Self-Publishing Ebooks with Smashwords

Self-Publishing Ebooks with Smashwords, available at $59.99, has an average rating of 4.75, with 26 lectures, based on 45 reviews, and has 1230 subscribers.

You will learn about Self publish like a pro Format ebooks from Microsoft Word Documents Create Table of Contents, active hyperlinks and useful features within ebooks Convert MS Word to EPUB using Calibre Make great ebook covers while saving money Upload and sell ebooks at Smashwords Sell ebooks at Apple, Barnes & Noble, Kobo, Scribd, Oyster, Library Direct and many more! This course is ideal for individuals who are authors or writers or publishers or self-publishers It is particularly useful for authors or writers or publishers or self-publishers.

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Summary

Title: Self-Publishing Ebooks with Smashwords

Price: $59.99

Average Rating: 4.75

Number of Lectures: 26

Number of Published Lectures: 26

Number of Curriculum Items: 26

Number of Published Curriculum Objects: 26

Original Price: $89.99

Quality Status: approved

Status: Live

What You Will Learn

Self publish like a pro
Format ebooks from Microsoft Word Documents
Create Table of Contents, active hyperlinks and useful features within ebooks
Convert MS Word to EPUB using Calibre
Make great ebook covers while saving money
Upload and sell ebooks at Smashwords
Sell ebooks at Apple, Barnes & Noble, Kobo, Scribd, Oyster, Library Direct and many more!

Who Should Attend

authors
writers
publishers
self-publishers

Target Audiences

authors
writers
publishers
self-publishers

Smashwords is the world’s largest distributor of self-published ebooks. 350,000 authors have published with Smashwords for these great reasons:

1. Pays you 85% royalties on direct sales.

2. Converts your ebook into every file type for any possible e-reading device.

3. Distributes your ebook for sale to other retailers like Apple, Barnes & Noble, Kobo, Page Foundry, Baker & Taylor, Library Direct, Oyster, Scribd, Flipkart and OverDrive while handling the finances.

4. Allows you to generate ebook discounts for any amount and time frame. Perfect for gifting books or creating sale events.

5. Design an author profile with photos, videos, links to your print books, interview and more.

6. It’s a free service. They only make money when you sell ebooks.

Smashwords is ideal for authors who want to save time and money.

The course is taught by Jason Matthews, bestselling author and Udemy expert for self-publishing topics.

format documents with NCX file
pass Meatgrinder and make Premium Catalog
convert to ePub
make covers
upload and sell at Smashwords
distribute to major retailers around the world

Get started today and reach more readers soon.

(If any students want one on one consultation with me, I can be reached through Superpeer with user name /JasonMatthews)

Course Curriculum

Chapter 1: What Makes Smashwords Special

Lecture 1: Introduction to Smashwords

Lecture 2: Useful Links for the Course

Lecture 3: Download the Style Guide

Chapter 2: Formatting for Smashwords

Lecture 1: Formatting Basics

Lecture 2: Basics Demonstrated

Lecture 3: Common Front Matter Elements

Chapter 3: Table of Contents

Lecture 1: Table of Contents Smashwords Method

Lecture 2: Table of Contents Alternate Method

Lecture 3: Formatting Extras, Tips and Professional Options

Chapter 4: Cover Design

Lecture 1: Cover Design Specifics and Tips

Lecture 2: Design Specs and Tips Useful Links, Rules and Technical Info

Lecture 3: Hiring a Pro Designer

Lecture 4: Templates and Cover Sites

Lecture 5: DIY Programs and Images

Lecture 6: Links for Do-It-Yourself Types

Chapter 5: Smashwords Direct for Uploading EPUB Files

Lecture 1: MS Word .doc or EPUB file, Which is Right for You?

Lecture 2: Convert Word docx to ePub with Calibre

Lecture 3: Epub Validator

Chapter 6: Publishing at Smashwords

Lecture 1: Uploading to Smashwords

Lecture 2: Submitted and Pending Review

Lecture 3: Upload Epub or Updating at Smashwords

Lecture 4: Channel Manager for Distribution Options

Lecture 5: Payment and Tax Info, Smashwords Updates and Blog

Chapter 7: After Publishing Extras at Smashwords

Lecture 1: Coupon Manager

Lecture 2: Author Profile and Account Info

Lecture 3: Contact and Coupons

Instructors

Jason Matthews
Author and Self-Publishing Expert

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