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, 2022
- 4 min
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, 2022
- 5 min
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, 2022
- 4 min
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, 2022
- 2 min
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, 2021
- 2 min
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, 2021
- 3 min
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, 2021
- 5 min
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, 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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- Apr 19, 2021
- 3 min
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, 2021
- 1 min
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, 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 7, 2021
- 4 min
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, 2021
- 3 min
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, 2021
- 4 min
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, 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 4, 2021
- 4 min
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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