Self Publishing and eBook Distribution Sites 

1.     eBooks International - eBook Writing and eBook Publishing

eBooksInternational.co is global digital publishing company with many resource websites for authors. eBooks International provides informative resources for authors via their “eBookAuthorAcademy.com” site on topics such as eBook marketing, writing tips and advice, publishing, distribution models and self publishing. This site is a great resource for all authors who are looking for more than just a distribution model.

eBooksInternational.co will distribute your eBook to its own network of eBook stores as well as major online retailers. It is a great way to get your eBook listed and sold to your customers in the Australian and Indian markets.

For more information visit www.eBooksInternational.co

2.     FastPencil

The FastPencil writing and publishing service enables authors to create eBooks online, collaborate, publish and distribute from one engaging, simple, cost-effective solution.

FastPencil has several self-publishing packages, including options that offer a combination of both print and e-book publishing. If you just want to submit your eBook then you can just utilise their eBook publishing.

FastPencil is based on a system where you cut and paste your word doc into a template for formatting. They also have the option where you can upload a formatted, print-ready PDF.

FastPencil currently charges an upfront fee of $149 for its basic e-publishing package that includes distribution of your eBook to a broad network. This package does not include any design assistance so you will need to import your own cover image.

FastPencil will distribute your eBook to: Apple's iBookstore, Barnes & Noble's eBookstore, the Kindle Store and Sony.

For more information visit www.fastpencil.com

3.     Lulu

 Lulu is guided by founder and CEO Bob Young. Lulu also has several self-publishing packages, including options that offer a combination of both print and e-book publishing.

Lulu eBooks are distributed to Apple's iBookstore as well as its own online store. If you require your eBook to be converted into various formats then Lulu will charge you a fee for doing so.

For more information visit www.lulu.com

4.     Smashwords

Smashwords is run by founder Mark Coker. With Smashwords, you upload your Word or PDF file and cover image in to their "MeatGrinder" tool. This will then give you a copy of your eBook in just about every major format you need.

Smashwords can distribute your eBook to all the major online retailers including Amazon's Kindle, Barnes & Noble's eBookstore, Apple's iBooks, Kobo, Stanza and Sony.

If you wish to have your eBook distributed to these stores you will need to meet the submission requirements for each store. Smashwords offers a free style guide to help you with formatting your e-book.

Smashwords doesn't charge you for creating your eBook but they will take a small percentage of author's royalties.

Smashwords also offers you the option of acquiring your own "premium" ISBN. We discuss ISBN's further on in this eBook. You will find a short guide to eBook ISBN's on their website.

For more information visit www.smashwords.com

5.     Amazon Digital Text Platform (DTP)

If you want to do the work yourself and submit your own eBook direct to Amazon then you can do so via their self publishing platform. You will need to also upload your own cover and appropriate formatted eBook that meets Amazon's requirements.

If you wish to convert your own eBook to their format you can use an independent and free conversion software tool such as Mobipocket eBook Creator or Calibre.

For more information visit http://www.//dtp.amazon.com

MobiPocket eBook Creator website: www.mobipocket.com

Calibre website: www.calibre-eBook.com 

6.     Barnes & Noble's Pub-It

Barnes and Noble have launched their very own self publishing unit called “Pubit.” With Pubit, you set-up your account, then start uploading your eBooks and cover.

Pubit will then convert your digital files to ePub format, which is becoming the most widely accepted format for eReaders and mobile devices.

From here the power of Barnes and Noble goes to work for you. Your eBook will be exposed to their massive customer base who visits their site to buy eBooks.

For more information visit www.barnesandnoble.com/pubit

Additional Self Publishing Sites Include:

1. AuthorsDen – www.authorsden.com

2. WattPad – www.wattpad.com

3. iUniverse – www.iUniverse.com

4. AuthorHouse – www.authorshouse.com