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
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
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
FIVE BOOK MARKETING TIPS TO SELL MORE BOOKS
Book marketing is everything. With so many choices that the average buyer is flooded with, the product that can grab attention and persuade the consumer gets all the edge. Even in terms of a book, of course, it is important
E-BOOK PRICING TRENDS FOR 2017
You've got everything lined up for distributing your book, but there is one (not so) small marketing detail that gives you a headache: the price. The royalty percentages, length, perceived quality, and the prices of other books in your genre
FREE PROMOTION OR LOW PRICE FOR YOUR BOOK LAUNCH?
One of the most common questions when it comes to a book launch - especially for authors who are self-publishing for the first time, is whether to offer a free promotion for a limited time on Amazon or price the
PRINT IS NOT DEAD. ARE WE REALLY IN 2016?
An increasing number of self-published authors make a decent living out of selling digital books on Amazon, yet the majority of purchased books around the world (45%) are still paperbacks, says a study conducted by FeelGood Contact Lenses about the
5 ESSENTIAL TIPS FOR MORE BOOK SALES
Laurence O’Bryan, digital marketing expert, best-selling author, and founder of The Dublin Writers' Conference, recommends you five best practices for becoming a best-selling author. Understand your theme and your genre. Buy and read the most popular books in the genre you