The Indie Author Guide
The Indie Author Guide

Author: April Hamilton

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2010-11-09

Total Pages: 284

ISBN-13: 1599632675

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This Is Your Roadmap to Success! The Indie Author Guide takes you through every stage of the self-publishing process. With e-books, print on demand and the power of Web 2.0, you have the ability to publish your own high quality books and go indie—just as filmmakers and musicians have done. Get detailed instructions, complemented by screenshots, so you can get the most of cutting edge publishing options. April L. Hamilton, founder of Publetariat, an online news hub and community for indie authors, gives you insight to the latest technology and step-by-step advice for making the most of your self-publishing options. Inside you'll find everything you need to know to: • organize your files • create your brand • explore your self-publishing options • format your book for POD • edit and revise you work • design your own book cover • publish through a POD print service provider • publish in e-book formats • build an author platform • promote your work • transition from indie to mainstream publishing Plus, you'll get worksheets to help you plan and organize your book, your business, and your writing life, as well as an HTML primer so you can build your own website—even if you're not tech savvy. The Indie Author Guide gives you the skills and confidence you need to take full advantage of today's unique publishing opportunities and grow your readership yourself.

The Indie Author Strategy Guide
The Indie Author Strategy Guide

Author: M.L. Ronn

Publisher: Author Level Up LLC

Published: 2021-09-20

Total Pages: 90

ISBN-13:

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What's your author strategy? Strategy is more than selling books. It's about the survival of your author career tomorrow, next year, 10 years from now, and beyond. In this guide, prolific author M.L. Ronn will teach you how to cultivate the practice of long-term thinking and strategic planning. He draws on his experience of over a decade of self-publishing and extensive experience in the corporate world where strategic planning is his job. In this guide, you'll learn: * How to craft a winning author strategy that will make you look like an evil genius in retrospect * How to think long-term * What strategy is and what it isn't * How to connect a bigger strategy to what you're doing every day to write and sell books Few things are more important than a sound author strategy. Buy now to learn how to develop yours! V1.0

Author Unleashed
Author Unleashed

Author: Robert J. Ryan

Publisher: Independently Published

Published: 2019-10-02

Total Pages: 119

ISBN-13: 9781697053975

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Do you sell as many books as you want to? Most authors will say no. They want more. But no matter what they do, those sales remain elusive. Worse, the publishing environment is getting harder every year, crushing their dreams day by day. But somehow, some authors succeed. How do they do it? Is there a secret? Is it blind luck? Do they all have teams of ghostwriters behind them churning out novels while one person claims the glory? It's none of those things. It's a combination of hard work and correct knowledge. This book gives you that knowledge. You'll learn things like: How professional marketers write blurbs How to decode Amazon webpages for clues to buyer behavior Why great books sink into oblivion and ordinary books sell How to go beyond accepted practice and find best practice This book gives you the knowledge to sell, and to sell at a high scale. Much of it will surprise you, even if you're a veteran of indie publishing. You'll never look at publishing the same way again. Are you ready to unleash your author career? You can start now.

Taking the Short Tack: Creating Income and Connecting with Readers Using Short Fiction
Taking the Short Tack: Creating Income and Connecting with Readers Using Short Fiction

Author: Matty Dalrymple

Publisher: William Kingsfield Publishers

Published: 2020-02-04

Total Pages: 158

ISBN-13:

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Are you a short fiction writer wondering what opportunities are open to you? Are you a long-form fiction writer wondering if short fiction is worth the investment of your time? Short fiction is enjoying a resurgence and provides both independently and traditionally published authors opportunities for creating income and connecting with readers. Matty Dalrymple and Mark Leslie Lefebvre will show you where those opportunities lie and how to take advantage of them. CREATING INCOME Traditional Publishing Market Anthologies & Collections Mechanics of Indy Anthologies Standalone e-books e-book Collections Serials Foreign Language Markets Audio Patron Support Getting Unstuck CONNECTING WITH READERS Offering Your Story for Free Reader Funnel Reader Magnet Video Author Readings Market Research Flash Fiction and Micro-Fiction Chapbooks Bonus Material Custom Story Location-based Apps When the Reader Is an Agent BEST PRACTICES Editing and Proofreading Cover Design Links and QR Codes Being an Active Member of the Community Create Once, Publish Everywhere Matty Dalrymple is the author of the Ann Kinnear Suspense Novels and Suspense Shorts and the Lizzy Ballard Thrillers. She writes, speaks, consults, and podcasts on independent publishing as The Indy Author™. Mark Leslie Lefebvre (as Mark Leslie) has authored numerous horror short stories and edited horror anthologies. He writes, speaks, consults, and podcasts on topics related to writing, publishing, and bookselling. He was the founder of Kobo Writing Life and is the Director of Business Development at Draft2Digital.

The Indie Author's Guide to the Universe
The Indie Author's Guide to the Universe

Author: Jeff Bennington

Publisher: Nexgate

Published: 2012-03

Total Pages: 224

ISBN-13: 9780983469612

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"Jeff Bennington has an understanding of the e-book business that truly impresses me. I've taken his advice and it has made a huge difference in my career as an author. I highly recommend this book." Al Boudreau, author of In Memory of Greed "The Indies Author's Guide has made a huge impact on my sales. I've only just started incorporating what I've learned and in three days have tripled my sales." Robbi Bryant, author of The Beautiful Evil "If you are preparing to self-publish, and even if you've already done so, you need this book! Finally, a guide that covers it all... every aspect of book creation from humble beginning to publishing success! This guide is my "go to" writer's bible! High praise to Jeff Bennington for creating a writer's gold mine of information and advice." Deborah Hughes, author of Be Still, My Love ABOUT THE INDIE AUTHOR'S GUIDE TO THE UNIVERSE: From the Author of Reunion, a #1 Amazon best-selling ghost story. Listed with Goodreads Breakout Authors of 2011 The Indie Author's Guide to the Universe is meant to help any author, whether they are traditionally published or self-published, to take one step further in their journey. This book is designed to encourage and inspire authors in their craft, and give creative ideas that can improve sales and grow your author platform. If you bought a book about self-publishing 6 months ago, it is ancient history. The Guide Includes Helpful Information Like: Encouraging Stories How to Build a Blog Tour Your Role as Marketer Marketing Strategies Your Role as Publisher Author Blogging The Ultimate Book Promotion Understanding "Floatation Pricing" How to Build an Author Platform Selling and Price-point Strategies Strategies for Navigating Amazon's KDP Select Program Understanding the Indie Author Movement Helpful links Tips From Best-selling Indie Authors Like Scott Nicholson, Bob Mayer, Joanna Penn, Blake Crouch, Robert Bidinotto, Richard Bard, Amber Scott, Melissa Foster, Saffina Desforges and many more! ADDITIONAL PRAISE FOR THE INDIE AUTHOR'S GUIDE TO THE UNIVERSE: "If I only had one resource to effectively promote, market, and sell my novels, it would be the Indie Author's Guide. It is definitely the roadmap to success with each step of the way carefully marked and easy for anyone to follow." Caleb Pirtle III, author and publisher from Venture Galleries WHO IN THE WORLD IS JEFF BENNINGTON Jeff is the Author of Reunion, Twisted Vengeance, and Creepy: A collection of scary stories. He Blogs at The Writing Bomb and is the founder of The Kindle Book Review. Jeff is also an author consultant and has helped other writers hit the Amazon Top 100. You can follow Jeff on Twitter @TweetTheBook, and Facebook. Check out his Author Services Page at The Writing Bomb and The Kindle Book Review.

Delia Suits Up
Delia Suits Up

Author: Amanda Aksel

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2021-08-03

Total Pages: 305

ISBN-13: 0593201612

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“A hilarious, laugh-out-loud, thoroughly entertaining story.”—Helena Hunting, New York Times bestselling author She has one day to break all the rules. Delia Reese takes the financial world by storm in this breakout novel that’s Freaky Friday meets She’s the Man. Just once, Delia Reese wants to be the one calling the shots—not the one waiting to be called. Despite her stellar resume, hiring managers at the big banks won’t give her a chance. Following yet another failed interview, Delia commiserates with her roommates and drunkenly finds herself wishing she had the advantages that come with being a man. If society wasn't locked into gender roles, she'd be climbing the corporate ladder in designer heels with no apologies. By morning, her mirror reflects a surprising makeover. Now that the world sees her as a man, Delia’s determined to double down on society’s double standards. With a smart suit and powerfully pink necktie, she hits New York's financial district with a big gamble in mind.

One Million Readers
One Million Readers

Author: Boni Wagner-Stafford

Publisher:

Published: 2019-05-31

Total Pages: 148

ISBN-13: 9781989059227

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One Million Readers is for nonfiction authors who want more confidence when marketing their books, and those who want more power and control over book sales and results. Learn why creating your book marketing strategy is the most important thing you can do for your author career and your business, and how to create your own.

Amazon Ads for Indie Authors
Amazon Ads for Indie Authors

Author: Janet Margot

Publisher:

Published: 2021-10-25

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9781737476115

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Learn from a former Amazonian how to create, manage and optimize book ads.Amazon Ads for Indie Authors is a former insider's breakdown of book advertising. This is the most authoritative author ads handbook available, exposing the interconnectivity of book ads in the Amazon ecosystem. This insight fuels a framework that declutters the ads dashboard allowing you to reach readers more effectively.You'll learn how to:? build your ads strategy? create basic ads? avoid costly mistakes? manage campaigns while driving spend efficiency? use advanced features tailored for your use case? scale your ads at the right time? detect key signals improving your chance of success? discern what Amazon recommends vs. what works for booksAmazon Ads can be complex to navigate, particularly for books. This guide will teach how you to simplify your approach, free up your headspace, and get back to writing.

Amazon Ads Unleashed
Amazon Ads Unleashed

Author: Robert Ryan

Publisher: Independently Published

Published: 2019-11-02

Total Pages: 137

ISBN-13: 9781703441352

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Do you sell as many books as you want to? Amazon ads revolutionized publishing. But how do you get them to work? Have you bought books that promised answers, or paid hundreds of dollars for courses, yet still struggle to profit? Do you belong to a secret Facebook group . . . but fear being ripped off? Amazon ads are hard to master. But if you do, they'll reward you. They tap into an audience hungry for books, and willing to pay full price. The ads follow a standard pay per click advertising model. Marketers have had two decades to figure out how that model works. There's a skillset for the job. This book explains it. If you're tired of rumors, guesses and secret strategies, this book shows you: How to tap into a buying audience The neuroscience behind clicks that don't convert (and how to get more that do) The tactics of expert optimization Ad types to avoid (and why) Why scaling is so hard This book gives you the knowledge to advertise at profit. It'll surprise you, and bust the myths holding you back. You'll never look at advertising the same way again. Are you ready to unleash your Amazon ads?

Interviews With Indie Authors
Interviews With Indie Authors

Author: Claire Ridgway

Publisher: Createspace Independent Pub

Published: 2012-07-01

Total Pages: 202

ISBN-13: 9781478295914

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Learn how to succeed in indie publishing. With interviews from 34 of the hottest names in self-publishing, "Interviews with Indie Authors" contains a unique view into the world of the indie writer. Each bestselling author shares how they ensure their books are a hit, and what led them to indie publishing in the first place. You will also find out what they think the future of indie publishing will bring. Their first hand experience is invaluable for anyone planning to succeed with their own books. Whatever your background, you will learn from these incredible interviews. With diverse genres such as thrillers, young adult fiction, the paranormal, romance, comedy, fantasy, horror, science fiction, mystery and even non-fiction, whatever you are writing about, this book has it covered. Contains interviews with indie authors such as: Michael McCloskey, Nick Russell, Connie Suttle, Michael Prescott, Terri Reid, Hugh Howey, Scott Nicholson, Kristen Ashley, Aaron Patterson, Carol Davis Luce, Claire Ridgway, Alexa Grace, Marie Force, Shadonna Richards, Colleen Hoover, Barbara Freethy, Joseph Lallo, Rebecca Forster, Caryn Moya Block, Denise Grover Swank, Mainak Dhar, Imogen Rose, CJ Lyons, Bella Andre, Maria Murnane, Theresa Ragan, Russell Blake, Linda Welch, Debra Holland, J. Thorn, James Somers, Karen Cantwell, Tracey Garvis Graves and Elena Greene Learn how to succeed in indie publishing with this book.