Kindle eBook Formatting for Quality and Saving Time

Over the past few months, I have been putting together e-books to share my information with the world, and keeping the price rather low so that people will download this information to their e-readers. Although the type of niches and esoteric information that I specialize in is not commonly sought after, there are enough people to make it worth my while. Perhaps you have information you'd like to share with the world, but you have hesitated because it is a time-consuming process to put together an e-book. Let me explain some simple techniques which will help you save time in this process.

First, I recommend that you download some of the Microsoft Templates which are free online, for all of those that have Microsoft Word. If you will look on the "Templates Page" on the Microsoft website, you will see one of the categories is books. If you click on that you will see that people have submitted as part of the Microsoft template community several variations of tables of contents, and templates for e-books. You should download the ones that you feel comfortable in using, and are closest to the format which you hope to use.

If you are putting together many e-books, it makes sense to create a cover page, a title page, and introduction. Also, a table of contents and for the back of your e-book a section about you the author. In doing this you can create a 5 to 8 page template, allowing you to merely place your literary work in the middle once completed. Once you do this and make the cover page you can post it on Kindle or Amazon and sell your e-book for a low-cost so that you can distribute your story, novel, or nonfiction work to the world.

Perhaps you have several short stories; in that case you can list them all on the table of contents and create separate sections for each story in the middle. Having the template in advance will help you save time in putting it together in a professional fashion. You see, there is no reason for you to hesitate putting together your e-book any longer. Over 1 million e-books have already been posted to Kindle and their library is growing. Best of all each month more and more people are buying Kindle e-readers. That means there is more likelihood of your future e-book being picked up by readers of all ages and walks of life. Why not start today? Please consider all this and think on it.

Lance Winslow has launched a new provocative eBook on eBooks. Lance Winslow is a retired Founder of a Nationwide Franchise Chain, and now runs the Online Think Tank; http://www.worldthinktank.net/

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Sneaky Tips for Saving Money

Consumerism is still alive and kicking and America still loves to shop.

However, many smart consumers take advantage of incentive programs to save or earn rewards on their purchases. Most people don't take advantage of all of the ways to compound the benefits and savings from essential purchases.

These are some helpful hints to get the most out of shopping without the pitfalls of buying too much.

Online Shopping but only with a Shopping List

Most everyone has had some reason to shop online. The internet has made it easy to price comparison shop across multiple retailers or wholesalers of goods in a matter of moments. But the convenience of shopping from home or work can lead to buying items that are unnecessary.

Making a list of items you will purchase is just as important online as it is in-store. Comparison shopping and "sleeping on it" for at least one night can also be great ways to control spending online. If it's too much effort to complete your transaction the next day, then it probably wasn't a worthwhile purchase for you in the first place.

Advertisers and retailers take advantage of the natural tension and stimulation that's caused by seeking out (hunting) and obtaining (gathering) goods. Letting time pass and going back to a purchase that's already been found lets you assess the purchasing decision in a clear frame of mind.

..and FREE Shipping

One of the biggest differences in saving on online shopping is looking for retailers that offer Free Shipping like Amazon. Auction sites have grown in popularity and have become a more trusted method of shopping for many consumers as well.

Buy in Bulk but only with a List

Buying Clubs and Warehouse shopping outlets like Costco and Sam's Club can be a good way to save on items that you keep on hand. Many shoppers experience leaving these places with too much of a good thing though, so the best way to shop at these types of stores is with an item specific list, when you are in a bit of a rush so you can't linger and put extra items in the cart impulsively.

Loyalty Memberships but without increasing Your Visits

Loyalty memberships work great because you are rewarded for shopping often. The downside to being rewarded for shopping is that you may unconsciously justify spending more, or more often. Thwart this possibility with a set schedule for shopping and a specific budget.

Rebates, Codes and Coupons

Taking two minutes to fill out and mail rebate forms can add up over purchases and time. There are also some very worthy sites that offer coupon codes without all the junk. Good old fashion coupon clipping adds up too.

Discount Gift Cards

This is a new one. Gift card trade sites buy used or new unwanted gift cards at a discount. You benefit by buying the cards at a discount also. Saving 2 - 20% on your payment method is a great way to save money and make your shopping dollars go farther. The downside is that you must pre-buy the cards and wait for them to be mailed for you to use in store. The upside is that helps you plan your shopping, and it can also help you stick within your budget if you won't go beyond your predetermined spending limit.

Discounted gift cards are almost always combinable with other offers and promotions too.

Cash Back Programs

If you qualify for a cash back Visa or MasterCard, only shop with those and pay the card off weekly. Generally, you must have good credit and not everyone qualifies. If you can't qualify for a cash back credit card, there are other Cash Back loyalty programs out there like Lyoness.

Spending smart and compounding savings can truly add up over time. A little planning and effort makes for a happier budget.

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