Things You Need to Do After You Write Your Book
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1w ago
Or… what do you need to do even before you start writing a book?   One of the most frequent mistakes beginner authors make is that they wait until their files are uploaded on Amazon as a book to think about their book promotion strategy. Although they do have a professional cover, decent content (at least), and a catchy book description, the sales curve is as straight and heartbreaking as the line on heart-rate monitor when the patient loses the battle for life. So they have this AHA moment where they go, I need to do something about it!   Yes, you do! Unless you have a decent inheri ..read more
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CAMI HENSLEY: SET CLEAR BOOK MARKETING GOALS
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1w ago
Cami Hensley is the founder of RATB Book Tours and PR, one of the most respected agencies on the market. For the past thirteen years she helped authors connect with book bloggers to bring their books in front of the right audience. Read this interview and learn all you need to know about book blog tours.   SPM: What exactly is a book blog tour? Cami Hensley: A book blog tour is a way for authors to connect with readers virtually. We connect authors with bloggers and their following in order to promote the book. Book tours take place over a set period of time and typically feature a differ ..read more
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INGRAMSPARK INCREASED ITS MINIMUM WHOLESALE TO 40%
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1w ago
Certain booksellers and online retailers that purchase content through Ingram’s wholesale distribution network now require that books purchased within the United States have a 40% minimum wholesale discount.  What does this mean for you? IngramSpark won’t automatically adjust the discount therefore you need to do it yourself. If you want your existing books(s) to remain available in wholesale distribution, you will need to update your wholesale discount to comply with the minimum discount requirements above. If you do not update your wholesale discount by October 30, 2023, your book ..read more
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WHAT TO EXPECT (AND DO) NEXT TIME YOU PICK YOUR AMAZON BOOK CATEGORIES
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1w ago
If you’re like me, you would do a thorough research, pick the best ten performing categories for your book (or eBook), pick two from the KDP dashboard and email customer support with the other eight. But this is gone! Amazon changed things, again! Currently, authors can only select three categories from the KDP dashboard. It seems, easier, right? It actually is. However, according to Dave Chesson from Kindlepreneur, things are actually more complicated than they seem. In a recent video dedicated to this topic, the self-publishing expert revealed some of the things you need to pay attention to ..read more
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7(+1) REASONS WHY AUTHORS ABSOLUTELY NEED TO HAVE ABRAND
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1w ago
One of the most frequent questions we get from writers aspiring to publish their first book or already in the process is, Do authors need a brand? The answer is a resounding YES. In fact, building a strong author brand is crucial for success in today’s competitive literary landscape. In this article, I’ll explain why branding is essential for authors and how it can make a significant difference in their writing careers. #1 An author brand provides differentiation in a crowded market. The publishing industry is incredibly competitive and it will continue to grow even more so. Millions of books ..read more
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4 EASY STEPS FOR GOING VIRAL ON BOOKTOK
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1w ago
Social media doesn’t sell books. But TikTok, namely its subcategory BookTok, is the exception to the rule. If you write genre fiction, especially romance, YA, and fantasy, BookTok is the place to find your next avid readers eager to buy their next favorite novel. Best of all, you don’t have to dance or sing to go viral on BookTok. TikTok is no longer what it used to be, some complain referring to the decline in revenue generated by posting content on this social media channel, yet many authors still see a spike in sales when they post content related to their books on TikTok. If like creating ..read more
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STREETLIB PARTNERS WITH DREAMSCAPE MEDIA FOR GLOBAL AUDIO DISTRIBUTION FOR AUTHORS
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1w ago
The new partnership offers book publishers and authors access to an extensive network of 44 online audiobook platforms via StreetLib’s online publishing service, StreetLib.com, at competitive prices. Book publishers and authors will have the opportunity to expand their reach to a global audience of listeners by distributing their ebooks and audiobooks on various retail and streaming sites such as Audible, Spotify, Apple, Nextory, Storytel, Bookbeat, and numerous others. “We are dedicated to delivering unparalleled publishing services to our partners, and we are excited to embark on a collabora ..read more
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DRAFT2DIGITAL NOW DISTRIBUTES TO GARDNERS
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1w ago
The retail arm of Gardners has just been added to Draft2Digital’s global distribution reach.   Gardners is the UK’s leading wholesaler of books, they’ve been around for more than 30 years, and they’ve been a partner of Smashwords since 2015. Gardners serves some of the most notable retailers in the UK, including Waterstones—the UK-based retailer operating over 300 stores in the UK and nearby countries—and Hive.co.uk, an online community-facing website that is home to a network of hundreds of independent brick-and-mortar bookstores across the UK. Basically, Gardners reaches thousands ..read more
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CAMI HENSLEY: SET CLEAR BOOK MARKETING GOALS
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4M ago
Cami Hensley is the founder of RATB Book Tours and PR, one of the most respected agencies on the market. For the past thirteen years she helped authors connect with book bloggers to bring their books in front of the right audience. Read this interview and learn all you need to know about book blog tours.   SPM: What exactly is a book blog tour? Cami Hensley: A book blog tour is a way for authors to connect with readers virtually. We connect authors with bloggers and their following in order to promote the book. Book tours take place over a set period of time and typically feature a differ ..read more
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INGRAMSPARK INCREASED ITS MINIMUM WHOLESALE TO 40%
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6M ago
Certain booksellers and online retailers that purchase content through Ingram’s wholesale distribution network now require that books purchased within the United States have a 40% minimum wholesale discount.  What does this mean for you? IngramSpark won’t automatically adjust the discount therefore you need to do it yourself. If you want your existing books(s) to remain available in wholesale distribution, you will need to update your wholesale discount to comply with the minimum discount requirements above. If you do not update your wholesale discount by October 30, 2023, your book ..read more
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