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To date, ive selfpublished over 100 fiction and nonfiction. Cnet s david carnoy discusses the ins and outs of what its all about. The breakdown of my income from ebook to print is about 95 %. Successful selfpublished authors are tapping into larger markets, which include many other retailers beyond amazon. After monthsmaybe even yearsof dedication and an encounter or two with writers block, youve finished your ebook. The definitive guide to pricing your book the wise ink blog.
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