Online music marketing platform ReverbNation is sponsoring the release of a free, 44-page abridged e-book version of The Indie Band Survival Guide aimed at helping musicians use the online tools and techniques available to promote their music.

 Released late last year by St. Martin's Press, the original Indie Band Survival Guide shows musicians how to record, distribute, promote, and sell their music without a record label. The e-book contains substantial excerpts from the print book including sections about building a brand and Web presence, managing a mailing list, and connecting with fans. The e-book also includes a bonus chapter penned by the authors, Randy Chertkow and Jason Feehan, that teaches how to best to use ReverbNation’s tools and services, such as ReverbNation’s free mailing list program, FanReach, to win fans.