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JoEllen Taylor from FirstEditing.com joins us to answer your questions about editing, book production, and publishing your own book. How much does an editor charge? Do you need a proofreader?

Carrie Barnum is sitting in for Amy and is joined by Paula Munier Why you need to show the agent you have an audience. Are there specific agents that authors should be seeking out to query that type of book? Submitting a book proposal Do you have a specific word count that you would keep in mind? What came first, the agent or the author? Why you should embrace technology. Should I mentioned any book awards to an agent? I've been rejected 100 times, what am I doing wrong? What point of view should I write in? A question we have is my agent did not find a home for my novel. So I self published it and I did receive some success. Should I write a sequel to my first novel, and possibly self published again, or just go and do something completely different? Can an author with some self publishing success pitch themselves to a publisher? How do you shift from if you have an author who has a book and wants just to kind of shift over into screenplays and script? What is the average turnaround?    

This week we answer your publishing questions such as: How do you tell if you're listed with any wholesalers? Amazon Ads How do I get into Barnes and Noble or small book shops? Can I tweak the title and subtitle when publishing a new addition? How to engage with people when you have 10 minutes? Does the title page of your book have to match the cover of your book?  Is it time to retire the book when it's no longer selling? When is BookBub worth it? Book Pricing Amy's Resources www.newshelves.com bestsellerbuilders.com/insider Amy's YouTube Channel You can get your questions answered by going to www.amysadvice.com

You can get your questions answered by going to www.amysadvice.com This Week Amy and Jane talk about: Rewriting and ending after getting your rights back The rule of sustainability Any software or any advice you have about tracking sales outside of IngramSpark? Draft to Digital Getting ghosted by Agents What do you do to make the most of the media that you've gotten Check out Jane at www.janefriedman.com Amy's Resources www.newshelves.com bestsellerbuilders.com/insider Amy's YouTube Channel

Happy Valentine's Day. Today Amy Answers Your Publishing Questions Including: Choosing the title of your book How do I find a BiSeq? How to use BiSeq codes. Subtitles Co-authors Practical ideas of how you work with a VA? Naming a Series of books Tammy has the copyright registration in her name, but if she decides to incorporate, does she need to transfer the copyrights to the corporation named? Amy's Resources www.newshelves.com bestsellerbuilders.com/insider Amy's YouTube Channel You can get your questions answered by going to www.amysadvice.com

You can get your questions answered by going to www.amysadvice.com This Week Amy Answers Your Questions About: Book Releases What do I do with additional reviews? Tribune Content Agency When should your cover be finished? Three visuals for your author page What copyright date to use? Job hunting guide Publishing a small book www.newshelves.com/people Selling overseas Amy's Resources www.newshelves.com bestsellerbuilders.com/insider Amy's YouTube Channel    

Remember you can get your questions answered by going to www.amysadvice.com This Week Amy Talks About: What she's testing in regards to reviews. www.hiddengems.com Being an international author What exactly is a booklet? Tail Flick Book Awards Amazon Algorithm. Placing reviews in books    

You can get your questions answered by going to www.amysadvice.com This Week Amy Talks About: A book Life's 90 Days at a Time What to do at the beginning of a book's life. Getting into the Library of Congress Brand Usage Rules at Amazon Keeping your book in stock Artwork for headshots Word counts dabuttonfactory.com Amy's Resources www.newshelves.com bestsellerbuilders.com/insider Amy's YouTube Channel  

How important is Net Gallery? What about bookfunnel.com? Using Last Pass hooksounds.com Using discussion groups to find your customers, and developing personal relationships with your readers. Proconnect Newsletter ISBN Questions Amy's Resources www.newshelves.com bestsellerbuilders.com/insider Amy's YouTube Channel        

Amy is joined by Daniel Hall from Real Fast Results Podcast. Mailchimp terms are changing and prices are going up. Daniel likes Aweber and discusses the services he uses. Book cover tips Press Releases Selling a pre course Webinars check out www.webinars.com/tydigital Are podcasts worth it? Check out www.schoolofpodcasting.com Amy's Resources www.newshelves.com bestsellerbuilders.com/insider Amy's YouTube Channel            

Every week Amy answers your questions. This week she talks about: How important are press releases? What to do after the press release? How to get reviews? Publishing crossword books? I'm keeping the title of my book the same, but changing the illustrations, do I need a new ISB and number?  If you rerelease a book, is it a good opportunity to get new endorsements and professional reviews? Choosing the right keywords How to look professional on the web. When looking for a publisher, do I recommend getting an agent or going straight to a publisher? Amy's Resources www.newshelves.com bestsellerbuilders.com/insider Amy's YouTube Channel

what is the sequence of moving from a vanity publisher to self publishing? How to start over if you lose access to your images. What a deal with a major book looks like. Book displays Pricing with audible. Questions to ask your marketing company before your give them money. Is it  a good idea to put your book up on KDP for preorder before the actual launch and what's the ideal time to keep it on preorder? What effects your lift. Amy's Resources www.newshelves.com bestsellerbuilders.com/insider Amy's YouTube Channel

Every week we answer your book publishing questions: This week we talk about: When purchasing ISB in, should you also purchase barcodes? I heard that bookstores like Barnes and noble only put on their shelves one book by one publisher and one category. Is this true? Where do I put second edition on the copyright page? Any suggestions for advertising for new fiction novel Facebook, Amazon? What's the difference between a regular bar code and a price bar code and when do you use them? How do I get in touch with Ingram Spark? Working with keywords. Can you suggest any good book distributors located on the West coast or Midwest? KDP rocket is no KDP Publisher Amy's Resources www.newshelves.com bestsellerbuilders.com/insider Amy's YouTube Channel  

Every week we answer your questions Why aren't my reviews showing up? Do you think that IngramSpark will consider printing illustrated children's books with four color glossy interior pages? Stop driving people to amazon.com for your reviews. Suggest that they go to Barnes and noble.com. Why you might consider making a Google Author Page. Why and how to feed your book every day. Wikipedia launched their own social media platform. Setting prices. what is the scoop on editorial reviews?

Every week we answer your questions. This week we talk about: I've seen a few publishers offering these hybrid co publishing options where they charge the author money. Is this legit a new trend? How can I be seen as an authority? Traditional publishers versus self publishing. I would like to pre-market a course as a webinar, but I have no list. Would you have any suggestions? It's important that you find someone that knows not only graphic design, not just art, but book cover design? Do you need a separate ESPN on your print ebook and audio book? I am a pediatric physical therapist and have written a guide for parents in English and Spanish. I live between Americans, Spain, but I'm wondering if the building or the bilingual format would be more valued in Spain and I should seek a Spanish publisher or American publisher or self-publish. Is this still true or will Amazon allow me to drop my price? How do you find in contact radio programs for interviews? Mentioned: The Best Selling Author Amy's Resources www.newshelves.com bestsellerbuilders.com/insider Amy's YouTube Channel

Today there is a discussion of Amazons expanded distribution as well as other topics such as how to join a Facebook meeting. Do you need a whole new website for the book? Should you have a website for each book? Should ads go straight to your sales page? How to promote my website? Amy's Resources www.newshelves.com bestsellerbuilders.com/insider Amy's YouTube Channel

Today Amy answers questions such as: The difference and what you need when it comes to ebook distribution. People have indicated that they posted reviews of her book, but they never appear. Any insights? Amazon reviews need to come organically and they need to come from readers who purchased your book. Amazon review thing is very, very tricky and it's harder to get them, but you're not alone. The best place for buttons. What are some of the names of print on demand services available other than Ingram spark? Amy's Resources www.newshelves.com bestsellerbuilders.com/insider Amy's YouTube Channel    

In todays episode we answer the following questions: Would it be better to have a 2020 copyright to be in newer book or will that not matter much? What is the difference between a second edition and a revised edition? When should you start doing Amazon ads for your book? What needs to happen after my book is edited, formatted, and ready to upload for printing and selling? Are there standards for formatting and interior of the book? when you convert your book to audio book, do you need to assign a different ISBM? What will an editor do? Where do I find them? How much should I expect to be charged? What questions should I ask before I choose one? Might some offer additional services? If so, what might I expect and how much might they charge for it?

My book isn't showing up Getting Ready for Your Pub Date Author copies of books Amazon changing prices Daniel Hall the best sellinf author Proof Reading Book Bonus Shipping Dates Working with professional reviewers

When it comes to book fairs, there are the questions you need to ask: Have I done my research online? how many people attended last year? Have you searched to see if there are rampant problems? Did you check with other authors? Can you afford it? Also Amy Talk About Writing a series Pricing issues Publishing an ebook version of the book yourself Books Size on KDP Should I split my 120,000 word book? Amy's Resources www.newshelves.com bestsellerbuilders.com/insider Amy's YouTube Channel    

How to create a new edition or a revised edition? How do I tell the difference between traditionally published books and self published book? Recording audio books Setting up pre-orders The best day for a book to drop What steps did Amy take to be an influencer? Ways to generate money for advertising with the book What's the latest trend for trim size? How can we promote our outdoor events? What are some good types of events that were and authors and experts create? When you have a release date for your book, is it okay to sell or give away copies before that date?

Bob Eckstein is an illustrator, cartoonist, and writer whose work frequently appears in the New Yorker, the New York Times, and MAD magazine. He is the author of Footnotes from the World's Greatest Bookstores and, most recently, The Ultimate Cartoon Book of Book Cartoons We discover how Bob got his first book deal and more.   Find Bob at http://bobeckstein.com/ Amy's Resources www.newshelves.com bestsellerbuilders.com/insider Amy's YouTube Channel

Author Q and A's as a marketing Tactic? Do I need to pay for skype? how we to have both free content and paid content How much money and time should you be budgeting towards what areas of marketing? When is a good time to start an author or a book landing page? Return policies Best elements for books trailers How many Proofreaders do you need? Recording your audio book millennials and libraries

Book Covers How much profit per book? Marketing with Libraries can you put only your book cover on KTP while finishing the book with an editor and set your release date or does the full book need to be out on Amazon before the pre release date? Tax write offs how do we find bloggers and blog sites for a blog tour of your book? I understand that you can't have different prices on different platforms, but is it okay to sell your book cheaper on your website? Amy's Resources www.newshelves.com bestsellerbuilders.com/insider Amy's YouTube Channel

Getting book into libraries Kirkus review is a worthwhile investment. Contacting a warm list to say your book is for sale cheaper than Amazon YouTube as an advertising tool Free Facebook Groups Real Fast Library Course realfastlibrarymarketing.com/amy Auto Pilot Marketing Is pricing too low hurting your brand?

How Facebook live work? How do you plan out a marketing year? How to do a contest outside of Facebook? what are some ways that you would recommend to build a platform and audience? Do you know of a software that would allow me to send people to  a link but then expire the link? Is there a preferred or a suggested price for a children's paperback book? The insider program Amy's Resources www.newshelves.com bestsellerbuilders.com/insider Amy's YouTube Channel

How do you build the platform one for marketing too Formats for book covers What resources are there for being able to find a book printer and getting print quotes? Using Social Media for your book Setting up time for marketing Set it and forget it marketing Getting Reviews

How To Get Your Old Edition Removed From Amazon Writing the perfect bio for a nonfiction author How to keep your reviews while releasing a new edition What is going on with libraries and ebooks from the major publishers How to find conferences to speak yet Kindle Direct discussion If she has a book on Amazon by one independent publisher, can you use my services? Does getting published vs self publishing give you a leg up? Amy's Resources www.newshelves.com bestsellerbuilders.com/insider Amy's YouTube Channel

If you change your book cover, does you need a new ISBNs and a new catalog block bookbub overview How to test marketing ideas on a small scale before investing larger amounts How do people add books that are not yet at the library? Time, money, talent, pick any two Do you include all the ISBN on a copyright page? Revising a book percentages? I'm not seeing any money from Ingram spark and she knows that books are selling. Trina is saying she has an agent interested in her manuscript and the agent saw the proposal, the manuscript is done, but the agent is not responded to her last two notes to see if she wanted to see the completed manuscript. What things should be in place before launching a marketing campaign? Mentioned in This Episode partners.bookbub.com janefreeman.com www.newshelves.com/blog bestsellervideo.com   Amy's Resources www.newshelves.com bestsellerbuilders.com/insider Amy's YouTube Channel

Should I pay to have my book at a conference? Working with Virtual assistants How to pick the size of your book Free places to promote your book How to get your book ready for the Christmas season The first step in preparing her book for publishing in preparing the book Promoting a 99 cent book www.newshelves.com/blog - complete list of conferences www.bookbub.com Amy's Resources www.newshelves.com bestsellerbuilders.com/insider Amy's YouTube Channel

 People are downloading the Freebie but not buying the paid book How much to promote your book Presales on Amazon may not be a good idea anymore How do you get TV publicity without purchasing someone's course Handling ISB in Amazon and Ingram When is it OK to charge 99 Cents Amy's Resources www.newshelves.com bestsellerbuilders.com/insider Amy's YouTube Channel  

What do you need to be able to do to distribute with draft two digital as well as Amazon? What's the best order in publishing a book? Do you do a press release about the book one now before the review press release or at the same time or not at all? Can I reserve a book title? How do you recommend sustaining momentum and promoting your book? What services do you recommend? I'm on Amazon, Barnes and noble, Ingram, spark is it worth it to do draft two digital? Mailchimp has changed their terms of service What's an average cost for a book? What is a hybrid publisher? How to smoothly republish a book? How to hire a sales assistant Should I write two versions of a book? Amy's Resources www.newshelves.com bestsellerbuilders.com/insider Amy's YouTube Channel

In today's episode of Free Advice Friday Amy Collins tackles the following subjects: Do I use one ISBN when publishing with lightning source and Amazon? Using YASiv Recommending products with links in your books How to get email addresses of reviewers What is the difference between a wholeseller and a distributor I need to hire someone to..... How did my hardcover book get into Amazon? Videobooks Can I recommend a trolling option? Amazon KDP vs Ingramspark How to find number of comps and units sold How to become a publisher Is their ONE website to find all things Amy ( bestsellervideo.com ) Is it true the author shouldn't record the audio book? Ways to add value to readers on your email list Amy's Resources Mentioned in this episode newshelves.com/vegas www.newshelves.com bestsellerbuilders.com/insider Amy's YouTube Channel  

Advertising on Amazon Howto use your reviews What is the oldest book that can be submitted for reviews? When is the soonest you can submit for reviews? Using Facebook for promoting your book How did my my hardcover get on Amazon when I didn't submit one? Turning an audio book into a print book Am I stuck in my contact? Appropriate time between a release and a re-release Baker and Taylor I've been invited to a book event. What should I do?  

Real Fast Library Marketing Course Subscription Do brick and mortar bookstores care if your book is made to be filled out? Do brick and mortar stores requiring price specific bar codes? You do need one ISP and for your ebook and another one for your print book. Marketing a Series of Books Amazon is playing hardball Using your books to cross-promote your other books Should we start Christmas promotions now? Back to School promotions You need to buy your own ISBNs Amy's Resources www.newshelves.com bestsellerbuilders.com/insider Amy's YouTube Channel Richard's Websites

Today Amy Collins interviews Richard Rieman about taking your book from the written page and turning it into an audio book. You will learn: How did Richard get into audio books How do you turn a book into an audio book? Differences between ACX and Find a way voices How much does it cost? How much time does it take to record your own version? (9,300 words perhour) What is the shortest time to poduce an audio book? Amy's Resources www.newshelves.com bestsellerbuilders.com/insider Amy's YouTube Channel Richard's Websites audiobookrevolution.com virtualrecording.studio

Today Amy Collins answers questions about: Setting up Discounts What Market To Focus On? I'm having a hard time getting published should I approach a local press? Join every Friday at 10 ET www.newshelves.com/faf Which topic should I write about? Best companies for print on demand Apalachian Trail Book Marketing Generating Interest in a Free Book or YouTube Specific Audio and Camera Recommendations Fastest way to write a book Using Quotes Erotic Thriller Genre - any good? When are Amazon Ads a good idea? How to pitch a podcast? Book baby opinion? Mémoires How do bloggers build their platforms? The Advantage of Self publishing vs Bublish.com Resources for Social Media Marketing   Amy's Resources www.newshelves.com bestsellerbuilders.com/insider Amy's YouTube Channel Mentioned on this Episode Daniel Hall real Fast Writing Temi.com transcription bookdesigner.com Bublish.com bookbaby.com  

Looking for an Agent Suggestions for a Cross or Non-Gender Novel Marketing Analysis Is $150 legit for setting up my book? Do a job with photos - How long should it be? IngramSpark Distribution Application Hosting a Webinar Resources for approaching TV shows to be interviewed as an author   Amy's Resources www.newshelves.com bestsellerbuilders.com/insider Amy's YouTube Channel Mentioned In This Episode agentquery.com agenttracker.com writersdigest.com myidentifyers.com Steve Harrison buildbookbuzz.com Annie Jennings  

Amy Collins answers your questions Pre Order System and Process Today Amy shares a trick that goes against all publishing wisdom. She's nota big fan of it, but you may want to try it. Three Strategies for Publishing a book in Spanish What are the best ways to get reviews Marketing Books without using ads Setting up printing and distribution with someone in Mexico Audiobooks, what is the best strategy? What are those two books on your video set? Year Old Book Whats is the best marketing Venue I have a new book cover should I used a new ISPN? Do you lose reviews with a new ISPN? How many reviews do you need to see an increase in sales? Marketing that has the best bang for your book How can I see who is buying my book? What Email List should I use? How to get on the major best seller's list Mentioned in This Episode www.newshelves.com bestsellerbuilders.com/insider Amy's YouTube Channel bookconnect.review tantor audio rights acx.com findawayvoice.com Derek Doepker Amy Collins the Write Way Book Amy Collins Write and Grow Rich authorcentral.amazon.com Mailchamip  

Each Week Amy Collins answers your questions on book publishing. This week her assistant Keri Barnum is answering the questions about: Do I have to have a PICP block Do I need and ingram spark account if you already have KDP? What the most effective way to market on these systems? Do we recommend self publishing with Amazon? Best Seller Builders Program Bilingual books Amazon Sponsored Keyword Ads First used the Amazon ISDN, and now have my own - Now what? Can you market to bookstores with a KDP ISBN? How do you get reviews? Do you have more questions? See https://www.newshelves.com/ Mentioned in this Episode https://www.twinword.com/ideas/ Free keyword Tool http://www.yasiv.com/ bookfunnel.com

Amy Collins from https://www.newshelves.com/ answers your questions each week Topics today include: Custom service for Amazon KDP Where besides Amazon can I sell my book? How to make a marketing plan that lasts all year ? Do reviewers expect our book for free? What is your opinion for listing your price for .99? Hacks for people working a full time job Putting the title on social media before its published. I'm worried it will get stolen. How to have my book carried in another country? What resources to get your book into libraries How do you figure out what is free and which is premium? What system do you use for follow ups?   Mentioned in this Episode https://www.newshelves.com/store/ www.realfastlibrarymarketing.com/amy www.alli.com resources for auditors  

Today Amy talks about the Library market: 1. Does your book PCIB code? 2. Is their writing on your spine? 3. Is it priced competitively? 4. Is it available from the wholesaler the library uses? 5. Is it availble in Ingram? 6. Did you give it enough time?   Check out Amy's courses at https://www.thebookdesigner.com/shop/

Free Advice Fridays spends this Episode answers questions about publishing terms and developments.  ISBNs, bookstores, Amazon…. You name it, Amy helps you understand it. 

Do you know you are talented and want to use that talent to make more income? It is possible to use your writing skills to supplement and increase your profits. Amy interviews Julie Ann Eason from Thanet House Press.

Nancy Christie joins Amy Collins and discusses the different ways that authors and writers can get “stuck and how to overcome the dreaded “rut.”  Topics: What's the difference between and author and a writer? Do most authors get in ruts? How do you make time for writing? What type of ruts do you get into with marketing? What is the bare minimum for marketing your book? The importance of making it easy to be found Who were Nancy's mentors? The importance of writing groups Check out Nancy at www.nancychristie.com Rut-Busting Book For Authors

David Chilton, the premiere name in self-publishing joins Amy Collins to share the key new book marketing developments coming up in 2019. Audio books, podcasts, radio, pitching media, corporate sales… David covers a HUGE amount of topics that will make a big difference in an author’s sales.

Michael LaRonn joins Amy Collins to discuss the ins and outs of setting up a You Tube channel.  Why authors should have a You Tube Channel, how to set one up, what to do with it once you have one... Michael and Amy cover it all!

School librarians make hundreds of decisions every day. They are surrounded by teachers, parents, school administrators, and kids all needing help with books and materials. This episode, Amy Collins interviews a school librarian who gives us the REAL scoop on how books get chosen for libraries and what authors and publishers need to know before approaching the school librarian.  

A weekly advice show to independent publishers and indie authors. Do you have a question about book publishing, book sales or marketing? Have you been stymied by book distribution and want to learn how the industry works? Free Advice Friday, hosted by Amy Collins, teaches the ins and outs of book sales, marketing, and distribution as well as answers your publishing questions.