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Oct 1, 20214 min read
Book Promotions: Investment or Gamble?
Advertising your book can easily be the most expensive aspect of publishing, and for many authors, it is.
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Sep 22, 20213 min read
Losing Readers? Keep Your Mailing List on Track
Having a large and active mailing list is a huge benefit when you’re self-publishing. Your list will save you time, money and effort...
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Sep 16, 20213 min read
Set up Your Own Author Book Signing
Book signings aren’t necessary for success. If you make your profit online and have fans thousands of miles away—and if you live...
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Sep 14, 20213 min read
7 Times Author Collaboration Is A Bad Idea
When is it best to go alone?
Usually I focus on the positive aspects of working with others to create your books.
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Sep 8, 20211 min read
20 Book Covers to Spark Your Creativity
A good cover design is a work of art, and great designs can easily sell themselves.
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Sep 6, 20213 min read
StoryOrigin: Introduction And Review
One of the top-growing services in the self-publishing industry is StoryOrigin: a massive community of authors working together...
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Sep 3, 20212 min read
Publishing Wide: Smashwords Overview
If you’ve decided to publish your books wide, you’ve probably already considered publishing through popular venues like Barnes and Noble...
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Sep 1, 20213 min read
What is Book Design? Self-Publishing 101
Self-publishing a book comes with a lot of steps. You probably already know the importance of finding a quality editor...
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Aug 30, 20214 min read
7 Secrets to Writing More Books
Writers who really win at self-publishing never rest their careers on a single book. Even one book per year won’t land you a full-time...
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Aug 27, 20214 min read
Build Your Own Book Selling Machine
Wouldn’t it be nice to sell books on autopilot?
If you’re new to self-publishing or have only a few books under your belt...
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Aug 23, 20215 min read
9 Paperback Layout Hacks to Publish Like a Pro
If you’re laying out your own paperback, you might be surprised at how intricate the process of book layout can be.
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Aug 18, 20214 min read
Top 5 Book Giveaway Services for Authors
How do you keep readers engaged between books?
Some authors are prolific enough to maintain active mailing lists simply by sending out...
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Aug 9, 20213 min read
Publish Wide with Permafree Books
People like free samples.
If you’re walking through the mall, and someone standing outside of a chocolate shop entrance...
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Aug 4, 20214 min read
Ghostwriting for Authors
Self-publishing costs more money than it earns, at least when you start out. That’s why so many writers get discouraged...
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Aug 2, 20213 min read
Podcast Interviews: 7 Tips for Authors
If you’re looking for a fast and free way to grow your outreach and better establish yourself as an author, podcast interviews...
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Jul 29, 20213 min read
Troubleshoot Your Audiobook Production
Audiobooks are a popular option these days and make up a growing part of the bookselling market.
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Jul 26, 20213 min read
Publishing Wide: Lulu Overview
When I started considering self-publishing in the early 2010s, two POD (print on demand) services rose to the top...
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Jul 23, 20212 min read
Successful Author Secrets: Collaboration
Writers tend to be loners. Getting too close to others, even other writers, can be a massive drain and a difficult obligation...
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Jul 21, 20213 min read
5 Myths about Custom Book Covers
Your cover is one of the most important factors in selling your book. People will judge your book by its cover...
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Jul 19, 20215 min read
Serial Publishing: Kindle Vella Alternatives
Kindle Vella opened for readers earlier this month (July 2021). As a new serial publishing service offered by Amazon, this platform...
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