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Setup and eBook Layout for Amazon's Kindle® and ePub format is here!

Why bother with an eBook?

Universal Distribution
Increased sales at a higher royalty
Wider audience (a reader is more likely to purchase a new author as an eBook because the cost commitment is less)
Instant delivery to readers
Mobile access
Optional Copyright (DRM) protection if you are concerned about security

There's more...

The market is finally beginning to show a shift toward eBooks. Amazon has been heavily advertising its latest Kindle device, and sales of the eBook reader are growing. In addition, the number of popular titles available for download on new devices is growing with it—and readers are buying! Currently, Amazon is listing the Kindle as the #1 Bestselling, #1 Most Wished-for and Gifted item on their site. And once readers have the device, they're going to want something to put on it...

How Big is the eReader Opportunity?

Devices are becoming less expensive, they contain more content and features, and retail distribution/exposure is increasing. eBooks are beginning to cut into the market on printed books. According to Forrester (Consumer Product Strategy), the next five years should see an explosion in the eReader textbook market, with a further projection that the market will be driven by businesses going green. They report 2009 eReader sales of 3 million, with 30% occurring during the holiday season. In 2010, they project the launch of devices that don't use E Ink (which may enable them to have color and video); a new generation of tablet PCs, minis, and smartphones; flexible displays; and better touch-screen options.

Increased Competition

Barnes & Noble will be releasing the nook in January 2010. Touted as the world's most advanced eReader (and already sold out through Christmas), it has a color touch screen, a virtual keyboard for searches, WiFi connectivity, and a memory expansion slot. It is also an open platform, meaning that adding apps in the future will be easier for developers. The nook will support the ePub standard eBook format.

The next step for buyers is to fill their devices with books...and that's where YOU come in!

We are now offering Kindle and ePub formatting services! We will help you prepare your work for these new platforms and do our best to address any questions you may have. In many cases, the cost of conversion for a basic book can be as little as $160!

Our Kindle conversion service includes the following:

Conversion into HTML formatted for the Kindle/Mobipocket
Creation and linking of an active table of contents
Embedded cover image and easy waypoint navigation for the Kindle 2 and Kindle DX
Optimization of images and other internal graphical elements
Tables and charts, inserted as images (suggested) or as text-based tables based on your preference
Footnotes formatted and linked both directions
Creation of a Kindle/Mobipocket .mobi file ready to be sold and uploaded to the Amazon store (authors may also choose to add-on ePub or Smashwords format)

If you do not have a Kindle, you may still get an idea of what Kindle books look like by downloading Amazon's Kindle for PC application. This allows you to download and view Kindle books on your PC. This will also give you an idea of the format and feel of Kindle books and eBooks in general.

Download "Kindle for PC" HERE.

Email us today for information on pricing and options!
To reach us by telephone, you may call (941) 366-0111
Monday - Friday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM EST.

Note: Integrative Ink is not affiliated with Amazon.com. Kindle is a registered trademark of Amazon.com.