I should probably stretch these promotions out but…meh, let’s have some fun. 🙂
Okay, from October 23 to 24 [2 days], the ebook version of How to Print Your Novel with Kindle Direct Publishing and How to Print Non-Fiction with Kindle Direct Publishing will be free on Amazon:
The difference between the two books is that the How to…Novel is pitched at absolute beginners while the How to Non-Fiction is for self-publishers who have to deal with lots of graphics. Oh and the How to Non-Fiction has a new Index of Links at the very back. You can find it by looking at the bottom of the Table of Contents.
If you’re just interested in the KDP side of the equation, both books cover the same information. This includes three appendices that contain information specifically for Aussie authors.
Both how-to books are in colour and fixed layout:
Although you can pinch-and-zoom with fixed format ebooks, you can’t change the font size to suit your comfort zone. That’s why I made the font size 24. On my Kindle Fire, that size is like a normal size 12 font in a paperback. I also made the pictures as ‘visible’ as possible so you wouldn’t have to keep zooming in and out all the time. I haven’t tried either book on a phone so if anyone gives it a try I’d love to know how well [or badly] it works.
Fixed format ebooks can only be read on one of the Kindle Fires or via the free Kindle app. You can get the app. for a variety of devices at this web address:
https://www.amazon.com/kindle-dbs/fd/kcp
The free promotion should start at midnight tomorrow for the Northern hemisphere. For us Aussies, it will begin at about 6 pm tomorrow. I genuinely hope lots of people download the books, and I would really, really appreciate the odd review. 🙂
cheers
Meeks
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October 27th, 2018 at 1:28 am
I’m getting this nonsense;
‘Sorry, we are unable to accept your review. You are no longer permitted to review products on Amazon because you have violated our Community Guidelines.’ – They’ve done this before for no good reason whatsoever, I am an exemplary customer! Gits. Very annoying, it sorted itself out last time and I’ve complained again. As soon as they’ll let me I’ll leave a review; such a useful duo of books, lots of hard work on your part, well done that woman!
– Esme stamping about on the Cloud putting two fingers up at Amazon.
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October 27th, 2018 at 2:33 pm
-giggles- I appreciate the thought even if Amazon messed it up. I think they’re having conniptions generally at the moment. And I would absolutely LOVE a review.
-huge hugs-
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October 26th, 2018 at 9:21 am
I’m late to the party but have just downloaded them both! Reviews shall be forthcoming dearie. x
– Esme Cloud of late fame!
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October 26th, 2018 at 10:15 am
Oh! You could download both as well? I’m so glad Esme. It’s been a weird 2 days as only some people could get both. So far my emails to KDP have gone unanswered. -rolls eyes-
Any an all reviews, even one liners, are very VERY gratefully accepted. 😀
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October 26th, 2018 at 10:24 am
Yes, straight away. *nods* How frustrating for you! Do come and poke me on the Cloud when you do things like this, I insist, it takes me an age to get my cloudy bum into gear and visit people.
– Esme insisting on being poked by Meeka upon the Cloud
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October 26th, 2018 at 2:52 pm
-laughs so hard she chokes- I shall definitely bear said instructions in mind for next time. 😀
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October 24th, 2018 at 3:40 am
Reblogged this on Barbarian Writer and commented:
For two days only, grab one or both of these HowTo books!
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October 25th, 2018 at 9:48 pm
Thank you, John! A bit late in seeing this, apologies. I really appreciate the help. 🙂
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October 23rd, 2018 at 10:34 am
Reblogged this on Audrey Driscoll's Blog and commented:
The first of these 2 books is one I cited in my recent post on formatting your book for print publication. It’s really helpful, so here’s your chance to acquire it for free!
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October 23rd, 2018 at 11:28 pm
Thanks so much Audrey! Really, really appreciate it.
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October 24th, 2018 at 10:59 am
You’re welcome, Andrea!
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October 25th, 2018 at 9:44 pm
🙂
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October 23rd, 2018 at 8:43 am
Reblogged this on Cage Dunn: Writer, Author, Teller-of-tall-tales and commented:
Pssst — it’s a secret, don’t tell anyone, but …
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October 23rd, 2018 at 11:29 pm
lmao – thank you!!!!
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October 24th, 2018 at 6:58 am
hope it helps
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October 25th, 2018 at 9:46 pm
I haven’t dared look at my KDP report yet. Something very odd happened whereby I couldn’t see one of the books as free at all, and neither could a friend in Cyprus. Friends in the US, however, could download both for free. I’m just a wee bit…frazzled. lol
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October 26th, 2018 at 6:12 am
Oh, no! That happened to someone I know – turned out the ‘extended’ or ‘other’ markets weren’t selected, only US & UK! Although she doesn’t recall unselecting them …
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October 26th, 2018 at 7:52 am
Oh….I don’t remember selecting or deselecting anything either but with KDP anything is possible. Thanks for the headsup. I’ll check it out coz this promotion has not been great.
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October 22nd, 2018 at 10:56 pm
Reblogged this on Sue Vincent's Daily Echo.
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October 23rd, 2018 at 11:31 pm
Thanks, Sue! -hugs-
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October 24th, 2018 at 2:00 am
Hugs 🙂
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