1. Introduction to Smashwords Mark Coker Founder November 20, 2010

2. About Smashwords Launched May, 2008 The world’s leading ebook publishing and distribution platform Over 10,000 authors/publishers around the world utilize Smashwords platform to publish and distribute their original ebooks Authorized aggregator/distributor serving Apple iBookstore, Barnes & Noble, Kobo, Sony, Diesel Mobile catalogs: Stanza, Aldiko (24,000 titles each) 85% net back to authors/publishers

3. How Smashwords Works Self serve platform Author/publisher uploads Word.doc, formatted to Smashwords Style Guide Smashwords Style Guide Meatgrinder technology converts to 9 DRM-free formats SW reviews for inclusion in Premium Catalog, then distributes to retailersPremium Catalog Author/publisher controls channels and metadata (data about the book, such as price, description, title, etc.) Sophisticated back-end technology and processes automate efficient ingestion and distribution of ebooks and metadata updates

4. Indie ebooks published at Smashwords 140 6,000 24,000

5. Projection for 2011 140 6,000 27,000 75,000 est.

6. What’s Next for Smashwords More books More authors More publishers More retailers Amazon and others in the works! Help our retailer partners improve speed, accuracy and efficiency of ebook & metadata ingestion Help retailers profit from Smashwords ebooks, because their success means success for our authors/publishers Continue to improve every facet of our business to better serve authors, publishers, retailers and readers Many surprises planned

7. Partner with Smashwords How to publish an ebook, or partner with us: http://www.smashwords.com/about/how_to_pu blish_on_smashwords http://www.smashwords.com/about/how_to_pu blish_on_smashwords How to format an ebook: http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/52 http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/52 How distribution works at Smashwords: http://smashwords.com/distribution http://smashwords.com/distribution Frequently asked questions: http://www.smashwords.com/about/supportfaq http://www.smashwords.com/about/supportfaq Connect with Mark Coker: Twitter @markcoker or email first initial second initial at you know where dot com @markcoker

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