Resources and tips for the self-published author.

  There are a lot of changes happening at Amazon, particularly with publishing.

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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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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Book marketing should be something that you plan out, an intentional strategy. Of course, you’ll want to consider the “usual” things like sending out advanced review copies (ARC’s), requesting reviews, creating launch day events both online and in person, promoting your title with various media outlets, using your email newsletter to your best advantage, etc.

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How do you know if you are succeeding as a writer? Success can be measured in a variety of ways and your self-esteem and mental health will thank you if you decide what those metrics are sooner rather than later. Here are some ways that the industry collectively measures success. How many titles do you

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I’m so excited to be introducing our next FREE webinar for Bibliocrunch members. I’ve helped numerous authors get reviews and press. You can check out the links on the bottom to see some examples. At every conference I speak at, the most common question is “How do I get visibility for my book?”

Thought I’d share some of my favorite publishing tips of 2015 for you to enjoy and make 2016 even better for you. We’ve organized a self-publishing roadmap to guide you through your publishing journey.

One of the easiest ways to get reviews for your book is by asking your readers! A lot of authors often forget this key step.

How do you get your book noticed?

It’s no secret that current news events can help boost book sales.