What are the different types of eBooks for children and young adult readers? Fixed format eBooks vs. reflowable text eBooks. How does distribution differ for eBooks vs. print books and considerations for smaller children's eBook publishers, especially those of illustrated children's books.
This was a presentation to the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators to help them understand the ePublishing options if they choose the indie publishing route to self publishing.
5. Do you prefer to read print or ebooks?
Be realistic
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6. Where do you typically acquire ebooks?
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7. What are your sales by store?
Other
5%
Smashwords
2%
Kobo
In contrast with the prior slide, the smaller
the publisher, the greater the chance
sales will be concentrated with Amazon.
1%
Apple
2%
B&N
4%
Amazon
85%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
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70%
80%
90%
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8. Where do people begin searching for a
product?
30%
24%
30%
25%
20%
18%
13%
15%
Amazon
Google
10%
5%
0%
2010
2012
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Source: Forrester
9. Maximizing Your ROI
1. Features: Be budget-driven.
2. Which store? Amazon, and Apple if possible.
3. Distribution: Always direct to big stores.
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• Fixed Format eBook Programming for Children’s Books
• Distribution to Amazon, Apple, BN, Kobo
• SEO for Books: Amazon Author Optimization
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