This is a burning question with A LOT of moving parts: how much does self publishing cost? It all comes down to your time versus money ratio and your skill set. Self-publishing itself doesn’t cost anything…meaning Amazon and most other platforms don’t charge you anything to publish and list your book on their sites. However, …
I just published these three books, and they’re not your ordinary fiction or non-fiction books. In fact, there’s very little writing at all. Why? They’re broadly known as low content books, a consumable product where customers buy intending to fill in, write on, or use for pretty much anything but reading. When publishing these books, …
After nearly a decade in self-publishing, I’ve used pretty much every self-publishing website on the market. So, I’m compiling this list of the 10 best self publishing websites. Since self-publishing is one of my main income streams, I’m continually finding new and innovative ways to distribute my content. 10 Best Self Publishing Websites 1. Blurb …
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If you’ve been wondering how to maximize your sales potential on Amazon KDP, well, wonder no more. I’m going to give you some game-changing tips to sell more books on KDP. It doesn’t matter if you write fiction, non-fiction, or you create low content books. These insights will work for you. Not only that, I’m certain …
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If you’ve decided to publish low content books, one thing you should know is it’s a bit of a numbers game. I’m definitely a proponent of proof of concept, but when you get a winner, you may want to double down. For this reason, it’s good to know how to create and publish low content …
I’ve been talking about building your author brand for a long time. Going beyond my books to create a brand was the thing that created a forward momentum in my author business. People may not remember me or my books, but they do remember a brand and a logo. Authors who want to sell more …
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There’s a lot of information out there on Amazon keywords, but we don’t often talk about best practices and the types of keywords you should avoid. Not too long ago, I created a comprehensive post here on my blog about keywords. Today, I’m going to talk about the types of words you want to avoid …
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I’ve been outsourcing different aspects of self-publishing for several years now. Much of it has been an experiment of sorts. Early on, I decided to try hiring a ghostwriter. After all, I was doing well with my writing on my own, so how difficult could it be to hire a freelance writer? It turned out …
Are your book sales slumping? Never had many to begin with? Is your back catalog looking old and tired? Maybe it’s time to consider a book cover redesign. Every author does it from Stephen King to J.K. Rowling. Book cover redesigns are how authors keep their book fresh and to revitalize sales. Examples? No problem: …
I made my first content about Amazon Ads almost 6 years ago. Since then, it’s been through a few changes including in name. If you remember when Amazon Ads were referred to as AMS or Amazon Marketing Services, then you’re truly an OG in these parts. Paid ads are intimidating. You’re granting a platform to …
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