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    The Most Efficient Way to Publish an eBook
    The Most Efficient Way to Publish an eBook
    The Most Efficient Way to Publish an eBook
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    The Most Efficient Way to Publish an eBook

    By Peter Buffington

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    Peter Buffington took his personal experience with self-publishing and freely shares his hard-won wisdom and best advice for those looking to do likewise. This is a great guide for those starting out in self-publishing by someone who is successful in this genre and with the process.
    -Shelia F. English, CEO/Author/Producer, Circle of Seven Productions

    The Most Efficient Way to Publish an eBook is a fantastic and concise guide for anyone considering self-publishing. Peter's experiences as a best-selling aviation author and eBook conversion consultant are shared in this book and I love his bite-sized and easy-to-follow approach.
    - Paul Cameron, CEO, Booktrack

    Best-selling aviation author, Peter Buffington, has been a licensed commercial pilot for 20 years. He obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Aeronautical Sciences from the University of North Dakota, and is currently employed in Software Engineering in Madison, Wisconsin. Peter's first book, Squawk 7700, was a revealing, inside look at the regional airline and aviation industry's operating practices. His eBook rocketed to the top five of best-selling aviation eBooks on Amazon.com for three consecutive years.

    While signing copies of Squawk 7700 at author events, Peter discovered that his expert knowledge and eBook publishing skills were in high demand, so he started offering eBook conversion consulting services. He has completed dozens of eBook conversions for other authors.

    Many secrets that online retailers won't share about publishing an eBook are revealed in his new eBook, The Most Efficient Way to Publish an eBook. His eBook outlines a simple, efficient, and proven method for eBook publishing that all independent authors should read before undertaking their first eBook conversion.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherPeter Buffington
    Release dateJun 1, 2014
    ISBN9780971208438
    The Most Efficient Way to Publish an eBook
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    Peter Buffington

    Best-selling aviation author, Peter Buffington, has been a licensed commercial pilot for 20 years. He obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Aeronautical Sciences from the University of North Dakota, and is currently employed in Software Engineering in Madison, Wisconsin. Peter's first book, Squawk 7700, was a revealing, inside look at the regional airline and aviation industry's operating practices. His eBook rocketed to the top five of best-selling aviation eBooks on Amazon.com for three consecutive years. While signing copies of Squawk 7700 at author events, Peter discovered that his expert knowledge and eBook publishing skills were in high demand, so he started offering eBook conversion consulting services. He has completed dozens of eBook conversions for other authors. Many secrets that online retailers won't share about publishing an eBook are revealed in his new eBook, The Most Efficient Way to Publish an eBook. His eBook outlines a simple, efficient, and proven method for eBook publishing that all independent authors should read before undertaking their next eBook project.

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      The Most Efficient Way to Publish an eBook - Peter Buffington

      The Most Efficient Way to Publish an eBook

      Peter M. Buffington

      Best Selling Aviation Author

      Copyright © 2014 Peter M. Buffington

      All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced in any form, except for the inclusion of brief quotations in review and with proper citation, without permission in writing from the author or publisher.

      Smashwords Edition, License Notes

      This eBook is licensed for your personal enjoyment only. This eBook may not be re-sold or given away to other people. If you would like to share this eBook with another person, please purchase an additional copy for each reader. If you’re reading this eBook and did not purchase it, or it was not purchased for your use only, then please return to your favorite retailer and purchase your own copy. Thank you for respecting the hard work of this author.

      ISBN-10: 0-9712084-3-3

      ISBN-13: 978-0-9712084-3-8

      First Edition – June 2014

      Editor: Melanie Frey

      http://www.linkedin.com/in/melaniefrey

      Cover Illustrator: Ahmed Shalaby

      https://www.facebook.com/ahmedshalaby.gallery

      The author welcomes email feedback at:

      mailto:avitengineer@yahoo.com

      Efficient eBook Facebook Fan page:

      https://www.facebook.com/efficientebook

      Peter Buffington took his personal experience with self-publishing and freely shares his hard-won wisdom and best advice for those looking to do likewise. This is a great guide for those starting out in self-publishing by someone who is successful in this genre and with the process.

      -Shelia F. English, CEO/Author/Producer, Circle of Seven Productions

      The Most Efficient Way to Publish an eBook is a fantastic and concise guide for anyone considering self-publishing. Peter's experiences as a best-selling aviation author and eBook conversion consultant are shared in this book and I love his bite-sized and easy-to-follow approach.

      - Paul Cameron, CEO, Booktrack

      TABLE OF CONTENTS

      FOREWORD

      CHAPTER 1 – Theory of Efficient eBook Publishing

      CHAPTER 2 – Smashwords

      CHAPTER 3 – Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP)

      CHAPTER 4 – Barnes & Noble Nook Press (formerly PubIt)

      CHAPTER 5 – Google eBooks Partner Program

      CHAPTER 6 – Social Media and Website

      CHAPTER 7 – eBook Trailer

      CHAPTER 8 – ACX Audiobook

      CHAPTER 9 – Amazon Author Central

      CHAPTER 10 – Final Thoughts

      QUICK REFERENCE CHECKLIST

      EXTERNAL REFERENCES

      FOREWORD

      This eBook is a technical guide to assist you in the most efficient way to publish an eBook, based on my experience as a best selling aviation author. In early 2009, my book, Squawk 7700, went through a second edition revision and republication. I received an endorsement from US Airways Flight 1549 First Officer, Jeff Skiles, shortly after the renowned event of his flight’s successful ditching on the Hudson River with Captain Sully Sullenberger at the controls. With Jeff Skiles’ endorsement, I was ready to propel Squawk 7700 to the next level, but as an independent publisher I wasn’t sure of the best approach to help my story gain traction.

      I had been reading and learning about the new eBook technology that was unfolding at the time. I had serious doubts whether I wanted to reformat Squawk 7700 from its current paperback

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