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Reader Magnets vs. Paid Ads
Earlier I discussed ways to get readers through fixing up your reader magnet appeal—but reader magnets...
Feb 26, 20244 min read
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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...
Jul 17, 20232 min read
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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.
Mar 13, 20234 min read
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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...
Jan 16, 20233 min read
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Book Optimization: Trending Categories vs. Low Competition
One of the easiest ways to sell more books is to focus on optimization. Choosing effective genres...
May 31, 20224 min read
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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...
May 27, 20225 min read
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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.
Apr 14, 20224 min read
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Kindle Vella Overview
Kindle Vella is Amazon’s latest publishing platform. Released in 2021, this platform allows authors to release their books in...
Apr 5, 20222 min read
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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...
Dec 14, 20212 min read
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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...
Nov 19, 20213 min read
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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...
Jul 19, 20215 min read
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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...
Jun 14, 20214 min read
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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...
Apr 19, 20213 min read
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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...
Apr 14, 20211 min read
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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...
Apr 9, 20213 min read
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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.
Apr 7, 20214 min read
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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...
Mar 31, 20213 min read
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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...
Mar 26, 20214 min read
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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...
Mar 24, 20214 min read
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One List, Many Readers: When to Segment
Your mailing list represents your readership, and many authors treat it like the lifeblood it is.
Mar 4, 20214 min read
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