The Ins and Outs of eBooks - podcast

Author Heather Hummel shares her expertise on e-books, including the tools she uses to create the e-book file, the need for an editor and graphic designer, and the pros and cons of e-book publishing versus publishing print books. Editing your own manuscript or designing your own cover may seem like a way to save time and money, but hiring professionals can provide an outside perspective and help you produce an e-book that is in line with industry standards. Readers and reviewers expect the same professionalism from an e-book as they do a print book. E-books haven't replaced print books in the market, they exist alongside them. There are pros and cons e-book publishing versus print book publishing. Some differences include speed to market, cost, convenience, and royalties. But one thing that remains the same is the need to market your book, regardless of the format.