title: E-Books Simplified: The Step-by-Step Guide to E-Publishing
author:  Gail M. Nelson 
description: Gail Nelson is an author, graphic designer, and the creative director of e-book-design.com. With custom design to fit your style, e-book-design is the layout and design service for authors and publishers. Gail specializes in digital files for the e-book market, print-ready book files, and marketing materials, so you can get the word out.
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  UNCORRECTED E-PROOF—NOT FOR SALE
  
  
  HarperCollins Publishers
  
  
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  Advance Reader’s e-proof
  
  
  _courtesy of_ HarperCollins Publishers
  
  
  This is an advance reader’s e-proof made from digital files of the uncorrected
  proofs. Readers are reminded that changes may be made prior to publication,
  including to the type, design, layout, or content, that are not reflected in
  this e-proof, and that this e-pub may not reflect the final edition. Any
  material to be quoted or excerpted in a review should be checked against the
  final published edition. Dates, prices, and manufacturing details are subject
  to change or cancellation without notice.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  UNCORRECTED E-PROOF—NOT FOR SALE
  
  
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  UNCORRECTED E-PROOF—NOT FOR SALE
  
  
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