CHOOSE YOUR PUBLISHER WISELY

One of the most important things I've read about e-publishing so far is the importance of choosing a publisher. Many lure you in and do not follow through on their promises. Many have unexplored pitfalls that are not so apparent at the beginning. And many are truly conducive to exactly what you want. Here are 10 Questions to ask before committing to any e-publishing service, written by Jane Friedman (http://janefriedman.com/2012/02/10/10-questions-epublishing/), someone who has experienced it firsthand.

10 QUESTIONS TO ASK BEFORE COMMITTING TO ANY E-PUBLISHING SERVICE

1. Is the service exclusive or nonexclusive?

2. If it’s exclusive, what’s the term of the contract?

3. Do you control the price?

4. What’s the upfront fee and/or how is the royalty calculated?

5. Are there hidden fees or charges?

6. What file formats do they accept?

7. Who owns the e-book files after they are created?

8. Are DRM protections or proprietary formats involved?

9. Where is your e-book distributed?

10. Can you make changes to your e-book after it goes on sale?

RECOMMENDED SERVICES:

Single-channel services (retailers) Jane Friedman recommends:

Distribution services I recommend

E-book creation tools I recommend

PressBooks (EPUB)
Sigil (EPUB)
Apple iBooks Author: produces image- or media-driven e-books, just be aware of the exclusivity they demand