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I’m struggling to get sales on Amazon because my book isn’t showing in searches or getting noticed. How can I make it stand out and reach more readers?
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Question: I’m struggling to get sales on Amazon because my book isn’t showing in searches or getting noticed. How can I make it stand out and reach more readers? Answer: For many authors, Amazon is their primary distribution and sales channel....
28 days ago
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Rob Harrell on How Creating His Comic Strips Evolved Into Writing Graphic Novels
Rob Harrell
Cartoonist and children's author Rob Harrell has always been obsessed with comic strips, even as a child. As he grew up and continued to hone his own writing and illustration skills, he kept trying to come up with new comic strip ideas. After working...
over 2 years ago
Children's Books
Writing for Kids
Beyond the Book: Building an Author Business that You and Your Readers Will Love
Sheri Fink
Being a successful author these days requires much more than writing and selling your books. There are countless creative ways that authors can leverage their books, knowledge, and time to create multiple streams of income. Join #1 best-selling author...
over 7 years ago
Marketing Plan
Finding Your Platform
How can I make my book title stand out and grab reader attention, while also describing what my book is about?
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Question: How can I make my book title stand out and grab reader attention, while also describing what my book is about? Answer: One of the most important marketing decisions you will make prior to publishing your book is choosing your book’s title...
over 2 years ago
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Speaking Tours - article
Molly Blaisdell
Some authors make a portion of their bread and butter not from their writing but from their speaking engagements. When speaking at professional conferences, authors generally receive a fee for sharing their expertise. Other speaking gigs like book clubs...
over 9 years ago
Events
Speaking Engagements
5 Ways to Ensure Your Book Stands Out on the Shelf
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When authors go to publish their books, they often focus solely on what they want and forget to consider their future readers. They choose the cover they like, the title they want, and write the synopsis as an afterthought in an effort to get their book...
over 7 years ago
Marketing Plan
Building a Fan Base
Book Writing Terms You Should Know
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If you’re writing a book for the first time, there are probably at least a few writing terms with which you’re not completely familiar. We’ve assembled a glossary of common terms with brief definitions to help you navigate your way through this new...
over 6 years ago
Managing Your Writing Life
Education and Craft
Word Count by Genre: How Long Should a Book Be?
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As a new author, breaking into publishing can be challenging. There are so many rules to learn and tips to follow. Meanwhile, you just want to tell your story, help others, express yourself, and achieve your dream. One industry standard to consider is...
over 7 years ago
Managing Your Writing Life
Goal Setting and Process
What do I do to monetize my book?
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Question: What do I do to monetize my book? Answer: Only a small percentage of authors are able to earn a comfortable living through just their books. Most authors must maintain other sources of income through unrelated careers or part-time jobs...
over 3 years ago
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