How to Maximize eBook Royalties and Minimize HasslesUpload directly to ebook retailers.
The top ones include:
Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing
Barnes & Noble Pubit!
Smashwords
Apple
Kobo
Amazon. Amazon is the elephant in the library, and the best way to get your ebook there is to create an account, create a Kindle format version (.mobi file), and upload it. The technically savvy can manage this with good results, others can call upon folks like me for an assist. Amazon has tools for creating the .mobi file on your account page. You can get it done with a properly formatted Word document (but it can be tricky). You will need a high-resolution cover image. ISBN not required. Go to Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP). I’ve posted an article on techniques for cover design that work best on the web here.
Mind your price on Amazon. You can get a 70% royalty on books priced between $2.99 and $9.99–and that price must be at least 20 percent below the lowest list price for the physical book. Outside of that price range, your royalty is 35%. You would make more on a Kindle ebook priced $5.99 than you would for one priced at $10.99.