Do you have to have a whole series of books before you can make money as an author? Keep reading to find out... A lot of book sale advice is geared toward people who have a series of books. Intuitively, this makes sense; when readers love one book … [Read more...]
Should I Put a Content Warning On My Blurb?
If you write about sensitive topics, you might have heard that you should consider putting a content warning on your blurb. A content warning lets readers know what to expect so that they aren’t shocked, upset, or thrown off after reading your work. … [Read more...]
Why Writing Your Blurb Before Your Book Can Help You Sell More Books
Most people write their book and then they write their blurb. But, if you're eager to sell more books, there's wisdom in doing this backwards. Learn why the market research you gain from writing a blurb can help you sell more books. Amazon is … [Read more...]
The Challenge of Copywriting Part 1: The Hook
Copywriting is challenging. If you're having trouble crafting an ad that converts, this post is for you. Learn why the hook is so important, and how you can write a winning one. You’ve just uploaded your manuscript to Amazon. You’ve devoted … [Read more...]
How Can I Make Sure My Book’s Cover Isn’t Sabotaging My Sales
Is your book cover keeping you from achieving success? Read on for some practical tips to help. Authors often focus on the internal quality of their book -- the plot, characters, and maybe the way the book is formatted. These are important … [Read more...]
Does Anyone REALLY Make a Living Writing as an Indie Author?
Wondering if you can really make a living writing? You absolutely can. Here are some tips to help you increase your income and sell more books. There’s no doubt about it: being an indie author is hard. Many authors write high-quality books but … [Read more...]
Never Forget to Take Care of Your Readers
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7L9Mktg98ow&t=4s So what does it mean to give more to your readers? Because we're always on this hunt, right? We want to do those list things, and swaps, and build our lists with ads. And we're always … [Read more...]
Why Your Free MailChimp Account is Costing You Fans
Everything you get for free comes with a price. In many cases, the items and services you get with a cost of zero dollars and zero cents are lower in quality. These bargains that have been discounted to the point of nothingness may come with a catch … [Read more...]
5 Reasons You Should Sell Your Books Harder
Selling books is hard work, but it becomes even harder when you're hesitant. If you hold back on writing the most compelling book descriptions, emails to readers, and author bios possible, you'll sell fewer copies. You shouldn't scream "buy my books" … [Read more...]
The Next Wave of Self-Publishing Success
It's good that you missed the gold rush. Sure, hundreds of thousands of sales and a few newspaper articles about you would've been nice, but the tactics of the early self-publishing days were doomed to fail. Many of the same scammers who made out … [Read more...]