Thursday, October 21, 2010

Top Misc Content on Internet

Top Misc Content on Internet


Team Communication Exercises

Posted: 21 Oct 2010 10:00 PM PDT

Communication is an important tool and there needs to be a lot of importance given to team communication exercises in order to build it effectively enough. The following article will talk about some such team communication exercises that lead to team building.

Public Speaking Anxiety Tips

Posted: 21 Oct 2010 10:00 PM PDT

If you are one of the numerous people threatened by the demons of public speaking anxiety, tips to tackle these anxiety symptoms given below will come as blessing in disguise for you...

Security Officer Resume

Posted: 21 Oct 2010 10:00 PM PDT

Learn how to draft a security officer resume from this article, so that it becomes easier for you when you're applying for this job. This article will give you all the details and information that you need. Read on...

Types of Propaganda

Posted: 21 Oct 2010 10:00 PM PDT

Bandwagon, glittering generalities, and name calling are a few of the common types of propaganda. Want to know what are some other types of propaganda? Then read this article.

Functional Organizational Structure

Posted: 21 Oct 2010 10:00 PM PDT

A functional organizational structure is one of the most effective types of structures by which an organization functions. While it has its pros, it also has a few cons. Here we discuss details regarding this structure.

Advertising Ideas for Realtors

Posted: 21 Oct 2010 10:00 PM PDT

With tough competition faced by each industry, real estate is no exception. Here are some advertising ideas for realtors, to ensure that they do not fall behind in this race.

Credit Card Relief Act

Posted: 20 Oct 2010 10:00 PM PDT

The Obama government introduced the credit card relief act to make sweeping changes in the way credit card companies do business...

Employment Verification Letter Sample

Posted: 20 Oct 2010 10:00 PM PDT

In order to write an employment verification letter correctly, it is always a good idea to refer to an employment verification letter sample, that will explain to you how to draft the letter and also tell you what is the correct language to use in such a letter.

Average Credit Score for Car Loan

Posted: 20 Oct 2010 10:00 PM PDT

What is the average credit score for car loan? If you were just about to tear your hair off (pardon the exaggeration) thinking about that, then the article to follow is for you! Read on!

Eviction Notice Sample

Posted: 20 Oct 2010 10:00 PM PDT

An eviction notice is given if you have serious problems with your tenant. Refer to an eviction notice sample to learn how to draft a letter that will be legally valid and admissible in a court of law.

Short Term Investment Fund

Posted: 20 Oct 2010 10:00 PM PDT

Short term investment funds can be quite useful in achieving your aim of continuous wealth creation. In this article, we shall discuss the concept of short term investment fund and also consider some short term investment strategies which you can implement. So, continue reading to know more...

Highest Paying Jobs in the World

Posted: 20 Oct 2010 10:00 PM PDT

Ever wondered what are the highest paying jobs in the world? You would naturally think about medical and top management jobs as top rated. However, the subject of high paying jobs doesn't stop over there, there are many more. Let's know more about them.

Obama Business Grants

Posted: 20 Oct 2010 10:00 PM PDT

Obama business grants were devised under the American Recovery Act to cushion the economic downturn and help create jobs...

Safest Way to Invest Money

Posted: 20 Oct 2010 10:00 PM PDT

What is the safest way to invest money? This might be a question on your mind considering the high risk involved with some kind of investments. The aim of this article is to present to you the best and safest way to invest money. So, continue reading to know more...

Selling Silver Coins for Cash

Posted: 20 Oct 2010 10:00 PM PDT

If you are looking for tips on selling silver coins for cash, you have landed on the right page. Here I suggest ways in which you can sell rare silver coins for cash.

Investing in Stocks for Beginners

Posted: 20 Oct 2010 10:00 PM PDT

Investing in stocks for beginners can be very interesting and a great learning experience. This article will tell you how investing in stocks with little money is possible. So, continue reading to know more...

Long Term Investments

Posted: 20 Oct 2010 10:00 PM PDT

Safe long term investments can help you get consistent returns in the time to come and increase your wealth substantially. This article has some useful suggestions on best long term investments which can assist a lot in wealth creation process. So, continue reading to know more...

Good Investments for 2011

Posted: 20 Oct 2010 10:00 PM PDT

Wondering which are the good investments for 2011? Scroll down to know, where to put your money in the coming year, to ensure maximum profits and safe returns out of it.

Sample Executive Summary Template

Posted: 20 Oct 2010 10:00 PM PDT

This article provides you with a sample executive summary template that would assist you in writing one for your own business...

Implementing Change in the Workplace

Posted: 20 Oct 2010 10:00 PM PDT

When it comes to the issue of implementing change in the workplace, there are several key factors that are involved. The following article will try and throw light on some of those important factors.

Complete List of English Power Words - The Emurse.com Blog

Posted: 21 Oct 2010 07:28 PM PDT

7 plot lines that form the basis of all stories

Posted: 21 Oct 2010 04:23 PM PDT

7 basic plots from which all stories stem: 1. Rags to Riches 2. Overcoming the Monster 3. The Quest 4. Voyage and Return 5. Comedy 6. Tragedy 7. Rebirth

30 Questions To Guide Your Content Strategy

Posted: 21 Oct 2010 03:53 PM PDT

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Posted: 21 Oct 2010 01:15 PM PDT

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Posted: 21 Oct 2010 12:30 PM PDT

How to Publish Your Book in the iBookstore

Posted: 21 Oct 2010 06:00 AM PDT

image of iBookstore

One of the original forms of content marketing is publishing a good old-fashioned book. It’s not the book sales that make most business authors wealthy, but what they can do because they’ve written a book — consulting, speaking engagements, and more.

But here’s the twist. A recent report out a few weeks ago that electronic books are outselling paperback books, and Apple expects to sell more than 28 million iPads by the end of 2011. So it's no surprise that a lot of writers want to know how they can get a new-fangled electronic book into the iBookstore.

Getting your book into the iBookstore can be a low-cost and profitable route that exposes your work to entirely new markets. But getting a book approved by Apple isn’t a simple process.

You need to follow specific guidelines for preparing and publishing in order to avoid time-consuming headaches and a rejection email.

This post offers you a step-by-step guide to preparing and publishing your book for submission to the Apple iBookstore.

Preparing your book for electronic publication

It is important to make sure that once readers download your digital book, they have a really good experience with it. That's what gets them to mention it to others, talk it up on social media sites, and rate it well.

Part of ensuring a good digital experience is in the editing process. This post on BubbleCow discusses some really important elements of self-editing.

You also need good design. Great covers sell books. And with digital books, it's doubly important to capture reader attention, since the icons are small and there is so much to see at one time.

A couple of places to look for quality cover designers are 2H Designs (UK) and The Book Designer (US). Whether you use those services or not, they'll give you a good idea of the types of design services out there.

Self publishing for the iBookstore

Apple's distribution system for the iPad is a free app called iBooks. This app allows you to buy and download books from the iBookstore.

Apple doesn't have too many restrictions on the books that can be uploaded to the iBookstore, but individual writers are not able to directly upload titles.

In that case, you must be wondering why I am writing this guide. Well, as it turns out, Apple has appointed a number of iBookstore aggregators that are approved to submit books to the iBookstore for you.

For this article I am going to focus on using Lulu. Another popular option is Smashwords.

Here are some things to take into consideration before you get started with an aggregator:

Cover Image. You will need a quality book cover image (JPEG) and it must be a vertical rectangle shape at least 600 pixels tall. The cover should include both the title and the author name. It cannot be a greyscale image and it cannot contain hyperlinks or web site addresses. Also, keep the image PG-13 (no nudity).

Content Restrictions. You must be the original author, or exclusive digital publisher or distributor. Apple strictly forbids content that encourages illegal activities, promotes intolerance or discrimination, invades the privacy of any person, or that slanders or libels a person or organization. Erotica that depicts underage people engaged in or witnessing sexual acts is totally off-limits, in addition to being just plain wrong.

Pricing. Apple prices ebooks in 99-cent increments, so you are encouraged to do the same.

ISBN. You need to get an ISBN for your ebook. Most aggregators have services that will automatically assign you one.

Get your books into the iBookstore

Now that you have your book edited, a cover created, your pricing set, and have had it checked for content, you are ready to use an aggregator and get your digital book into the iBookstore. (One important thing to know before you move forward: you retain all copyrights and intellectual property rights to your books.)

I'll take Lulu as an example of the steps you'll go through to get your digital book into the iBookstore. The steps are very similar for all aggregators.

  1. ePub format. ePub is the format Apple accepts for ebooks. Lulu has a service that will run a special ePub checker and then convert your book into the proper format that is guaranteed to pass Apple's strict guidelines. You can also submit the ePub file yourself using any number of ePub services as well as Apple's own Pages program. If you want a speedy process, I would suggest using the aggregator's services to avoid any technical holdups.
  2. Cover image. You will need your cover image to upload along with your ebook in ePub format.
  3. ISBN. Lulu will assign your book an ISBN as part of their regular service.
  4. Upload. You can now upload all your files and supply all of the necessary information about your book.
  5. Get Paid. Apple retains 30% of all revenue from sales on the iBookstore. The publisher (that's you) receives 80% of the remaining revenue and Lulu receives 20%. Or you can pay Lulu a one-time fee and you won't pay them any additional commissions.

That's it. You now have your very own book in the Apple iBookstore for sale.

Now, of course, it's time to market it. But that's another post …

About the Author: Shane uses his Tablet Computer Geeks blog to deliver the latest and best iPad information, including accessory reviews, app reviews, and industry updates. Follow him on twitter at tc_geeks.


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