Self published ebook authors and overdrive

jalandar · 06-20-2011, 05:16 PM

I am in the process of helping my stepfather republish as ebooks 2 novels he previously wrote and self published in print, and a new novel that is a sequel to his first novel. Down the line there will be a couple short story collections also.

We've had some people ask us if we were going to get the books added to any of the library ebook collections.

I went looking over at Overdrive, to see how to get added to their catalog. It appears I'd have to apply for a publisher's account there, and hope to get approved, which seems kinda overkill for what isn't likely to be more than a handful of books.

I was wondering if anyone here has had any experience along these lines before I go any further with it.

sassanik · 06-21-2011, 03:28 AM

I am registered with Overdrive. I have to say the process to get setup with them was a bit of a hassle, not too complicated just time consuming. However the extra sales that I have been getting through them have well been worth it.

I am not sure if they will take you with so few ebooks, at the very least I think you will need a tax id.

Amy

jalandar · 06-21-2011, 06:27 PM

Thanks for the feedback. Food for thought anyway....

06-20-2011, 05:16 PM	#1
jalandar Connoisseur Posts: 85 Karma: 539170 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Fresno, CA Device: Kindle Paperwhite, Samsung Galaxy Tab 4, Asus TF300T	Self published ebook authors and overdrive I am in the process of helping my stepfather republish as ebooks 2 novels he previously wrote and self published in print, and a new novel that is a sequel to his first novel. Down the line there will be a couple short story collections also. We've had some people ask us if we were going to get the books added to any of the library ebook collections. I went looking over at Overdrive, to see how to get added to their catalog. It appears I'd have to apply for a publisher's account there, and hope to get approved, which seems kinda overkill for what isn't likely to be more than a handful of books. I was wondering if anyone here has had any experience along these lines before I go any further with it.

06-21-2011, 03:28 AM	#2
sassanik Guru Posts: 774 Karma: 1211741 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Oregon Device: EB1150, iPhone, Cool-er Purple, Pocketbook 360, Kindle Fire	registered with overdrive I am registered with Overdrive. I have to say the process to get setup with them was a bit of a hassle, not too complicated just time consuming. However the extra sales that I have been getting through them have well been worth it. I am not sure if they will take you with so few ebooks, at the very least I think you will need a tax id. Amy

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06-21-2011, 06:27 PM	#3
jalandar Connoisseur Posts: 85 Karma: 539170 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Fresno, CA Device: Kindle Paperwhite, Samsung Galaxy Tab 4, Asus TF300T	Thanks for the feedback. Food for thought anyway....