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Feb 264 min read

Reader Magnets vs. Paid Ads

Earlier I discussed ways to get readers through fixing up your reader magnet appeal—but reader magnets...

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Jul 17, 20232 min read

The 80/20 Rule And Self-Publishing

If you like binging through productivity tips, you’ve probably already encountered the 80/20 rule. If you haven’t, then here it is...

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Mar 13, 20234 min read

5 Questions to Guide You to Your Most Lucrative Genre

The gold-rush days of self-publishing are over. If you want to turn writing fiction into a career, you’ll need to use your head.

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Jan 16, 20233 min read

Series Connectivity: Umbrella Scenarios vs. Unified Narratives

If you’ve decided that you want to turn fiction writing into a career or a profitable side gig...

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May 31, 20224 min read

Book Optimization: Trending Categories vs. Low Competition

One of the easiest ways to sell more books is to focus on optimization. Choosing effective genres...

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May 27, 20225 min read

5 Times It's Okay to Ignore Criticism

It’s always a good idea to get more eyes on your book. When you’re publishing your own material, the only way you can get it...

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Apr 14, 20224 min read

Top 10 Tips for A Lucrative Mailing List

Is your list meeting its full potential? You don’t need to maximize your list to succeed as a self-published author.

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Apr 5, 20222 min read

Kindle Vella Overview

Kindle Vella is Amazon’s latest publishing platform. Released in 2021, this platform allows authors to release their books in...

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Dec 14, 20212 min read

Traditional, Hybrid, or Self-Publishing? Find Your Fit: Quiz

Not everyone is cut out for self-publishing. If you’re starting out, the options available today might look overwhelming...

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Nov 19, 20213 min read

How Much Does It Cost to Self-Publish?

Depending on who you ask, ebook publishing is either expensive or completely free. It’s true you can adapt your publishing expenses...

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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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Jun 14, 20214 min read

Your Publishing Budget: Worksheet and Tips

Self-publishing even a single book can easily become expensive. That's the reason so many authors stay away from self-publishing...

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Apr 19, 20213 min read

5 Tips for A Successful Book Blog Tour

A book blog tour is a virtual tour in which book bloggers present your latest work with their readers...

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Apr 14, 20211 min read

13 Creative Ways to Block Out Time to Write

As much as you love writing, the process itself can become frustrating, and many authors struggle with procrastination...

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Apr 9, 20213 min read

The KDP Select Trial: Sampling KDP Select without A Long-Term Commitment

No matter what your publishing goals are and how you wish to achieve them, self-publishing often comes down to...

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Apr 7, 20214 min read

5 Steps to Get The Most from A Mailing List Swap

One of the most drastic ways to grow your readership is to cross-promote with other authors.

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Mar 31, 20213 min read

Why Paid Book Advertising Services Fail

We’ve all seen them. Numerous services online targeting new authors and promising tweets, blog posts, and Facebook posts to boost...

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Mar 26, 20214 min read

Professional Reviews for Self-Published Authors

If you’re wondering about how to land professional, top-tier reviews for your self-published book, you already know that reviews...

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Mar 24, 20214 min read

Top 12 Book Cover Design Tips for Self-Published Authors

Designing your own book cover? This decision is risky, and most authors who try to design their own covers fall short of the elegant...

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Mar 4, 20214 min read

One List, Many Readers: When to Segment

Your mailing list represents your readership, and many authors treat it like the lifeblood it is.

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