Someone recently asked me for help in understanding what it took to publish a book online. I showed them the ropes and gave them the following homework:
1. Read the KindleBoards daily (and join up, of course!).
2.Read J.A. Konrath's Blog daily (and participate!).
3. Join Goodreads and get involved in reader's groups.
4.Read this thread outlining the basics of epublishing.
5.Read Red Adept Reviews.
Committing to these five steps on a daily (or at least weekly) basis will keep you abreast of the industry trends, what readers like and don't like, what influential reviewers think and cover the nuts and bolts of e-publishing your book.
There is a learning curve when it comes to marketing, formatting and writing for ebooks. Don't forget to tend to the business side of the process while working on the next great American novel.
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