Resources and tips for the self-published author.

  You finally get the sales you want. But now you’re getting punished for being successful?

  As publishing opportunities grow, the market spreads its reach.

  People are bummed out about the cut in NY Times bestseller lists. So naturally Amazon stepped in to fill that void.

Reading feedback from your readers can be a frightening experience, similar to a terrifying but thrilling roller coaster. A good review launches you to the highest heights and a bad or mediocre review can send your self-worth plummeting into the deepest depths of darkness. A five-star review says you are worthy of life, a one- or

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  Amazon continues to spread its influence across the globe.

The Book Marketing Summit is here! Everything you need to know to market, promote, and sell your books

Indie authors everywhere give away books in exchange for an honest review. Whether it’s book bloggers, beta readers, ARC readers, or just friends and family. The ask usually goes something like this. Will you write an honest review for my book in exchange for a free copy? That is one of the main ways authors

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Looking to join the ranks of self-published authors? Overwhelmed by all the steps from here to there?  I’ll tell you how to make it happen in 10 (mostly) simple steps!  How long those 10 steps takes will depend entirely on your motivation level (and your willingness to ask for help when you find yourself in over

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According to the Audio Publishers Association, audiobook sales in Canada and US increased 21% in 2015 over 2014. That’s great news for self-published authors who can leverage their books across many formats. Here are the top selling audiobooks of 2016 and their genres to give you an idea of who and what is selling. The

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  This week we talk about Goodreads new eBook service deal.