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Beginning eBook Writing by Frank Tudor Beginning eBook Writing by Frank Tudor Feb. 06, 2012 $2.99 3276 words Sample 10%
Write Better by Ray Wiseman Write Better by Ray Wiseman Feb. 04, 2012 $2.95 58233 words Sample 20%
The New World of Publishing: Investing In Your Own Future by Dean Wesley Smith The New World of Publishing: Investing In Your Own Future by Dean Wesley Smith Jan. 31, 2012 $2.99 4260 words Sample 20%
The New World of Publishing: Pen Names by Dean Wesley Smith The New World of Publishing: Pen Names by Dean Wesley Smith Jan. 30, 2012 $2.99 4315 words Sample 20%
Mastering Story Structure - A guide for writing unforgettable plays by Bill Johnson Mastering Story Structure - A guide for writing unforgettable plays by Bill Johnson Jan. 27, 2012 $0.99 22125 words Sample 20%
Self Publishing Instructions by Elaine Littau Self Publishing Instructions by Elaine Littau Jan. 26, 2012 $0.99 1494 words Sample 20%
The Little Blue Book On Writing Fiction by TJ Vargo The Little Blue Book On Writing Fiction by TJ Vargo Jan. 24, 2012 $1.99 3134 words Sample 20%
How to Write and Sell Gay Erotica by Nathan J Morissey How to Write and Sell Gay Erotica by Nathan J Morissey Jan. 21, 2012 $4.99 8202 words Sample 5%
Tips on how to become a Self-Publisher by EM. EM.  Genesis Tips on how to become a Self-Publisher by EM. EM. Genesis Jan. 18, 2012 $0.99 6898 words Sample 10%
E-Book Publishing DIY (Third Edition) by LOTONtech Limited E-Book Publishing DIY (Third Edition) by LOTONtech Limited Jan. 17, 2012 $2.99 7203 words Sample 20%
How To Write Your Own Zombie Novel by Ian Hall How To Write Your Own Zombie Novel by Ian Hall Jan. 16, 2012 $2.99 6162 words Sample 20%
Why You Should Write e-Books, e-Novels, e-Shorts. (Electronic Publishing versus Traditional Publishing) by Ian Hall Why You Should Write e-Books, e-Novels, e-Shorts. (Electronic Publishing versus Traditional Publishing) by Ian Hall Jan. 16, 2012 $0.99 5319 words Sample 20%
So You Want To Be a Writer by Michael Newton So You Want To Be a Writer by Michael Newton Jan. 16, 2012 $2.99 56347 words Sample 5%
Step-by-Step How To Create & Publish Your eBook by Shai S Bitton Step-by-Step How To Create & Publish Your eBook by Shai S Bitton Jan. 15, 2012 $1.99 4833 words Sample 15%
Publishing a Book: 101 by Beatrice McClearn Publishing a Book: 101 by Beatrice McClearn Jan. 15, 2012 $0.99 1092 words Sample 20%
I'm a Writer! (so where's the money?) by Graham Murray I'm a Writer! (so where's the money?) by Graham Murray Jan. 09, 2012 $0.99 5805 words Sample 20%
Story Telling; Story Showing by Shannon Donnelly Story Telling; Story Showing by Shannon Donnelly Jan. 08, 2012 $0.99 14837 words Sample 20%
Fiction: From Writing to Publication by Vickie Britton Fiction: From Writing to Publication by Vickie Britton Jan. 05, 2012 $2.99 24034 words Sample 10%
55 Tips for Authors by Alice Anderson 55 Tips for Authors by Alice Anderson Jan. 01, 2012 $0.99 2849 words Sample 20%
Easy eBook Publishing by Barney Schwartz Easy eBook Publishing by Barney Schwartz Dec. 30, 2011 $3.99 3766 words Sample 25%
BOOK THREE: Promoting - Real Life Tips for: Writing, Publishing, and Promoting Your Own Books. (On a budget of almost zero.) by Michael Esser BOOK THREE: Promoting - Real Life Tips for: Writing, Publishing, and Promoting Your Own Books. (On a budget of almost zero.) by Michael Esser Dec. 23, 2011 $0.99 14648 words Sample 10%
BOOK TWO: Publishing - Real Life Tips for: Writing, Publishing, and Promoting Your Own Books. (On a budget of almost zero.) by Michael Esser BOOK TWO: Publishing - Real Life Tips for: Writing, Publishing, and Promoting Your Own Books. (On a budget of almost zero.) by Michael Esser Dec. 23, 2011 $0.99 10669 words Sample 10%
BOOK ONE: Writing - Real Life Tips for: Writing, Publishing, and Promoting Your Own Books. (On a budget of almost zero.) by Michael Esser BOOK ONE: Writing - Real Life Tips for: Writing, Publishing, and Promoting Your Own Books. (On a budget of almost zero.) by Michael Esser Dec. 23, 2011 $0.99 12206 words Sample 10%
A Simple, Cheap, Illustrated Guide  to Converting a Word Doc to Kindle and Nook by Lisa Nowak A Simple, Cheap, Illustrated Guide to Converting a Word Doc to Kindle and Nook by Lisa Nowak Dec. 20, 2011 $0.99 8867 words Sample 15%
Want to E-Publish? A Guide for Everyone by Malissa M. Kent Want to E-Publish? A Guide for Everyone by Malissa M. Kent Dec. 14, 2011 $2.99 17786 words Sample 20%
How to get your book published - A newbie's guide by Joe Novella How to get your book published - A newbie's guide by Joe Novella Dec. 14, 2011 $0.99 16111 words Sample 20%
20 Plus Ways to Get Content for Your Book or eBook: Simple Self-Publishing by David G. Newby 20 Plus Ways to Get Content for Your Book or eBook: Simple Self-Publishing by David G. Newby Dec. 13, 2011 $0.99 9212 words Sample 20%
The eBook Distribution Resource Guide by CJ Carl The eBook Distribution Resource Guide by CJ Carl Nov. 29, 2011 $37.00 15104 words Sample 15%
How to Publish Your Audio Book to iTunes and Amazon Fast and Free! by Peter Adams How to Publish Your Audio Book to iTunes and Amazon Fast and Free! by Peter Adams Nov. 26, 2011 $8.97 2520 words Sample 20%
How to Publish Your Audio CD's Fast and Free! by Peter Adams How to Publish Your Audio CD's Fast and Free! by Peter Adams Nov. 26, 2011 $8.97 3220 words Sample 10%
How to Publish Your Ebook Fast & Free! by Peter Adams How to Publish Your Ebook Fast & Free! by Peter Adams Nov. 26, 2011 $8.97 4515 words Sample 10%
Publish Yourself: Create & Sell Your Own E-Books by J.M. Snyder Publish Yourself: Create & Sell Your Own E-Books by J.M. Snyder Nov. 23, 2011 $3.99 24033 words Sample 20%
101 Niche Marketing Topics by Gordon Burgett 101 Niche Marketing Topics by Gordon Burgett Nov. 21, 2011 $0.99 5019 words Sample 20%
How to Write Ebooks For A Living by Annie Jean Brewer How to Write Ebooks For A Living by Annie Jean Brewer Nov. 20, 2011 $4.99 10987 words Sample 15%
The Quick Study Guide to Self-Publishing by Gregory Wood The Quick Study Guide to Self-Publishing by Gregory Wood Nov. 19, 2011 $2.99 13930 words Sample 20%
The Formula for Fiction – Part 2: What Now? The Next Step to Getting Published by Bill Sheehy The Formula for Fiction – Part 2: What Now? The Next Step to Getting Published by Bill Sheehy Nov. 18, 2011 $2.99 6496 words Sample 15%
How to Publish A No. 1 iPad Magazine by Mary Beth Klatt How to Publish A No. 1 iPad Magazine by Mary Beth Klatt Nov. 15, 2011 $2.99 1385 words Sample 20%
The Five Steps by Roger Brett The Five Steps by Roger Brett Nov. 15, 2011 $0.99 4205 words Sample 50%
Self-Publishing 101 by Rebecca Dunning Self-Publishing 101 by Rebecca Dunning Nov. 13, 2011 $2.99 12474 words Sample 15%
Four Special Tools That Get Speakers Booked First by Gordon Burgett Four Special Tools That Get Speakers Booked First by Gordon Burgett Nov. 10, 2011 $9.95 30502 words Sample 15%
A Friend in the Book Business: Writing and Publishing Tips from Bill O’Hanlon by Bill O'Hanlon A Friend in the Book Business: Writing and Publishing Tips from Bill O’Hanlon by Bill O'Hanlon Nov. 08, 2011 $0.99 6104 words Sample 20%
Smashwords Style Guide for Idjits by Rebecca Melvin Smashwords Style Guide for Idjits by Rebecca Melvin Nov. 06, 2011 $1.99 2707 words Sample 20%
Compulsively Writing Fiction: My experiences in Self-publishing in 2011 by Kate Policani Compulsively Writing Fiction: My experiences in Self-publishing in 2011 by Kate Policani Nov. 05, 2011 Free! 7829 words Sample 20%
Making Digital Books: Formatting and Selling Your   Novels and Stories as Ebooks by Michael Jasper Making Digital Books: Formatting and Selling Your Novels and Stories as Ebooks by Michael Jasper Nov. 01, 2011 $2.99 12767 words Sample 20%
How to Publish Your Book Fast and Free! by Peter Adams How to Publish Your Book Fast and Free! by Peter Adams Oct. 31, 2011 $8.97 3521 words Sample 20%
How to Pick the Right Kind of Publisher: A Pre-journey Map to Success by Gordon Burgett How to Pick the Right Kind of Publisher: A Pre-journey Map to Success by Gordon Burgett Oct. 26, 2011 $4.95 13891 words Sample 15%
Oysters and Angels and Writing Aerobics by Barbara Rose Brooker Oysters and Angels and Writing Aerobics by Barbara Rose Brooker Oct. 19, 2011 $5.99 54525 words Sample 20%
How to Write a Book Blurb that Sells (And Other Ebook Marketing Advice) by Marti Talbott How to Write a Book Blurb that Sells (And Other Ebook Marketing Advice) by Marti Talbott Oct. 07, 2011 $0.99 6266 words Sample 10%
The 7 Step eBook by Sadiq Somjee The 7 Step eBook by Sadiq Somjee Sep. 30, 2011 $4.99 19018 words Sample 17%
Comic Book Marketing 101 by Mat Nastos Comic Book Marketing 101 by Mat Nastos Sep. 26, 2011 $4.99 31366 words Sample 20%