100 Days of Sunlight


Book Description

When 16-year-old poetry blogger Tessa Dickinson is involved in a car accident and loses her eyesight for 100 days, she feels like her whole world has been turned upside-down. Terrified that her vision might never return, Tessa feels like she has nothing left to be happy about. But when her grandparents place an ad in the local newspaper looking for a typist to help Tessa continue writing and blogging, an unlikely answer knocks at their door: Weston Ludovico, a boy her age with bright eyes, an optimistic smile...and no legs. Knowing how angry and afraid Tessa is feeling, Weston thinks he can help her. But he has one condition -- no one can tell Tessa about his disability. And because she can't see him, she treats him with contempt: screaming at him to get out of her house and never come back. But for Weston, it's the most amazing feeling: to be treated like a normal person, not just a sob story. So he comes back. Again and again and again. Tessa spurns Weston's "obnoxious optimism", convinced that he has no idea what she's going through. But Weston knows exactly how she feels and reaches into her darkness to show her that there is more than one way to experience the world. As Tessa grows closer to Weston, she finds it harder and harder to imagine life without him -- and Weston can't imagine life without her. But he still hasn't told her the truth, and when Tessa's sight returns he'll have to make the hardest decision of his life: vanish from Tessa's world...or overcome his fear of being seen. 100 Days of Sunlight is a poignant and heartfelt novel by author Abbie Emmons. If you like sweet contemporary romance and strong family themes then you'll love this touching story of hope, healing, and getting back up when life knocks you down.




I Am Mercy


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In 14th century France, Aida is accused of being a witch when the Black Death wipes through her village. Abandoned by her family, she is surrounded by death and disease, but when a woman who may actually be a witch tells her how to cure the plague, it may mean uncovering a dark magic.




Book Formatting for Self-publishers


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..".a 'must' for any aspiring self-publisher..." -- Midwest Book Review FINALIST, 2nd Place, Writing & Publishing, Global EBook Awards Learn How to Achieve Your Publishing Dreams Today! "Jennette Green's Book Formatting for Self-Publishers can help you take control of your publishing career . . ." Have you written a book that you would like to see published? Today, the barriers preventing an author from getting his/her book published have vanished. No longer do authors need to send out countless query letters to publishers, who either dump them in the trash, or send a standard, cold rejection letter. Now you can take control of your publishing career. In this book, you will learn simple techniques to produce a professional looking print book or ebook. Take advantage of the author's years of experience producing professional book files for satisfied clients. Her tips and tricks to mastering the technical details of publishing a book are presented in a simple, step-by-step format that anyone can understand. Dozens of accompanying illustrations make learning the steps even easier. If you own Microsoft Word and Adobe Acrobat Pro (version 7 or later), you can publish your book now.* With a well-written book, a good marketing plan, and this how-to manual, you can make your publishing dreams come true. What is stopping you? Get started today! In this book, you will learn how to: Use Microsoft Word. Learn how to format your novel or nonfiction book. Learn tips to make your book look professional. Easily Format eBooks. Use your Microsoft Word print document to create ebooks for Kindle, NOOK, and Smashwords. Convert Book Covers. Discover how to build a book cover on a template. Learn how to convert any book cover file so that it will be accepted at Lightning Source and CreateSpace. Apply for Amazon's "Look Inside the Book." Find out how to format and submit your book to Amazon's "Look Inside" program. And much, much more... Jennette Green is a multi-published, international author of both fiction and nonfiction. She has helped numerous authors and publishers prepare their books for publication. She provides technical support, book and ebook formatting, as well as her specialty of building and converting covers to meet Lightning Source and CreateSpace requirements. Her passion is to empower others to achieve their publishing dreams. * Adobe Photoshop (or Scribus) is also needed in order to produce a cover file for Lightning Source. If you would like to apply advanced Kindle formatting to your book, please note that this how-to manual does not cover the use of CSS, html, KindleGen, NCX files, or other advanced Kindle formatting issues. If this area is of interest to you, the purchase of a separate book covering these topics is recommended. As well, this manual is best suited for fiction novels, or general nonfiction books. If your print nonfiction book requires a great deal of specialized formatting, you may consider using a professional page layout program, such as Adobe InDesign. The use of InDesign is not covered in this book. For Windows/PC; Tips for Mac on FormatABook.com website




Publishing E-Books For Dummies


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Publish, market, and sell your own e-book Although creating an e-book seems fairly straightforward, it is not. You need to select and create a variety of formats that will be read on a variety of e-reader devices--and market and sell your book in a variety of ways. Before you take the plunge, get this practical guide. With clear instruction and sensible advice, it will help you navigate the often confusing, time-consuming, and costly world of self-publishing an e-book. The book gives you solid marketing tips for selling your e-book, including using blogging and social media and how to build an online platform. It also discusses key technologies you'll encounter, including Smashwords, iBooks Author, Amazon, Microsoft Word, Open Office, Calibre, WordPress, E-junkie, and others. Helps readers navigate the confusing, time-consuming, and often costly world of self-publishing an e-book Provides both technical how-tos as well solid marketing advice on how to sell your e-book using Facebook, Twitter, Goodreads, and other social media sites Covers essential technologies, such as Smashwords, iBooks Author, Amazon, Microsoft Word, Open Office, Calibre, WordPress, and E-junkie Explores e-book devices, including Kindle, Kobo, Sony Reader, Nook, iPad, and other tablets Delves into the nitty-gritty of e-book formats Before you self-publish your e-book, start first with Publishing eBooks For Dummies.




Beginner's Guide To Amazon KDP 2022 Edition


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Are you looking for a legitimate home-based business that you can do entirely online with virtually no experience? Then the Beginner's Guide To Amazon KDP is the book for you! With just a computer and an internet connection, you can create fiction and non-fiction Kindle ebooks and paperback books through Amazon's Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) program. In this book, author Ann Eckhart, herself a successful self-publisher, will walk you step-by-step through the entire process of self-publishing books, including: The basics of self-publishing Fiction and non-fiction book ideas Publishing on Kindle, in paperback, or both The writing process Creating your Amazon KDP account How to format books for upload The entire uploading process Creating book covers Advertising and marketing your books Using the Amazon Advertising system Expanding your publishing beyond Amazon And as a bonus, Eckhart will also teach you how to create no-and-low content paperback planners, journals, and notebooks! Self-publishing is an easy way to create truly passive income. You only have to upload a book once, and you'll make money on it forever. And you don't have to be a prolific writer or designer to create books that will sell for years to come. From fiction and non-fiction to planners and journals, anyone can start making money selling books through Amazon KDP!







The Step-By-Step Guide to Self-Publishing for Profit


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"A fine book for self-publishers set to take advantage of today's best entry to self- publishing." Aaron Shepard, author of Aiming at Amazon. This book cuts through all the hype that surrounds the publishing industry. Learn how to register your own publishing imprint and reap the benefits of passive income that successful writing provides. This book shows you, step-by-step, how to set up your own publishing company and self-publish your own nonfiction book WITHOUT the expense of inventory or pricey "writing services" that bogus vanity publishers sell to authors. Using CreateSpace, an Amazon affiliate company, you can self-publish with very few costs up front. Stop dreaming and start living; get your book published and distributed the easy way, and keep ALL the profits for yourself! See the official website for this book and learn more about the authors at: www.stepbystepselfpublishing.net




Self-Publishing Books 101


Book Description

Self-publishing books has never been easier. With print on demand and eBook technology available to us, it has made the process of self-publishing available to anyone and everyone. And there does not have to be huge upfront costs either. However, there are certain steps to self-publishing that you need to know. We have been publishing books since 2008 and want to share what we have learned with you. In this book we cover everything from the different companies and costs, to copyright information and book design. You will learn how to: - Build a foundation for publishing success - Self-publish your book in multiple formats - Make other publishing decisions - And more! We invite you to come with us and take a walk through the step-by-step process to getting your book self-published. After all, if you can dream it, you can do it!




Self-Publishing for Beginners


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Everybody has a book inside them - but it doesn't do any good until you pry it out." Well, best-selling author, Jodi Picoult, is partly correct in making that statement, however, the challenge is what to do with it after it is pried out. It won't do any good until it is published! Most first-time authors are rejected by publishers, so what do they do if their manuscript has been turned down? This book will provide them with a practical alternative i.e., self-publish it. How to prepare your manuscript and use the Internet to conduct research. Some of the computer software that can help in preparing your manuscript. Suggestions on ways to edit and proofread it. Learn about the cataloguing, copyright and legal stuff. Learn how to publish print books and eBooks and how to advertise, market and sell them online. Learn about the importance of metadata to help in the "discoverability" of your titles. Learn about the Digital Rights Management to protect your electronic content; the issues around pricing and offering free content. Take a look into the future; what the publishing industry will look like and the social consequences as the publishing industry continues to go digital. This book is written under a pseudonym by a publisher with many years of experience operating a small publishing company. It is packed with inside information that will help every aspiring author self-publish their own print books or eBooks.




Self-Publishing For Beginners


Book Description

"Self-Publishing For Beginners" is the ultimate guide for aspiring authors looking to navigate the world of self-publishing. This comprehensive resource breaks down the entire process, from writing and editing your manuscript to designing an eye-catching cover and marketing your finished book. With practical tips and easy-to-follow instructions, this book empowers first-time authors to take control of their publishing journey, demystifying the complexities of the industry. Discover the best platforms for publishing, learn how to format your manuscript for both print and digital formats, and explore effective strategies for promoting your work. Whether you're looking to publish a novel, memoir, or non-fiction guide, this book equips you with the knowledge and confidence to succeed in the rapidly evolving landscape of self-publishing. Unlock your potential and turn your writing dreams into reality with "Self-Publishing For Beginners."