Seeking Publisher - Here we go again

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I've registered with Lulu and like what I'm reading and what their live chatty person said. I think having an ebook available for download has to be worthy of serious consideration here. Thanks for the recommendation.

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You're welcome George. Now I have to find you to make you a friend. Shocked

Four Star Member Number of posts : 376 Registration date : 2008-01-11

What could be safer?

Shocked

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You're on my Lulu friend's list.

Subject: Re: Seeking Publisher - Here we go again Fri Feb 22, 2008 12:52 pm

Shelagh,

You may know the answer to this question - I've just got my ebook rights back from a certain publisher that you and I were published by previously, could I publish that book in e-format with Lulu?

Subject: Re: Seeking Publisher - Here we go again Fri Feb 22, 2008 1:12 pm

Yes! Jenny you could! It took George about twenty minutes, so I'll see you there in about thirty! Very Happy

Subject: Re: Seeking Publisher - Here we go again Fri Feb 22, 2008 1:20 pm

Thank Shelagh,

Just one more question - does the page format have to conform to any particular size. I have the .pdf file that was supplied to me, and of course, the artwork for the front cover.

Four Star Member Number of posts : 376 Registration date : 2008-01-11

I've not published my ebook yet. I'm going to have to make sure I get the layout and formatting right first.

Subject: Re: Seeking Publisher - Here we go again Fri Feb 22, 2008 1:29 pm

So there's your answer Jenny! Wait until George has cracked it and then follow suit.

Subject: Re: Seeking Publisher - Here we go again Fri Feb 22, 2008 2:02 pm

You may want to take a look at Createspace. I've heard they give you an ISBN number, (I don't know for sure) and with Lulu you have to purchase it. (I think)

Createspace is also free, and if it's true about the ISBN, then you may be better off going that route.

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Hi Don, I'll check into it. The book already has two ISBN numbers (hardback and softback) and didn't think about needing another one for an ebook. Good point!

Subject: Re: Seeking Publisher - Here we go again Fri Feb 22, 2008 2:22 pm

My book already has an ISBN too. I was under the impression you could use the same one, but I might be mistaken.

Subject: Re: Seeking Publisher - Here we go again Fri Feb 22, 2008 2:42 pm

If you have an ISBN, you don't need another one.

Thanks for the info about Createspace Don. I checked them out last October and they were only accepting American authors. I asked if they were going to extend that and they said that they did intend to offer the service outside the US but, as far as I know, they haven't done yet.

Subject: Re: Seeking Publisher - Here we go again Fri Feb 22, 2008 2:44 pm

I've just checked with Lulu. You don't require an ISBN to publish an e-book, which is good news.
You only require one if they publish your book in paperback format.

Four Star Member Number of posts : 376 Registration date : 2008-01-11

What is the going rate for pricing ebooks? Never bought one! Lulu add on 25%, so if you charge £4.00 it will cost you £5.00 to download it. Not sure how much to ask here. Suggestions please!

Subject: Re: Seeking Publisher - Here we go again Fri Feb 22, 2008 2:58 pm

George,

I'm going to scout around other e-book publishers, as well as Lulu's site tomorrow and see what the going rate is for a book of a similar length (293 pages), then come up with a figure which I think will be attractive. They guy I talked to on the Lulu helpdesk said that they charge 20% of the purchase price.

My brain can't take in much more tonight, I'll post my findings in the morning.

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Will look forward to it. Good night Jenny!

Subject: Re: Seeking Publisher - Here we go again Fri Feb 22, 2008 3:02 pm

Good night handsome! Wink

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Must be the kilt Shocked

Subject: Re: Seeking Publisher - Here we go again Fri Feb 22, 2008 3:05 pm

Subject: Re: Seeking Publisher - Here we go again Fri Feb 22, 2008 3:07 pm

Sorry, but a kilt does it for me every time!

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Subject: Re: Seeking Publisher - Here we go again Fri Feb 22, 2008 4:27 pm

On the e-book issue, I just had a look at iUniverse, where I published mine. The e-book, hardcover and paperback all have seperate ISBN numbers. The book is 272 pages and as an e-book in Adobe, it sells...wait for it...for $6. That nets me $0.60. The link is here if you want to have a look http://www.iuniverse.com/bookstore/book_detail.asp?isbn=0-595-89913-7

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Subject: Re: Seeking Publisher - Here we go again Fri Feb 29, 2008 6:32 pm

Pam,

I also did my book with iUniverse and they included the e-book as well. The problem was, the e-book was only available on the iUniverse site really limiting its public exposure. Since the POD price on amazon for the paperback isn't competitive, I would have liked to have seen the e-book listed there as an alternative.

Was this the same for you?

Malcolm

Subject: Re: Seeking Publisher - Here we go again Fri Feb 29, 2008 8:11 pm

Hi Malcolm,
Yes it was the same for me - Amazon and Chapters are only offering the hard/soft cover, and the ebook is only available through iUniverse.
Guess I'll know better next time.

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