In 2020 and 2021, we saw a lot of changes to the market, and books are no exception. EBooks have grown in popularity during the pandemic in light of people staying home. Authors switched to virtual book signings and ran eBook giveaways to adapt to the times.
According to goodreader.com, eBook sales increased by 14.5% in just the first four months of 2021, compared to 15.2% in 2020 total. An estimated $1 billion was attributed to eBook sales in 2020, with an estimated 191 million eBooks sold – you can’t ignore the stats!
Expand your reach with an eBook
Today, people love their eReaders as fervently as they love their paperbacks. Adding an eBook to your self-publishing plan can open up a new market of readers and expand your reach. The eBook market is very much established. By not offering an eBook option when you release your book, you are missing out on a huge audience of potential readers. Writers today have many publishing options - Don’t miss out on eBook sales.
When considering self-publishing an eBook, make sure you do your research. Look up your book genre and see how many sales are generated from physical books versus eBooks. What platforms are people purchasing eBooks from? What are the different age groups that are buying eBooks? Seeking out these answers can help when you go to self-publish your book.
Why readers are choosing eBooks
Convenience: Want to bring more than one book on vacation? It’s easier to haul around an eReader than 5 physical books, making eBooks a popular go-to for travel or anyone on the go. And now, with less foot traffic in stores, eBooks are even more popular.
Sustainability: With the climate crisis in full swing, many people have chosen eBooks over print, simply because there’s no environmental impact.
Kids Love Them: Ebooks have become a popular resource in the classroom and at home. Children are very familiar with electronics, so many parents will opt for an iPad or eReader for educational content.
They’re Dynamic: When you read an eBook, you can adjust the font size, brightness, and look up terms.
How 48 Hour Books Can Help
48 Hour Books offers eBook conversion services. To sell your book on multiple channels, you’ll need MOBI format for Amazon and ePub format for other eReaders. 48 Hour Books gives you two files – one in each format.
Some printers use computer programs for conversions that can spit out files with mistakes throughout. At 48 Hour Books, we always convert your book files manually. It’s that extra attention and care that sets us apart.
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Sunday Segun Ajagbe December 19, 2022
Hi. What is the process for ebook. I will like ebook for my book, the Psalmist Prayers. Kindly give the process and quotes.
48 Hr Books December 19, 2022
If you would like to add an eBook conversion to your print book order, you’ll be able to do so during the initial order process. If your print book order has already been placed, contact us to add an eBook to the existing order. Once you place your order and upload your files, we will provide you with MOBI and ePub files you can use to distribute your eBook. You can find pricing and more information here: https://www.48hrbooks.com/book-printing/ebooks