How to Self-Publish an eBook by Mary River Press Services is a short guide to self-publishing. The book discusses the pros and cons of self-publishing by comparison with traditional publishing models. Emphasising the creative freedoms of self-publishing, the book references the electronic platforms from which aspiring authors might launch and promote their work.

How To Publish An eBook contains useful warnings to would-be authors on the pitfalls of using so-called “vanity presses” who charge authors to publish their work, but do little to promote the author’s interests.

The book canvasses such issues as social media, marketing, including brand-building and affiliation, publishing platforms, royalties, and research tools for accessing sales data according to various genres.

In addition, How to Publish an eBook provides useful links to various self-publishing platforms and to services for editing, proofing and formatting. Authors keen to turn the work into an income stream will find useful information about the potential of Amazon Kindle for merchandising, events, advertising and coaching tutorials.

How to Self-Publish an eBook is a clear and concise primer and an essential guide for those thinking of self-publishing.