Let’s dive into a topic that’s close to every self-published author’s heart: income streams. Each book you write has the potential to create 4 income streams: eBook Paperback Hardcover Audiobook That’s not counting when you diversify platforms and sell through multiple booksellers. We’ll revisit this a little later. This is truly one of the unique …
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If you’ve dipped your toes into the vast ocean of self-publishing, you’re probably well aware of how this realm has grown and evolved over the past decade. It’s like the Wild West of literature out there, but with significant growth comes, well, great competition. We’re going to explore a critical element of self-publishing success that …
Now, I know what you might be thinking: “Analytics? Isn’t that just a bunch of numbers and graphs that make my head spin?” Well, hang tight, because I’m here to show you that it’s not as daunting as it seems, and it’s a game-changer for your self-publishing journey. Fun Fact: This is something that I …
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Let’s dive into a topic that’s like the secret sauce of successful self-publishing: beta readers. If you’ve ever wondered how some indie authors manage to polish their books to a professional shine, chances are beta readers played a significant role in their journey. Importance of Beta Readers in the Self-Publishing Process Think of beta readers …
We’re delving into a topic that can make or break your journey as a self-published author: pricing. You’ve poured your heart and soul into your manuscript, painstakingly crafted your characters and plot twists, and finally, your book is ready to hit the virtual shelves. How do you put a price tag on something that’s an …
Back in the mid-2010s, Amazon KDP was like the wild west. You could literally publish almost anything and it would sell. It was a time nestled between the release of the Kindle eReader and the point where most readers became jaded by the amount of crap that was allowed on the platform. Over the years, …
Let’s take a riveting journey into the enchanting world of reader engagement, where your readers become not just fans, but superfans. If you’ve been cruising along the self-publishing highway for a while, you know that connecting with your audience is like the secret sauce that makes your stories truly sizzle. And if you’re new to …
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One of my favorite things to do is rescue authors from the clenches of vanity presses and other services that exploit them. The only reason I didn’t fall into a similar trap is because I didn’t have the discretionary funds when I first started out. That’s how I got into self-publishing in the first place, …
The benefits of hiring a virtual assistant are endless. How many times have you wished you could clone yourself? A good VA is basically a clone of you in your self-publishing business. So, when is a good time to hire out? What’s a good metric to determine when it’s time to start delegating duties? That’s …
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Self-publishing is just like anything else. There’s a bunch of jargon that goes along with it, and metadata is a big part of that jargon for self-publishers. It must be so intimidating as an author to hear that word for the first time. Metadata. If you don’t have a background in search engine optimization, you’ve …
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