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Daddy Dearest by Heather Hydrick Daddy Dearest by Heather Hydrick July 15, 2011 Free! 5422 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%
Self-Publishing & Book Promotion Confidential (FullTimeAuthor.com presents) by Bob Baker Self-Publishing & Book Promotion Confidential (FullTimeAuthor.com presents) by Bob Baker July 16, 2009 You set the price! 3604 words Sample 50%
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 Self-Publish by Alessia Brio So, You Want to Self-Publish by Alessia Brio April 12, 2010 $0.99 9712 words Sample 5%
Simply Put: Self-Publishing Basics by Catherine  Jaime Simply Put: Self-Publishing Basics by Catherine Jaime March 06, 2011 $0.99 7996 words Sample 30%
Market Your Book Using Free Serialized Audiobooks by Jan Bear Market Your Book Using Free Serialized Audiobooks by Jan Bear July 04, 2011 $0.99 9480 words Sample 20%
How to Pimp Your Book: Cheap (or FREE) Ways to Market and Sell Your Self-Published Book by Michaelbrent Collings How to Pimp Your Book: Cheap (or FREE) Ways to Market and Sell Your Self-Published Book by Michaelbrent Collings Aug. 09, 2010 $0.99 4376 words Sample 20%
Edit, Self-publish;Sell your book with Six top online publishers by Book Nanny Edit, Self-publish;Sell your book with Six top online publishers by Book Nanny May 19, 2011 $0.99 15373 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%
BOOKED UP! How to Write, Publish and Promote a Book to Grow Your Business by Stephanie Chandler BOOKED UP! How to Write, Publish and Promote a Book to Grow Your Business by Stephanie Chandler May 03, 2010 $0.99 31508 words Sample 25%
The Dead Hand of Mrs. Stifle by David Dvorkin The Dead Hand of Mrs. Stifle by David Dvorkin March 21, 2011 $0.99 10663 words Sample 10%
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%
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%
The eBook on eBooks by Aaron Patterson The eBook on eBooks by Aaron Patterson Dec. 09, 2010 $0.99 5383 words Sample 20%
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%
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%
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 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%
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%
Self Publishing Instructions by Elaine Littau Self Publishing Instructions by Elaine Littau Jan. 26, 2012 $0.99 1494 words Sample 20%
Fast Fun ePublishing by F. J. Mackelroy Fast Fun ePublishing by F. J. Mackelroy May 31, 2010 $0.99 7244 words Sample 25%
19 Ways to Use Your Email Signature to Sell More Books by Maria Peagler 19 Ways to Use Your Email Signature to Sell More Books by Maria Peagler Sep. 17, 2010 $0.99 2285 words Sample 25%
Famous Fake Books by John Blandly Famous Fake Books by John Blandly Jan. 06, 2011 $0.99 1225 words Sample 30%
Self-Publishing in a Nutshell by Andrew Marx Self-Publishing in a Nutshell by Andrew Marx Sep. 18, 2011 $0.99 24829 words Sample 10%
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%
The Road to Self-Publishing by Kaye George The Road to Self-Publishing by Kaye George Jan. 07, 2011 $0.99 3322 words Sample 10%
Phenomenal Book Sales by Israel JP Warner Phenomenal Book Sales by Israel JP Warner June 13, 2011 $0.99 52304 words Sample 10%
The Nasty Little Writing Book: Longtime New York Publishing Insider Reveals Secrets Only Best-Selling Authors Know by D. W. St.John The Nasty Little Writing Book: Longtime New York Publishing Insider Reveals Secrets Only Best-Selling Authors Know by D. W. St.John Feb. 04, 2010 $0.99 34123 words Sample 20%
Audiobooks in the Digital Age: Taking Control of the Publishing Process and Profits by Deborah Shlian Audiobooks in the Digital Age: Taking Control of the Publishing Process and Profits by Deborah Shlian June 16, 2011 $0.99 7403 words Sample 5%
How Long Is A Piece Of String? by Graham Murray How Long Is A Piece Of String? by Graham Murray July 27, 2011 $0.99 2833 words Sample 20%
The Five Steps by Roger Brett The Five Steps by Roger Brett Nov. 15, 2011 $0.99 4205 words Sample 50%
55 Tips for Authors by Alice Anderson 55 Tips for Authors by Alice Anderson Jan. 01, 2012 $0.99 2849 words Sample 20%
Book Marketing: Promotions on a Budget Quick Tips by Shelia Goss Book Marketing: Promotions on a Budget Quick Tips by Shelia Goss Jan. 18, 2011 $0.99 3265 words Sample 10%
How To Publish An Ebook In 5 Days by Cynthia Townley How To Publish An Ebook In 5 Days by Cynthia Townley July 29, 2011 $0.99 15201 words Sample 15%
Story Telling; Story Showing by Shannon Donnelly Story Telling; Story Showing by Shannon Donnelly Jan. 08, 2012 $0.99 14837 words Sample 20%
Self-Publishing: A 'Soup to Nuts' Guide to Producing a Bestseller by Arbor Books, Inc. Self-Publishing: A 'Soup to Nuts' Guide to Producing a Bestseller by Arbor Books, Inc. June 23, 2010 $0.99 53291 words Sample 50%
Self-Publishing Simplified by Brent Sampson Self-Publishing Simplified by Brent Sampson Jan. 28, 2011 $0.99 21465 words Sample 20%
Tips on WRITING DIALOGUE by Julie Hyzy Tips on WRITING DIALOGUE by Julie Hyzy April 22, 2011 $0.99 4289 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%
The AirSafe.com Podcasting Production Manual by Todd Curtis The AirSafe.com Podcasting Production Manual by Todd Curtis April 03, 2010 $0.99 22964 words Sample 30%
Book Marketing: A 'Soup to Nuts' Guide to Book Promotion by Arbor Books, Inc. Book Marketing: A 'Soup to Nuts' Guide to Book Promotion by Arbor Books, Inc. July 12, 2010 $0.99 16135 words Sample 50%
Az e-könyvrÅ‘l. Csapongó gondolatok és hasznos tudnivalók olvasónak, szerzÅ‘nek és kiadónak by Turi László Az e-könyvrÅ‘l. Csapongó gondolatok és hasznos tudnivalók olvasónak, szerzÅ‘nek és kiadónak by Turi László Nov. 04, 2010 $0.99 4443 words Sample 20%
The eBook Formatting & Publishing Guide For The Broke and Stressed by Michael Lamendola The eBook Formatting & Publishing Guide For The Broke and Stressed by Michael Lamendola Aug. 19, 2011 $0.99 32510 words Sample 10%
101 Niche Marketing Topics by Gordon Burgett 101 Niche Marketing Topics by Gordon Burgett Nov. 21, 2011 $0.99 5019 words Sample 20%
Publishing a Book: 101 by Beatrice McClearn Publishing a Book: 101 by Beatrice McClearn Jan. 15, 2012 $0.99 1092 words Sample 20%
How To Earn Money With eBooks : Self-Publishing Guide by Robert Wilson How To Earn Money With eBooks : Self-Publishing Guide by Robert Wilson Nov. 18, 2010 $0.99 9867 words Sample 20%
Write Gripping Fiction: Practical Techniques for Engaging Story by Raymond Long Write Gripping Fiction: Practical Techniques for Engaging Story by Raymond Long Feb. 28, 2011 $0.99 17889 words Sample 14%
The Blind leading the partially sighted! by David P Elliot The Blind leading the partially sighted! by David P Elliot May 16, 2011 $0.99 6897 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%