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Stikkord: Smashwords

  • Wikipedia-leder/admin Bjarne Fosse (som har manet Gud og hvermann til å angripe meg, ved å sende en utspekulert, æreskrenkende og bondefangende klage på meg, til Blogger/Google) har visst en link til Smiths Venner (Brunstad)

    https://forum.kvinneguiden.no/topic/1424306-brennpunkt-smiths-venner/page/13/

    PS.

    Bjarne Fosse/Wikipedia/Wikimedia sin æreskrenkende/nedrige klage mot meg, har visst vært publisert på nettstedet Lumen, i år og dag (antagelig siden 2012 deromkring) uten at jeg har hatt kjennskap til det:

    https://www.lumendatabase.org/notices/660284

    PS 2.

    Bjarne Fosse/Wikipedia/Wikimedia mener visst, at jeg har begått en copyright-forbrytelse mot de.

    Men det er ikke riktig.

    Det var sånn at en Wikipedia-leder/admin ved navn Philip ‘Flums’ Gabrielsen, sendte meg kjempemange mailer, som beskrev Wiki-lederne/admin-ene sin korrespondanse.

    Og når de mailene blir sendt til meg, så er vel det mine mailer.

    (Må man vel si).

    Og det var ikke snakk om bøker/tidsskrifter/artikler (eller noe lignende).

    Det var bare snakk om mailer, som var cirka som noe slags chatting.

    (For å si det sånn).

    Og disse mailene er vel min eiendom, når Philip Gabrielsen (av en eller annen grunn) sender de til meg.

    Så det er ikke sånn at jeg har vært med på noe hacking (som det kan virke som at Bjarne Fosse/Wikipedia/Wikimedia vil ha det til).

    Dette er jo 11-12 år siden.

    Men jeg mener å huske, at jeg prøvde å få Philip Gabrielsen til å forklare om dette.

    Men han hadde mobbet/trakassert meg mye, på nettet (på Wikipedia og andre steder) noen år tidligere.

    (Så det er også mulig, at jeg ikke svarte på mailene hans.

    For å si det sånn).

    Men det var vel sånn, at jeg tenkte, at Philip Gabrielsen, muligens var en slags angrende synder.

    Og at han hadde blitt litt mer moden, i årenes løp.

    Og at han sendte meg disse mailene, for å varsle, om trakassering/mobbing, av meg (og andre folk) fra Wikipedia sine ledere/adminer.

    (Noe sånt).

    Og det var også sånn, at jeg dreiv med mange bok-prosjekter (memoar-bøker og arbeidssak/slektsforskning/tegneserie-bøker) på den her tida.

    (Som jeg dreiv og publiserte på blogg, CreateSpace/Amazon og Smashwords.

    Blant annet).

    Men disse ‘Flums-mailene’ (som jeg kalte de på bloggen) fikk jeg vel i jula.

    (Sånn som jeg husker det).

    Så det var vel sånn, at jeg tok meg tid til, å også publisere de nevnte ‘Flums-maile’ (på et gratis web-shell, var det vel).

    For jeg tenkte vel, at dette var noe viktig (som jeg liksom ikke burde brenne inne med).

    (Noe sånt).

    Og det var sånn, at det nevnte nettstedet, ble slettet.

    (Noe jeg fant ut kjempelenge etter.

    Noe sånt).

    Og det var også sånn, at Merseyside-politiet (jeg bodde i Keith Court, i Walton, fra 2012 til 2014) begynte å lage helvete for meg, døgnet rundt (ved å banke på døra mi hele tida, og noen ganger slo de inn døra og arresterte meg, og rappa PC-en min og modem/USB-dongler).

    Og jeg hadde også mye annet å drive med.

    Så det var ikke sånn at jeg da publiserte disse mailene, på nytt.

    (For det var snakk om bortimot 500 mailer.

    Noe sånt).

    Men det var sånn, at jeg publiserte noen av disse mailene på bloggen.

    (Noen av de mailene som så mest interessante ut.

    Var det vel).

    Og jeg har fortsatt disse mailene fra Flums aka. Philip Gabrielsen, på min Gmail-konto.

    (Ihvertfall sist jeg sjekka).

    Så det er sånn, at jeg har planlagt, å etterhvert publisere disse mailene, i en egen e-bok/pdf-fil (og så legge denne boka/fila ut, på ‘Bøker’-siden, på mitt nettsted).

    Men jeg har mange andre bøker (Min Bok 7-10 osv.) som liksom er før i køen.

    Og jeg er også en del på etterskudd, når det gjelder skildringer fra handelturer osv.

    (Hvor jeg blitt gått ned osv., hele tida.

    Muligens av Smiths Venner.

    Hva vet jeg).

    Og nettmobbing-mailene er også en del på etterskudd.

    Og bok-prosjektet (som jeg begynte med under pandemien) er egentlig et jubileums-prosjekt.

    Det vil si, at jeg jobber litt med Min Bok-bøkene, i forbindelse med deres ti års-jubileum.

    Og også publiserer en backup/jubileums-utgave av de.

    Noe jeg lurer på, om er mulig, nå som Blogger har sletta min Blogspot-blogg.

    Men hvis jeg får beholde mitt Blogger-interface, så kan jeg bare søke på bøkene, og så finne kapitlene på den måten.

    (Til neste år.

    Når Min Bok 7-10 har ti års-jubileum.

    For å si det sånn).

    Ellers så er det også mulig, at jeg får hele Blogspot-bloggen opp, på Squarespace (eller WordPress).

    Men da bør jeg ha flere kontoer (sånn at ikke det jeg har oppe allerede blir slettet, i forbindelse med en gjeninstallering).

    Og som sosialklient, så har jeg ikke så god råd.

    Og jeg har også et nettsted og irc-bot-shell, som jeg betaler regninger for, hver måned.

    Og jeg har også måttet kjøpe ny vaskemaskin (og klær/sko pluss 5G-modem/mobiler) på avbetaling (og jeg har brukt strømstøtten (som sosialklienter fikk beholde under pandemien) på møbler/hvitevarer).

    (Siden at Nav kutter ned på støtte (rekvisisjoner/tannlege osv.) hvis man er en etnisk nordmann.

    Kan det virke som).

    Så jeg har en del regninger fra før.

    (Jeg har heller ikke gratis internett her.

    For å si det sånn).

    Så sånn er det.

    Bare noe jeg tenkte på.

    Med hilsen

    Erik Ribsskog

    PS 3.

    Mens jeg dreiv og oppdaterte denne blogg-posten.

    Så begynte plutselig skjermen å hoppe opp og ned.

    (Som om den trodde at den var frosk, eller noe).

    Så det er tydelig at WordPress ikke passer på nerdene (som lager ‘dritten’ dems).

    (Noe sånt).

    Så sånn er visst det.

    Bare noe jeg tenkte på.

    Noe sånt.

  • Nå har jeg fått royalties fra Smashwords igjen. Ikke dårlig

    ikke dårlig

    PS.

    Som jeg vel har blogget om tidligere.

    Så er det forresten en konflikt, mellom Smashwords og meg.

    For de begynte plutselig å pirke, på coverne til bøkene, sin pixel-oppløsning (eller noe i den duren).

    (Selv om dette er e-bøker.

    Og selv om de ikke pirka, på de første bøkene.

    For å si det sånn).

    Så bøkene mine har ikke (unntatt muligens de første) full distribusjon.

    Og på grunn av denne konflikten, så har jeg kun lasta opp de 3-4 første, av Min Bok-bøkene der.

    Og grunnen til at jeg ikke har slettet min Smashwords-konto.

    Det er mye på grunn av, at den kontoen, fungerer som en slags backup, for de første Min Bok-bøkene.

    Det står jo om omsorgssvikt (og alt mulig tull) i de bøkene.

    Så det er jo sånn som jeg ønsker, at ikke skal bli sletta, fra verdensveven.

    (For å si det sånn).

    Så sånn er det.

    Bare noe jeg tenkte på.

    Mvh.

    Erik Ribsskog

    PS 2.

    Her er mer om dette:

    mer om konflikt

  • Jeg har visst solgt en ny ebok gjennom Smashwords

    solgt ebok

  • Nå har jeg visst fått royalties fra Smashwords (for noen av mine memoar-e-bøker). Ikke dårlig

    smashwords royalties

    PS.

    Dette er egentlig for e-bøker (Min Bok 1-3), som ble solgt, for en del år tilbake.

    Men Smashwords holder til i Amerika.

    Og de har så mye byråkrati, når det gjelder skatte-nummer osv., (noe som heter EIN-nummer, for eksempel).

    Så jeg har ikke giddi, å streve med dette, i en dag, (eller fler).

    For jeg røyker ikke.

    Så jeg pleier ikke å ha noe problem med, å klare meg, på sosial-støtten, fra Nav.

    (Selv om det egentlig er mye jeg trenger penger til.

    Men 48 dollar holder jo ikke til så mye.

    Og det trekkes vanligvis en del dollar, i amerikansk skatt, (husker jeg fra da jeg solgte bøker på Amazon, rundt 2013).

    Selv om de ikke gjorde det nå.

    Av en eller annen grunn).

    Men da Nav ikke sendte meg penger, for de første ukene av april.

    (Siden at regjeringen/Husbanken ga meg strøm-støtte, i tillegg, i mars).

    Så kom det som lyn fra klar himmel, for meg.

    (Må jeg innrømme).

    Så jeg skrev da bare inn noe, (et gammelt EIN-nummer som jeg hadde fra 2012, blant annet), på Smashwords sitt nettsted.

    Og så kom det jaggu noen penger nå.

    (For å si det sånn).

    Så sånn er det.

    Bare noe jeg tenkte på.

    Mvh.

    Erik Ribsskog

    PS 2.

    Dette var visst for noen bøker som ble solgt i 2014, (og det er de eneste bøkene jeg har solgt på Smashwords, så derfor har de ikke hatt mine amerikanske skatte-nummer osv., før nå):

    2014 ebøker

    PS 3.

    Det var også sånn.

    At etter at jeg hadde utgitt et par bøker, (på samme måte), på Smashwords.

    (Jeg har vel sett på Smashwords som en slags backup også.

    Så jeg har ikke bare tenkt økonomi, når det gjelder den publiserings-tjenesten.

    Må man vel si).

    Så begynte ei ‘hurpe’, hos Smashwords, å pirke, på cover-designen.

    Så det ble ikke til, at jeg publiserte fler bøker, (som for eksempel Min Bok 4), på Smashwords, etter dette.

    For jeg syntes at det ble som noe mobbing/pirking, da.

    For bok-coveret var likt, (når det gjaldt pixel-størrelse), som på de to første bøkene.

    Og da pirket/klagde de ikke.

    (For å si det sånn).

    Så at de plutselig skulle begynne, å klage/pirke.

    Det ble som noe ‘bitching’, syntes jeg.

    (Noe sånt).

    Så jeg har egentlig en klage-sak, (angående trakassering), mot Smashwords.

    Så jeg har liksom fryst den kontoen, da.

    (Må jeg si).

    Og det var også sånn, da jeg bodde i England, (hvor jeg bodde fra 2004 til 2014).

    At deres ‘Nav’, (the Jobcenter), begynte å tulle, med trygda mi, siden at jeg solgte bøker, gjennom Amazon, (og jeg hadde også en nettbutikk som solgte engelske isbre-mint).

    Og da, så var det sånn, at disse geskjeftene, (bøker og nettbutikk), ikke alltid, ga så mye inntenkter.

    (Godteri selger ikke så mye om sommeren, for eksemepel.

    Fant jeg ut).

    Så da måtte jeg, (i lange perioder), gå og leite etter mynter, på gata, for å få nok til en pakke spagetti, (som kosta 20 pence på Asda), hver dag.

    Og jeg har ikke hatt ønske om, at noe lignende, skulle skje, i Norge, (når det gjelder støtten fra Nav).

    Så derfor har jeg egentlig kutta ut forlag-geskjeften og nettbutikken.

    (For å unngå lignende stry med Nav).

    Men jeg har ikke slettet Smashwords-kontoen.

    For jeg har sett på de bøkene, som en slags backup.

    Som liksom har bidratt, (for folk kan laste ned en del av boken gratis osv.), til å varsle, om det rundt mine rettighetssaker, (som omsorgssvikt-sak og frostskade-sak osv.).

    (For å si det sånn). 

    Så sånn er det.

    Bare noe jeg tenkte på.

    Men men.

    PS 4.

    Det var også noe lignende med Amazon.

    En ansatt derfra kontaktet meg, (per mail vel), og begynte å pirke, (og var uhøvla).

    Og da bare sletta jeg kontoen hos de.

    Det begynte med, at en ‘rutine-royalty-betaling’, (som jeg hadde budsjettert med, selv om den betalingen bare var på noe sånt som ti pund, men mat er billig i England, så ti pund kan holde til mat, for en uke, (for eksempel på slutten av måneden, etter at man har betalt alle regninger, (og fylt opp skapene litt med husholdnings-varer), osv.), for å si det sånn).

    Og da tålte visst ikke Amazon at jeg klagde på dette.

    Og så kontaktet de meg, og var uhøflige/uhøvla, da.

    (For å si det sånn).

    Og da fikk jeg litt nok av dem, (må jeg innrømme).

    Og jeg hadde sett om, i en nett-avis, at eieren der, (Jeff Bezos, som ofte regnes, som verdens rikeste person), var mest interessert i sin astronaut-geskjeft, osv.

    Så jeg tenkte kanskje, at de ikke var så seriøse lenger, (eller at de var litt ‘far out’), da.

    (Noe sånt).

    Så sånn var muligens det.

    Bare noe jeg tenkte på.

    Men men.

  • Her er varene jeg fikk fra Oda på onsdag

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    PS.

    Jeg fikk ikke Nav-støtte, den første april.

    Jeg søkte om støtte fra første april.

    Men får bare fra første mai, (eller bostøtten kommer vel 20. april).

    Og det er fordi at Nav vel mener, at jeg skal straffes, for å ha fått strøm-støtte.

    For sosial-klienter får som regel dekket strøm av Nav.

    Og tidligere vintre, så har Nav da straffet meg, måneden etter, med mindre støtte, (når staten har gitt strøm-støtte).

    Men denne vinteren, så sa politikerne, at nå skulle ikke Nav/kommunene, straffe sosial-klientene.

    Og Nav mobbet meg, i brevet.

    (De skrev at jeg får dekket utgifter til lege/resept-medisiner, selv om jeg ikke hadde søkt om dette.

    Så det var noe slags mobbing.

    Må man vel muligens si).

    Så det var vel sånn, at jeg la fra meg Nav-brevet, før jeg var ferdig med det.

    (Dette var et svar på søknad-brev.

    Vanligvis kommer ‘straffe-meldingene’ som egne brev.

    Så jeg fikk ikke med meg det om april-straffen.

    For å si det sånn).

    Så i april så har jeg bare hatt en transport-skade-erstatning fra Power, å klare meg på.

    (Pluss at jeg hadde masse tomflasker liggende, (som jeg har panta på Extra).

    I tilfelle at Oda leverte varene mine, til en nabo.

    Noe de har vært på nippet til å gjøre tidligere, (og de har også hatt en tulle-forsinkelse, på fem minutter, sånn at jeg ikke fikk noe øl, som jeg hadde betalt for, en helg, på grunn av feil-tolkning av en mer eller mindre firkanta regel, som politikerne burde skamme seg for å ha lagd, siden at det er en idiotisk regel, som bare en Sovjetstat kunne ha hatt, må man vel si).

    Oda pleide i førsten alltid, å rygge/kjøre unna, når de kom fram.

    (Av en eller annen grunn).

    Noe for eksempel ikke Power/Postnord gjorde, da de leverte TV-en, ifjor.

    For å si det sånn).

    Så derfor handla jeg mye mindre, (denne uka/måneden), enn jeg vanligvis pleier å gjøre.

    Jeg hadde ikke råd til ting som mopper, vipes, juice, kjøttdeig, karbonader, iskrem, balsam, øl, osv., osv.

    (For å si det sånn).

    Så den nye fryseren, (som jeg kjøpte siden at Oda leverte varme varer forrige gang, da jeg bestilte ganske mange esker).

    Den har jeg ikke fått brukt noe særlig enda.

    (Må jeg innrømme).

    Så sånn er det.

    Bare noe jeg tenkte på.

    Med hilsen

    Erik Ribsskog

    PS 2.

    Budet banka på døra, cirka klokka 9.20.

    Men jeg fikk en tekstmelding, om at Oda hadde levert varene, klokka 7.37.

    (Og jeg fulgte med på PC-en, (hvor det står på Oda sitt nettsted, angående hvor mange som er før meg, i leverings-køen).

    Så jeg så at budet rygga bort fra leiligheten, noen minutter før, (cirka klokka 7.35).

    Uten å levere noen varer.

    Og uten å ta med seg, noen tom-esker.

    Som jeg hadde satt ut).

    Så varene har visst stått, i bortimot to timer, hos en nabo.

    (En på den andre sida av veien.

    Kan det virke som).

    Og jeg klagde cirka klokka 7.45, (i en melding, fra Oda sitt nettsted), om at jeg ikke hadde fått varene.

    (Grunnen til at jeg ikke sendte en e-post.

    Det var at Oda har latt noen nett-troll registrere en konto, på min vanlige mail-adresse.

    Ellers hadde jeg nok sendt klagen, per mail).

    Og da lurte etterhvert ei hos Oda, om det var greit, at jeg fikk varene dagen etter.

    Og jeg hadde masse pastaskruer i huset, (fra Extra), så det var ikke noe problem.

    Men før jeg rakk å svare, så dundra det på døra.

    (Cirka klokka 9.20).

    Og Oda-varene stod da, utafor døra mi.

    Men det var ikke en sjel å se.

    (For å si det sånn).

    Og så lurte jeg på, om de varene, kunne ha hatt fugler på seg, (siden at de hadde stått hos en nabo, i et par timer, noe Oda sendte meg et bilde om, uten at jeg da kjente igjen det aktuelle huset, for å si det sånn, (for jeg har blant annet vokst opp på byggefeltet Bergeråsen, så jeg synes kanskje, at det er litt kjedelig her, men jeg ble sendt rundt, fra hotell til hotell, (på grunn av hotell-resepsjon-tull på Trondheim Vandrerhjem og Anker Apartment, så bytta jeg ofte hotell istedet for å forlenge), våren/sommeren 2018, (uten nok penger til flytte-taxi og kjøleskap-rom), så jeg ville gjerne ha kommunal bolig, selv om jeg godt kunne ha fått noe i Sandvika, for eksempel, hvor det vel er mer vanlig, for ungkarer å bo)).

    (Eller, jeg lurte vel også på, om budet kødda.

    Når det la varene hos en nabo.

    Jeg har hatt en ekstrajobb som bud, (for Chinatown Expressen Eiksmarka).

    Og jeg har også hjulpet min far, med å levere vannsenger/køyesenger, (for vår slektsbedrift Strømm Trevare), på 80-tallet.

    Og jeg, (eller min far), leverte aldri til en nabo.

    For å si det sånn.

    Så da tuller nok budet.

    Må man vel si).

    Og da sa Oda-dama, at jeg kunne få de samme varene, (som kosta 404 kroner), på nytt, dagen etter.

    Men jeg hadde jo allerede satt varene inn i skuffer og skap, (jeg trodde først at det var en nabo, som hadde levert de, for å si det sånn).

    (Og de varene virka greie, (det var kjøleskap-temperatur ute, så kjølevarene var ikke varme).

    Selv om jeg stusset på dette, med fugler, osv.

    Det er jo ikke en problemstilling, som dukker opp noe særlig ofte.

    For å si det sånn.

    Så akkurat det å sjekke varer, for fugle-tull, (eller hva man skal kalle det).

    Det er ikke noe jeg vanligvis gjør.

    Må jeg si).

    Og da jeg forslo at jeg heller skulle få en tilgode-lapp, på det beløpet, (404 kroner).

    (Så kunne jeg for eksempel handla, noen litt mer spennende varer, for de pengene, på påskeaften.

    For å si det sånn).

    Så sletta Oda-dama meg, som kunde.

    Hu ville bare gi meg en tilgodelapp, på 50 kroner, (eller alt surret/rotet/maset).

    (Det vil si cirka 350 kroner mindre.

    Enn de varene, som hu først tilbydde meg.

    Som erstatning).

    Så de syntes vel da, at de ikke tjente nok penger på meg, som kunde.

    (Hvis de måtte gi meg en så stor tilgodelapp).

    Så de ønsket ikke å ha meg som kunde.

    Eller, de sa at jeg var rasist, siden at jeg klagde på: ‘Apekatt-bud’.

    Men da mener jeg egentlig villstyrige/gale bud, (og ikke nødvendigvis fargede bud).

    (De har tidligere løpt gjennom hagen til neger-naboen.

    Og de har ringt meg, sånn at jeg har måtte traske rundt i borettslaget, for å finne de.

    Siden at de ikke har funnet fram.

    Selv om de visst har masse GPS/data-kart-greier, osv.

    Så man må vel nesten si, at de bare hykler.

    Noe sånt).

    Så det var egentlig ikke ment rasistisk.

    Og kundene har alltid rett, (som det heter).

    Så kunden har vel til og med lov til, til å slå av en neger-vits, en gang i blant.

    (Skulle man vel kanskje tro).

    Kanskje unntatt hvis det er ei ‘russisk’ PK-dame på jobb, (som aldri burde ha jobba med kundeservice).

    (For å si det sånn).

    Så sånn er vel det.

    Bare noe jeg tenkte på.

    Men men.

    PS 3.

    De sier at lynet ikke slår ned to ganger, på samme sted.

    Men hver gang Oda har vært her, (mer eller mindre).

    Så har det liksom vært som, at lynet har slått ned, da.

    Og at det har skjedd, en eller annen merkelig feil, som sjelden eller aldri skjer ellers.

    (De har ringt meg, sånn at jeg har måtte traske rundt, (i borettslaget), for å finne de.

    De har gått gjennom hagen til neger-naboen.

    De har hatt problem med kjølebilen, og levert varm mat.

    De har vært forsinka, (den nest-forrige leveringen tok vel da en halvtime), sånn at de ikke har kunnet levere meg øl, (som jeg hadde betalt for), en helg, på grunn av ‘Sovjet-stat-regler’, (som de da skyldte på/gjemte seg bak).

    Og nå på onsdag, så la de varene i hagen til en nabo, (et steinkast unna, kan det virke som), selv om de har alt av tech-kart-systemer, osv.).

    Og de har også nektet å rydde opp, etter noen nett-troll, som har registrert en falsk konto, i mitt navn, (noe som visst er den nye folkesporten her i landet, (å tulle med meg på den måten), uten at noen av ‘Sovjet-myndighetene/folka’ hjelper meg med dette).

    Og de har også beskyldt meg, for å være rasist.

    Og deres sjef/eier Karl Munthe-Kaas, kontaktet jeg på Facebook, for flere uker/måneder siden, (på grunn av de nevnte problemene), men han har ikke svart).

    Så må man vel si, at Oda har terrorisert meg, i disse månedene, (siden jeg ble Oda-kunde, da omikron-nyhetene dukka opp, i media, før jul).

    Så sånn er nok det.

    Bare noe jeg tenkte på.

    Men men.

    PS 4.

    Da jeg ikke fikk Nav-støtte for april.

    Så bestilte jeg en utbetaling, fra Smashwords.

    Dette er snakk om royalty-penger, for mine e-bøker der.

    Disse bøkene har vært der, i cirka ti år.

    Og fire bøker har blitt solgt.

    (For mange år siden).

    Og det var nærmere 50 dollar.

    (Selv om de trekker fra USA-skatt.

    På dette).

    Men å få de pengene sendt, det er et dagsverk, (har jeg sett, at amerikanske myndigheter regner det som, forrige gang jeg drev med dette, (rundt 2012), og orienterte meg via CreateSpace/Amazon sine råd).

    For man må ha skatte-nummer, i USA.

    Og jeg prøvde å bruke mitt skattenummer, (noe som heter EIN vel), for 2012.

    (Et nummer som jeg fikk.

    Etter at jeg fulgte CreateSpace/Amazon sin veiledning.

    For å si det sånn).

    Men Smashwords har ikke sent noen penger.

    Men de fabler om at de skal sende en mail.

    Men den mailen har jeg ikke fått).

    Og jeg hadde også litt overtrekk, (Nordea har mer gebyrer enn andre banker).

    Og noen små-regninger.

    Så jeg hadde bare cirka 400, (av Power-erstatninger på 750), å bruke, på mat.

    (For å si det sånn).

    Og så fikk jeg to nye Visa-kort i posten, (denne posten henta jeg, da jeg gikk for å se Oda-varene, på onsdag).

    (For jeg hadde tenkt å bytte, fra Nordea til BN Bank.

    Men så så jeg hvor stygge/røde Visa-kort, som de har.

    Så derfor har jeg også bestilt Visa-kort, fra S’Banken, (som muligens skal bli DNB)).

    Og så overførte jeg noen penger, (70-80 kroner), til min S’Banken-konto.

    Noen penger som jeg egentlig hadde tenkt til å bruke, på bot-shell-regninger.

    (Men disse kreditorene, har tulla, på forskjellige vis.

    Så disse pengene kunne jeg til nød bruke, på mat.

    For jeg tenkte da, at jeg kjøper mat, på Extra, siden at Oda stakk av med varene.

    Men så kom varene likevel, et par timer seinere.

    For å si det sånn).

    Så sånn var det.

    Bare noe jeg tenkte på.

    Men men.

    PS 5.

    Her er mer om dette:

    ein kaos 2

    PS 6.

    Her er mer om dette:

    herodes falsk

    PS 7.
    Så hvis det er noen som venter på, at Min Bok skal dukke opp, på nettstedet mitt.

    (Noe som jeg har tenkt til å begynne å jobbe med.

    Seinere denne måneden).

    Så kan man laste ned Min Bok 1-3, på Smashwords.

    (Selv om det koster litt penger).

    Men Smashwords begynte å pirke, angående bok-coverne.

    (Selv om jeg gjorde det, sånn som jeg alltid hadde gjort det, liksom.

    Men de første bøkene).

    Så da klagde jeg.

    Men ingen har gitt seg, (hverken meg eller Smashwords).

    Så noen fler bøker, (av de ti Min Bok-bøkene), kommer jeg nok ikke til å legge ut der.

    (For å si det sånn).

    Og hvis jeg får penger fra Smashwords, så skal kanskje Nav begynne å straffe, (på firkanta/inhumant vis), har jeg tenkt.

    Derfor har jeg egentlig slutta, å ha sånne ‘små-firmaer’, som jeg hadde, da jeg bodde i England, (fra 2004 til 2014), og som muligens førte til, at the Jobcenter begynte å tulle med meg der.

    (Noe sånt).

    Så sånn er det.

    Bare noe jeg tenkte på.

    Men men.

    PS 8.

    Det var forresten sånn, etter at jeg hadde bodd, i X antall år, i England.

    At Herodes Falsk, (som jeg nevner i PS 6).

    Han begynte så å dra, på kanal-ferie, til England.

    Noe VG.no skreiv om (på sin førsteside).

    Så det var vel sånn, (på grunn av at VG.no linka/skreiv), at jeg rota meg bort i Herodes Falsk sin blogg.

    (For å si det sånn).

    Og så hadde han vel skrevet en krim-roman.

    Som han blogget om, at han hadde lagt ut, på iTunes.

    (Noe sånt).

    Og så fulgte jeg kanskje iTunes sin veiledning.

    Og så fikk jeg amerikansk arbeidsgiver-nummer (EIN).

    Og så var det kanskje sånn, at man måtte ha iPhone, Instagram eller Firewire, (for å fleipe litt), for å selge bøker fra iTunes.

    Hm.

    Og så ble det til, at bøkene mine istedet havna, på Smashwords, CreateSpace/Amazon og Lulu, da.

    (For å si det sånn).

    Så sånn var det.

    Bare noe jeg tenkte på.

    Men men.

    PS 9.

    Min Bok 2 kom seg tilslutt på iTunes, (via Smashwords):

    itunes

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    Erik Ribsskog <eribsskog@gmail.com> 8. desember 2020 kl. 16:01

    Til: juridisk <juridisk@datatilsynet.no>

    Kopi: Jim Azevedo <jim@smashwords.com>, elh@forbrukertilsynet.no, fmovpost <fmovpost@fylkesmannen.no>, inger.lise.blyverket@forbrukerradet.no, post <post@finkn.no>, abuse@telia.com

    Hei,

    dette er trakassering som følge av identitetstyveri, (virker det som).

    (Jeg har ikke kontaktet disse).

    Vennligst rydd opp!

    Med hilsen

    Erik Ribsskog

    PS.

    Jeg sender fortsatt om identitetstyveri til Datatilsynet, (siden at det ikke

    virker helt klart, hvem andre jeg burde sende om dette til, synes

    jeg).

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    Fra: Smashwords <do-not-reply@smashwords.com>

    Date: ons. 4. nov. 2020 kl. 00:12

    Subject: Verify your email address at Smashwords, ErikaRibsskog

    To: <eribsskog+superhomofil@gmail.com>

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    For book lovers, Smashwords is a great place to sample, discover and purchase over 500,000 affordably-priced ebooks, direct from independent authors and publishers. When you purchase a book, 85% of the net proceeds go straight to the author/publisher, which means you’re directly supporting the author who worked so hard to bring you their book. Smashwords books are DRM-free and most books are available in multiple formats.  This means you can enjoy your books on any device you own without copy protection. It also means our authors are trusting you to not illegally copy, share or re-distribute the book. The books you purchase are for your personal enjoyment only.  Want to give your favorite ebooks as gifts?  Check out our gifting feature!

    For authors, publishers and literary agents, Smashwords is the world’s largest ebook publishing and distribution platform for indie authors and publishers, serving over 140,000 authors and small independent presses from every corner of the globe.  Publish and distribute ebooks.  Run private and public presales using our patent-pending Smashwords Presales book launch tool.  Do you know a writer friend who dreams of publishing a book?  Invite them to check out Smashwords!  Smashwords makes it fast, free and easy for any writer, anywhere in the world, to publish and distribute an ebook. Smashwords ebooks, in addition to being sold at the Smashwords Store, are also distributed to major ebook retailers such as Apple iBooks (51 countries!), Barnes & Noble, Kobo, Scribd, Gardners, the Smashwords Store and public libraries.  Click here to learn how to publish and distribute an ebook with Smashwords. 

    Check out our free resources to learn how to publish like a professional.  Read the Smashwords Style Guide to learn how to prepare your book for Smashwords. Don’t miss our other great free ebook publishing resources, including The Smashwords Book Marketing Guide (how to market any book) and The Secrets to Ebook Publishing Success (the best practices of the most successful ebook authors).  Watch our tutorial videos at YouTube.  Learn the full extent of our ever-growing distribution network on the Smashwords Distribution Information page.

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    How to Sample or Purchase Ebooks on Smashwords

    Once you discover an ebook you want to sample, you can read a portion of it online for free using one of our two online readers, or you can download a free sample in one of several formats. 

    Because most Smashwords books are available in multiple formats, you can read them on virtually any device.  Visit the FAQ to learn how to download your book to your favorite e-reading device or personal computer. 

    When you’re ready to purchase a book, click on the shopping cart icon on the upper right side of the page. You can then continue shopping to add more books to your cart, or you can complete the purchase by providing payment information. We accept most major credit cards and PayPal.  All purchases are final, so please download a free sample before making your purchase.

    If you’re redeeming a free coupon for a book, you’ll enter the coupon on the very first page you see after you click the shopping cart.  For free books, there’s no need to enter your credit card information!

     

    How to Read Your Ebook

    After you complete a purchase, we’ll email you a purchase confirmation. Return to your Smashwords Library, where you’ll find links to your purchased book. Once a book is purchased, you can immediately download the book in any or all of the available formats, as often as you like.

    For more help on how to read our books, or download to your Kindle/Kindle Fire/iPad/iPhone/Sony Reader/Nook/etc, visit https://www.smashwords.com/about/supportfaq#Reading

    Please remember, Smashwords ebooks are licensed for your personal enjoyment only. These books are not encumbered by copy protection, which means our authors are trusting you to respect their hard work and not share their books with others.

     

    Erotica Filtering

    Smashwords respects your book discovery preferences.  Our erotica filtering controls help you manage which types of books appear on the Smashwords home page and in your search results.  Registered users can choose to block all erotica, or can opt to view only mainstream erotica, or view all erotica including taboo erotica.  Click “Filtering” on the Smashwords home page to control your preferences.

     

    How to Publish and Distribute with Smashwords:

    Smashwords is the world’s largest ebook publishing and distribution platform for indie (self-published) authors and small independent publishers.  We wrote the book on indie ebook publishing and distribution, and we’re constantly working to open up new opportunities for our authors to reach more readers.  Come learn why over 140,000 authors and small publishers around the world use Smashwords to publish and distribute over 500,000 original ebooks.  It’s fast, free and easy (especially if you follow our online instructions).

    To publish on Smashwords, you must be the original author, or the exclusive digital publisher. Smashwords does not accept public domain books, or books that appear elsewhere on the Internet under other authors’ names (commonly known as Private Label Rights or Master Resale Rights, both of which we delete without warning if we discover them on Smashwords). We also don’t want scammy “get rich quick on the Internet” books.

    Visit our How to Publish at Smashwords Page at http://www.smashwords.com/about/how_to_publish_on_smashwords.  Here, you’ll find convenient links to all of the site’s most important resources.

    Five Steps to Publish With Smashwords

    Here’s a quick summary of the steps you’ll follow to publish and distribute with Smashwords.

    1.  Activate your Smashwords account.  Click the activation hyperlink at the top of this email.

    2.  Prepare your manuscript.  Once your manuscript is ready for publication, you’ll want to format it so it’s ready for upload to Smashwords.  Read the Smashwords Style Guide to learn how to format your book using a word processor, or check out Mark’s List at http://smashwords.com/list if you want to hire a low-cost formatter to do it for you.   If you already have a professionally designed .epub file, you can upload that as well.  If you’re new to ebooks and ebook terminology, check out our glossary of ebook terms in the FAQ.

    3.  Prepare your cover image.  Unlike print books which use three different images for their cover (the front cover, the back cover and the spine), ebooks have only a front cover.  You’ll upload your front cover image as a JPG or PNG image file.  Unless you’re a professional cover designer, it’s best to hire a professional because most homemade covers look amateur.  Books with homemade covers typically don’t sell well.  You want your cover image to look professional.  Professional cover design is affordable, and it’s one of the lowest cost, hightest impact investments you can make in your book.  On Mark’s List you’ll find a selection of low-cost cover designers, most of whom will design ebook covers at prices ranging from $50-$200.  These cover designers are all independent freelancers, so they work for you.  Smashwords doesn’t take a commission or charge them a fee to be on this list.  This keeps their costs lower.  We provide the list as a public service to you.  Be sure to carefully study the online portfolios before hiring a designer.  If you don’t find a designer you absolutely love, ask your writer friends for recommendations.  Learn more about the mechanical requirements for your cover image here:  http://blog.smashwords.com/2012/06/new-ebook-cover-image-requirements.html

    4.  Upload.  Once you have your cover image and your final formatted manuscript, click to “Publish” and follow the step-by-step instructions to upload your book.  You can upload the book for immediate release, or you can schedule the release using our preorder feature.  Books released as preorders typically sell much better than books simply uploaded the day of release.  Learn more about preorders here:  https://www.smashwords.com/preorder

    5.  Published!  Usually within five minutes of upload, your book will be published and visible on the Smashwords home page.  Your book will then be reviewed by the Smashwords vetting team.  We’ll check to ensure your book is formatted to the requirements of the Smashwords Style Guide, and that it adheres the Smashwords Terms of Service.  If your book meets retailer distribution requirements ad described in the Style Guide, we’ll approve it for the Smashwords Premium Catalog, and then your book will immediately start shipping out the Smashwords retailers such as Apple Books, Barnes & Noble and Kobo, and to library partners such as OverDrive.  To see the full distribution network, visit the Smashwords Distribution page at http://smashwords.com/distribution.  To opt in our opt out of specific distribution channels, visit your Dashboard’s Channel Manager page.

     

    Check out our free resources to learn how to publish with greater pride, professionalism and success!

    Smart Author Podcast with Mark Coker (Started October 2017!)

    The Smart Author Podcast teaches you how to publish ebooks like a pro.  This free masterclass guides you step-by-step from the very basics of ebook publishing to more advanced topics.  Presentated by Smashwords founder Mark Coker. 

    Subscribe for free at Apple Podcasts or visit the Smart Author hub page for links to additional podcast directories, or to listen over your web browser, or to view complete written transcripts of each episode.  Read the October 20, 2017 launch announcement at the Smashwords Blog.

    Here are direct links to get you started

    EO – Series Trailer (Start Here)

    E1 – 7 Trends Shaping the Future of Authorship

    E2 – Introduction to Ebook Publishing

    E3 – Best Practice Secrets of the Bestselling Authors

    E4 – How to Sell More Ebooks with Preorders

    E5 – Working with Beta Readers

    E6 – Marketing to Libraries

    E7 – Smashwords Survey 2017

    E8 – The Art of Delusion

    E9 – Indie Author Manifesto

    E10 – Ebook Marketing, Part 1

    E11 – Ebook Marketing, Part 2

    E12 – Ebook Marketing, Part 3

    E13 – Ebook Marketing, Part 4

    E14 – Ebook Marketing, Part 5

    E15 – Ebook Marketing, Part 6

    E16 – Publishing in the Classroom

     

    View our Video Workshops

    Smashwords has created a series of free video workshops at YouTube.  Learn to publish like a pro. If you’re new to self-publishing, start with the first video for a jargon-free introduction to ebook publishing.  These videos were produced a few years ago and are not as current as the new podcast series above, yet many authors still find the videos helpful.

    Video Tutorials include: 

    Introduction to Ebook Publishing (an introductory primer)

    Ebook Publishing Best Practices (learn the secrets of the bestsellers)

    Smashwords Survey Results (learn the best price and length for an ebook)

    10 Trends Driving the Future of Authorship (indie authors are the future!)

    How to Reach More Readers at Apple iBooks (the #2 global seller of ebooks)

    How to Add Navigation to a Smashwords Ebook (it’s easy, and will please readers)

    How to Market Your Smashwords Book:

    Although Smashwords authors hit national bestseller lists each month, the vast majority of authors (whether self-published or traditionally published) do not sell well.  It’s tough to sell books.  Keep your sales expectations low.  It can take months or years to develop a sizable readership.  Smashwords will get your book to most of the major retailer and library platforms, but it’s your responsibility to get out there and market your book.  We’ve created multiple online resources that will teach you the best practices for reaching more readers.  Some of these resources are listed immediately below.

    Utilize our Free Sales and Marketing Tools:

    Smashwords provides you multiple powerful tools to assist your marketing, sales, distribution and promotions, and all our tools are available to you at no cost.  You’ll find most of these tools in your Smashwords Dashboard.  Check out Smashwords Coupons (create custom coupon codes for promotions), Smashwords Series Manager (increase the discoverability of series titles), Smashwords Preorders (books launched as preorders sell more copies), Smashwords Presales (our patent-pending book launch tool that allows authors to run private and public presales), Smashwords Alerts (your readers can subscribe to receive automated email alerts when you release a new book), Smashwords Interviews (a fun self-interview tool that allows you to share the story behind the author) and much more.

    Also check out the free resources below for additional ideas that can make your book more discoverable and more desirable to readers.

    View the Slides from Mark Coker’s 6-Hour Master Class

    In July 2015, Mark Coker presented a four-part, six-hour series of ebook publishing classes at the 2015 Pacific Northwest Writers Conference in Seattle.  View all the slides from the class here:  http://blog.smashwords.com/2015/07/how-to-publish-ebooks-ebook-publishing.html   The four modules include an introduction to ebook publishing, ebook publishing best practices, the secrets to selling more books in the Apple iBooks store, and how to use ebook preorders to hit the bestseller lists. 

    The Smashwords Book Marketing Guide:

    Download your free copy of the 2020 edition of the Smashwords Book Marketing Guide where you’ll find over 65 book marketing tips you can start implementing today at no cost: http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/305

    The Secrets to Ebook Publishing Success:

    The secret to reaching more readers is to learn to think, act and publish like a professional.  The Secrets to Ebook Publishing Success, written by our founder Mark Coker, will teach you the best practice secrets of the most successful indie authors and publishers.  Even if you’re already a pro with decades of publishing experience, you’ll discover fresh new ideas in this book. Download it for free:  https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/145431

     

    Sales Reporting:

    As soon as our retailers report sales to us, we’ll report sales to you.  All sales in the Smashwords Store are reported instantly.  Check out our Daily Sales tool to track 180 days of sales at-a-glance sales trends across our major retailers.  Check out your Sales & Payments report for more detailed sales reports, where you can download the reports as a spreadsheet. 

     

    Become a Smashwords Affiliate:

    Earn commissions simply by hyperlinking to your favorite Smashwords books. Learn more by clicking on the “Account” link from any Smashwords page.  You won’t make a fortune, but it’s a great way to help yourself as you help indie authors.

    Review our Author-Friendly Terms of Service

    Before you upload, we recommend you read the Smashwords Terms of Service. This is our author-friendly publishing contract, and it also contains instructions on how to maintain your Smashwords account in good standing.  The Terms of Service is written to protect our authors, publishers, retailers and customers. You always maintain control over your book.  You own all the rights.  There are no exclusivity requirements. Authors who violate the Terms of Service may face account termination. 

     

    Get Support

    Have questions?  Here are two great sources for answers.

    1.  Find Quick Answers to Your Questions.  Do you have a question about Smashwords? Odds are, you’ll find the answer in the Smashwords Support Center!  View it here:  http://www.smashwords.com/about/supportfaq

    2.  Contact us!  The Smashwords support team is standing by to take your questions.  To contact our support department, click the “?” icon at the top of any Smashwords web page, or click the “Support” link at the bottom of any web page.  We answer most questions within one business day Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.

    Tips to Get the Most out of Your Smashwords Membership:

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    2. Most Smashwords books provide generous online samples so you can try before you buy. If you like the sample, please show your appreciation to the author by purchasing their book, reviewing their book, and recommending it to your friends.

    3. No DRM! – Smashwords books are not encumbered by DRM (digital rights management) schemes or copy protection that can interfere with your enjoyment of a book. This means you can read your Smashwords book on any device you choose. It also means our authors and publishers are trusting you to honor their hard work by not illegally copying or sharing the book. Please remember that when you purchase a book, it is licensed for your personal enjoyment only, and cannot be sold to, or shared with, anyone else. If you want to give the book to others, please purchase an extra copy for each person so the author and publisher can receive their fair compensation.

    4. How to read Smashwords books: Most of our ebooks are available in multiple reading formats. Once you purchase an ebook, you’ll find a link to it in your Smashwords Library.  You can read the books online using our online readers, or you can download ebook files formatted for different ebook readers or for at-home printing. To learn how to download a book to your Kindle, Nook, iPhone, Android phone or other e-reading device, click here: http://www.smashwords.com/about/supportfaq#Kindle

    5. Smashwords is always adding new features to serve you.  We welcome your feedback related to usability, interface flow, features and function. Your feedback helps us improve Smashwords for readers and authors alike. At the top of every page of the site, there’s a message link, denoted by the “?” icon, where you can share your suggestions.

    6. Smashwords is an online service. There is no software to install on your computer, unless you want to download an e-reading app to read ebooks on your computer.  Learn more here: https://www.smashwords.com/about/supportfaq#readonPC

    7. How to publish on Smashwords: Smashwords allows an author or publisher to upload a single Microsoft Word .doc file that we then automatically convert into multiple DRM-free ebook formats. Authors can also upload their own professionally-designed .epub files.  Prior to publishing your own book, you should read The Smashwords Style Guide which provides tips to help you get the best conversion results.

    8. Privacy: You’re in complete control over how your information is presented on the site. We’ll never sell or rent your contact information to third parties. Want to publish under a pen name? No problem.

    9. Won’t you take a moment to invite your friends to join the Smashwords community? Every new author and reader enriches the Smashwords community to the benefit of authors and readers alike.

    ——————-More Background on Smashwords ——————————–

    We’re excited about the opportunity digital books present to the world’s readers, authors and publishers. For centuries, books have remained the gold standard for information dissemination, knowledge sharing and storytelling. Books have shaped the course of mankind.

    But traditional paper-based book publishing has its limitations – book printing and publishing is expensive, so book publishers are unable to publish all written works, and even if they could publish all written works, the vast majority of literate people in the world cannot afford them. Print books are simply too expensive when you consider that 86% of the world’s population earns an annual income of less than $10,000 ( http://www.whartonsp.com/articles/article.asp?p=404802 ) versus the $30,000-$50,000 typical in the US, Asian and most European countries. Over one billion of the world’s roughly 6.5 billion inhabitants subsist on less than $1 a day. Paper books are simply too expensive for most of the world.

    By moving books into the digital realm, we can dramatically change the economics of book publishing, while at the same time making great books available to people of all economic backgrounds from around the world.

    Smashwords returns up to 85% (and sometimes more) of net proceeds from the sale of each book back to the author or publisher. This means that an author who might otherwise earn a per copy royalty of 40 cents by publishing a $7.95 mass market paperback can make three times as much per copy by selling the ebook on Smashwords for $2.00 (a 75% lower cost). Smashwords economics creates a virtuous cycle: By pricing books low, Smashwords authors will expand the potential audience for their books while at the same time increasing their per-copy income.  The average book at Smashwords is under $4.00.

    Of course, some Smashwords authors price their books at FREE, and we allow this.

    Thank you again for joining the Smashwords community. If you appreciate our free service, won’t you please tell a friend?

    Best wishes,

    Mark Coker

    Founder and CEO

    Smashwords, Inc.

    http://www.smashwords.com

     

    Connect with Mark Coker:

    Twitter: http://twitter.com/markcoker

    Facebook: https://facebook.com/markcoker

    Blog: http://blog.smashwords.com

    My columns at the Huffington Post: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/mark-coker

    My Smashwords Author page:  https://www.smashwords.com/profile/view/mc

    Connect with Fellow Smashwords Authors, Publishers and Readers:

    Smashwords Facebook page:  https://facebook.com/Smashwords

    Smashwords official Twitter:  https://twitter.com/Smashwords

    Frequently Asked Questions:

    https://www.smashwords.com/about/supportfaq

    Support:  First, click to our FAQ.  99% of questions are answered there.  If you don’t find an answer, contact our support team by clicking the “Support” link you’ll find at the bottom of any Smashwords page.  We’re here to help!

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    Erik Ribsskog <eribsskog@gmail.com>

    Klage/Fwd: Verify your email address at Smashwords, ErikaRibsskog

    Erik Ribsskog <eribsskog@gmail.com> 12. november 2020 kl. 12:40

    Til: juridisk <juridisk@datatilsynet.no>

    Kopi: jim@smashwords.com, elh@forbrukertilsynet.no, inger.lise.blyverket@forbrukerradet.no, fmovpost <fmovpost@fylkesmannen.no>, post <post@finkn.no>

    Hei,

    dette er trakassering som følge av identitetstyveri, (virker det som).

    (Jeg har ikke kontaktet disse).

    Vennligst rydd opp!

    Med hilsen

    Erik Ribsskog

    PS.

    Jeg sender fortsatt om identitetstyveri til Datatilsynet, (siden at det ikke

    virker helt klart, hvem andre jeg burde sende om dette til, synes

    jeg).

    ———- Forwarded message ———

    Fra: Smashwords <do-not-reply@smashwords.com>

    Date: søn. 11. okt. 2020 kl. 10:59

    Subject: Verify your email address at Smashwords, ErikaRibsskog

    To: <eribsskog+superhomofil@gmail.com>

    Welcome to Smashwords!

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    Welcome!  Whether you’re a reader, an author or a publisher, this email contains important information that will help you get the most out of your Smashwords membership.  Please save it for future reference.

    What is Smashwords?

    For book lovers, Smashwords is a great place to sample, discover and purchase over 500,000 affordably-priced ebooks, direct from independent authors and publishers. When you purchase a book, 85% of the net proceeds go straight to the author/publisher, which means you’re directly supporting the author who worked so hard to bring you their book. Smashwords books are DRM-free and most books are available in multiple formats.  This means you can enjoy your books on any device you own without copy protection. It also means our authors are trusting you to not illegally copy, share or re-distribute the book. The books you purchase are for your personal enjoyment only.  Want to give your favorite ebooks as gifts?  Check out our gifting feature!

    For authors, publishers and literary agents, Smashwords is the world’s largest ebook publishing and distribution platform for indie authors and publishers, serving over 140,000 authors and small independent presses from every corner of the globe.  Publish and distribute ebooks.  Run private and public presales using our patent-pending Smashwords Presales book launch tool.  Do you know a writer friend who dreams of publishing a book?  Invite them to check out Smashwords!  Smashwords makes it fast, free and easy for any writer, anywhere in the world, to publish and distribute an ebook. Smashwords ebooks, in addition to being sold at the Smashwords Store, are also distributed to major ebook retailers such as Apple iBooks (51 countries!), Barnes & Noble, Kobo, Scribd, Gardners, the Smashwords Store and public libraries.  Click here to learn how to publish and distribute an ebook with Smashwords. 

    Check out our free resources to learn how to publish like a professional.  Read the Smashwords Style Guide to learn how to prepare your book for Smashwords. Don’t miss our other great free ebook publishing resources, including The Smashwords Book Marketing Guide (how to market any book) and The Secrets to Ebook Publishing Success (the best practices of the most successful ebook authors).  Watch our tutorial videos at YouTube.  Learn the full extent of our ever-growing distribution network on the Smashwords Distribution Information page.

    NEW PODCAST!  Subscribe to Mark Coker’s Smart Author Podcast.  Mark presents a masterclass in ebook publishing, delivered to you for free via podcast.  Subscribe at Apple Podcasts today or check out our podcast hub page where you can view the latest episodes and read the complete edited transcripts of each episode.

     

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Visit our FAQ for dozens of quick answers to virtually every question imaginable.  Learn how to read Smashwords ebooks, or learn how to publish your book.  New to ebooks?  Don’t miss our FAQ’s exclusive glossary of ebook terms which will make your ebook adventure all the more simple and enjoyable:  https://www.smashwords.com/about/supportfaq

    Connect on Facebook

    Connect with Smashwords authors, get coupon codes, meet fellow readers:  http://facebook.com/Smashwords

    How to Sample or Purchase Ebooks on Smashwords

    Once you discover an ebook you want to sample, you can read a portion of it online for free using one of our two online readers, or you can download a free sample in one of several formats. 

    Because most Smashwords books are available in multiple formats, you can read them on virtually any device.  Visit the FAQ to learn how to download your book to your favorite e-reading device or personal computer. 

    When you’re ready to purchase a book, click on the shopping cart icon on the upper right side of the page. You can then continue shopping to add more books to your cart, or you can complete the purchase by providing payment information. We accept most major credit cards and PayPal.  All purchases are final, so please download a free sample before making your purchase.

    If you’re redeeming a free coupon for a book, you’ll enter the coupon on the very first page you see after you click the shopping cart.  For free books, there’s no need to enter your credit card information!

     

    How to Read Your Ebook

    After you complete a purchase, we’ll email you a purchase confirmation. Return to your Smashwords Library, where you’ll find links to your purchased book. Once a book is purchased, you can immediately download the book in any or all of the available formats, as often as you like.

    For more help on how to read our books, or download to your Kindle/Kindle Fire/iPad/iPhone/Sony Reader/Nook/etc, visit https://www.smashwords.com/about/supportfaq#Reading

    Please remember, Smashwords ebooks are licensed for your personal enjoyment only. These books are not encumbered by copy protection, which means our authors are trusting you to respect their hard work and not share their books with others.

     

    Erotica Filtering

    Smashwords respects your book discovery preferences.  Our erotica filtering controls help you manage which types of books appear on the Smashwords home page and in your search results.  Registered users can choose to block all erotica, or can opt to view only mainstream erotica, or view all erotica including taboo erotica.  Click “Filtering” on the Smashwords home page to control your preferences.

     

    How to Publish and Distribute with Smashwords:

    Smashwords is the world’s largest ebook publishing and distribution platform for indie (self-published) authors and small independent publishers.  We wrote the book on indie ebook publishing and distribution, and we’re constantly working to open up new opportunities for our authors to reach more readers.  Come learn why over 140,000 authors and small publishers around the world use Smashwords to publish and distribute over 500,000 original ebooks.  It’s fast, free and easy (especially if you follow our online instructions).

    To publish on Smashwords, you must be the original author, or the exclusive digital publisher. Smashwords does not accept public domain books, or books that appear elsewhere on the Internet under other authors’ names (commonly known as Private Label Rights or Master Resale Rights, both of which we delete without warning if we discover them on Smashwords). We also don’t want scammy “get rich quick on the Internet” books.

    Visit our How to Publish at Smashwords Page at http://www.smashwords.com/about/how_to_publish_on_smashwords.  Here, you’ll find convenient links to all of the site’s most important resources.

    Five Steps to Publish With Smashwords

    Here’s a quick summary of the steps you’ll follow to publish and distribute with Smashwords.

    1.  Activate your Smashwords account.  Click the activation hyperlink at the top of this email.

    2.  Prepare your manuscript.  Once your manuscript is ready for publication, you’ll want to format it so it’s ready for upload to Smashwords.  Read the Smashwords Style Guide to learn how to format your book using a word processor, or check out Mark’s List at http://smashwords.com/list if you want to hire a low-cost formatter to do it for you.   If you already have a professionally designed .epub file, you can upload that as well.  If you’re new to ebooks and ebook terminology, check out our glossary of ebook terms in the FAQ.

    3.  Prepare your cover image.  Unlike print books which use three different images for their cover (the front cover, the back cover and the spine), ebooks have only a front cover.  You’ll upload your front cover image as a JPG or PNG image file.  Unless you’re a professional cover designer, it’s best to hire a professional because most homemade covers look amateur.  Books with homemade covers typically don’t sell well.  You want your cover image to look professional.  Professional cover design is affordable, and it’s one of the lowest cost, hightest impact investments you can make in your book.  On Mark’s List you’ll find a selection of low-cost cover designers, most of whom will design ebook covers at prices ranging from $50-$200.  These cover designers are all independent freelancers, so they work for you.  Smashwords doesn’t take a commission or charge them a fee to be on this list.  This keeps their costs lower.  We provide the list as a public service to you.  Be sure to carefully study the online portfolios before hiring a designer.  If you don’t find a designer you absolutely love, ask your writer friends for recommendations.  Learn more about the mechanical requirements for your cover image here:  http://blog.smashwords.com/2012/06/new-ebook-cover-image-requirements.html

    4.  Upload.  Once you have your cover image and your final formatted manuscript, click to “Publish” and follow the step-by-step instructions to upload your book.  You can upload the book for immediate release, or you can schedule the release using our preorder feature.  Books released as preorders typically sell much better than books simply uploaded the day of release.  Learn more about preorders here:  https://www.smashwords.com/preorder

    5.  Published!  Usually within five minutes of upload, your book will be published and visible on the Smashwords home page.  Your book will then be reviewed by the Smashwords vetting team.  We’ll check to ensure your book is formatted to the requirements of the Smashwords Style Guide, and that it adheres the Smashwords Terms of Service.  If your book meets retailer distribution requirements ad described in the Style Guide, we’ll approve it for the Smashwords Premium Catalog, and then your book will immediately start shipping out the Smashwords retailers such as Apple Books, Barnes & Noble and Kobo, and to library partners such as OverDrive.  To see the full distribution network, visit the Smashwords Distribution page at http://smashwords.com/distribution.  To opt in our opt out of specific distribution channels, visit your Dashboard’s Channel Manager page.

     

    Check out our free resources to learn how to publish with greater pride, professionalism and success!

    Smart Author Podcast with Mark Coker (Started October 2017!)

    The Smart Author Podcast teaches you how to publish ebooks like a pro.  This free masterclass guides you step-by-step from the very basics of ebook publishing to more advanced topics.  Presentated by Smashwords founder Mark Coker. 

    Subscribe for free at Apple Podcasts or visit the Smart Author hub page for links to additional podcast directories, or to listen over your web browser, or to view complete written transcripts of each episode.  Read the October 20, 2017 launch announcement at the Smashwords Blog.

    Here are direct links to get you started

    EO – Series Trailer (Start Here)

    E1 – 7 Trends Shaping the Future of Authorship

    E2 – Introduction to Ebook Publishing

    E3 – Best Practice Secrets of the Bestselling Authors

    E4 – How to Sell More Ebooks with Preorders

    E5 – Working with Beta Readers

    E6 – Marketing to Libraries

    E7 – Smashwords Survey 2017

    E8 – The Art of Delusion

    E9 – Indie Author Manifesto

    E10 – Ebook Marketing, Part 1

    E11 – Ebook Marketing, Part 2

    E12 – Ebook Marketing, Part 3

    E13 – Ebook Marketing, Part 4

    E14 – Ebook Marketing, Part 5

    E15 – Ebook Marketing, Part 6

    E16 – Publishing in the Classroom

     

    View our Video Workshops

    Smashwords has created a series of free video workshops at YouTube.  Learn to publish like a pro. If you’re new to self-publishing, start with the first video for a jargon-free introduction to ebook publishing.  These videos were produced a few years ago and are not as current as the new podcast series above, yet many authors still find the videos helpful.

    Video Tutorials include: 

    Introduction to Ebook Publishing (an introductory primer)

    Ebook Publishing Best Practices (learn the secrets of the bestsellers)

    Smashwords Survey Results (learn the best price and length for an ebook)

    10 Trends Driving the Future of Authorship (indie authors are the future!)

    How to Reach More Readers at Apple iBooks (the #2 global seller of ebooks)

    How to Add Navigation to a Smashwords Ebook (it’s easy, and will please readers)

    How to Market Your Smashwords Book:

    Although Smashwords authors hit national bestseller lists each month, the vast majority of authors (whether self-published or traditionally published) do not sell well.  It’s tough to sell books.  Keep your sales expectations low.  It can take months or years to develop a sizable readership.  Smashwords will get your book to most of the major retailer and library platforms, but it’s your responsibility to get out there and market your book.  We’ve created multiple online resources that will teach you the best practices for reaching more readers.  Some of these resources are listed immediately below.

    Utilize our Free Sales and Marketing Tools:

    Smashwords provides you multiple powerful tools to assist your marketing, sales, distribution and promotions, and all our tools are available to you at no cost.  You’ll find most of these tools in your Smashwords Dashboard.  Check out Smashwords Coupons (create custom coupon codes for promotions), Smashwords Series Manager (increase the discoverability of series titles), Smashwords Preorders (books launched as preorders sell more copies), Smashwords Presales (our patent-pending book launch tool that allows authors to run private and public presales), Smashwords Alerts (your readers can subscribe to receive automated email alerts when you release a new book), Smashwords Interviews (a fun self-interview tool that allows you to share the story behind the author) and much more.

    Also check out the free resources below for additional ideas that can make your book more discoverable and more desirable to readers.

    View the Slides from Mark Coker’s 6-Hour Master Class

    In July 2015, Mark Coker presented a four-part, six-hour series of ebook publishing classes at the 2015 Pacific Northwest Writers Conference in Seattle.  View all the slides from the class here:  http://blog.smashwords.com/2015/07/how-to-publish-ebooks-ebook-publishing.html   The four modules include an introduction to ebook publishing, ebook publishing best practices, the secrets to selling more books in the Apple iBooks store, and how to use ebook preorders to hit the bestseller lists. 

    The Smashwords Book Marketing Guide:

    Download your free copy of the 2020 edition of the Smashwords Book Marketing Guide where you’ll find over 65 book marketing tips you can start implementing today at no cost: http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/305

    The Secrets to Ebook Publishing Success:

    The secret to reaching more readers is to learn to think, act and publish like a professional.  The Secrets to Ebook Publishing Success, written by our founder Mark Coker, will teach you the best practice secrets of the most successful indie authors and publishers.  Even if you’re already a pro with decades of publishing experience, you’ll discover fresh new ideas in this book. Download it for free:  https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/145431

     

    Sales Reporting:

    As soon as our retailers report sales to us, we’ll report sales to you.  All sales in the Smashwords Store are reported instantly.  Check out our Daily Sales tool to track 180 days of sales at-a-glance sales trends across our major retailers.  Check out your Sales & Payments report for more detailed sales reports, where you can download the reports as a spreadsheet. 

     

    Become a Smashwords Affiliate:

    Earn commissions simply by hyperlinking to your favorite Smashwords books. Learn more by clicking on the “Account” link from any Smashwords page.  You won’t make a fortune, but it’s a great way to help yourself as you help indie authors.

    Review our Author-Friendly Terms of Service

    Before you upload, we recommend you read the Smashwords Terms of Service. This is our author-friendly publishing contract, and it also contains instructions on how to maintain your Smashwords account in good standing.  The Terms of Service is written to protect our authors, publishers, retailers and customers. You always maintain control over your book.  You own all the rights.  There are no exclusivity requirements. Authors who violate the Terms of Service may face account termination. 

     

    Get Support

    Have questions?  Here are two great sources for answers.

    1.  Find Quick Answers to Your Questions.  Do you have a question about Smashwords? Odds are, you’ll find the answer in the Smashwords Support Center!  View it here:  http://www.smashwords.com/about/supportfaq

    2.  Contact us!  The Smashwords support team is standing by to take your questions.  To contact our support department, click the “?” icon at the top of any Smashwords web page, or click the “Support” link at the bottom of any web page.  We answer most questions within one business day Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.

    Tips to Get the Most out of Your Smashwords Membership:

    1. Please update your email’s spam filter by placing smashwords.com on your “safe list.” We have a strict no-spam policy.

    2. Most Smashwords books provide generous online samples so you can try before you buy. If you like the sample, please show your appreciation to the author by purchasing their book, reviewing their book, and recommending it to your friends.

    3. No DRM! – Smashwords books are not encumbered by DRM (digital rights management) schemes or copy protection that can interfere with your enjoyment of a book. This means you can read your Smashwords book on any device you choose. It also means our authors and publishers are trusting you to honor their hard work by not illegally copying or sharing the book. Please remember that when you purchase a book, it is licensed for your personal enjoyment only, and cannot be sold to, or shared with, anyone else. If you want to give the book to others, please purchase an extra copy for each person so the author and publisher can receive their fair compensation.

    4. How to read Smashwords books: Most of our ebooks are available in multiple reading formats. Once you purchase an ebook, you’ll find a link to it in your Smashwords Library.  You can read the books online using our online readers, or you can download ebook files formatted for different ebook readers or for at-home printing. To learn how to download a book to your Kindle, Nook, iPhone, Android phone or other e-reading device, click here: http://www.smashwords.com/about/supportfaq#Kindle

    5. Smashwords is always adding new features to serve you.  We welcome your feedback related to usability, interface flow, features and function. Your feedback helps us improve Smashwords for readers and authors alike. At the top of every page of the site, there’s a message link, denoted by the “?” icon, where you can share your suggestions.

    6. Smashwords is an online service. There is no software to install on your computer, unless you want to download an e-reading app to read ebooks on your computer.  Learn more here: https://www.smashwords.com/about/supportfaq#readonPC

    7. How to publish on Smashwords: Smashwords allows an author or publisher to upload a single Microsoft Word .doc file that we then automatically convert into multiple DRM-free ebook formats. Authors can also upload their own professionally-designed .epub files.  Prior to publishing your own book, you should read The Smashwords Style Guide which provides tips to help you get the best conversion results.

    8. Privacy: You’re in complete control over how your information is presented on the site. We’ll never sell or rent your contact information to third parties. Want to publish under a pen name? No problem.

    9. Won’t you take a moment to invite your friends to join the Smashwords community? Every new author and reader enriches the Smashwords community to the benefit of authors and readers alike.

    ——————-More Background on Smashwords ——————————–

    We’re excited about the opportunity digital books present to the world’s readers, authors and publishers. For centuries, books have remained the gold standard for information dissemination, knowledge sharing and storytelling. Books have shaped the course of mankind.

    But traditional paper-based book publishing has its limitations – book printing and publishing is expensive, so book publishers are unable to publish all written works, and even if they could publish all written works, the vast majority of literate people in the world cannot afford them. Print books are simply too expensive when you consider that 86% of the world’s population earns an annual income of less than $10,000 ( http://www.whartonsp.com/articles/article.asp?p=404802 ) versus the $30,000-$50,000 typical in the US, Asian and most European countries. Over one billion of the world’s roughly 6.5 billion inhabitants subsist on less than $1 a day. Paper books are simply too expensive for most of the world.

    By moving books into the digital realm, we can dramatically change the economics of book publishing, while at the same time making great books available to people of all economic backgrounds from around the world.

    Smashwords returns up to 85% (and sometimes more) of net proceeds from the sale of each book back to the author or publisher. This means that an author who might otherwise earn a per copy royalty of 40 cents by publishing a $7.95 mass market paperback can make three times as much per copy by selling the ebook on Smashwords for $2.00 (a 75% lower cost). Smashwords economics creates a virtuous cycle: By pricing books low, Smashwords authors will expand the potential audience for their books while at the same time increasing their per-copy income.  The average book at Smashwords is under $4.00.

    Of course, some Smashwords authors price their books at FREE, and we allow this.

    Thank you again for joining the Smashwords community. If you appreciate our free service, won’t you please tell a friend?

    Best wishes,

    Mark Coker

    Founder and CEO

    Smashwords, Inc.

    http://www.smashwords.com

     

    Connect with Mark Coker:

    Twitter: http://twitter.com/markcoker

    Facebook: https://facebook.com/markcoker

    Blog: http://blog.smashwords.com

    My columns at the Huffington Post: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/mark-coker

    My Smashwords Author page:  https://www.smashwords.com/profile/view/mc

    Connect with Fellow Smashwords Authors, Publishers and Readers:

    Smashwords Facebook page:  https://facebook.com/Smashwords

    Smashwords official Twitter:  https://twitter.com/Smashwords

    Frequently Asked Questions:

    https://www.smashwords.com/about/supportfaq

    Support:  First, click to our FAQ.  99% of questions are answered there.  If you don’t find an answer, contact our support team by clicking the “Support” link you’ll find at the bottom of any Smashwords page.  We’re here to help!

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    Klage/Fwd: Verify your email address at Smashwords, ErikaRibsskog

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    virker helt klart, hvem andre jeg burde sende om dette til, synes

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    Fra: Smashwords <do-not-reply@smashwords.com>

    Date: søn. 11. okt. 2020 kl. 10:52

    Subject: Verify your email address at Smashwords, ErikaRibsskog

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    Welcome to Smashwords!

    Please confirm your email address to complete your registration:

    https://www.smashwords.com/signup/verify/4bc502dfa07ac5e2

    If you did not sign up for Smashwords, there is nothing to worry about, just disregard this email.

    Welcome to Smashwords!

    Welcome!  Whether you’re a reader, an author or a publisher, this email contains important information that will help you get the most out of your Smashwords membership.  Please save it for future reference.

    What is Smashwords?

    For book lovers, Smashwords is a great place to sample, discover and purchase over 500,000 affordably-priced ebooks, direct from independent authors and publishers. When you purchase a book, 85% of the net proceeds go straight to the author/publisher, which means you’re directly supporting the author who worked so hard to bring you their book. Smashwords books are DRM-free and most books are available in multiple formats.  This means you can enjoy your books on any device you own without copy protection. It also means our authors are trusting you to not illegally copy, share or re-distribute the book. The books you purchase are for your personal enjoyment only.  Want to give your favorite ebooks as gifts?  Check out our gifting feature!

    For authors, publishers and literary agents, Smashwords is the world’s largest ebook publishing and distribution platform for indie authors and publishers, serving over 140,000 authors and small independent presses from every corner of the globe.  Publish and distribute ebooks.  Run private and public presales using our patent-pending Smashwords Presales book launch tool.  Do you know a writer friend who dreams of publishing a book?  Invite them to check out Smashwords!  Smashwords makes it fast, free and easy for any writer, anywhere in the world, to publish and distribute an ebook. Smashwords ebooks, in addition to being sold at the Smashwords Store, are also distributed to major ebook retailers such as Apple iBooks (51 countries!), Barnes & Noble, Kobo, Scribd, Gardners, the Smashwords Store and public libraries.  Click here to learn how to publish and distribute an ebook with Smashwords. 

    Check out our free resources to learn how to publish like a professional.  Read the Smashwords Style Guide to learn how to prepare your book for Smashwords. Don’t miss our other great free ebook publishing resources, including The Smashwords Book Marketing Guide (how to market any book) and The Secrets to Ebook Publishing Success (the best practices of the most successful ebook authors).  Watch our tutorial videos at YouTube.  Learn the full extent of our ever-growing distribution network on the Smashwords Distribution Information page.

    NEW PODCAST!  Subscribe to Mark Coker’s Smart Author Podcast.  Mark presents a masterclass in ebook publishing, delivered to you for free via podcast.  Subscribe at Apple Podcasts today or check out our podcast hub page where you can view the latest episodes and read the complete edited transcripts of each episode.

     

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Visit our FAQ for dozens of quick answers to virtually every question imaginable.  Learn how to read Smashwords ebooks, or learn how to publish your book.  New to ebooks?  Don’t miss our FAQ’s exclusive glossary of ebook terms which will make your ebook adventure all the more simple and enjoyable:  https://www.smashwords.com/about/supportfaq

    Connect on Facebook

    Connect with Smashwords authors, get coupon codes, meet fellow readers:  http://facebook.com/Smashwords

    How to Sample or Purchase Ebooks on Smashwords

    Once you discover an ebook you want to sample, you can read a portion of it online for free using one of our two online readers, or you can download a free sample in one of several formats. 

    Because most Smashwords books are available in multiple formats, you can read them on virtually any device.  Visit the FAQ to learn how to download your book to your favorite e-reading device or personal computer. 

    When you’re ready to purchase a book, click on the shopping cart icon on the upper right side of the page. You can then continue shopping to add more books to your cart, or you can complete the purchase by providing payment information. We accept most major credit cards and PayPal.  All purchases are final, so please download a free sample before making your purchase.

    If you’re redeeming a free coupon for a book, you’ll enter the coupon on the very first page you see after you click the shopping cart.  For free books, there’s no need to enter your credit card information!

     

    How to Read Your Ebook

    After you complete a purchase, we’ll email you a purchase confirmation. Return to your Smashwords Library, where you’ll find links to your purchased book. Once a book is purchased, you can immediately download the book in any or all of the available formats, as often as you like.

    For more help on how to read our books, or download to your Kindle/Kindle Fire/iPad/iPhone/Sony Reader/Nook/etc, visit https://www.smashwords.com/about/supportfaq#Reading

    Please remember, Smashwords ebooks are licensed for your personal enjoyment only. These books are not encumbered by copy protection, which means our authors are trusting you to respect their hard work and not share their books with others.

     

    Erotica Filtering

    Smashwords respects your book discovery preferences.  Our erotica filtering controls help you manage which types of books appear on the Smashwords home page and in your search results.  Registered users can choose to block all erotica, or can opt to view only mainstream erotica, or view all erotica including taboo erotica.  Click “Filtering” on the Smashwords home page to control your preferences.

     

    How to Publish and Distribute with Smashwords:

    Smashwords is the world’s largest ebook publishing and distribution platform for indie (self-published) authors and small independent publishers.  We wrote the book on indie ebook publishing and distribution, and we’re constantly working to open up new opportunities for our authors to reach more readers.  Come learn why over 140,000 authors and small publishers around the world use Smashwords to publish and distribute over 500,000 original ebooks.  It’s fast, free and easy (especially if you follow our online instructions).

    To publish on Smashwords, you must be the original author, or the exclusive digital publisher. Smashwords does not accept public domain books, or books that appear elsewhere on the Internet under other authors’ names (commonly known as Private Label Rights or Master Resale Rights, both of which we delete without warning if we discover them on Smashwords). We also don’t want scammy “get rich quick on the Internet” books.

    Visit our How to Publish at Smashwords Page at http://www.smashwords.com/about/how_to_publish_on_smashwords.  Here, you’ll find convenient links to all of the site’s most important resources.

    Five Steps to Publish With Smashwords

    Here’s a quick summary of the steps you’ll follow to publish and distribute with Smashwords.

    1.  Activate your Smashwords account.  Click the activation hyperlink at the top of this email.

    2.  Prepare your manuscript.  Once your manuscript is ready for publication, you’ll want to format it so it’s ready for upload to Smashwords.  Read the Smashwords Style Guide to learn how to format your book using a word processor, or check out Mark’s List at http://smashwords.com/list if you want to hire a low-cost formatter to do it for you.   If you already have a professionally designed .epub file, you can upload that as well.  If you’re new to ebooks and ebook terminology, check out our glossary of ebook terms in the FAQ.

    3.  Prepare your cover image.  Unlike print books which use three different images for their cover (the front cover, the back cover and the spine), ebooks have only a front cover.  You’ll upload your front cover image as a JPG or PNG image file.  Unless you’re a professional cover designer, it’s best to hire a professional because most homemade covers look amateur.  Books with homemade covers typically don’t sell well.  You want your cover image to look professional.  Professional cover design is affordable, and it’s one of the lowest cost, hightest impact investments you can make in your book.  On Mark’s List you’ll find a selection of low-cost cover designers, most of whom will design ebook covers at prices ranging from $50-$200.  These cover designers are all independent freelancers, so they work for you.  Smashwords doesn’t take a commission or charge them a fee to be on this list.  This keeps their costs lower.  We provide the list as a public service to you.  Be sure to carefully study the online portfolios before hiring a designer.  If you don’t find a designer you absolutely love, ask your writer friends for recommendations.  Learn more about the mechanical requirements for your cover image here:  http://blog.smashwords.com/2012/06/new-ebook-cover-image-requirements.html

    4.  Upload.  Once you have your cover image and your final formatted manuscript, click to “Publish” and follow the step-by-step instructions to upload your book.  You can upload the book for immediate release, or you can schedule the release using our preorder feature.  Books released as preorders typically sell much better than books simply uploaded the day of release.  Learn more about preorders here:  https://www.smashwords.com/preorder

    5.  Published!  Usually within five minutes of upload, your book will be published and visible on the Smashwords home page.  Your book will then be reviewed by the Smashwords vetting team.  We’ll check to ensure your book is formatted to the requirements of the Smashwords Style Guide, and that it adheres the Smashwords Terms of Service.  If your book meets retailer distribution requirements ad described in the Style Guide, we’ll approve it for the Smashwords Premium Catalog, and then your book will immediately start shipping out the Smashwords retailers such as Apple Books, Barnes & Noble and Kobo, and to library partners such as OverDrive.  To see the full distribution network, visit the Smashwords Distribution page at http://smashwords.com/distribution.  To opt in our opt out of specific distribution channels, visit your Dashboard’s Channel Manager page.

     

    Check out our free resources to learn how to publish with greater pride, professionalism and success!

    Smart Author Podcast with Mark Coker (Started October 2017!)

    The Smart Author Podcast teaches you how to publish ebooks like a pro.  This free masterclass guides you step-by-step from the very basics of ebook publishing to more advanced topics.  Presentated by Smashwords founder Mark Coker. 

    Subscribe for free at Apple Podcasts or visit the Smart Author hub page for links to additional podcast directories, or to listen over your web browser, or to view complete written transcripts of each episode.  Read the October 20, 2017 launch announcement at the Smashwords Blog.

    Here are direct links to get you started

    EO – Series Trailer (Start Here)

    E1 – 7 Trends Shaping the Future of Authorship

    E2 – Introduction to Ebook Publishing

    E3 – Best Practice Secrets of the Bestselling Authors

    E4 – How to Sell More Ebooks with Preorders

    E5 – Working with Beta Readers

    E6 – Marketing to Libraries

    E7 – Smashwords Survey 2017

    E8 – The Art of Delusion

    E9 – Indie Author Manifesto

    E10 – Ebook Marketing, Part 1

    E11 – Ebook Marketing, Part 2

    E12 – Ebook Marketing, Part 3

    E13 – Ebook Marketing, Part 4

    E14 – Ebook Marketing, Part 5

    E15 – Ebook Marketing, Part 6

    E16 – Publishing in the Classroom

     

    View our Video Workshops

    Smashwords has created a series of free video workshops at YouTube.  Learn to publish like a pro. If you’re new to self-publishing, start with the first video for a jargon-free introduction to ebook publishing.  These videos were produced a few years ago and are not as current as the new podcast series above, yet many authors still find the videos helpful.

    Video Tutorials include: 

    Introduction to Ebook Publishing (an introductory primer)

    Ebook Publishing Best Practices (learn the secrets of the bestsellers)

    Smashwords Survey Results (learn the best price and length for an ebook)

    10 Trends Driving the Future of Authorship (indie authors are the future!)

    How to Reach More Readers at Apple iBooks (the #2 global seller of ebooks)

    How to Add Navigation to a Smashwords Ebook (it’s easy, and will please readers)

    How to Market Your Smashwords Book:

    Although Smashwords authors hit national bestseller lists each month, the vast majority of authors (whether self-published or traditionally published) do not sell well.  It’s tough to sell books.  Keep your sales expectations low.  It can take months or years to develop a sizable readership.  Smashwords will get your book to most of the major retailer and library platforms, but it’s your responsibility to get out there and market your book.  We’ve created multiple online resources that will teach you the best practices for reaching more readers.  Some of these resources are listed immediately below.

    Utilize our Free Sales and Marketing Tools:

    Smashwords provides you multiple powerful tools to assist your marketing, sales, distribution and promotions, and all our tools are available to you at no cost.  You’ll find most of these tools in your Smashwords Dashboard.  Check out Smashwords Coupons (create custom coupon codes for promotions), Smashwords Series Manager (increase the discoverability of series titles), Smashwords Preorders (books launched as preorders sell more copies), Smashwords Presales (our patent-pending book launch tool that allows authors to run private and public presales), Smashwords Alerts (your readers can subscribe to receive automated email alerts when you release a new book), Smashwords Interviews (a fun self-interview tool that allows you to share the story behind the author) and much more.

    Also check out the free resources below for additional ideas that can make your book more discoverable and more desirable to readers.

    View the Slides from Mark Coker’s 6-Hour Master Class

    In July 2015, Mark Coker presented a four-part, six-hour series of ebook publishing classes at the 2015 Pacific Northwest Writers Conference in Seattle.  View all the slides from the class here:  http://blog.smashwords.com/2015/07/how-to-publish-ebooks-ebook-publishing.html   The four modules include an introduction to ebook publishing, ebook publishing best practices, the secrets to selling more books in the Apple iBooks store, and how to use ebook preorders to hit the bestseller lists. 

    The Smashwords Book Marketing Guide:

    Download your free copy of the 2020 edition of the Smashwords Book Marketing Guide where you’ll find over 65 book marketing tips you can start implementing today at no cost: http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/305

    The Secrets to Ebook Publishing Success:

    The secret to reaching more readers is to learn to think, act and publish like a professional.  The Secrets to Ebook Publishing Success, written by our founder Mark Coker, will teach you the best practice secrets of the most successful indie authors and publishers.  Even if you’re already a pro with decades of publishing experience, you’ll discover fresh new ideas in this book. Download it for free:  https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/145431

     

    Sales Reporting:

    As soon as our retailers report sales to us, we’ll report sales to you.  All sales in the Smashwords Store are reported instantly.  Check out our Daily Sales tool to track 180 days of sales at-a-glance sales trends across our major retailers.  Check out your Sales & Payments report for more detailed sales reports, where you can download the reports as a spreadsheet. 

     

    Become a Smashwords Affiliate:

    Earn commissions simply by hyperlinking to your favorite Smashwords books. Learn more by clicking on the “Account” link from any Smashwords page.  You won’t make a fortune, but it’s a great way to help yourself as you help indie authors.

    Review our Author-Friendly Terms of Service

    Before you upload, we recommend you read the Smashwords Terms of Service. This is our author-friendly publishing contract, and it also contains instructions on how to maintain your Smashwords account in good standing.  The Terms of Service is written to protect our authors, publishers, retailers and customers. You always maintain control over your book.  You own all the rights.  There are no exclusivity requirements. Authors who violate the Terms of Service may face account termination. 

     

    Get Support

    Have questions?  Here are two great sources for answers.

    1.  Find Quick Answers to Your Questions.  Do you have a question about Smashwords? Odds are, you’ll find the answer in the Smashwords Support Center!  View it here:  http://www.smashwords.com/about/supportfaq

    2.  Contact us!  The Smashwords support team is standing by to take your questions.  To contact our support department, click the “?” icon at the top of any Smashwords web page, or click the “Support” link at the bottom of any web page.  We answer most questions within one business day Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.

    Tips to Get the Most out of Your Smashwords Membership:

    1. Please update your email’s spam filter by placing smashwords.com on your “safe list.” We have a strict no-spam policy.

    2. Most Smashwords books provide generous online samples so you can try before you buy. If you like the sample, please show your appreciation to the author by purchasing their book, reviewing their book, and recommending it to your friends.

    3. No DRM! – Smashwords books are not encumbered by DRM (digital rights management) schemes or copy protection that can interfere with your enjoyment of a book. This means you can read your Smashwords book on any device you choose. It also means our authors and publishers are trusting you to honor their hard work by not illegally copying or sharing the book. Please remember that when you purchase a book, it is licensed for your personal enjoyment only, and cannot be sold to, or shared with, anyone else. If you want to give the book to others, please purchase an extra copy for each person so the author and publisher can receive their fair compensation.

    4. How to read Smashwords books: Most of our ebooks are available in multiple reading formats. Once you purchase an ebook, you’ll find a link to it in your Smashwords Library.  You can read the books online using our online readers, or you can download ebook files formatted for different ebook readers or for at-home printing. To learn how to download a book to your Kindle, Nook, iPhone, Android phone or other e-reading device, click here: http://www.smashwords.com/about/supportfaq#Kindle

    5. Smashwords is always adding new features to serve you.  We welcome your feedback related to usability, interface flow, features and function. Your feedback helps us improve Smashwords for readers and authors alike. At the top of every page of the site, there’s a message link, denoted by the “?” icon, where you can share your suggestions.

    6. Smashwords is an online service. There is no software to install on your computer, unless you want to download an e-reading app to read ebooks on your computer.  Learn more here: https://www.smashwords.com/about/supportfaq#readonPC

    7. How to publish on Smashwords: Smashwords allows an author or publisher to upload a single Microsoft Word .doc file that we then automatically convert into multiple DRM-free ebook formats. Authors can also upload their own professionally-designed .epub files.  Prior to publishing your own book, you should read The Smashwords Style Guide which provides tips to help you get the best conversion results.

    8. Privacy: You’re in complete control over how your information is presented on the site. We’ll never sell or rent your contact information to third parties. Want to publish under a pen name? No problem.

    9. Won’t you take a moment to invite your friends to join the Smashwords community? Every new author and reader enriches the Smashwords community to the benefit of authors and readers alike.

    ——————-More Background on Smashwords ——————————–

    We’re excited about the opportunity digital books present to the world’s readers, authors and publishers. For centuries, books have remained the gold standard for information dissemination, knowledge sharing and storytelling. Books have shaped the course of mankind.

    But traditional paper-based book publishing has its limitations – book printing and publishing is expensive, so book publishers are unable to publish all written works, and even if they could publish all written works, the vast majority of literate people in the world cannot afford them. Print books are simply too expensive when you consider that 86% of the world’s population earns an annual income of less than $10,000 ( http://www.whartonsp.com/articles/article.asp?p=404802 ) versus the $30,000-$50,000 typical in the US, Asian and most European countries. Over one billion of the world’s roughly 6.5 billion inhabitants subsist on less than $1 a day. Paper books are simply too expensive for most of the world.

    By moving books into the digital realm, we can dramatically change the economics of book publishing, while at the same time making great books available to people of all economic backgrounds from around the world.

    Smashwords returns up to 85% (and sometimes more) of net proceeds from the sale of each book back to the author or publisher. This means that an author who might otherwise earn a per copy royalty of 40 cents by publishing a $7.95 mass market paperback can make three times as much per copy by selling the ebook on Smashwords for $2.00 (a 75% lower cost). Smashwords economics creates a virtuous cycle: By pricing books low, Smashwords authors will expand the potential audience for their books while at the same time increasing their per-copy income.  The average book at Smashwords is under $4.00.

    Of course, some Smashwords authors price their books at FREE, and we allow this.

    Thank you again for joining the Smashwords community. If you appreciate our free service, won’t you please tell a friend?

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    Smashwords, Inc.

    http://www.smashwords.com

     

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  • Jeg har visst solgt fire e-bøker, på Smashwords, (siden 2012)

    solgt fire e-bøker på smashwords

  • Jeg oppdaterte mer, om bøkene mine, på LinkedIn

    mer om bøker 6

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/erik-ribsskog-45586a6

    PS.

    Pocketboka mi, (de første kapitlene, av Min Bok), på Lulu, har visst ikke solgt, noen ting:

    pocketboka på lulu ikke solgt noen ting

    PS 2.

    Og hvis jeg skal utgi fler bøker, på Lulu.

    Så er det sånn, at jeg da, får et regelverk, fra Nav, å forholde meg til.

    (Som jeg må sette meg inn i).

    Og det ble så mye krøll, med den engelske arbeidsformidlingen, da jeg bodde i England, og drev nettbutikk og utga bøker der.

    Så jeg tror kanskje, at det er smartest, å vente enda noen måneder/år, med å utgi, fler bøker.

    For jeg måtte gå, i flere uker/måneder, i England, og leite, etter mynter, i telefonkiosker, osv.

    Siden at mine arbeidsledighetstrygd-penger, ble tullet med, da.

    Så det virker ikke så fristende, å begynne, med noe lignende, i Norge, (må jeg si).

    Ikke før jeg får penger selv, ihvertfall.

    (Jeg venter på penger, fra eiendomssalg, (Bergstø).

    Og pensjonsbeholdning).

    Så sånn er det.

    Bare noe jeg tenkte på.

    Mvh.

    Erik Ribsskog

    PS 3.

    Og det er jo sånn, at jeg har utgitt, alle mine bøker, på denne bloggen.

    (Jeg har publisert et og et kapittel.

    Som en slags føljetong, (eller hva man skal kalle det)).

    Og det kommer jeg nok til å fortsette med.

    Og så kan jeg da, (når jeg får penger selv), finne disse bøkene igjen, på bloggen.

    Og så også utgi de, i papir-form.

    Og når det gjelder fler kapitler, av Min Bok 10.

    Så tenker jeg, at de nok kommer, et stykke ut, i 2017.

    For nå er jeg så godt i gang, med den nye ‘Om’-siden, på johncons-web.

    Og jeg har planlagt, å legge til linker, til flere nye nettsider, fra den ‘Om’-siden.

    Blant annet sider som:

    – Bilder.

    – Kurs.

    – Prestasjoner, (som at jeg vant Rimi Gullårer, (som butikksjef, på Rimi Langhus), i 2001).

    – Arvet Magna og Holger Adeler.

    – Direkte etter Odin.

    – Industrihistorieforskning, (slektsbedrift/Strømm Trevare).

    – Bøker, (som jeg har utgitt).

    – Muligens en biografi-side, (med informasjon om at jeg er fra Bergeråsen og har jobbet som butikksjef, osv.).

    – Osv., osv.

    Så sånn er det.

    Bare noe jeg tenkte på.

    Men men.

    PS 4.

    Og jeg må også rydde, i e-poster og brev igjen, (som for det meste, er nettmobbing), over nyttår.

    (For å si det sånn).

    Og jeg må også, skrive en begjæring om oppløsning av sameie, (Bergstø), til tingretten i Drammen, før det igjen.

    Så sånn er det.

    Bare noe jeg tenkte på.

    Men men.