5 SELF-PUBLISHING PREDICTIONS FOR THE SECOND HALF OF 2019
As most indie authors know, the self-publishing landscapeis dynamic and ever-changing. From Amazon’s constantly shifting algorithms to fleeting fads in every genre, self-publishing is, in many ways, unpredictable. But that doesn’t mean we can’t try to predict it by examining recent trends
A COMPLETE LIST OF BOOK MARKETING DO’S AND DON’TS FOR NEW AUTHORS
It doesn’t matter how amazing your book is, all new authors need to understand that their book won’t sell itself. Your aim could either be to share your story or make money. To do that successfully, you will have to
THE SECRET BEHIND ALL BESTSELLERS: MARKETING, MARKETING, MARKETING
With ebook sales on downward trends, print books coming back, and audiobooks rising, the next six months of 2019 still look promising for those authors who understand that self-publishing takes time and invest in book marketing. Sara Stratton, CEO of
HOW TO PRICE YOUR BOOK ON AMAZON
The question of how best to price each format of your book on Amazon is one that cannot be answered without understanding the nuances of how pricing affects marketplace perception. It’s foolhardy to assume, as many new entrepreneurs do, that
WHAT TO DO WITH 5,000 PRE-ORDERS
Alinka Rutkowska's new book, Write and Grow Rich, hit 5,000 pre-orders earlier this month. What does this mean, and why do you want to achieve the same outstanding result with your book? Well, the answer is that she and her co-authors have
SUCCESSFUL SELF-PUBLISHING IS A CHOICE
Richard McMunn, a bestselling author, educator, and award-winning publisher, is one of the most successful authorpreneurs in Europe. He is also the living proof that your website can be the perfect bookstore: 65% of his sales come from his website.
THREE METHODS TO TITLE YOUR NEXT BOOK
When book browsers are looking for their next purchase, they are presented with a vast array of choices. Your book has only a couple of hopes for standing out amidst the sea of competition. Despite the saying, people do judge
THREE PROVEN SOLUTIONS TO SELF-PUBLISHING CHALLENGES
As a self-published author, you’re faced with a seemingly endless array of tasks. Although self-publishers are blessed with the freedom to do things their own way, they’re also cursed with a lot of responsibility. Naturally, due to the range of
JANINE GRANDA: THE TIME AND EFFORT WE PUT INTO PRODUCING AN AUDIOBOOK NEEDS TO PAY OFF
The 32.1% rise in digital audiobook revenues in 2018's first quarter testifies that people enjoy stories in different formats. Digital, when they travel, print at home, audio during commuting. For those authors who have figured it out, audiobooks make a significant additional
ROBERT YEHLING: SELF-PUBLISHING WILL CONTINUE TO BLOSSOM
One of the significant perks of attending writers' conferences and events is that you get to meet people you wouldn't usually bump into in the street. Although, with Robert Yehling, award-winning author, journalist, poet, and book editor, the odds would