The Author's Huddle:
If you're an author, or an aspiring author, there are some technical aspects of the field you'll be more interested in learning about than the average avid reader. I've created The Author's Huddle for you to visit whenever you need a little help with some aspect of writing and/or publishing - interspersed, liberally, with unabashed encouragement.
Click on the links below for information and simple tutorials that will help you through the process of ebook and print publishing.
Use the 'Contact Amy K. Jones' button if you need a little extra help along the way.
Click on the links below for information and simple tutorials that will help you through the process of ebook and print publishing.
Use the 'Contact Amy K. Jones' button if you need a little extra help along the way.
The Author's Blog: A Peek at my Perspectives and More Information/Tutorials for Wonderful FREE Programs.
Spelling and Grammar Tools and Resources: Proof It
You'll definitely appreciate the help source I recommend in Proof It.
*Not links to the Dictionary/Thesaurus/Encyclopedia/Wikipedia.
Ebook Publishing Tools and Resources: Ebook Publishing
"Ever notice how much better chocolate chip cookies taste when the baker really,
really loves creating wonderful tasting treats? Well, ebook publishing need not
be any different. The more fun you have creating an ebook, the better your
product will be. Keep your spirits light and resist the (very human) urge to
over-complicate the process. There is no right way to present your story; if
there was, someone else would have done it for you, no? So, don’t bother
tormenting yourself with doubt. ..." Read More.
Kindle Publishing Help: Step-by-Step Guide
"Have a book you’re dying to share with the world? Sigil is an open source
program available for free online that will allow you to quickly and easily
convert your book to the .epub format for submission to Kindle ebooks and
elsewhere. ..." Read More
Previewing Your ePub (your book): Kindle Viewer & Calibre Program Help
"You’ve got your .epub formatted ebook all ready to submit to a publisher and now
there’s one more necessary step before you put it up for sale: previewing your
book in the Kindle Previewer and in Calibre Ebook Management Program. Before you
do anything else, make a backup copy of your .epub file and save it somewhere
safe under a different name. Now, here’s how to make sure your book looks
fantastic! ..." Read More
* Video Tutorials - Creating the Perfect FREE Cover with Gimp: The Perfect Cover Creator - Gimp
Publishing Your First Paperback: See Your Story in Print
"CreateSpace is an Amazon affiliate you'll definitely want to check out if you're
ready to see your book in print. Membership is free and so is the process of
preparing and submitting your book for print publication. Once you've uploaded
your formatted manuscript to their site, and passed their review of your
material and formatting, you'll purchase a 'Proof' copy (cost will vary
depending on size of your book and the shipping times you determine. My copy of
MISREAD cost $8.43.) Once you've approved your 'Proof' copy, your book goes
into production and you're free to use their e-store and Amazon.com to market
your book. ...You'll even get a free ISBN # from them, for use on their sites.
The CreateSpace team makes the process as simple and straight forward as
possible so you can get on with the business of writing. ..." Read More
Spelling and Grammar Tools and Resources: Proof It
You'll definitely appreciate the help source I recommend in Proof It.
*Not links to the Dictionary/Thesaurus/Encyclopedia/Wikipedia.
Ebook Publishing Tools and Resources: Ebook Publishing
"Ever notice how much better chocolate chip cookies taste when the baker really,
really loves creating wonderful tasting treats? Well, ebook publishing need not
be any different. The more fun you have creating an ebook, the better your
product will be. Keep your spirits light and resist the (very human) urge to
over-complicate the process. There is no right way to present your story; if
there was, someone else would have done it for you, no? So, don’t bother
tormenting yourself with doubt. ..." Read More.
Kindle Publishing Help: Step-by-Step Guide
"Have a book you’re dying to share with the world? Sigil is an open source
program available for free online that will allow you to quickly and easily
convert your book to the .epub format for submission to Kindle ebooks and
elsewhere. ..." Read More
Previewing Your ePub (your book): Kindle Viewer & Calibre Program Help
"You’ve got your .epub formatted ebook all ready to submit to a publisher and now
there’s one more necessary step before you put it up for sale: previewing your
book in the Kindle Previewer and in Calibre Ebook Management Program. Before you
do anything else, make a backup copy of your .epub file and save it somewhere
safe under a different name. Now, here’s how to make sure your book looks
fantastic! ..." Read More
* Video Tutorials - Creating the Perfect FREE Cover with Gimp: The Perfect Cover Creator - Gimp
Publishing Your First Paperback: See Your Story in Print
"CreateSpace is an Amazon affiliate you'll definitely want to check out if you're
ready to see your book in print. Membership is free and so is the process of
preparing and submitting your book for print publication. Once you've uploaded
your formatted manuscript to their site, and passed their review of your
material and formatting, you'll purchase a 'Proof' copy (cost will vary
depending on size of your book and the shipping times you determine. My copy of
MISREAD cost $8.43.) Once you've approved your 'Proof' copy, your book goes
into production and you're free to use their e-store and Amazon.com to market
your book. ...You'll even get a free ISBN # from them, for use on their sites.
The CreateSpace team makes the process as simple and straight forward as
possible so you can get on with the business of writing. ..." Read More