In the Nook: A Review of the Nook ePublisher by Barns and Noble

Simple Nook Touch eReader

Months back, I was told about a great little resource called Nook offered by Barnes & Noble that allows authors to publish their works of poetry, short stories, memoirs and basically whatever. I admit I didn't give it much thought until I went to do some writing at my local coffee spot hangout. I noticed a lot of people had these nifty little eReaders out on the tables while they drank coffee and socialized.

My fellow author pal nodded at me and smiled. "They could be reading your book right now." He remarked with some arrogance. Intrigued, I looked this new thing up online and joined. It was quite easy to get started and in no time I had nearly 50 pages of my book project saved in a working Nook file.

Now, here is the part that fascinated me. When I'm ready to publish, my book will be available for purchase both on Nook and on Barnes & Noble online eReader listings. And if I get enough sales they will print my book into hardcover and put it on their shelves. Amazing. I could become a real life novelist just that easy. I recommend anyone with a dusty old novel project sitting under their desk to give it a review.

So far, I'm proud to say my book is nearly completed using the easy to use interface and helpful resources there at the touch of a button. It formats my pages for me and lets me preview exactly what my layout will look like in published form. It's quite odd to see my own words sitting there in front of me as it would be if I were reading a Steven King novel. This is perhaps the aspect of the Nook system that is so appealing.

As enjoyable as it is to read a book online via the Nook eReader it is just as enjoyable to write with the Nook publishing platform. It's free to write using the downloadable software so I can't really use that as an excuse for not finishing my book anymore. In this respect, I guess Nook is also a motivational tool for us procrastinating future best sellers.

For more information about this product visit the B&N website at http://www.barnesandnoble.com/u/nook/379003208. And publishers and writers visit https://www.nookpress.com/projects

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