
audio and video producers, software
developers and those associated with
any other publishing services solicit ISBNs.

ISBNs are also assigned for backlisting or forthcoming titles. And books of every
order, be it hardcover, paperback, eBook, audio or video are required to have
separate ISBNs. It must also be noted that revised versions and editions call for
new ISBNs.
ISBNs are sold in blocks of 10 or 100 by agencies and are acquired by publishers
depending on their future needs. It typically takes about 2 weeks to process
non-priority ISBN applications. There is also priority processing (48 hours) and
express processing (24 hours) from the time of receipt of application.
There is a standard service fee for all ISBN applications, and express and priority
processing do warrant higher fees. The benefit of having an ISBN is that
it is compatible with bar code readers.
Allocating ISBNs is part of the standard publishing packages at eBooks2go.

What is eBook distribution?

eBook distribution involves submitting your eBook and its title data (author,
publisher, price, related information) to major online retailers of eBooks, such as
Amazon.com, Apples iBookstore, BarnesAndNoble.com,
and
many more. You can handle the distribution yourself or
have us take the responsibility for your eBook. We
have distribution agreements with most of the large
eBook retailers such as Amazon, B& N, Apple, Sony
eReader Store, Kobo, Google Play and Overdrive.
We are constantly fostering relationships with new
eRetail channels to expand distribution services for our
authors.

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We have our own online eBook store www.ebooks2go.com to serve our authors
and publishers.
We charge only 10% of the list price to provide this service. We consolidate all
the sales from all the eRetail stores and report the earnings every month. The
sales reports typically go out every month and cover the sales statistics for 60
days. For example, the sales report for July will be made available to authors/
publishers in September. The money is transferred to authors/ publishers on a
monthly basis, a week after the sales report is sent out.

Our Distribution Partners

For a full list visit our website

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How are royalties calculated?

Amazon
For eBooks priced between $2.99 and $9.99
- 70% for sales in Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Canada, France, Great Britain,
Guernsey, Germany, Italy, Isle of Man, Jersey, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg,
Monaco, San Marino, Switzerland, Spain and the United States (minus a delivery
fee determined by Amazon based on the size of your book)
- 35% of sales in all other countries.
- For eBooks priced below $2.99 and above $9.99
If you price your book higher or lower than that suggested
range, you keep 35% of all sales in all countries.
B&N
Author/ Publisher will set a List Price for each eBook between $0.99 and
$199.99. Author / Publisher will be paid a royalty off the List Price according to
the following terms:
- For eBooks with a List Price at or between $2.99 and
$9.99 65% of the List Price
- For eBooks with a List Price at or below $2.98 or at or
greater than $10.00 (but not more than $199.99 and not
less than $0.99) 40% of the List Price
Apple
Apple doesnt have the same restrictions as Amazon or Barnes &
Noble. Irrespective of the Sale price of the book or the Territory,
Apple keeps 30 percent and pays the author/ publisher
70 percent.

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Kobo
Kobo is very similar to Apple. Kobo keeps 30
percent and pays 70 percent irrespective of
the sales price or the territory.

eBooks2go
The eBooks2go store keeps 30 percent and pays 70 percent
of the sale price as royalty to the author/ publisher is you use
our online store.
- For managing distribution, upload and royalty payments
on other platforms, eBooks2go keeps 10 percent of the list
price of the book as service charges.

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Publishing with eBooks2go

Hopefully, you now have a better idea of what self-publishing exactly means. You
have your options Print On Demand (paperbook) versus eBook (simple,
enhanced or app formats).
There are numerous publishers out there to help and assist you and you are the
decision maker, no doubt. But here are some reasons why you should
choose ebooks2go:
- We are a one-stop shop for your self-publishing needs
We will create a print version of your book as many copies as youd like, as well
as an eBook. We will distribute your eBook to the major retail channels, well even
help you sell better with great marketing and social media packages customized for
your requirements and last but not the least, well even sell your eBook on our
exclusive online store, www.ebooks2go.com
- We can create your eBook in any format youd like
We can make a simple eBook with text and upto 10 pictures, OR an enhanced
eBook with audio/ video integration, read-along feature, internal/ external linking,
interactive page navigation, pop-up graphics & 3D images, and animation, OR an
eBook App with multimedia-rich interactive content featuring dictionary, text-search
and bookmarking, gaming functionality, email and voice memo, etc., for smart
phones and tablets. We also cover ePub and Mobi formats depending on your
requirements.
- We offer the most competitive rates in the industry
We have a variety of self-publishing packages to suit your needs and wallet, starting
at just $99 NO hidden costs. Our specialists will be glad to assist you anytime you
want. We can even customize a package for you according to your budget.

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Call or write to us now! We are available on the phone, email, live chat and
on all the popular social media sites.
Our publishing specialists are standing by to assist you. Your bestseller is
just a click away!

eBooks2go
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Schaumburg IL 60193
Website
www.ebooks2go.net
www.ebooks2go.com
Phone
1.847.598.1150, 1.888.766.1144
Email
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