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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- Jul 12, 2021
- 3 min
How to Write Bewitching Blurbs
The right blurb will sell your book.
Your advertising might get readers to your page, and your cover might entice people...
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- Jul 9, 2021
- 3 min
Book Binding: Intro for Authors
Self-publishing means learning a lot about the publishing process, but bookbinding is one step most authors skip learning entirely.
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- Jul 5, 2021
- 4 min
The 7 Secrets of Full-Time Authors: Advanced Author Tactics
Some people get rich off of self-publishing. Some people don’t get rich but still manage to earn a reliable living from writing fiction...
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- Jun 28, 2021
- 4 min
Writing to Market: How to Choose the Best Genre
Writing to market is a controversial idea. No one wants to sell out as a writer. Chances are, if you write fiction...
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- Jun 22, 2021
- 6 min
Too Good to Be True? 9 Signs of A Publishing Scam
Book publishing is an active and competitive market, so new publishers are always hopping into the spotlight to try to find the next hit.
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- Jun 14, 2021
- 4 min
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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- Jun 7, 2021
- 3 min
3 Types of Newsletters All Authors Should Follow
Usually when we talk about mailing lists on Pen and Glory, we’re talking about running and optimizing your own. But let’s put a spin...
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- May 25, 2021
- 4 min
Are Your Amazon Ads Paying Out? Conversion Rates, Tracking, and Optimization
Bookselling giant Amazon has a number of different built-in ways for authors to market their books...
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- May 17, 2021
- 5 min
The Do's And Don't's of DIY Covers
Designing your own covers can be a lot of fun, and many authors try their hand at cover design at some point. With the many graphic tools...
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- May 10, 2021
- 2 min
Top Fiverr Gigs for Authors
There are pages of cover artists on Fiverr. Cover design is a popular niche, but some artists are far more advanced than others.
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- May 5, 2021
- 5 min
Top 5 Self-Publishing Scams (With Legitimate Counterparts)
Self-published authors have encountered goldmines of success over the past couple of decades. Every year brings up more rags-to-riches...
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- May 3, 2021
- 3 min
7 Irresistible Ideas for Reader Magnets
If you want to grow your email list, one thing you need is a good reader magnet. A reader magnet is a free gift you give readers...
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- Apr 29, 2021
- 5 min
5 Unexpected Drawbacks of KDP Select
KDP Select (or Kindle Unlimited, on the readers’ end) is a comparatively new way to publish and get paid.
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- Apr 26, 2021
- 2 min
Hybrid Publishing Internationally
The decision to go international with your books can revolutionize your future as a writer, and it’s easier now than it’s ever been. . .
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- Apr 15, 2021
- 4 min
How Many Books Should Authors Write per Year?
How many books per year should you write as a self-published author?
Well, much of it depends on your goal.
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- Apr 9, 2021
- 3 min
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 5, 2021
- 2 min
Print vs. Ebook: Where Do Indie Authors Fit in?
Paperbacks are the dream: you can hold them, look at them, leaf through the pages, and sign your name as an author with the knowledge...
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- Mar 24, 2021
- 4 min
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 22, 2021
- 4 min
5 Unexpected Benefits of KDP Select
KDP Select (Kindle Unlimited, on the readers’ end) is Amazon’s book subscription service. Authors who choose to enter can get paid...
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