Publish Your Book

(Print, EBook, and Audio Book)

Before you dive into publishing your book, ebook, and audio book, you should understand the different models of publishing so you can make the best choice. Your choice determines how much money you spend and your ability to market and sell your book.

Do your research!

To start, take a look at my handout, Publishing: 3 Types of Publishing. You can get this on the Free Downloads Page.

If you want to self-publish rather than go traditional by finding an agent and traditional publisher, keep reading.

Do you want to keep all rights, control, and profits at all times while self-publishing your book? Do you want to choose from at least 30 book cover designs? Do you want to purchase as many books as you want online at any time for the lowest printer’s price? (A 200 page book including black and white illustrations might run as low as $3.40). Do you want to work closely with someone who is flexible and who walks with you through the publishing process? Would you like to learn in detail how to self publish as you go through the process so you can do it yourself for the next book?

I established my company EBook Listing Services after hearing way too many sad stories from subsidy-published authors who spent thousands for a basement full of books. As an author myself, I wanted to create a company that honors the author’s hard work. My business model is different from almost all the other companies out there because it does not take control/ownership of the author’s book. Rather, it keeps the author at the helm and just does the heavy lifting of file preparation and listing.

My business model allows the author to create and name their own publishing company, then self-publish with ISBNs that are registered to them, not to EBook Listing Services.

EBook Listing Services does work-for-hire to do all the tasks of publishing your book/ebook. We work closely with you and explain all the options as we go through the process so you can ensure your book/ebook is done the best way!

We also can help you create an audio book with a hired narrator, or even yourself as narrator!

My philosophy: I know first-hand how much focus and effort it takes to create a finished book, and I want to honor that achievement. I work directly and intensely with each client to make sure every aspect of their book is done right:

Formatting – No apps. Rather EBook Listing Services hand-designs print books, and formats ebooks using HTML, to create a beautiful personalized interior. Special effects are no problem.

Book Cover – EBook Listing Services works directly with you the author and multiple artists to create a stunning book cover, ebook cover, and audio book cover.

Book Listing – EBook Listing Services takes care of all the technical stuff like:

• Develop a publishing company name and logo.
• Register ISBNs to the author’s company.
• Acquire CIP data and register book/ebook in the Library of Congress (thus making them eligible for public library sales).
• Register book/ebook copyright in the US Copyright Office.
• List book and ebook on Amazon and other online bookstores.
• Show you how to manage your book and ebook online.

Audio Book – EBook Listing Services works with you to create an audio book that can be listed on Amazon and other outlets.

Search Engine Optimization – EBook Listing Services helps Amazon find your book/ebook/audio book by optimizing its listing. We do in-depth category and keyword research to increase the chances of your book topping Amazon’s niches.

Book Marketing – EBook Listing Services knows how frustrating it is to miss book sales. While we are not a marketing company, we do have a lot of information and handouts of proven techniques that will help the author get started marketing. We can also recommend marketing agencies if desired.