Ebook Conversion for Kindle, Nook, and iPad
Converting a book to an ebook correctly can be a daunting task if you are not familiar with all of the disciplines required for formatting and conversion.
Unfortunately it's not as easy as just pressing a button and it's done, as some client's have learned through the do-it-yourself "press & pray" services you'll find all over the internet.
When we convert your manuscript to an ebook it's ready to be sold on:
- Amazon Kindle Store
- Apple iBooks Store
- Barnes & Noble Nook Book Store
If you're ready to get down to business take a few moments to read this page. It's packed with information about what formats we convert to, how we do what we do, and a pricing overview. We also have some really good resources you'll want to check out.
If your more interested in the cost, scroll down to the bottom of the page.
Kindle Ebook Conversion
Amazon's Kindle device is by far the leader of the pack when it comes to eReader devices with an amazing 5 million devices sold.
Amazon also has the best self-publishing platform available to date. The Kindle Direct Publishing Platform allows self-publishers to sell their ebooks on the Amazon Kindle Store. They also provide the best royalty programming allowing authors to keep up to 70% of the sale price of their ebook.
Ebooks sold through the Amazon Kindle Store are not only available to Kindle devices they are also available through Kindle apps for iPad, iPhone, iPod touch, PC, Mac, Blackberry, and Android-based devices.
For self-publishers wanting to take their ebook to the next level, the Kindle Direct Publishing Platform provides the vehicle to make it happen.
The Kindle ebook that we create for you will be ready to sell on the Amazon Kindle Store. You can also sell your Kindle ebook directly from your website or blog and customers can easily transfer directly to their Kindle device.
ePub Ebook Conversion
ePub is an electronic book format (electronic publication) that has become an industry standard for a variety of eReaders including:
- Barnes & Noble Nook eReader
- Apple iBooks eReader for iPad, iPhone, and iPod
- Online Based Readers (Adobe Digital Editions)
Barnes & Noble Nook
Barnes & Noble Nook Color With millions of Nook eReader devices sold since it's launch in 2009 the Nook, by Barnes & Noble has captured 20% of the ebook reader market share. The Nook platform is now considered one of the top 3 eReader devices available today.
As an author, sales of this magnitude present an enormous opportunity for you to sell your ebook to the users of the Nook eReader Device. Barnes & Noble offers the ability for self-publishing authors to sell their ebook directly to Nook users through the PubIt Self Publishing Platform. This platform is available to anyone offering ePub Formatted ebooks.
Apple iBooks for iPad
Apple iBooks for iPad Apple's eReader device, the iPad, was third on the ebook reader scene but it's sales have been astronomical. Actual ebook sales for the iBooks App topped 250,000 on the first day it launched.
Although Apple's iBooks service was the last to hit the market, it certainly provides a magnificent opportunity for any self-publishing author wanting to increase their ebook's exposure.
Apple's iTunes Connect self-publishing service allows authors to sell their ebooks through the iBooks network, which is available to all iPad, iPod, and iPhone Devices. Apple will also offer your eBook through the iTunes network for customers that use iTunes on their PC or Mac, which is about 150 million users worldwide.
The ePub ebook that we create for you will be ready to sell on the Nook Book Store, the iBook Store, and iTunes. You can also sell your ePub ebook directly from your website or blog and customers can easily transfer directly to their device.
Note - Selling your ebook through these Direct Sale Vendors requires the purchase of a single ISBN Number only available through Bowkers.
Our eBook Conversion Service, Step by Step
Our process is pretty straight forward and easy to understand.
Manuscript Review & Quote
To get started we'll need a copy of your manuscript in word and pdf format. Once we have your manuscript we will provide a prompt quote, usually within 24 hours. Our quote will outline pricing and any special programming that will be required. Our quotes are valid for 10 days.
Invoicing & Payment
If you decide to move forward with our conversion services we'll send an invoice to you in pdf format for your review and approval. Because our services are electronic, we require pre-payment. Once we receive payment you will be notified when your project will start. Our turn around time is usually within 48 hours.
Our Conversion Process
We'll take your word document and process it through our ebook conversion application. We wrote this application specifically for converting books to ebooks and it's based on all of the current technical standards. When the process is complete we'll have a Kindle ebook file and an ePub ebook file.
Our Formatting Process
We manually format the text of your ebook based on the look and feel of your pdf. Formatting and insertion of images, graphs, tables as well as create and link your table of contents is completed. We also create and integrate the metatags which include your book cover, title and author information.
Review & Adjustments
Unlike our competitors we actually view your ebook with the most popular ebook readers (Kindle, Nook, iPad) to make sure it looks great on these devices. A manual technical check is also performed to guarantee that the ebook is technically ready for submission to Kindle, B&N, and Apple's iTunes.
Delivery & Consultation
We deliver your professionally converted, ready to go final ebook files to you via email. We also provide guidance with set up of your Kindle, B&N, and iTunes accounts. Guidance on selling your ebooks directly through your website or blog using our Digital Content Center service is also included.
Our programmers have the skills and the proper programming tools required to professionally convert and format your book to an ebook.
Our in-depth knowledge of ebook conversion and formatting along with our custom written conversion software allows us to convert books to ebooks extremely fast and with great accuracy. Most ebook conversion projects are completed in 48 hours or less.
We guarantee our ebook conversions to pass the technical specifications for the current Kindle Direct Publishing Guidelines and ePub Check.
Pricing and Getting Started
Conversion pricing is based on several factors including the length of your book, the number of images, the complexity of formatting and the length and details of your table of contents.
When converting to Kindle we'll convert and format the ePub version for free.
Most ebook projects will land in the range of $150 - $450.
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To get started just give us a call at 865-686-5713 or you can send us an email through the form on our contact page. Once we receive it we'll provide directions for submitting your manuscript for review and quoting.
