Smashwords Edition, License Notes

(Note: if you copy and paste this into your manuscript, be sure to remove the paragraph returns that may appear at the end of each line)

This ebook is licensed for your personal enjoyment only. This ebook may not be re-sold or given away to other people. If you would like to share this book with another person, please purchase an additional copy for each recipient. If you’re reading this book and did not purchase it, or it was not purchased for your use only, then please return to Smashwords.com and purchase your own copy. Thank you for respecting the hard work of this author.

If your book is free, it should still have a license statement. It’s up to you. Do you want to grant readers the right to redistribute the book for non-commercial purposes, or do you want to restrict the book to their enjoyment only and invite them to ask others to download the book on their own at Smashwords? Here are two potential suggested license statements for free books:

Smashwords Edition, License Notes

Thank you for downloading this free ebook. You are welcome to share it with your friends. This book may be reproduced, copied and distributed for non-commercial purposes, provided the book remains in its complete original form. If you enjoyed this book, please return to Smashwords.com to discover other works by this author. Thank you for your support.

Smashwords Edition, License Notes

Thank you for downloading this free ebook. Although this is a free book, it remains the copyrighted property of the author, and may not be reproduced, copied and distributed for commercial or non-commercial purposes. If you enjoyed this book, please encourage your friends to download their own copy at Smashwords.com, where they can also discover other works by this author. Thank you for your support.

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Step 22 - The End of Your Book

Many authors end their book with a period, and then give the reader nothing more. Don’t squander this opportunity. If your reader makes it to the end of the book, reward them!

First, add a ### centered on the next line to signify the end.

###

Next, consider adding a personal message. Put yourself into the mind of the reader. They just finished your book. They loved it. They think the author (that’s you!) is absolutely fabulous. They want to read more of your material. This is an opportunity to connect with the reader. You have various options. How about adding:

About the author:

[Insert a short bio, possibly even your picture]

Discover other titles by Authorname at Smashwords.Com:

Title 1 - hyperlink *

Title 2 - hyperlink

Title 3 -hyperlink

* Remember to make the hyperlinks “live” by highlighting the text you want to hyperlink, right-mouse click on the text, then insert the http:// hyperlink. Link directly to your personal book page at Smashwords. Make it easy for your readers to learn more about you.

Connect with Me Online:

[add links to…]

Twitter: http://twitter.com/[insert your twitter address]

Facebook: http://facebook.com/[insert your facebook address]

Smashwords: http:// [link to your author page] (to find the address for your author page, simply click on My Smashwords [that’s it!])

My blog: http://

Next, consider providing a few sample chapters of another one of your books. This is an especially powerful marketing technique if you write series fiction. Provide the reader the first few chapters of the next book in the series and get them hooked now!

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