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How Get Get Your Book Into Internet, Book and Retail Stores by Elaine Wilkes, PhD How Get Get Your Book Into Internet, Book and Retail Stores by Elaine Wilkes, PhD April 04, 2011 $29.99 31776 words Sample 4%
Formatting Comics for the Kindle and Nook: A Step-By-Step Guide to Images and Ebooks by Michael Jasper Formatting Comics for the Kindle and Nook: A Step-By-Step Guide to Images and Ebooks by Michael Jasper March 23, 2011 $2.99 6946 words Sample 30%
The Dead Hand of Mrs. Stifle by David Dvorkin The Dead Hand of Mrs. Stifle by David Dvorkin March 21, 2011 $0.99 10663 words Sample 10%
Self-Publish Your Novel: Lessons from an Indie Publishing Success Story by Robert Kroese Self-Publish Your Novel: Lessons from an Indie Publishing Success Story by Robert Kroese March 12, 2011 $2.99 29044 words Sample 20%
Simply Put: Self-Publishing Basics by Catherine  Jaime Simply Put: Self-Publishing Basics by Catherine Jaime March 06, 2011 $0.99 7996 words Sample 30%
Composition: A Fiction Writer's Guide for the 21st Century by Linda A. Lavid Composition: A Fiction Writer's Guide for the 21st Century by Linda A. Lavid Feb. 28, 2011 $2.99 21478 words Sample 20%
Write Gripping Fiction: Practical Techniques for Engaging Story by Raymond Long Write Gripping Fiction: Practical Techniques for Engaging Story by Raymond Long Feb. 28, 2011 $0.99 17889 words Sample 14%
How To Self Publish Online For FREE by Peter Shushmaruk How To Self Publish Online For FREE by Peter Shushmaruk Feb. 07, 2011 $1.99 4493 words Sample 10%
From blogging to eBook self publishing – without spending a dime by Irina Avtsin From blogging to eBook self publishing – without spending a dime by Irina Avtsin Feb. 02, 2011 $2.99 1498 words Sample 30%
Navigating The Ebook Jungle by Eileen Young Navigating The Ebook Jungle by Eileen Young Feb. 02, 2011 $1.99 6857 words Sample 40%
Self-Publishing Simplified by Brent Sampson Self-Publishing Simplified by Brent Sampson Jan. 28, 2011 $0.99 21465 words Sample 20%
Book Marketing: Promotions on a Budget Quick Tips by Shelia Goss Book Marketing: Promotions on a Budget Quick Tips by Shelia Goss Jan. 18, 2011 $0.99 3265 words Sample 10%
How to Write a Short Story that Works by Michael Allen How to Write a Short Story that Works by Michael Allen Jan. 18, 2011 $5.99 44609 words Sample 30%
The Road to Self-Publishing by Kaye George The Road to Self-Publishing by Kaye George Jan. 07, 2011 $0.99 3322 words Sample 10%
Famous Fake Books by John Blandly Famous Fake Books by John Blandly Jan. 06, 2011 $0.99 1225 words Sample 30%
How to Write a Book and Get Published by Bill Rosoman How to Write a Book and Get Published by Bill Rosoman Jan. 04, 2011 $5.90 18647 words Sample 20%
Business Plan: Building a Positive Mindset + Attitude by Jess C Scott Business Plan: Building a Positive Mindset + Attitude by Jess C Scott Dec. 28, 2010 $3.99 13039 words Sample 12%
The eBook on eBooks by Aaron Patterson The eBook on eBooks by Aaron Patterson Dec. 09, 2010 $0.99 5383 words Sample 20%
Weinberg on Writing: The Fieldstone Method by Gerald M. Weinberg Weinberg on Writing: The Fieldstone Method by Gerald M. Weinberg Dec. 08, 2010 $9.99 54233 words Sample 15%
Publish It Yourself: Five Easy Steps to Getting Your Book in Print by Alton Pryor Publish It Yourself: Five Easy Steps to Getting Your Book in Print by Alton Pryor Dec. 06, 2010 $3.00 13798 words Sample 10%
What You Should Know About Self Publishing by Cheryl Rogers What You Should Know About Self Publishing by Cheryl Rogers Dec. 02, 2010 $2.99 5163 words Sample 20%
Writing Books: a Practical System by Raymond Long Writing Books: a Practical System by Raymond Long Nov. 25, 2010 $0.99 4762 words Sample 15%
Smart Self-Publishing: Becoming an Indie Author by Zoe Winters Smart Self-Publishing: Becoming an Indie Author by Zoe Winters Nov. 06, 2010 $4.95 47084 words Sample 20%
Az e-könyvrÅ‘l. Csapongó gondolatok és hasznos tudnivalók olvasónak, szerzÅ‘nek és kiadónak by Turi László Az e-könyvrÅ‘l. Csapongó gondolatok és hasznos tudnivalók olvasónak, szerzÅ‘nek és kiadónak by Turi László Nov. 04, 2010 $0.99 4443 words Sample 20%
Trendy Tips For Writers and Publishers by Bob Spear Trendy Tips For Writers and Publishers by Bob Spear Oct. 31, 2010 $4.99 53213 words Sample 20%
The Rules of Poetry by Knight Krawler The Rules of Poetry by Knight Krawler Oct. 17, 2010 $2.99 9053 words Sample 30%
How to Get a Cheap Book Cover by Joleene Naylor How to Get a Cheap Book Cover by Joleene Naylor Sep. 27, 2010 $1.50 28858 words Sample 15%
The Ebook Ebook by Michael Booth The Ebook Ebook by Michael Booth Sep. 25, 2010 $2.99 24976 words Sample 30%
BUZZyour book, BRANDyourself, BUILDyour sales by Charles Jacobs BUZZyour book, BRANDyourself, BUILDyour sales by Charles Jacobs Sep. 21, 2010 $2.99 33161 words Sample 20%
19 Ways to Use Your Email Signature to Sell More Books by Maria Peagler 19 Ways to Use Your Email Signature to Sell More Books by Maria Peagler Sep. 17, 2010 $0.99 2285 words Sample 25%
Pathways to Publishing by Branch Isole Pathways to Publishing by Branch Isole Sep. 08, 2010 $5.95 9013 words Sample 20%
Writing: Step By Step by L C Walker Writing: Step By Step by L C Walker Sep. 04, 2010 $1.99 49302 words Sample 20%
The Practical Guide to Self-publishing by Paul Chiswick The Practical Guide to Self-publishing by Paul Chiswick Aug. 26, 2010 $1.99 20807 words Sample 10%
I’m Still Here 2nd Edition-The History, Testimony, Education, Outcomes, and Strengths of People Living with HIV/AIDS & STDs by Venus  Perez I’m Still Here 2nd Edition-The History, Testimony, Education, Outcomes, and Strengths of People Living with HIV/AIDS & STDs by Venus Perez Aug. 09, 2010 $7.99 27688 words Sample 15%
How to Hold a Book Launch by Heather Mackay How to Hold a Book Launch by Heather Mackay Aug. 08, 2010 $3.99 2798 words Sample 20%
10 Hidden Facts About Self-Publishing by Joy Wooderson 10 Hidden Facts About Self-Publishing by Joy Wooderson Aug. 05, 2010 $2.99 3516 words Sample 20%
Writing: Targeting the Romance Market by Hot Tropica Books Writing: Targeting the Romance Market by Hot Tropica Books July 25, 2010 $1.99 5134 words Sample 20%
Doi Ky Nu by Tran Van Toan Doi Ky Nu by Tran Van Toan July 12, 2010 $9.99 55685 words Sample 50%
Book Marketing: A 'Soup to Nuts' Guide to Book Promotion by Arbor Books, Inc. Book Marketing: A 'Soup to Nuts' Guide to Book Promotion by Arbor Books, Inc. July 12, 2010 $0.99 16135 words Sample 50%
Self-Publish Your E-Book in Minutes! by Nicola Furlong Self-Publish Your E-Book in Minutes! by Nicola Furlong June 23, 2010 $3.99 3933 words Sample 25%
Self-Publishing: A 'Soup to Nuts' Guide to Producing a Bestseller by Arbor Books, Inc. Self-Publishing: A 'Soup to Nuts' Guide to Producing a Bestseller by Arbor Books, Inc. June 23, 2010 $0.99 53291 words Sample 50%
Launching the Maita by CD Moulton Launching the Maita by CD Moulton June 21, 2010 $2.99 39377 words Sample 20%
Directory of Authors Talk Radio Ebook by Francine Silverman Directory of Authors Talk Radio Ebook by Francine Silverman June 18, 2010 $12.99 4081 words Sample 25%
The Art of Production by Ed Primeau The Art of Production by Ed Primeau June 03, 2010 $4.99 29516 words Sample 25%
Fast Fun ePublishing by F. J. Mackelroy Fast Fun ePublishing by F. J. Mackelroy May 31, 2010 $0.99 7244 words Sample 25%
Authors You Are The Publisher That You've been Searching For! by Parallel View Publishing Authors You Are The Publisher That You've been Searching For! by Parallel View Publishing May 31, 2010 $5.00 47408 words Sample 5%
Niche Publishing: Publish Profitably Every Time! by Gordon Burgett Niche Publishing: Publish Profitably Every Time! by Gordon Burgett May 21, 2010 $9.99 56160 words Sample 30%
BOOKED UP! How to Write, Publish and Promote a Book to Grow Your Business by Stephanie Chandler BOOKED UP! How to Write, Publish and Promote a Book to Grow Your Business by Stephanie Chandler May 03, 2010 $0.99 31508 words Sample 25%
Twitter Marketing to Build Your Readership by Perry P. Perkins Twitter Marketing to Build Your Readership by Perry P. Perkins May 01, 2010 $4.95 2173 words Sample 30%
So, You Want to Self-Publish by Alessia Brio So, You Want to Self-Publish by Alessia Brio April 12, 2010 $0.99 9712 words Sample 5%