When it comes to book distribution, the biggest piece of advice author, teacher, writing coach, and speaker Mandy Jackson-Beverly has for indie authors is to go wide – don’t put all of your eggs in one basket by only using Amazon. If you’re just starting out, Amazon Kindle Unlimited is a good place to start, but Jackson-Beverly explains that if your eBook is on Amazon KU, you won’t be able to take it to any other platforms for at least three months due to the KU exclusivity contract. So consider signing up with aggregators like Draft2Digital or Smashwords, or a platform like Kobo. For physical book copies, indie authors should get in touch with their local libraries and independent bookstores, to reach as many people as possible.
Hi Charlene, sometimes the process can be overwhelming, but you can do it! If you need some ideas on how to wrap up your project, check out our interview with ALC President, Keith Ogorek as he reveals 6 tips for getting published.
Hi Greg, sounds like you’ve got a plan. If you need any additional Amazon info, check out our article Amazon KDP vs. KDP Select: Which is the Best Option for You?
That is interesting, I have nearly 90 pages and I am not certain when I will finally get my book printed.
Very interesting. Still think I will go w/Amazon when I launch in January 2021 because it's my first. Seems like after the exclusivity period, I can then go broader.