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In this week's episode, we look at five tips and tricks for optimal ebook pricing. This coupon code will get you 25% off the ebook versions of my Tower of Endless Worlds series at my Payhip store: TOWER25 The coupon code is valid through June 30, 2025. So if you need a new ebook this summer, we've got you covered! 00:00:00 Introduction and Writing Updates   Hello, everyone. Welcome to Episode 254 of The Pulp Writer Show. My name is Jonathan Moeller. Today is June 5, 2025, and today we are looking at ebook pricing strategies. Before we get into that, we will do Coupon of the Week and have an update on my current writing and audiobook projects.   First up is Coupon of the Week. This week's coupon code will get you 25% off the ebook versions of my Tower of Endless World Series at my Payhip store, and that is TOWER25. And as always, the coupon code and the links to the store will be in the show notes. This coupon code is valid through June the 30th, 2025, so if you need a new ebook series to read this summer, we have got you covered.   Now for an update on my current writing projects. As of this recording, I am 53,000 words into Shield of Power, which will be the sixth and final book of my Shield War series, and that puts me on Chapter 13 of 29. I feel like the book is going to be between about 105,000 to 110,000 words in rough draft, but we will see when I get there. I'm hoping to have it out before the end of June, but there's a good chance it may slip to July, so listen to this space and watch my website for updates.   I am also 104,000 words into Stealth and Spells Online: The Final Quest, which as the name implies, will be the third and final book of the Stealth and Spells trilogy. I am right in the middle of writing the climactic scenes of the story and because of the length and how far I've gotten and I've been chipping away at this since October, it will come out very quickly after Shield of Power, possibly even in the same month. I'm also 5,000 words into Ghost in the Siege, which will be the sixth and final book of the Ghost Armor series, and that should probably come out towards the end of summer, if all goes well.   In audiobook news, Brad Wills is recording Shield of Battle and Hollis McCarthy is recording Ghost in the Corruption right now. I know they're hard at work at it because both of them sent me emails with questions about pronunciations today. Hopefully we'll have some exciting new audiobooks for you later this summer.   00:02:12 Main Topic: Ebook Pricing Strategies [Note: All Prices Referenced are USD]   And now let's move right into our main topic, ebook pricing strategies, which is often a contentious topic for indie authors. We're going to go over five different ebook pricing strategies to look at when they're the most effective or why you might want to try them. I'll talk about when I have used each of them and why I chose to do so or not to do so, as the case might be.   As I said, this is often a contentious topic for indie authors, especially newer indie authors who often have in their head an idea that their book is worth X amount of dollars because the amount of work they put into it, like for example, “my novel should be a minimum of $9.99 or $14.99 because of all the work I put into it. It was a year's worth of work, and if you can buy a fancy latte at Starbucks or $6 or $7 or whatever, then you should be able to pay $9.99 for this novel upon which I toiled for a year.”   And that is a nice sentiment, but in reality it doesn't work that way for a couple of reasons. For one thing, people are only willing to drop that kind of money on authors that they've known for a long time, like hardcore Stephen King or James Patterson or Jack Reacher fans dropping $20 or $30 for the novel in hardcover when comes out the first time. That kind of loyalty has to be earned over the long term, and if you're brand a new indie author or a newish indie author, charging $9.99 for your ebook is something of an ask.   For the second thing, an ebook is not a physical object, and there is a point where people blanch at paying a lot of money for an item that is essentially electronic and digital. If you're paying $9.99 for a paperback, at least you're getting the paperback, the physical object. Paying $9.99 for something utterly intangible like an ebook is a much harder sell. Because of that, the optimal price point for ebooks tends to be a bit lower than that.   For the sake of not adding too many caveats to each point based on genre and format, let's assume for each of these strategies, the ebook we are pricing is a fantasy novel of about 90,000 words without any maps or images and is not being traditionally published by an established author. In an interview, Smashwords founder Mark Coker presented data from Smashwords that showed most indie authors selling full length fiction will see the most success setting their ebook prices at either $2.99, $3.99, or $4.99 (depending on genre). That is still the case, generally speaking. However, there are some special pricing strategies that may increase your sales, and that is what we'll be focusing on this episode. #1: The first of the five pricing strategies we will look at is permafree, and permafree means that the book is permanently set to free instead of just for a short period of time. Why does this work? People like free things. People will eagerly take something that's free while something that's even $2 or $3 will lead to hesitation on their part, especially for an unfamiliar author, and that is true of $0.99 as well.   However, permafree is a strategy only makes financial sense if the book is the first book in a series and there are at least a few books in the series already published. If you have one book and make it permafree, that's fine if you want to give away the book to readers so it's read, but it will not make you any money. It makes more sense to make the first book in a series free when there are like four or five or more books in the series. Just setting a book to permafree is not enough on its own. You still need to spend money on ads and marketing, so you're relying on sales from the next several books in the series to subsidize the free book and marketing cost. Very often I will advertise the free first book in one of my series and then calculate whether the ad was successful or not based on how many copies of the rest of the books in the series that I have actually sold.   There also needs to be a strong hook at the end of the first book to lure readers on to the second book to inspire readers to continue, but not an outright cliffhanger, which will annoy most readers and could hurt your reviews. If you're going to make your first book in the series free, it is a generally bad idea to end that book with a cliffhanger or to end that book with an unresolved main plot. People will get mad at you and accuse you of trying to nickel and dime them on the rest of the series.   It's also a good idea to put the link to the second book right at the end of the first book in order to help the reader continue on in the series. You also need to accept that most of the attention for permafree titles often comes from so-called book hoarders. This strategy is not a great one for trying to get reviews as there is a significant segment of readers who blindly grab whatever is free and then they never get around to reading it, much less finishing it.   In the same vein, you have to accept that the percentage of readers converting from the free ebook to the rest of the paid series will be much lower than the conversion from a paid book to the next paid book in the series normally would be. What kind of conversion rate am I talking about? If you have say, a conversion rate from the free first book to the paid second book of 5-10%, you are doing very well.   How have I used the strategy? I've made almost all of my series starters permafree, and since I write fairly long series, it's easier for me to do that than for people with a series with only two or three books. Making books permafree has been a major part of my indie publishing efforts over the last 14 years, and I found it's pretty much the most consistent low effort thing I can do to drive sales. It's like a constant trickle, though it does work better on the non-Amazon stores than it does with Amazon today.   #2: So now we will move on to our second pricing strategy, which is the $0.99 price. Some authors will temporarily set the $0.99 price at launch in order to gain some reviews and then raise the price once that has happened. Others will price the first book in the series at $0.99 and then price the subsequent books in the series higher, in a similar strategy to permafree. This strategy gets a higher percentage of the people reading the book than permafree and authors have reported a higher percentage of read through continuing to the next book as well.   This price does well with BookBub deals and could be used temporarily for that. BookBub customers are extremely price sensitive and they expect steep discounts. The biggest downside of the strategy is that on sites like Amazon, you'll be paid a lower royalty rate of 35%, so any ads or marketing costs will effectively eat most of your profits. However, if your book is wide in all the stores, many of them offer better royalty rates than Amazon for books at $0.99. For myself, what I've done for long series is that I make the first book free and then the second book $0.99, and then all the books after there are full price. Obviously, you take a bit of a hit on the first few books in the series, but if you have a long series like I do, then you can definitely make up the lost costs with sales of the rest of the books. I've also used $0.99 to pretty good results with BookBub deals over the years.   #3: The third pricing strategy we're going to look at is the box set. This strategy applies to a series since you're packaging multiple full length novels together and sometimes throwing in a short story or other special content. The important thing about pricing box sets is that it should be a substantial discount over buying the full length books in the sets separately. The price will be a bigger hook than adding special features. You might want to make the first box set less expensive than the subsequent ones in order to motivate readers to begin the series. This strategy is great for Kindle Unlimited (KU) since readers are getting multiple books but only have to take one of their allocated book spots in the KU Library. Longer books also lead to bigger payouts, since KU operates on pages per read system, which means that the longer the book is (and assuming someone actually reads it), you'll then get a bigger payout. This also applies somewhat in a more limited way for Kobo Plus, in the way that it calculates page reads. They use minutes read instead of page reads.   How have I used this? I have many box sets, and because of the limitations of Amazon pricing, most of my box sets aren't above $9.99, but if the three novels in the box set are individually $4.99, that is a savings of 33% as opposed to buying the books individually. So I mostly did the box sets to provide a base for doing the box sets in audio, but they do also generate some income on their own because of the savings.   #4: The fourth pricing strategy we're going to look at is coupons. The most common way to provide coupons in Indie Author World is either through Smashwords or a direct sales page, such as My Payhip store, which I mention frequently on this podcast. Coupons are a convenient way to make a book free to only a select group of people, such as newsletter subscribers or contest winners. It is by far the easiest and most flexible way to discount your books temporarily. For example, on Payhip, it only takes a couple minutes to set up a coupon and then it will be ready to use instantly or for whatever specific dates and times you have set the coupon to run. They are the most effective when they are short term to create a sense of urgency to buy the book, but not so short term that readers miss out on the deal. The biggest downside is that most buyers are not as familiar with using Smashwords or a direct sales page, so they may be hesitant to use a new site, especially if they have a large ebook collection on another platform like Kindle.   How have I used this strategy? For years, I've used the Smashwords coupon strategy to give away a free short story when I publish a book (with Ghost in the Corruption, it was Ghost Spells, and when I finish Shield of Power, the short story for that will be called Consort of Darkness and newsletter subscribers will get a Smashwords coupon code they can use to get a free ebook copy of the short story). I also frequently do Coupon of the Week through my Payhip store, where I offer 25% off a featured ebook or series or 50% off an audiobook. Since the royalty rate on Payhip is higher than on Amazon or Audible, I'm able to offer generous sales prices without losing money on a discounted sale. So once you have a large enough catalog, coupons through direct sales can be an effective strategy.   #5: And the fifth and final sales strategy we'll look at this episode is Kindle Countdown Deals. If your book is in Kindle Select/Kindle Unlimited, Kindle allows you to run a limited time discount on it. Readers will see a countdown clock showing how long they have to buy it at the price. To be eligible to run a Countdown Deal, your book must have been enrolled in KDP Select for at least 30 days, and your book's list price must have been unchanged for 30 days before and 14 days after the deal runs. There are some other requirements, so read Amazon's documentation page very carefully before you decide to run a Countdown Deal. The biggest advantage of a Countdown Deal is the royalty rate for the book during the deal will be based on the book's regular price and not what it's discounted to during the sale, so this is a nice way to try a lower price for your book. For example, if the book is usually $4.99 and during the Countdown Deal it is lowered to $0.99, you'll still get 70% of the sale rate. Now granted, 70% of $0.99 is not as good as 70% of $4.99, but you may be able to make it up in sales volume. This strategy gets a lot more viewers than a coupon with Smashwords or your direct sales page would. However, it's not nearly as flexible as those options. It requires some advanced planning. This method is most effective when paired with a marketing push, such as an increase in ad spending or a newsletter notifying your newsletter subscribers about the deal. The biggest downside of this strategy is that you have to be exclusive with Amazon in order to take advantage of the deal. If your books are wide, you can't do a Kindle Countdown Deal for them. I've used this strategy intermittently with limited success, I have to admit, because generally I don't have that many books in KU at any given time. That said, when I have had books in KU, I've tried Kindle Countdown deals and had moderate success with them. Overall, I do think the other methods I've already mentioned on this episode are more effective, but if you have books in KU, it is definitely worth trying a Kindle Countdown Deal in combination with some ads and a newsletter push.   So hopefully these five pricing strategies will help you make sense of the pricing of books in Indie Author World and will be helpful to you as you decide how to price your own books.   So that is it for this week. Thank you for listening to The Pulp Writer Show. I hope you found the show useful. 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In this week's episode, we take a look at the major self-publishing platforms that I use, and examine the pros and cons of each. This coupon code will get you 50% off the audiobook of Dragonskull: Doom of the Sorceress, Book #8 in the Dragonskull series, (as excellently narrated by Brad Wills) at my Payhip store: DOOM50 The coupon code is valid through June 24, 2025. So if you need a new audiobook this summer, we've got you covered! TRANSCRIPT 00:00:00 Introduction and Writing Updates   Hello, everyone. Welcome to Episode 253 of The Pulp Writer Show. My name is Jonathan Moeller. Today is May 30th, 2025, and today we are looking at the current major self-publishing platforms and what they offer indie authors. Before we get to our main topic, we'll have Coupon of the Week and an update on my current writing projects.   So let's start with Coupon of the Week. This week's coupon code will get you 50% off the audiobook of Dragonskull: Doom of the Sorceress (book number eight in the Dragonskull series, as excellently narrated by Brad Wills) at my Payhip store. That code is DOOM50. And as always, we will have the coupon code and the links to the store in the show notes. This coupon code is valid through June 24th, 2025. So if you are setting out on summer travels this summer and you need an audiobook to listen to while you're in the car or plane, we have got you covered. So now for an update on my current writing and audiobook projects. Ghost in the Corruption (as I mentioned last week) is now out and available at all the ebook stores: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Kobo, Google Play, Apple Books, Smashwords, and Payhip. It is selling well. So thank you all for that. Now that Ghost in the Corruption is finished, what am I working on next? Well, back in 2023, I finished the Dragonskull and The Silent Order series back to back, so I declared Summer 2023 to be my Summer of Finishing Things. Well, it looks like Summer 2025 is going to be the Super Summer of Finishing Things because I intend to finish three series back to back.   First up is Shield of Power, the sixth and final book of The Shield War series. As of this publishing, I am 26,000 words into it, which puts me on Chapter 6 of 29. So I think it's going to end up being around 100,000-110,000 words long, and I am hoping it will be out in June, though it might slip to July depending on how things go. Once that is done, the next one up will be Stealth and Spells Online: Final Quest, which will be the third and very definitely final book of the Stealth and Spells Online trilogy. Believe it or not, I have been working on Final Quest on the side for so long that I passed the 100,000 word mark in that book this week. In fact, it's been a side project for so long that I don't remember how long I've been working on it, and I had to look up the metadata to check that I indeed started chipping away on it on October 18th, 2024. So I am very pleased that I'm nearly done with the rough draft and because of that reason, if all goes well, it'll come out very quickly after Shield of Power, since I think the rough draft will end up at about 125,000 to 130,000 words or in that neighborhood. Once Stealth and Spells Online: Final Quest is finished, I will then write Ghost in the Siege, which will be the sixth and final book of the Ghost Armor series. I am 1,500 words into that and hoping for that to come out in August or September, if all goes well. Once The Shield War, Stealth and Spells Online, and Ghost Armor are finished, I will finally be free to return to the Rivah and Nadia series. I realized that through all of 2024 and the first half of 2025, I had five unfinished series at the same time, and that was just too much for me to keep track of as a writer, and I think it may have been too much for the readers because it was too much of a wait between the different series as I worked my way through them. So five series at the same time is too much, so hence the Super Summer of Finishing Things. Going forward, I've decided that three unfinished series at the same time will be my maximum, which after the Super Summer of Finishing Things will be Cloak Mage, Half-Elven Thief, and a new epic fantasy series that I will set in the realm of Owyllain.   In audiobook news, Brad Wills started working on Shield of Battle this week and Hollis McCarthy started working on Ghost in the Corruption, so hopefully before probably about July or thereabouts, we will have those audiobooks available for you to listen to. So that is where I'm at with my current writing projects.   00:03:49 Main Topic of the Week: Self-Publishing Platforms for Ebooks [Note: Information in this Episode is Very Likely to Change]   So now let's move on to our main topic for the week, which is the main self-publishing platforms for ebooks. Today we will do a brief overview of the self-publishing platforms I currently use: Amazon/KDP, Barnes & Noble, Kobo, Google Play, and Draft2Digital/Smashwords. The reason I wanted to do this is because there are many scammy platforms for self-publishing out there, but fortunately there are also many legitimate ones. Today we'll compare several of the most popular ones for ebooks. Just to make things easier for comparison, we'll be using the term platform to discuss both retailers and aggregators and we're not going to talk about options for self-publishing print or audio formats today. We're going to focus solely on ebooks.   First of all, what should you look for in a publishing platform? The first thing is to make sure you retain complete ownership of your content in all formats. Some of these scammer ones try to claim all rights to anything you try to post or sell through them, so that is definitely a red flag to watch out for. Make sure that you understand any exclusivity requirements of any programs that you sign up for such as KDP Select, such as if other formats like audio are also included in their requirements, how long exclusivity lasts, et cetera. If the platform requires exclusivity, that is definitely something to pay attention to. Make sure you do your research carefully to understand how pricing, royalties, and payments work on each individual platform. Sometimes some of them will pay quarterly, some of them pay monthly, and some of them pay you last month's royalties at the end of the month. Some of them like Amazon run like two months behind.   Finally, and this is a big one, you should not have to pay any money in order to upload your work. If they are asking for money upfront, it is probably a scam. Now, there are some aggregators that don't take a percentage and instead charge you a yearly fee. I'm not talking about them in this podcast episode because I don't use them, but they are out there. One example would be Book Funnel, which does charge a yearly fee for you to use but provides a valuable service in being a backend for running your own store on like Payhip or Shopify, and there's a couple of other useful services in that way, but they're not a storefront and they don't take a percentage of any royalties. They just charge a yearly fee. So they're not the topic with this episode.   All the platforms I've talked about today do not have any fees in order to upload. Reputable sites like Amazon or Kobo will instead take a percentage of each book's sale. It's also good to have a few realistic expectations before you start using self-publishing platforms, and one of them is that the platform is not a marketer. For example, many people complain that KDP doesn't showcase their books and they get lost in the millions of books available. However, none of these services are promising that you'll make the front page of their site just by publishing there. It's a common delusion among new indie authors that when you publish your first book, that's all you have to do and people will flock to it. Unfortunately, it doesn't work that way.   In fact, since Amazon makes a small fortune off book ads, it's not in their interest to give away screen space for free, and this isn't to knock on Amazon, that's just the way the retail industry works. For example, if you go into a Target or a Walmart or another big box retailer, note the products that are prominently displayed on the aisle displays or the endcaps of the aisles. They didn't just get there randomly. The manufacturers of those products paid big money to Amazon and Target and Walmart and the other big box retailers to have their products featured there. In many cases, online commerce is no different.   Getting your book uploaded onto a platform is just the first step. Promoting and marketing the book is up to you and strategies for those will vary based on which ones you choose to use. For example, if you choose to make your work exclusive to just one platform, it's not a good idea to run Facebook ads in countries where that platform either doesn't exist or where it's not terribly popular. Today we're going to be just focusing on comparing the platforms, not how to best to market from them. So what are the options?   #1: First up is the most common platform people use and it's the 800 pound gorilla in the self-publishing space, and that is Amazon's Kindle Direct Publishing. And what are the pros and cons of KDP?   Pro: They are the biggest force in ebook publishing in many countries, including the United States. Some authors find that as much as 80 to 95% of their ebook sales come from Amazon, even if they are not exclusive with Amazon. For myself, it's usually about 50 to 60% of my sales on any given month are from Amazon and the rest come from the other retailers.   Heavy readers are generally very familiar with the Kindle Store interface and Library setup, and many readers are kind of locked into Amazon because they own Kindle devices, subscribe to Kindle Unlimited, and have large Kindle Libraries. So those are all the pros of publishing with KDP.   Cons: If you're expecting a large portion of your sales to come from the print version of your book or if print sales are very important to you, be aware that many bookstores and libraries either can't or won't buy print books from Amazon, so you should find an additional platform for the print version such as Ingram Spark or maybe Barnes & Noble's print division. One big concern about going exclusive with Amazon is that you're losing readers who don't have Kindle books in their countries, people who are boycotting Amazon for a variety of reasons, people who are locked into another platform such as Apple or Kobo, or people who want to self-archive their ebooks since Amazon doesn't allow that anymore. If you're already wide, you'll have to look carefully at what percentage of your sales are non-Amazon and if this percentage is an amount you'd be comfortable risking losing in order to be exclusive. Occasionally authors do complain about the customer service available to KDP, especially if it's urgent. For myself, I've not personally had any huge problems with KDP customer service. That said, I think you should expect a lead time of about one to two business days on anything you ask because I usually go through the email form.   Does KDP offer a subscription service? Yes. Kindle Unlimited (KU) readers pay a set amount and can read an unlimited number of books each month, although they're limited as to how many they can have in their library at any one time. Promotions happen regularly, usually based around big sales like Prime Day, and it can make a subscription as cheap as $0.99 for a three month period. Some also receive free subscriptions by buying certain Amazon products such as a new Kindle or Kindle Fire.   The downside of being in Kindle Unlimited is the exclusivity. You can't be in KU without being exclusive with Amazon, or at least the specific book in question has to be exclusive. Not all of your books have to be exclusive, and many authors such as myself will usually put one series in KU and then make sure everything else is wide. You must agree to be exclusive with them for ninety days and that time period is renewable.   What does KDP pay in terms of royalty? For $2.99 to $9.99, they give you 70% of the sale price. Under $2.99 and above $9.99, it's 35%. So that is sort of an encouragement from Amazon to price your ebooks in the $2.99 to $9.99 range. Currently I price new novels at $4.99 and do short stories at $0.99 cents.   What do I do? I have all of my titles available through KDP. I have a smaller portion of my collection exclusive through KDP Select/KU, and I have only recently increased that amount of Select titles due to the economic downturn. I suspect that KU users are likely to hold onto their subscriptions while cutting other expenses because honestly, KU is a pretty good deal for readers and the monthly subscription costs is about the same as one tradpub frontlist ebook, but with a KU subscription, they could read thousands of books for the same price. The value of KU is really very strong for frequent romance, LitRPG, science fiction, and fantasy readers. There's a strong population in the KU subscriber base often referred to as binge readers. They care more about variety, discovering new books, and the ability to read a lot over the ability to read specific authors or stories.   So overall, I think if you are self-publishing and even if you don't like Amazon very much or don't plan to go exclusive, it's still in your best interest to publish your ebook with them, even if you are wide and intend to do all the other retailers just because Amazon really is the biggest ebook platform out there at the moment. #2: Now, the next self-publishing platform we're going to look at is Barnes & Noble Press, which as the name implies, belongs to Barnes & Noble. The Pros: some people are never, ever going to let go of their Nooks or they already have a large personal ebook library through the Nook so they feel locked into that platform. These readers are the majority of people buying ebooks through Barnes & Noble, but fortunately that group tends to read a lot. There's also a lot of trust in Barnes & Noble as a brand, and that inspires people to continue buying from them.   In fact, for a while in the indie author space at the end of the 2010s and the start of the 2020s, it was a regular prediction that Barnes & Noble was going to go out of business soon, but then the company was bought by a private equity firm, and while private equity firms often have a deserved bad reputation for stripping a company of assets and then selling it off at a bargain basement price (such as the fate of Red Lobster), that does not seem to be the case of what happened with Barnes & Noble and the company really has been strengthening in recent years. So they may be here to stay for a while.   The downsides of publishing with Barnes & Noble Press is that Barnes & Noble is relatively a minor player in the ebook market, though usually in the top four of most indie author ebook sales if they're wide. They have shifted their focus to selling print books instead of Nook devices, especially in the retail space.   Do they offer a subscription service? They do not. However, nothing about Barnes & Noble requires exclusivity, which is nice, and the royalty structure is pretty good. It's 70% over all titles over $0.99. So if you want, you could price your ebook at $0.99 or $19.99 and still make 70%, which you couldn't do with those prices on Amazon.     #3: The next self-publishing platform we'll look at is Kobo Writing Life, which is the ebook platform to publish on Kobo, which is owned by Rakuten. Pros: Kobo is strong in the international market and will help you to reach readers in many countries. Based on my sales data, in Canada and Australia, Kobo is significantly bigger than Amazon for ebook sales. Kobo has also had a surge of recent media attention in the US as people seek out alternatives to Amazon and Kindle devices.   The Con of Kobo, and this is a fairly small one, is that their US market share is still fairly small compared to Amazon or Barnes & Noble or some of the others. But as I mentioned, they're a lot stronger in Canada and Australia, and they do reach a lot of different countries, more than Amazon does.   Does Kobo have a subscription service? Yes, Kobo Plus. Kobo Plus is significantly less expensive than Kindle Unlimited, and there's an additional tier that allows you to add audiobook content to the plan. The library isn't quite as extensive as KU though, though. I should note that in the years since Kobo has been introduced, I'd say about half of my revenue from Kobo (sometimes 60% of my revenue from Kobo) comes from Kobo Plus and not from direct ebook sales. So it's getting to the point where the majority of their ebook revenue I suspect, is coming from Kobo Plus and not direct Kobo sales.   Do they require exclusivity? No, which is another strong selling point for Kobo Plus. For their royalty structure, ebooks over $2.99, you get 70% and any books over below $2.99, you get 45%, which is a more generous term than Amazon in terms of the royalty rate for below $2.99 and above $9.99.   So what do I do? I currently use it as one of the platforms for my ebooks. It's been a pretty strong seller for me consistently over the years, and every Kobo book that I have is also available in Kobo Plus, which probably explains the revenue split I was talking about earlier. #4: The next platform we'll look at is Draft2Digital/Smashwords, which we'll do as one because Draft2Digital and Smashwords are in the process of merging. Draft2Digital is technically what's called an aggregator, where you upload your book and then they can publish on a variety of different platforms for you, and in exchange, they take a small cut of the sales. Draft2Digital is, in my opinion, probably the most effective way to get your ebooks through Apple and Smashwords. Apple does have its own direct uploading service, but I've never used it because there are a bit too many hoops to jump through.   Draft2Digital does, as I mentioned, have a way to publish on multiple storefronts at once while managing uploads and sales reporting through just one interface. They're not a storefront in and of themselves, although since Draft2Digital does own Smashwords, Smashwords essentially acts as their storefront for them. Although Draft2Digital lists Amazon, Kobo, and Barnes & Noble as an option, most authors will upload to these sites separately, and in fact, that's what I do for myself.   The Pros of Draft2Digital is that it's a definite time savings using Draft2Digital to publish across multiple platforms, especially with platforms like Apple that are more difficult or time consuming to learn. This is also a convenient way to make your work accessible to library platforms like Overdrive/Libby, Hoopla, and Bibliotheca, if that is important to you. Library sales have never been a huge priority of mine, but I've never been opposed to them either, so I usually just flip those switches on and then don't think about it again.   The Cons for Draft2Digital are that there was a period after the Smashwords migration where they received complaints about customer service and difficulty in setting up tax information, though I think that is mostly ironed out now.   One potential hazard for Draft2Digital with a very specific subset of writers is that if you are a writer of, shall we say, very hard erotica, the sort that ends up in very restricted categories on most stores, you will probably have trouble publishing through Draft2Digital. This is not, however, a problem that's unique to Draft2Digital. Amazon has what is called the “erotica dungeon”, where if you publish certain kinds of, like we said, very harsh erotica, your book isn't searchable on the Amazon store. You can link to it directly, but it will never show up on any search results. Kobo in particular has had problems with erotica.   Back in the 2010s, Kobo was also distributing ebooks to some British retailers, and these British retailers suddenly got upset when they noticed that these kinds of hard erotica were showing up on their store pages, which was not a good look for the company. And so there was a kerfuffle until that was all sorted out. My frank opinion with that is if you are writing these kinds of erotica, the big stores and Draft2Digital will never be on your side, and so you are better off pursuing a sort of a Patreon/running your own store on Shopify or Payhip strategy, but that is a bit of a digression.   So in terms of royalties, Draft2Digital takes 10% of the book's retail price per copy sold, which is in addition to whatever amount is taken by the specific storefront. So you are paying a bit of money in exchange for convenience for just uploading your book to Draft2Digital and having it push out the book to all the different stores for you.   What I do is I use Draft2Digital for Apple mainly because for a while I was using Smashwords, but Smashwords in the 2010s was a bit more persnickety than is now, and you needed to prepare a specially formatted doc file to publish on Smashwords and sometimes getting it through the Smashwords processing onto Apple was a bit of a pain. Draft2Digital took epub files, which are much easier to work with, and after a while I switched over all my Apple publishing to Draft2Digital entirely. So that's why I use Draft2Digital for Apple and for various library services that tend to be a minor amount of sales. Because of the difficulties on publishing direct to Apple, I do find that that 10% is good trade off in terms of selling books on Apple for me.   #5: Now onto Google Play's ebook self-publishing platform, which is, I think its full name is the Google Books Partner Center, which lets you publish books to the Google Play Store for sale on Android devices.   The Pros are that for writers interested in the international market, Google Play is another strong choice for a platform since the international mobile device market is very Android heavy. The iPhone (Apple) tends to be concentrated mainly in the US and a few of the wealthier countries like the UK and Canada, but Android has a much more international reach in general than the iPhone. Google Play also has some interesting promotional options for ebooks, such as offering the buyer a chance to subscribe to a specific series.   The cons are that some authors report that their sales reporting doesn't always consistently generate reports, and others are annoyed that it only generates a CSV file, (which isn't that much of a hardship for people who are familiar with Excel).   For myself, I found that there is a bit of a reporting lag on Google Play where it will sometimes take as long as five or six days for sales to show up on the dashboard, though usually it's only a delay of two days, though sometimes during the month you'll get these bigger lags and sometimes processing new material on the Google Play Store can be slow, and it can sometimes take two to three days for things to appear, though it usually gets worked out in the end. Does Google Play have a subscription service? It does not, nor does it require exclusivity, which is another point in its favor. And the royalties, the data is quite nice here. It is 70% for all price points in the countries listed on their support page, which only excludes a handful of countries like India, South Korea, and Japan (because of currency conversion regions or other local laws).   So those are the ebook publishing platforms that I currently use, and because I use them myself, I would recommend them. Hopefully that is helpful to you as you are looking for places to self-publish your book as you set out to become an indie author.   So that is it for this week. Thank you for listening to The Pulp Writer Show. I hope you found the show useful. A reminder that you can listen to all the backup episodes at https://thepulpwritershow.com. If you enjoyed the podcast, please leave a review on your podcasting platform of choice. Stay safe and stay healthy and see you all next week.  

Servicio publicar un libro en Amazon ➡️https://www.letraminuscula.com/publicar-en-amazon/ SI deseas PUBLICAR escríbenos : contacto@letraminuscula.com Llámanos☎ o escríbenos por WhatsApp:+34640667855 RESUMEN: Aprende paso a paso cómo publicar tu libro en Amazon KDP en formato ebook, tapa blanda y tapa dura con este tutorial completo y actualizado en español. Sin necesidad de conocimientos previos, Roberto Augusto de Editorial Letra Minúscula te guía en todo el proceso, desde los archivos necesarios hasta la publicación final. ¡Publica como un profesional con este detallado vídeo! ⏲MARCAS DE TIEMPO: ▶️00:00 Bienvenida y objetivos del tutorial ▶️01:12 Archivos necesarios para publicar ▶️02:59 Contenido A+ e interiores del libro ▶️04:17 Crear libro de tapa blanda en KDP ▶️05:32 Título, subtítulo y metadatos ▶️06:49 Crear o no una serie de libros ▶️08:09 Número de edición y autor ▶️09:33 Añadir colaboradores y descripción ▶️10:52 Derechos de autor y contenido explícito ▶️12:06 Tienda principal y su elección ▶️13:22 Elegir categorías para el libro ▶️14:44 Categorías concretas y visibilidad ▶️16:04 Ejemplos de categorías efectivas ▶️17:26 Clasificación del contenido del libro ▶️17:50 Palabras clave efectivas y consejos ▶️20:29 Uso del autocompletado de Amazon ▶️22:00 Fecha de publicación y preventa ▶️23:38 ISBN gratuito o propio en Amazon ▶️25:00 Tipo de impresión y calidad del papel ▶️26:17 Tamaños recomendados de impresión ▶️27:27 Tamaño según número de páginas ▶️28:42 Acabado de cubierta: brillo o mate ▶️30:25 Subida de manuscrito y portada ▶️31:45 Código de barras en la portada ▶️33:05 Declarar contenido generado por IA ▶️34:27 Validación con vista previa en KDP ▶️35:53 Costes de impresión y guardar cambios ▶️37:15 Derechos de venta y territorios ▶️38:49 Precio del libro y regalías ▶️40:08 Pedir ejemplar de prueba ▶️41:21 Tiendas donde se publicará el libro ▶️42:45 Crear un ebook en Amazon Kindle ▶️44:10 Datos heredados de la tapa blanda ▶️45:27 Categorías específicas para ebook ▶️47:04 Explorar categorías Kindle relevantes ▶️48:43 Evitar la preventa en ebook ▶️50:12 Protección DRM y sus efectos ▶️51:53 Subida del archivo en formato EPUB ▶️53:32 Portada e información de IA ▶️55:01 Enlaces internos y navegación en ebook ▶️56:27 Inscribir o no en KDP Select ▶️57:56 Plan de regalías y precio ideal ▶️59:26 Tiendas donde se vende el ebook ▶️01:00:38 Crear versión en tapa dura ▶️01:02:00 Cambios de tamaño y portada en tapa dura ▶️01:03:19 Diferencias en portadas entre versiones ▶️01:04:50 Costes y regalías de la tapa dura ▶️01:06:17 Cierre y llamada a la acción final ♨️Si te ha gustado el episodio dale a ME GUSTA

Masterclass GRATIS de Amazon Ads → https://www.letraminuscula.com/masterclass-gratis-amazon-ads-para-escritores/ Visita nuestra web → www.letraminuscula.com ¿Quieres publicar tu libro? Escríbenos a: contacto@letraminuscula.com WhatsApp / Llamadas → +34 640 667 855 Suscríbete al canal → Haz clic aquí ¿Estás pensando en dejar Amazon KDP? Antes de hacerlo, mira este vídeo. Te doy 19 razones por las que seguir en KDP sigue siendo la mejor opción para autores independientes Descubre cómo aprovechar su alcance global, herramientas exclusivas, ingresos por páginas leídas y mucho más. ⏲ ÍNDICE: 00:00 – Intro 00:12 – Presentación 00:32 – ❓ ¿Por qué no deberías abandonar Amazon KDP? 00:38 – KDP sigue siendo la principal plataforma de autopublicación 01:11 – El potencial de ventas internacional 01:48 – Herramientas de promoción exclusivas 02:11 – KDP Select: acceso a lectores frecuentes 02:38 – Posicionamiento SEO dentro de Amazon 03:17 – Sin costes de impresión ni distribución 04:04 – Facilidad para publicar en tapa blanda, ebook y tapa dura 04:29 – Actualizaciones constantes en la plataforma 04:40 – Informes de ventas detallados y en tiempo real 04:53 – Acceso a publicidad con Amazon Ads 05:31 – Apoyo de una comunidad enorme 05:55 – Profesionalización creciente 06:25 – Aumento de los lectores digitales 06:41 – Control total de tus ganancias 06:52 – Posibilidad de hacer cambios instantáneos 07:21 – Diversificación sin abandonar KDP 07:31 – Autoridad y credibilidad 07:35 – Creación de una biblioteca propia 07:47 – Abandonar KDP es perder una oportunidad de crecimiento 07:57 – ✉️ Contacto Síguenos en redes sociales: Facebook → facebook.com/editorialletraminuscula Instagram → instagram.com/edletraminus Twitter (X) → twitter.com/edletraminus LinkedIn → linkedin.com/company/letra-minuscula Pinterest → pinterest.es/editorialletraminuscula ✍️ Grupo de escritores Amazon → facebook.com/letraminuscula ️ Si te ha gustado el vídeo, dale a Me gusta y compártelo en tus redes sociales. Suscríbete al canal y haz clic en la campanita para recibir notificaciones cada vez que publiquemos un nuevo vídeo. ¡Gracias! #AmazonKDP #Autopublicación #EscritoresIndependientes

¡Regalo GRATIS en nuestra LISTA DE CORREO! ➡️https://www.letraminuscula.com/suscribirse-lista-de-correo/ Visita nuestra WEB https://www.letraminuscula.com/ SI deseas PUBLICAR escríbenos : contacto@letraminuscula.com Llámanos☎ o escríbenos por WhatsApp:+34640667855 ¡SUSCRÍBETE al canal! CLIC AQUÍ: https://bit.ly/2Wv1fdX RESUMEN: En este vídeo, Roberto Augusto analiza las ventajas y desventajas de inscribir tu eBook en KDP Select. Explica cómo funciona el programa, los beneficios como el pago por página leída y herramientas de marketing, y las limitaciones, como la exclusividad con Amazon. Ofrece consejos según tu nivel de visibilidad y objetivos como autor. ⏲MARCAS DE TIEMPO: ▶️00:13 Qué es KDP Select y su exclusividad ▶️01:45 Beneficios para autores poco conocidos ▶️02:55 Otras herramientas de marketing de KDP ▶️04:34 Debate sobre ingresos y pérdidas ▶️06:05 Ejemplos personales y decisión final

¡Regalo GRATIS en nuestra LISTA DE CORREO! ➡️https://www.letraminuscula.com/suscribirse-lista-de-correo/ Visita nuestra WEB https://www.letraminuscula.com/ SI deseas PUBLICAR escríbenos : contacto@letraminuscula.com Llámanos☎ o escríbenos por WhatsApp:+34640667855 ¡SUSCRÍBETE al canal! CLIC AQUÍ: https://bit.ly/2Wv1fdX RESUMEN: En este vídeo, Roberto Augusto te explica todo sobre Kindle Unlimited y el programa KDP Select de Amazon. Descubre si vale la pena suscribirse como lector y si conviene a los autores inscribir sus libros. Además, aprende estrategias clave para optimizar ventas, promocionar ebooks y aumentar ingresos con páginas leídas. ¡Aprovecha al máximo Kindle Unlimited y KDP Select! ⏲MARCAS DE TIEMPO: ▶️00:14 Presentación y tema del vídeo ▶️01:44 Kindle Unlimited: ventajas y exclusividad ▶️02:59 Importancia de la portada y promociones ▶️04:07 Uso de email marketing y redes sociales ▶️05:13 Crear series y añadir contenido extra ▶️06:32 Conclusión y servicios de autopublicación

¡Regalo GRATIS en nuestra LISTA DE CORREO! ➡️https://www.letraminuscula.com/suscribirse-lista-de-correo/ Visita nuestra WEB https://www.letraminuscula.com/ SI deseas PUBLICAR escríbenos : contacto@letraminuscula.com Llámanos☎ o escríbenos por WhatsApp:+34640667855 ¡SUSCRÍBETE al canal! CLIC AQUÍ: https://bit.ly/2Wv1fdX RESUMEN: En este vídeo, Roberto Augusto explica todo sobre las regalías en Amazon KDP. Descubre los porcentajes de ganancias, cómo elegir el mejor precio para tu libro, el impacto del peso del archivo en eBooks y las ventajas de KDP Select. Además, aprende sobre los impuestos, las regalías en tapa dura y la impresión bajo demanda. Si quieres maximizar tus ingresos como autor, este vídeo es para ti. ⏲MARCAS DE TIEMPO: ▶️00:13 Bienvenida y tema del vídeo ▶️01:45 Rangos de regalías en Amazon KDP ▶️03:00 Comparación con editoriales tradicionales ▶️04:18 Tiempo de pago en Amazon KDP ▶️05:35 KDP Select y pago por página leída ▶️06:48 Retención de impuestos en EE.UU. ▶️07:52 Amazon Ads e ingresos pasivos

Masterclass GRATIS Amazon ADS para escritores ➡️https://www.letraminuscula.com/masterclass-gratis-amazon-ads-para-escritores/ Servicios de marketing para escritores ➡️https://www.letraminuscula.com/marketing-escritores/ RESUMEN: En este vídeo, Roberto Augusto explica las claves para promocionar tu libro tras autopublicarlo. Descubre cómo utilizar redes sociales, Amazon Ads, reseñas y comunidades lectoras para aumentar tus ventas. Aprende a construir tu marca personal, aprovechar herramientas como KDP Select y preparar tu próximo proyecto. Además, conoce los servicios de Editorial Letra Minúscula para escritores. ¡Vive tu sueño de ser escritor! ⏲MARCAS DE TIEMPO: ▶️00:08 Bienvenida y tema del vídeo ▶️01:12 Publicar el libro no garantiza ventas ▶️02:13 Promociona tu libro en redes sociales ▶️03:19 Crea una página de autor en Amazon ▶️04:22 Importancia de las reseñas iniciales ▶️05:31 Conecta con booktubers y blogueros ▶️06:33 Ofrece promociones y descuentos ▶️07:41 Recolecta testimonios y corrige errores ▶️08:43 Trabaja en tu marca personal como autor ▶️09:45 Construye una comunidad de lectores ▶️10:46 Despedida y servicios de Letra Minúscula

In this episode, Matt & Lauren answer questions about moving your books from Amazon to other ecommerce solutions, including global distribution and direct sales. Learn how to maximize your book's availability, forge stronger connections with loyal readers, and grow your revenue when you go wide. Dive Deeper

The Complete Guide to Writing and Self-Publishing Your Fiction Novel: From Idea to BestsellerEmbarking on the journey of writing a fiction novel and seeing it through to self-published success can feel both exciting and daunting. Whether you're brimming with plot ideas or just exploring possibilities, this guide will walk you through every stage—from drafting and editing to designing, formatting, and finally self-publishing your work. Plus, you'll find Top Tips throughout to give you a boost at each step!Step 1: Develop Your Story IdeaEvery great novel begins with an idea. Maybe it's a character, a scene, or an intriguing “what if?” question. Here's how to take that spark and transform it into a solid story foundation:Brainstorm and Freewrite: Jot down your ideas without judgment. Allow your creativity to flow without worrying about structure or logic.Outline Your Plot: Whether you're a detailed plotter or a free-spirited “pantser,” creating a loose outline will keep you grounded. Think about the main conflict, characters, and the key moments that will move the plot forward.Develop Your Characters: Characters are the heart of any novel. Sketch out backstories, motivations, and conflicts to give your characters depth.Top Tip: Use mind maps or storyboard techniques to visually explore how your story elements connect. It can help you see plot holes or identify interesting directions!Step 2: Write Your First DraftWith your idea fleshed out, it's time to write your first draft. Don't aim for perfection—just focus on getting words on the page.Set Realistic Goals: A daily word count goal can help you stay on track. Even 500 words per day can add up quickly!Stick to a Routine: Writing a novel takes consistency. Set aside regular time for writing, whether it's early mornings or late nights.Silence Your Inner Critic: The first draft is supposed to be messy. Give yourself permission to write imperfectly.Top Tip: Try the “Pomodoro Technique” to stay focused. Write for 25 minutes, then take a 5-minute break. Repeat until you've met your word count for the day.Step 3: Edit and ReviseOnce your first draft is complete, it's time to step back and edit. This phase can involve rewriting scenes, refining character arcs, and polishing the prose.Start with a Break: Step away from your draft for at least a few days to gain fresh perspective.Big-Picture Edits: Begin by tackling structural issues, plot holes, and pacing. Are the stakes high enough? Do characters have clear motivations?Line Editing and Proofreading: Once you're happy with the story, go through and polish sentence structure, grammar, and spelling. You may want to hire a professional proofreader or use editing software for this.Top Tip: Read your manuscript aloud. Hearing your words can reveal awkward phrasing or errors you might miss on the page.Step 4: Beta Readers and FeedbackBefore publishing, it's wise to get feedback from beta readers or a critique group. These readers will give you fresh insights into how others perceive your work.Choose Diverse Readers: Look for readers with varied perspectives who are honest and supportive.Ask Specific Questions: Feedback is most useful when it's targeted. Ask your readers about character likability, plot clarity, pacing, and any confusing sections.Use Feedback Wisely: You don't need to take every piece of advice. Look for patterns in feedback and decide what resonates with your vision.Top Tip: Offer a questionnaire to your beta readers with specific questions to ensure constructive feedback.Step 5: Design and FormattingSelf-publishing requires your novel to look as professional as traditionally published books. This means taking care of cover design, formatting, and layout.Cover Design: Your cover is the first thing readers see, so consider hiring a professional cover designer if possible. A compelling cover design can make a huge difference in sales.Formatting: If you plan to publish an eBook, pay attention to formatting requirements for Amazon Kindle, Kobo, or other platforms. If you're publishing a print version, ensure the interior layout is reader-friendly.ISBN & Copyright: You'll need an ISBN (International Standard Book Number) for print versions. Some self-publishing platforms, like Amazon, provide ISBNs for free. Consider copyrighting your book for extra protection.Top Tip: A cover isn't just about aesthetics. Make sure it reflects your genre and target audience. Research top-selling covers in your genre for inspiration.Step 6: Choose a Publishing PlatformSelf-publishing means you have multiple publishing options. Here are some popular platforms to consider:Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP): A dominant player in the self-publishing market, KDP allows you to publish eBooks and print-on-demand paperbacks.IngramSpark: A good choice if you want wide distribution, including bookstores and libraries.Draft2Digital: This platform distributes to multiple retailers, making it easier to reach a broad audience.Smashwords: A popular choice for indie authors, known for its flexible distribution options.Top Tip: Check each platform's royalties, fees, and exclusivity requirements. For example, KDP Select offers higher royalties if you're willing to stay exclusive to Amazon for a certain period.Step 7: Marketing Your BookWith your novel ready for release, it's time to build an audience. Effective marketing can be the difference between obscurity and a bestseller.Social Media Presence: Create author profiles on platforms like Instagram, Twitter, or TikTok, and engage with readers through posts, updates, and book teasers.Author Website and Blog: An author website gives you a professional online presence, a place to share book news, and a way to connect with fans.Email List: Building an email list lets you reach readers directly. Offer a free sample or short story as an incentive to sign up.Book Launch and Promotion: Schedule a book launch, either in person or online, and plan promotional campaigns around it. Look into ads on social media, Amazon, or book promotion sites.Top Tip: Connect with book bloggers and bookstagrammers. Reviews and social media buzz can boost your visibility, especially during launch week.Step 8: Keep Writing and GrowingSelf-publishing is an ongoing journey. With one book under your belt, you can leverage that experience to make your next project even better.Analyze Your Sales and Feedback: Take note of what readers love about your book and any constructive criticism they provide.Expand Your Catalog: Writing more books in the same genre or a series can help build a loyal readership and increase sales.Engage with Your Readers: Continue building relationships with your readers. Loyal fans can become your best promoters.Top Tip: Join writing communities, attend workshops, and keep learning. The more you hone your craft, the more you'll grow as an author.By following these steps, you'll be well-equipped to bring your story to life and introduce it to readers worldwide. Self-publishing allows you to keep creative control while building your career as an author. So keep writing, stay inspired, and get ready to make your mark in the world of fiction!

Welcome to the first author panel for my rebranded podcast, the Biz Book Publishing Hub! I'm thrilled by the results from my last Kindle Cross-Promotion Campaign around Amazon Prime Days. 77 business books from 70 authors were lowered to 99 cents or $1.99.  We worked collaboratively to spread the word and were able to boost book sales. 70% reached the Top 10 in at least one category, and 30% reached #1 Best Seller in at least one category. Before the campaign began, I took screenshots of my books' sales rankings. I was amazed that one of my books went from #466,306 to #27,638, and another went from #227,051 to #14,600. This is further proof that our efforts led to sales. The best part is that our collaboration hasn't ended. Nearly every Amazon Prime Days Kindle Cross-Promotion Campaign author opted to sign up for an author panel after the event. These panel discussions focus on the ROI of publishing a business book. With me today are three authors: Jenn T. Grace, author of “Publish Your Purpose: A Step-By-Step Guide to Write, Publish, and Grow Your Big Idea” - she's also a publisher and one of the Biz Book Publishing Hub Founding Partners. Cornelia Kawann, author of “Change Your Energy - Change Your Life” Tom Collins, co-author of “I Am Perfectly Flawsome: How Embracing Imperfection Makes Us Better” All three books reached #1 Best Seller during the campaign. Well done. Please join me in welcoming Jenn, Cornelia, and Tom. In this episode, our panel discusses:

Click Here to ask your book writing and publishing questions!In this episode, we explore the critical decision of whether to distribute your ebook "wide"—across multiple platforms—or stay exclusive to Amazon through their KDP Select program. Going wide means your ebook is available on platforms beyond Amazon, such as Kobo or Google Play, giving you access to a broader audience globally. This approach can increase visibility, particularly in countries where Kindle isn't the dominant e-reading platform.On the other hand, exclusivity with Amazon through KDP Select offers perks like participation in Kindle Unlimited, higher royalties in certain regions, and access to exclusive promotional tools. However, this exclusivity comes with restrictions, including a 90-day lock-in period and the inability to sell your ebook elsewhere, even on your own website.The right choice depends on your genre, goals, and audience. Romance, mystery, sci-fi, and fantasy often perform well on KDP Select due to the voracious reading habits of their audiences. However, if your readership spans multiple countries or platforms, going wide might be the better option.Top questions tackled: What does it mean to go wide or stay exclusive to Amazon for ebook distribution?What are the pros and cons of enrolling in Amazon's KDP Select program versus going wide?How should an author decide which distribution strategy is best for their genre, audience, and goals?MENTIONED RESOURCESEp 90: Creating Audiobooks with Drew Linsalata Write the Damn Book Already is a weekly podcast featuring interviews with authors as well as updates and insights on writing craft and the publishing industry. Available wherever podcasts are available: Apple PodcastsSpotify YouTube Let's Connect! InstagramWebsite Email the show: elizabeth [at] elizabethlyons [dot] comThe podcast is a proud affiliate partner of Bookshop, working to support local, independent bookstores.To see all the ways we can work together to get your book written and published, visit publishaprofitablebook.com/work-with-elizabeth

Servicios de marketing para escritores ➡️https://www.letraminuscula.com/marketing-escritores/ RESUMEN: En este vídeo, Roberto Augusto de Editorial Letra Minúscula explica estrategias avanzadas de marketing en Amazon KDP para aumentar las ventas de libros. Se destacan la importancia de la optimización de palabras clave, una portada profesional, descripciones persuasivas, KDP Select, Amazon Ads y la obtención de reseñas. También se abordan estrategias de precio, uso de redes sociales, marketing de contenidos y email marketing. ⏲MARCAS DE TIEMPO: ▶️00:10 Bienvenida al canal ▶️01:33 Importancia de la portada ▶️02:44 Descripción persuasiva ▶️04:09 Ventajas de KDP Select ▶️05:19 Conseguir reseñas legales ▶️06:23 Estrategias de precio ▶️07:23 Redes sociales y blogs ▶️08:31 Despedida y contacto

Cómo publicar un libro en Amazon [2024] ➡️https://www.letraminuscula.com/como-publicar-un-libro-en-amazon/ RESUMEN: Roberto Augusto, de Editorial Letra Minúscula, presenta en este vídeo un detallado artículo sobre cómo publicar un libro en Amazon. El artículo, con más de 40 páginas, es uno de los más completos en español sobre el tema y se actualiza constantemente, incluyendo la versión más reciente. Ofrece una guía paso a paso para publicar ebooks y libros en tapa blanda y dura en Amazon KDP, abarcando desde el manuscrito hasta la inscripción en KDP Select. Además, incluye secciones sobre contenidos prohibidos, costes, servicios adicionales, errores comunes, y selección de categorías adecuadas en Amazon. Finalmente, invita a los espectadores a suscribirse a su blog y ofrece un libro gratis y un minicurso de marketing digital para escritores. ⏲MARCAS DE TIEMPO: ▶️00:11 - Presentación del artículo sobre Amazon ▶️01:37 - Detalles del artículo extenso ▶️03:00 - Pasos para publicar en Amazon ▶️04:11 - Consejos y errores comunes ▶️05:47 - Actualizaciones en Amazon KDP ▶️07:03 - Elegir categorías adecuadas ▶️08:25 - Ejemplo de selección de categorías ▶️09:44 - Oferta de libro gratis y despedida

¡Regalo GRATIS en nuestra LISTA DE CORREO! ➡️https://www.letraminuscula.com/suscribirse-lista-de-correo/ Visita nuestra WEB https://www.letraminuscula.com/ SI deseas PUBLICAR escríbenos : contacto@letraminuscula.com Llámanos☎ o escríbenos por WhatsApp:+34640667855 ¡SUSCRÍBETE al canal! CLIC AQUÍ: https://bit.ly/2Wv1fdX RESUMEN: Juan Flores advierte sobre los riesgos del intercambio encubierto de reseñas en Amazon KDP, explicando que esta práctica va en contra de las políticas de Amazon y puede resultar en el cierre permanente de cuentas. Enfatiza que la mejor estrategia para obtener reseñas positivas es crear libros de alta calidad. Sugiere formas legítimas de promoción, como ofrecer libros gratis en KDP Select y pedir reseñas a la comunidad, pero se opone firmemente al intercambio fraudulento de reseñas. ⏲MARCAS DE TIEMPO: ▶️ 00:11 - Juan Flores pregunta por reseñas en Amazon KDP ▶️ 01:33 - Riesgos de intercambio de reseñas en Amazon ▶️ 02:45 - Estrategia para obtener reseñas positivas ▶️ 03:58 - Consejos para evitar intercambios fraudulentos

¡Regalo GRATIS en nuestra LISTA DE CORREO! ➡️https://www.letraminuscula.com/suscribirse-lista-de-correo/ Visita nuestra WEB https://www.letraminuscula.com/ SI deseas PUBLICAR escríbenos : contacto@letraminuscula.com Llámanos☎ o escríbenos por WhatsApp:+34640667855 ¡SUSCRÍBETE al canal! CLIC AQUÍ: https://bit.ly/2Wv1fdX RESUMEN: Este segmento de video aborda las dudas de un oyente sobre si inscribir su libro en KDP Select de Amazon, explicando en detalle qué es KDP Select y sus implicaciones. Se discuten las ventajas y desventajas de otorgar exclusividad a Amazon en la venta de ebooks, incluyendo acceso a herramientas de marketing y pagos por página leída. También se analiza si conviene o no usar este programa dependiendo de factores como la venta de ebooks en otras plataformas, la utilización de herramientas promocionales y la visibilidad del libro. El hablante comparte su experiencia personal con KDP Select, destacando la importancia de adaptar la decisión a las necesidades específicas de cada autor. ⏲MARCAS DE TIEMPO: 00:11 ▶️ Explicación del programa KDP Select 01:31 ▶️ Inscribir libro en KDP Select 02:48 ▶️ Beneficios de KDP Select 04:02 ▶️ Exclusividad y otras tiendas 05:10 ▶️ Ventas en distintas plataformas 06:17 ▶️ Utilizar herramientas de marketing 07:28 ▶️ Impacto en ventas de ebooks 08:36 ▶️ Caso personal del autor

Explore a comprehensive review of Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP), covering its advantages, disadvantages, and whether it's worth your time. Gain insights into key topics like KDP Select, guidelines, and business tips to help inform your self-publishing journey. Dibbly Create - https://DaleLinks.com/DibblyCreate  Join Channel Memberships - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl9CjdZQtzufqgYx0CidSbA/join  Join my community at: Discord - http://dalelinks.com/discord  Where noted, some outbound links financially benefit the channel through affiliate programs. I only endorse programs, products, or services I use and can stand confidently behind. These links do not affect your purchase price and greatly helps to building and growing this channel. Thanks in advance for understanding! - Dale L. Roberts

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Have you been self publishing your books through the Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) platform? Are you enrolling any ebooks into the KDP Select Program, but not seeing any good results? In this interview, book marketing expert Joe Solari shares insights into the growing KDP Global Select Fund that continues to diminish payouts through the Kindle Edition Normalized Page Count. Find out if KDP Select is really worth it in 2023. Also, get more tips and practical advice from Joe for building a profitable self-publishing business. A Smaller Slice of a Shrinking Kindle Select Pie - https://joesolari.com/a-smaller-slice-of-a-shrinking-kindle-select-pie/  Joe Solari - https://joesolari.com/  The Business of Writing - https://www.youtube.com/@joesolari  Mind Your Business for Authors Podcast - https://courses.joesolari.com/podcastsforauthors?r_done=1 Join Channel Memberships - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl9CjdZQtzufqgYx0CidSbA/join Join my community at: Discord - http://dalelinks.com/discord  Where noted, some outbound links financially benefit the channel through affiliate programs. I only endorse programs, products, or services I use and can stand confidently behind. These links do not affect your purchase price and greatly helps to building and growing this channel. Thanks in advance for understanding! - Dale L. Roberts

Te explico cómo funciona el programa de Amazon Kindle Unlimited. ¡Regalo GRATIS en nuestra LISTA DE CORREO! ➡️https://www.letraminuscula.com/suscribirse-lista-de-correo/ Visita nuestra WEB https://www.letraminuscula.com/ SI deseas PUBLICAR escríbenos : contacto@letraminuscula.com Llámanos☎ o escríbenos por WhatsApp:+34640667855 ¡SUSCRÍBETE al canal! CLIC AQUÍ: https://bit.ly/2Wv1fdX ⏲ÍNDICE: ▶️00:00 Inicio ▶️00:09 Presentación. ▶️00:42 ¿Qué es Kindle Unlimited? ▶️01:30 Ventajas del programa. ▶️01:50 Para lectores habituales de ebooks. ▶️02:10 Cobras por página leída. ▶️02:40 Exclusividad. ▶️03:10 Puedes llegar a más lectores. ▶️04:27 Préstamos canibalizando las ventas. ▶️05:00 Sacrificar ingresos por visibilidad. ▶️05:40 Tu ebook no está gratis. ▶️06:30 Para los lectores habituales de ebooks en Amazon. ▶️07:10 Herramientas de KDP Select. ▶️08:12 Resumen. ▶️08:46 Despedida. Síguenos en nuestras REDES SOCIALES: Grupo en Facebook Escritores Amazon: ➡️https://bit.ly/3is7NGK Página Facebook➡️https://bit.ly/3x616OJ Twitter➡️https://bit.ly/2TS4M8r Instagram➡️https://bit.ly/3iwnjl7 Página LinkedIn➡️https://bit.ly/3x80Z5o Pinterest➡️https://bit.ly/2Shvtmx ♨️Si te ha gustado el vídeo dale a ME GUSTA y compártelo en tus redes sociales. Suscríbete al canal y haz CLIC en la campanita para que te lleguen las notificaciones cada vez que subamos un nuevo vídeo. ¡Gracias !

In this episode, you'll also hear:Why you should consider more than just Amazon for distributing your self-published bookLanguage to watch for when signing a publishing contractA look at Amazon's KDP Select program, and what it means for your book distribution rightsThree options to ensure your book gets formatted correctlyThe service that genres provide to both the writer and the reader — and how to research yours properlyIt's easy to be really passionate about the writing process and about wanting to share your story with the world and, at the same time, also be really lost to how the industry actually works. But if you don't understand how the industry works before you publish, it can actually hurt your book's success and impact. If you missed the previous episode with the first set of terms, you can check it out here!Here are the next set of publishing terms you need to know.Distribution Distribution is a very important topic, because it's an area that is often missed or misunderstood. You see, distribution is all about making your book available to the people who need it. When you think about publishing and getting your book into the hands of readers, chances are good that you're picturing the reader who goes online to Amazon and searches for a book to solve a particular problem, answer a question, or meet a need (like being entertained). Those readers are absolutely important, but here's the deal: It's not just the end user reader who's on the internet that you need to think about. There are also other players like retailers and wholesalers who matter, too. When you land a traditional publishing deal, meaning a publishing house is leading the effort to get your book published and out in the mainstream, they're going to make sure your book is available in the appropriate markets. But if you self-publish, it is up to you to figure out how to maximize your distribution. So many aspiring authors don't understand that if you only publish through Amazon KDP, you will not get the maximum distribution — which means you miss out on sales. And because sales equals impact, you also miss the opportunity to impact more people. Now, make no mistake about it, Amazon is a major player in the book business. As a matter of fact, 10% of Amazon's revenue is estimated to be generated from book sales. That's huge! So yes, there are a lot of books being sold on Amazon. But if you want to reach more readers and make more money, you need a distribution strategy that includes not just Amazon KDP, but also another huge player: IngramSpark. Amazon is really for that end user who's searching for books on the internet. The benefit of publishing a paperback with Ingram Spark, however, is that the book goes into their massive distribution network that reaches beyond the internet. If you want to see your book in brick-and-mortar bookstores and libraries, then you need to understand that those outlets don't leverage Amazon to get their books. They have relationships with IngramSpark. So to get your self-published book in those places, you need to work with IngramSpark, too.This means you'll need to follow some extra steps. You'll need to submit your book to two different platforms, and you will have to pay some fees to get your book set up on IngramSpark. But if your goal is really to impact the maximum number of people and turn your book into a business, it makes sense to include IngramSpark in your strategy. ExclusivityOften, when we think about exclusivity, we think of it from a traditional publishing standpoint, which involves a contract. But while that is one side to exclusivity, it can also apply to the self-publishing world. So let's look at both.Self-Publishing In general, when you publish to Amazon KDP, you're not granting an exclusive license. But there is an exception: Amazon's KDP Select program. This is an opt-in program, which means it is optional. But if you select the box to opt in, you are giving Amazon KDP the right to exclusively distribute your book for a 90-day period.Here's what that means. If you check that KDP Select box, then you can't publish your book on any other platform, including your own website, for a 90-day period. It means you are licensing exclusive rights to Amazon to publish your ebook during that time. Essentially, for 90 days, Amazon will be in the driver's seat for your ebook. So yes, you will be giving up some independence. Amazon has their own algorithms and such that you can't control, which means to some degree, your book's exposure will be dependent on Amazon and their strategy. But there are some benefits for you, too. Amazon will of course reward you for opting in to KDP Select, because it helps them with their goal of increasing subscriptions for Kindle Unlimited. This program allows readers to pay a fixed price per month and then borrow and read an unlimited number of books. When you opt into KDP Select, you also get the benefit of that audience. Your book is easier to discover and has the potential to get more exposure. Plus, authors who opt in to KDP Select can get some perks like a free promotional period to attract reviews, Kindle Countdown deals, and more. So exclusivity is not necessarily a bad thing. But it's important that you understand what is happening and that you cannot promote your book on your website during the established period of time. After all, you don't want to get in trouble by violating the agreement you have entered into with KDP. If you have one book and you're just starting out, Amazon KDP may be worth a try, at least for the first 90 days. That way you can see how it works and learn from the experience. Just make sure you know what you are getting into. Traditional PublishingWhen you work with a traditional publishing house, you always want to make sure you read the contract before you sign it, so you know what you're getting into. There are many things to keep an eye out for when signing a publishing contract, but let's look at a few that pertain to exclusivity specifically. First is assignment. You're likely to see this word in a section of the contract that talks about a grant of rights, license permission, or permitted uses. In this context, assignment means you are assigning, or transferring, complete ownership of your work over to someone else — in this case, the publishing house. That includes the copyright, royalties, and everything else. This is an extreme agreement that you probably won't see. But do check your contract to make sure!Other words you might see in this section of the contract are exclusive or non-exclusive licenses. A non-exclusive license means you can grant the same rights to multiple people. You're not locked in or committed to just that one person.An exclusive license, on the other hand, means you can only grant those rights to one person. In this instance, the publishing house that you are signing the agreement with has exclusive rights to the book. And let's be very clear: that means you no longer have rights to the book.Remember, a traditional publishing house is putting a lot on the line and investing a lot to get your book out there. So you can expect to see some reference to exclusive rights to the publisher in the contract. But you can often still negotiate the limits of that exclusivity. For example, you may not wish to grant exclusive rights to your audio books or to other translations. Everything has the potential to be negotiated. So really think about how much exclusivity you're willing to give up to get the publishing deal, and read the contract carefully so you know exactly what you're agreeing to. FormattingFormatting is so often neglected, but it's so important if you want your book to be a success. Think about it this way: if your mission with your writing is to impact the world, then you've got to approach your writing as a business. But if you were to go into a brick-and-mortar store, and everything was strewn around, it was dirty, and it wasn't well taken care of, you wouldn't want to shop in that store, would you? The same is true of your book. Your book represents you; it sends a message about who you are and the type of quality that you produce with your books or your products. So if you want your products to sell, you have to take into consideration every element of the process. And that includes the formatting of both the interior and the exterior of the book.Formatting directly impacts the readability of your book. If a person cracks open your book, and they don't feel that it's put together well, more than likely, they're not going to continue reading. Then your book won't have the impact you want it to have. So you've got to make sure you get the formatting right. You have a few options for doing this:Do the research: You can certainly learn how to format your book yourself. But you'll need to do plenty of research and understand that it will be a huge commitment of time and energy. Hire a freelancer: Websites like Upwork and Fiverr make it easy to connect with freelancers who can format your book for you. Just make sure you carefully vet the person you hire and check out samples of their past work first. Use a self-publishing program: Self-publishing houses or programs aren't really focused on the actual publishing side of things like getting your book on Amazon. Instead, they're for helping you get your book ready for publishing and making sure that it represents you well. Remember, just because you can do something doesn't always mean it's the best option for you. Consider how much time, energy, and money you're willing and able to spend on getting your book formatted, and then choose the option that works best for you and also results in a high-quality finished product. GenresThink of genres as categories, or a way of organizing books. If you look online, you'll see many of these different categories. But have you ever wondered why there are so many or what specific purpose they serve?When you really think about it, genres help both the writer and the reader. For the writer, genres help guide their thought process while putting the book together. For example, if you know you're going to be writing a self-help book, checking out other books in that category can help you get a feel for how other authors have effectively communicated their messages. Or, if you're planning to tell about an excerpt of your life (a memoir), you can look at ways other authors have told their stories so that they are impactful and relatable for readers. Similarly, genres help guide readers. For example, people who enjoy romance are looking for certain characteristics — love, warm fuzzy feelings, getting swept off their feet, and so on. So when they look for a book with those qualities, they'll look for one in a genre, like romance, that typically includes those things. So genres actually provide a service. They help you, as a writer, make strategic choices about what to include and how to present your message or ideas. And, for readers, genres help them make strategic choices about what books to select. So before you publish your book, do some research to make sure you understand what other books in your genre are selling well and how those authors communicate. That doesn't mean you have to mimic or pattern your book after theirs, but remember that the reader — the market — is the one who ultimately decides whether your book is impactful for them. So why not get a preview of what readers might expect before you publish? It's tempting to just sit down and write what comes to mind. But if your ultimate goal is to impact people, then you have to make sure you're taking them into account in the writing and publishing process. Next Week on Book Publishing A to ZWe've covered some important terms this week, but there are still plenty more to come! Here's a sneak peek at what to expect in the next installment of the Book Publishing A to Z series:ISBNThe importance of keywords (especially for publishing on Amazon)Pricing and why it mattersWhat a literary agent does and why you might need oneWe'll cover all that and more right here next week!  BIO:My name is Tamara "Coach Tam" Jackson and I am a published author, Facebook© Certified Digital Marketer, host of the Top 100 Publishing Secrets podcast, and founder of The Christian Authors Network (C.A.N.) Facebook© community. I specialize in helping mission-driven authors, coaches, and entrepreneurs increase their exposure, impact, and income through strategic self-publishing and digital media appearances. Just say yes and we will work together to attract a tribe of loyal followers that 1) "get you", 2) love what you do, and 3) are happy to invest in your book, business, cause, or movement. Plus, we will accomplish all of this without fake, salesy, sleazy, or manipulative tactics. Yes you CAN write, publish, and profit in a way that honors God; join the community today at https://christianauthors.net/fbgroup.   GET CONNECTED:Connect with fellow Christian Authors: http://christianauthors.net/fbgroupDownload the Free Christian Author Marketing EBook: https://265point.com/secretsbook1Get Booked as a Guest Speaker for Free: http://christianauthors.netFollow Tam on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TamaraJacksonTransformationExpert/Interact with Tam on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fitnesstamara265/

Looking for new ways to build your business? Join hosts Kim Thompson Pinder and Juanita Wootton Radko on the Author to Authority podcast. With guests who are thought leaders in sales, marketing, and social media, the show teaches listeners to use authority and influencer marketing to up their game. In this latest episode, the dynamic duo provides crucial tips for publishing on Amazon, sharing their personal experience with entrepreneurs, professionals, and coaches. They talk about the common mistakes aspiring writers make and offer advice on setting up a Kindle Direct Publishing account, tax forms, book formatting, and more. They also explore the KDP Select program, print on demand, and the ins and outs of pricing a book. It's a jam-packed, valuable discussion that aspiring authors and business owners can't afford to miss!

When you publish your Kindle book to Amazon, you get an option to enroll your book in the KDP Select Program. In this episode, Shelley breaks down the advantages and downsides of enrolling your book in KDP Select. Promote Your Book Successfully with a 99 Cent Sale Join our 99 Cent Book Launch Workshop on June 22nd where you will learn and get all the tools and resources you need to successfully launch your book. You can join the workshop by signing up for Christian Book Academy. We are an online membership that help Christian writers of all genres, like you, write words that outlive you, self-publish books that fulfill your calling, and reach more readers with your message. Find out more and join here.  

Kindle Unlimited has had a stranglehold on the reader subscription model for years now while a competitor has slowly been extending its reach. Also, find out what Publishers Weekly suggests for protecting your work on Amazon KDP. Spotify expands its reach. And, Amazon is closing down the Book Depository. Find out all about that and more! Let's discuss the news in self-publishing on Mondays at 6:15pm EST (UTC-5)! Sources: Laterpress - https://laterpress.com Protecting Your Work - https://booklife.com/news/authors/03/27/2023/protecting-your-work.html How to Sell Your Audiobook on Spotify With PublishDrive - https://publishdrive.com/sell-audiobooks-on-spotify.html Spotify Launches Audiobook Sales in Canada - https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/digital/retailing/article/91816-spotify-launches-audiobook-sales-in-canada.html  Findaway Voices - https://findawayvoices.com  KDP's Kindle Vella - https://kdp.amazon.com Kobo Plus launches in the US and UK - https://preview.mailerlite.com/f2e2j5p8t7/2186091478147667616/z8t0/ Help your books stand out with Sponsored Brands webinar - https://advertising.amazon.com/resources/library/webinars/register?webinar_key=2631838740472983391&organizer_key=5730221780046494214&ref_=pe_24209330_709653810_email MK Williams - https://youtu.be/KlTckewLQ2c Book Depository will close this month - https://thenewpublishingstandard.com/2023/04/04/amazons-dismantling-of-its-books-operations-continues-book-depository-will-close-this-month-what-will-be-next/ The Self-Publishing Hub - https://theselfpublishinghub.com/ Where noted, some outbound links financially benefit the channel through affiliate programs. I only endorse programs, products, or services I use and can stand confidently behind. These links do not affect your purchase price and greatly helps to building and growing this channel. Thanks in advance for understanding! - Dale L. Roberts

Audible decreases audiobook prices, prolific author shares secret to producing deep backlog, Kindlepreneur shares insights about retitling your book, and so much more in this week's news.  Sources: Fantasy Writers' Week 2023 - https://DaleLinks.com/Fantasy (affiliate link) Getting Started with BookBub Ads - https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/9216742326307/WN_swZpRyBLRtKdeJ4ne80SaQ RadioWrite - https://www.radiowrite.com/ How to Dictate (Like An Author) - https://shop.bookcareerinayear.com/b/dictation How To Title A Book: 13 Steps To Choosing A Title That Sells - https://kindlepreneur.com/how-to-title-a-book-with-good-book-titles/ KDP Select paid $522m in 2022 - https://selfpublishingadvice.org/self-publishing-news-kdp-select-paid-522m-in-2023-so-just-how-big-is-the-indie-ebook-market/ Giovanni Antonelli - https://DaleLinks.com/Giovanni (affiliate link) Reach Millions of Verified Readers - https://www.ingramcontent.com/publishers/advertising-platform  THE SELF-PUBLISHING HUB - https://theselfpublishinghub.com/ Some outbound links financially benefit the channel through affiliate programs. We only endorse programs, products or services we use and can stand confidently behind.

Let's talk about all the relevant updates and news in the world of self-publishing. KDP Select hits all-time records...Written Word Media shares the top 10 publishing trends of 2023...Overdrive lending library is breaking records too...Amazon Advertising offers attribution for ads...author caught faking her death then writes about it...and so much more. The Self-Publishing Hub - https://TheSelfPublishingHub.com  The Top 10 Publishing Trends for 2023 - https://www.writtenwordmedia.com/the-top-10-publishing-trends-for-2023/  Overdrive Figures for 2022 Demonstrate Digital Popularity - https://selfpublishingadvice.org/self-publishing-news-overdrive-figures-for-2022-demonstrate-digital-popularity/  Romance novelist accused of faking her death - https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-64179548  IngramSpark January 2023 Newsletter - https://www.ingramspark.com/last-chance-special-pricing-ends-soon  KDP Select Global Fund - https://kdp.amazon.com/en_US  Where are your book sales are coming from? - https://InkersCon.com  The Fictionary Podcast - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0nIVVzY380OCEva6W1i94GZh8yxwIVyT  eBookFairs - https://DaleLinks.com/eBookFairs (affiliate link) Most outbound links financially benefit the channel through affiliate programs. We only endorse programs, products or services we use and can stand confidently behind.

In this week's episode, Holly & Julia provide a helpful breakdown of how to publish your books on Amazon. They cover: What you'll need in order to publish a book Keywords & categories The pros and cons of KDP Select and Kindle Unlimited Publishing a print book Setting your prices Contacting Amazon for support Series linking and A+ content Get the full show notes and links to resources at www.unstoppableauthors.com

One of the reasons self published authors sign up for KDP Select on Kindle Direct Publishing is to do Free Kindle eBook Promotions. I'm not a big fan of free eBook giveaways, whether on Amazon KDP or other platforms. Here's why. Blog: Do Kindle Free eBook Promotions Boost Book Sales? http://hub.me/apgQm YouTube video: https://youtu.be/h5Y1E83Ju_Y Timestamp show notes (click on timestamp to view segment on YouTube): 0:15 Not a fan of Kindle Free eBook Promotions 0:35 Why would you buy a book you got for free? 1:50 Reader magnet potential and problems 2:58 Do lots of free downloads equal a successful free eBook campaign? 4:30 Can free downloads be correlated to book sales? 6:35 How to connect with Heidi You can also listen to The Heidi Thorne Show on your favorite podcast apps including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Podbean, Pandora, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Amazon Music, or Amazon TuneIn Radio. This is Episode 257.

Te explico qué es KDP Select y cómo puedes usarlo para vender más libros. 🔴¡Regalo🎁GRATIS en nuestra 👇👇👇 LISTA DE CORREO! ➡️https://www.letraminuscula.com/suscribirse-lista-de-correo/ 🔴Visita nuestra WEB👉https://www.letraminuscula.com/ SI deseas PUBLICAR escríbenos📧: contacto@letraminuscula.com Llámanos☎ o escríbenos por WhatsApp:+34640667855 🔴¡SUSCRÍBETE al canal! 👉CLIC AQUÍ: https://bit.ly/2Wv1fdX ⏲ÍNDICE: ▶️00:00 Inicio ▶️00:09 Presentación. ▶️00:50 Qué es KDP Select. ▶️01:17 Ventajas de KDP Select. ▶️01:30 Qué es Kindle Unlimited. ▶️02:03 Te pagan por páginas leída. ▶️02:51 Dos herramientas de promoción. ▶️03:57 Qué requisitos son necesarios para apuntarse a KDP Select. ▶️04:47 Exclusividad para Amazon. ▶️05:20 Amazon controla el 80 % del mercado del ebook. ▶️06:00 Mi opinión sobre KDP Select. ▶️06:25 Despedida. 💥Síguenos en nuestras REDES SOCIALES: Grupo en Facebook Escritores Amazon: ➡️https://bit.ly/3is7NGK Página Facebook➡️https://bit.ly/3x616OJ Twitter➡️https://bit.ly/2TS4M8r Instagram➡️https://bit.ly/3iwnjl7 Página LinkedIn➡️https://bit.ly/3x80Z5o Pinterest➡️https://bit.ly/2Shvtmx ♨️Si te ha gustado el vídeo dale a ME GUSTA👍 y compártelo en tus redes sociales. Suscríbete al canal y haz CLIC en la campanita🔔 para que te lleguen las notificaciones cada vez que subamos un nuevo vídeo. ¡Gracias😉!

An obviously new author in an author group on social asked if opting into KDP Select would affect book sales. Well, yes, it can. Here's how. YouTube video: https://youtu.be/weJS_lqkVeo Timestamp show notes (click timestamp to view segment on YouTube): 0:32 What is KDP Select? 3:01 Kindle Free Book Promotion issues 4:06 Kindle Countdown Deals issues 4:59 How does Kindle Unlimited affect book sales? 9:05 Why do I keep my books in KDP Select? 10:03 How to connect with Heidi Udemy course, How to Sell Your Self Published Book on Amazon https://www.udemy.com/course/how-to-sell-your-self-published-book-on-amazon/?referralCode=CC4046D09C80264BC0BE You can also listen to The Heidi Thorne Show on your favorite podcast apps including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Podbean, Pandora, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Amazon Music, or Amazon TuneIn Radio. This is Episode 240.

Join indie authors Crystal Hunt and Michele Amitrani as we share ways to save time, money and energy as you level up your writing and publishing career.  In this episode, we're chatting with special guest Ben Galley about how to write successful series and the pros and cons of wide publishing vs. exclusivity. We're also going to talk about how authors can leverage their IPs and create multiple revenue streams and some pitfalls of self-publishing you should be aware of. HIGHLIGHTS Tips for writing a successful, long seriesComparing going Wide with using KDP exclusivityCommon pitfall of self-publishingHow new releases help sell your catalogMultiple stream of revenues for authorsYour story is not just an ebook: How to leverage you IP SHOW NOTES + RESOURCES Complete show notes, transcripts and links to the tools and resources mentioned in this episode from our website at https://strategicauthorpreneur.com/podcast/066-kdp-select-vs-wide-with-ben-galley/ SUPPORT THE SHOW If you find this show helpful—and like our independent, ads-free format—you can buy us a coffee at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SAPPODCAST

Paris Marx is joined by Mark McGurl to discuss how Amazon is reshaping the publishing industry and altering the form of the novel itself.Mark McGurl is a Professor of Literature at Stanford University. He's also the author of The Program Era: Postwar Fiction and the Rise of Creative Writing and Everything and Less: The Novel in the Age of Amazon. Follow Mark on Twitter at @markjamesmcgurl.

Te explicamos cómo puedes usar el programa de Amazon KDP Kindle Countdown Deals para rebajar tu ebook en Amazon.com y Amazon.co.uk. 🔴Información de Amazon: ➡️https://kdp.amazon.com/es_ES/help/topic/G201293780 🔴¡Regalo🎁GRATIS en nuestra 👇👇👇 LISTA DE CORREO! ➡️https://www.letraminuscula.com/suscribirse-lista-de-correo/ 🔴Visita nuestra WEB👉https://www.letraminuscula.com/ SI deseas PUBLICAR escríbenos📧: contacto@letraminuscula.com Llámanos☎ o escríbenos por WhatsApp:+34640667855 🔴¡SUSCRÍBETE al canal! 👉CLIC AQUÍ: https://bit.ly/2Wv1fdX ⏲ÍNDICE: ▶️00:00 Inicio ▶️00:09 Presentación. ▶️00:50 El programa KDP Select. ▶️01:06 Kindle Countdown Deals. ▶️02:37 Amazon.com y Amazon.co.uk. ▶️03:14 No podrás ver el contador. ▶️04:56 Explicación en la pantalla del ordenador. ▶️08:05 Imagen donde muestra la rebaja del libro. 📌Listas de reproducción📌 🛒MARKETING para escritores👉https://cutt.ly/tbMcud5 📑Tutoriales para PUBLICAR un LIBRO en AMAZON👉https://cutt.ly/tbMx8pv ✔️Autoedición de LIBROS👉https://cutt.ly/UbMcwrp 📕¿Cómo SER ESCRITOR?👉https://cutt.ly/UbMcebB ✍🏿 Redes sociales para ESCRITORES👉https://cutt.ly/WbMcrBd 🥇Cómo VENDER más libros👉https://cutt.ly/NbMct9L 🎧Audiolibros👉https://bit.ly/3ivgHDe 💬Testimonios de nuestros CLIENTES: 👉https://bit.ly/354Wht2 📙Publicar un libro en Amazon KDP 👉 https://bit.ly/3w8dYDV ✍Consejos para ESCRITORES 👉 https://bit.ly/2TPsrWZ 💥Síguenos en nuestras REDES SOCIALES: Grupo en Facebook Escritores Amazon: ➡️https://bit.ly/3is7NGK Página Facebook➡️https://bit.ly/3x616OJ Twitter➡️https://bit.ly/2TS4M8r Instagram➡️https://bit.ly/3iwnjl7 Página LinkedIn➡️https://bit.ly/3x80Z5o Pinterest➡️https://bit.ly/2Shvtmx ♨️Si te ha gustado el vídeo dale a ME GUSTA👍 y compártelo en tus redes sociales. Suscríbete al canal y haz CLIC en la campanita🔔 para que te lleguen las notificaciones cada vez que subamos un nuevo vídeo. ¡Gracias😉!

Sometimes you just want to stop offering a book you've self published on Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP). Here's what you need to know about doing that. Blog: Unpublishing a Book on KDP http://hub.me/aoHI7 YouTube video: https://youtu.be/WC7x3PW7HlQ Timestamp show notes (click on timestamp to view segment on YouTube): 0:15 I'm unpublishing books? Why? 1:10 What is unpublishing? 1:52 Unpublishing considerations for nonfiction and fiction 3:21 Unpublish to republish? 4:12 KDP Select considerations for unpublishing 5:11 Amazon Author Page issues with unpublishing 6:06 Why not just leave books up for sale? 6:44 How to connect with Heidi

Mark interviews Kerrie Flanagan and Chuck Harrelson about collaborating on multiple genres under two shared pseudonyms, growing global sales, increasing author newsletter subscribers, and experimenting with marketing through Twitch. Prior to the interview, Mark welcomes new patron Malcolm Coon, shares a personal update, and a word about this episode's sponsor. This episode is sponsored by Findaway Voices. You can learn more about how you can get your work distributed to retailers and library systems around the world at starkreflections.ca/Findaway.   During their conversation, Mark, Kerrie, and Chuck talk about: The origin of how Kerrie and Chuck started writing together under multiple pseudonyms The books that they are working on under the names C.G. Harris (The Judas Files - Urban Fantasy; The Rax - Science Fiction) and C.K. Wiles (Romance) Their experimentation with going exclusive on their eBooks with KDP Select and how it failed and they returned to publishing wide Dedication to getting more subscribers and moving from 55 to over 3000 people on their list How focusing on Facebook ads was helpful in the newsletter subscription Apple success that came from Apple putting The Nine (book one in The Judas Files) on their "Free First in Series" page Using ScribeCount to measure their wide sales and the difference that a few months made How they work together in terms of the writing process as well as the logistics of publishing and handling the finances The way they are budgeting out their ad spend The experimentation they did with sponsoring a Twitch stream to talk about their The Judas Files books Learning about the unsustainable nature of rapid releases And more...   Mark then reflects on the experimentation and iteration that Kerrie and Chuck continue to do, trying new things, changing their approach, exploring new marketing opportunities, and not giving up.   Links of Interest: C.G. Harris Website Judas Files The Rax C.K. Wiles Website Twitch Stream Content from Fellowship of Awesome: Full Stream (Starts about 11 minutes in) Talking about The Nine Reading excerpt in Canadian accent Reading excerpt in sexy romance voice Episode 31 - Kerrie Flanagan on Writing and Selling Magazine Articles Episode 45 - Co-authoring with the Writers Behind C.K. Wiles Episode 117 - Multi-Layered Collaboration with Kerrie Flanagan, Chuck Harrelson, and Macleod Andrews The Relaxed Author Publishing Pitfalls for Authors Patreon for Stark Reflections An Author's Guide to Working with Libraries & Bookstores Wide for the Win Mark's Canadian Werewolf Books This Time Around (Short Story) A Canadian Werewolf in New York Stowe Away (Novella) Fear and Longing in Los Angeles Fright Nights, Big City   C.G. Harris is an award winning science-fiction and fantasy author from Colorado who draws inspiration from favorites, Jim Butcher, Richard Kadrey and Brandon Sanderson. For nearly a decade, Harris has escaped the humdrum of the real world by creating fictional characters and made-up realities. When not writing, Harris spends time collecting the illusive arcade token, from the golden age when Dig Dug and Frogger were king. Harris knows the value of such a collection will only be seen in the confused faces of those family members left behind long after C.G. Harris is gone. ​ C.G. Harris is the combined persona of writers Kerrie Flanagan and Chuck Harrelson.   The introductory, end, and bumper music for this podcast (“Laser Groove”) was composed and produced by Kevin MacLeod of www.incompetech.com and is Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

Cómo poner un libro gratis en Amazon KDP, cómo descargar un ebook gratis en Amazon. 🔴¡Un regalo🎁GRATIS en nuestra LISTA DE CORREO! Clic ➡️AQUÍ: https://cutt.ly/TtEa85X 🔴Visita nuestra WEB👉https://www.letraminuscula.com/ SI deseas PUBLICAR escríbenos📧: contacto@letraminuscula.com Llámanos☎ o escríbenos por WhatsApp:+34640667855 🔴¡SUSCRÍBETE al canal! 👉CLIC AQUÍ: https://bit.ly/2Wv1fdX ⏲ÍNDICE: ▶️00:09 Presentación. ▶️00:35 Inscribir el libro en KDP Select. ▶️01:20 No se puede poner gratis para siempre. ▶️01:53 ¿Me conviene poner mi libro gratis? ▶️03:11 Para la mayoría de autores. ▶️03:50 No es un error poner el libro gratis. ▶️05:01 Solo está gratis unos días. ▶️05:53 ¿Para que sirve ponerlo gratis? ▶️07:06 Mejoran las ventas. ▶️08:40 Poner gratis la primera parte de una saga. ▶️09:18 Nadie se va a enfadar. ▶️11:00 Resumen. ▶️12:03 Pantallas finales. 💥Síguenos en nuestras REDES SOCIALES: Grupo en Facebook Escritores Amazon: ➡️https://www.facebook.com/groups/letraminuscula/ Página Facebook➡️https://www.facebook.com/editorialletraminuscula Twitter➡️https://twitter.com/edletraminus Instagram➡️https://www.instagram.com/edletraminus/ Página LinkedIn➡️https://www.linkedin.com/company/letra-minuscula/ Pinterest➡️https://www.pinterest.es/editorialletraminuscula/boards/ Si te ha gustado el vídeo dale a ME GUSTA👍 y compártelo en tus redes sociales. Suscríbete al canal y haz CLIC en la campanita🔔 para que te lleguen las notificaciones cada vez que subamos un nuevo vídeo. ¡Gracias😉! #escritores, #publicarlibro, #publicaramazon

Kindle Unlimited, Kindle Flash, KDP Select, Amazon Prime: 4 programas de Amazon que todo escritor debe conocer. 🔴¡Un regalo🎁GRATIS en nuestra LISTA DE CORREO! Clic ➡️AQUÍ: https://cutt.ly/TtEa85X 🔴Visita nuestra WEB👉https://www.letraminuscula.com/ SI deseas PUBLICAR escríbenos📧: contacto@letraminuscula.com Llámanos☎ o escríbenos por WhatsApp:+34640667855 🔴¡SUSCRÍBETE al canal! 👉CLIC AQUÍ: https://bit.ly/2Wv1fdX 🔴Kindle Flash newsletter: https://www.amazon.es/kindle-dbs/emailsubs ⏲ÍNDICE: ▶️00:09 Presentación. ▶️00:30 Kindle Unlimited. ▶️01:50 Cobras según el número de páginas leídas. ▶️02:46 Kindle Flash. ▶️04:03 KDP Select. ▶️05:15 Amazon Prime. ▶️07:15 No necesitas estar suscrito a estos programas para publicar un libro. ▶️08:00 Despedida. ▶️08:45 Pantallas finales. 💥Síguenos en nuestras REDES SOCIALES: Grupo en Facebook Escritores Amazon: ➡️https://www.facebook.com/groups/letraminuscula/ Página Facebook➡️https://www.facebook.com/editorialletraminuscula Twitter➡️https://twitter.com/edletraminus Instagram➡️https://www.instagram.com/edletraminus/ Página LinkedIn➡️https://www.linkedin.com/company/letra-minuscula/ Pinterest➡️https://www.pinterest.es/editorialletraminuscula/boards/ Si te ha gustado el vídeo dale a ME GUSTA👍 y compártelo en tus redes sociales. Suscríbete al canal y haz CLIC en la campanita🔔 para que te lleguen las notificaciones cada vez que subamos un nuevo vídeo. ¡Gracias😉! #escritores, #publicarlibro, #publicaramazon

Longtime listener Mel Todd talks about how to effectively use KDP select and the secrets of her success. The post Mel Todd on KDP Select appeared first on The Every Day Novelist.

What's the best way to keep in touch with my readers? This is among the questions answered on our #AskALLi Members Q&A is hosted by Michael La Ronn, author of science fiction and fantasy novels as well as author self-help books; and ALLi Director, author, and poet Orna Ross. Other questions include: Do editors charge different rates for non-native English speakers? Do you think having a strong accent would hurt my marketing efforts if I'm on a podcast? How much can you change in your book before it becomes a second edition? Where can I find ALLi's Contest Database? Should I take my book out of KDP Select after the first 90 days? And more! Our Members Q&A Podcast is brought to you by specialist sponsor Kobo Writing Life, a global, independent ebook and audiobook publishing platform that empowers authors with a quick and easy publishing process and unique promotional opportunities. To reach a wide audience, create your account today! We'd like to thank Kobo for their support of this podcast.  Find more author advice, tips and tools at our Self-publishing Author Advice Center: https://selfpublishingadvice.org, with a huge archive of nearly 2,000 blog posts, and a handy search box to find key info on the topic you need. And, if you haven't already, we invite you to join our organization and become a self-publishing ally. You can do that at http://allianceindependentauthors.org. Now, go write and publish! About the Hosts Michael La Ronn is the author of over 30 books of science fiction & fantasy and authors self-help books. His books include the Galaxy Mavericks series and Modern Necromancy series. You can now find his new writing course on Teachable. Orna Ross launched the Alliance of Independent Authors at the London Book Fair in 2012. Her work for ALLi has seen her named as one of The Bookseller's “100 top people in publishing”. She also publishes poetry, fiction and nonfiction, and is greatly excited by the democratising, empowering potential of author-publishing. For more information about Orna, visit her website: http://www.ornaross.com

One way to launch a new book is by using Amazon's KDP Select program.  This program launched in December 2011 and I first enrolled one of our books in the program in early January 2012.   The program is no longer as effective as it was in 2012, but we have still seen success with our books as well as the books of other authors. Why Free? When you are a new author it can give you exposure to new readers. We consider it a ministry and have given away over half a million eBooks on Kindle alone. For books that are part of a series, it may be beneficial to keep the first book in the KDP select program to gain exposure and interest in the rest of the books in your series.  Also, make sure you put an excerpt of the next book in the back of your book as well as links to the books from the entire series. Many authors find this is an effective way to promote the next book in the series. I also recommend having a call to action within your book for readers to join your email list so that those that do read your book could continue to connect with you on an ongoing basis.  You can also use your free days to get verified reviews from your reviewers. You send them a PDF copy and let them know the dates it will be free. When the book is free you ask them to download it on Kindle and post their review. Another Option One option is to use the KDP Select program to launch your new books and then remove them after your 90-day contract.  This allows you to publish them to other eBook platforms.  Draft2Digital is one option you can use to do this. Please note, that you have to go in and choose to remove your book from the KDP Select program or else it will automatically renew.  You can do this by logging into http://kdp.amazon.com, clicking the link for the bookshelf, and then clicking “info” on the right side under the column for KDP Select.  There you can choose to remove the checkmark that automatically re-enrolls your book in KDP Select. Results will Vary Realize that your results will vary. One of the most powerful aspects of running a KDP Select promotion is the free advertising Amazon will give you afterward.  For each person that downloaded your book, they have also downloaded other free books or bought other books from Amazon.  Amazon then figures out which books were most likely to be bought from the same customer and will include them in the list “Customers Who Bought This Book Also Bought.”   Therefore, your book starts showing up on other book pages and getting free advertising which often boosts your sales and rankings. Things change often at Amazon, so I encourage you to do your research and decide what is best for your books. Find out more about KDP free promotions and get our checklist of places to submit your book to here: https://www.trainingauthors.com/47-places-to-submit-your-free-kdp-promotion-for-your-kindle-ebook/  Book Writing Lab Get your book out of your head and onto paper using our 3 proven book writing formulas ...and then create a writing plan to finish your first draft. We just launched our brand new workshop, Book Writing Lab, and you can get in today for just $27. WooHoo! Get started here: https://bookwritinglab.com/ Mini-Marketing Messages Kit We have brand new templates available inside Christian Book Academy. They are called Mini-Marketing Messages Kits. Yay! These kits will help you with your book marketing, start conversations with your audience, stay connected with your readers, get new sales for your book, and a lot more! Join us and get access here: http://www.christianbookacademy.com/

In this episode, you'll also hear:Why you need a distribution strategy, and what to include in that strategyLanguage to watch for when signing a publishing contractA look at Amazon's KDP Select program, and what it means for your book distribution rightsWhat is – and isn't – negotiable in an exclusive publishing contractThe importance of formatting your book well, and the benefits of hiring someone else to do itThe service that genres provide to both the writer and the reader – and how to research yours properly BIO:My name is Tamara Jackson but my clients affectionately call me "Coach Tam." I am an author, speaker, transformation coach, and 11-year, 100 lb. weight loss success story. I am also the CEO of a mission-oriented company, 265 Point, that helps current and aspiring Christian authors get their God-given message out and to the masses.Interestingly enough, much of the success that God has allowed me to enjoy is founded upon a book that I wrote in 2013, 265 Point. In the book, I share how I transformed from being a 265 lb. junk food addict to a 155 lb. fitness fanatic appearing on the demonstration floor of the Dr. Oz Television show. It's part biography, part self-help. I wanted to do my part to end the trend of obesity in America and help others lose weight and keep it off.I would love to say that I answered the call to write immediately. I didn't. It took me YEARS to put pen to paper and publish my book.Now, as an aspiring author coach my mission is to ensure that others write, publish, and profit. This podcast, Publishing Secrets, is designed to further that mission. I pray that it blesses you!P.S. Do you have a story to share? Have you overcome trials and tribulations and pushed through doubts and insecurities to publish your book? You could be a featured author on the Publishing Secrets podcast!Visit http://265point.com/podcast to apply! GET CONNECTED:Website: http://www.265point.comPurchase 265 Point: https://www.bookclout.com/book/265PointFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TamaraJacksonTransformationExpert/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fitnesstamara265/  

If you're a KDP Author and you're wondering whether you should put your book in Amazon KDP Select, you're not alone. It's a complicated decision, and you could be leaving money on the table either way. Amazon KDP Select gives you some special Kindle promotional tools, and enrolling your book is free. But, of course, there's a catch: You have to enroll for a full 90-day period, during which Amazon has the exclusive right to sell your ebook. In other words, you can't sell your own ebook on iBooks, Kobo, Nook, or anywhere besides Kindle for the next 90 days. So, is it worth it? In this episode, we'll walk you through all the pros and cons of KDP Select for a self-published author of a non-fiction book. To access all of our free courses on writing, publishing and marketing your book, visit scribebookschool.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/scribebookschool/message

With Kindle Vella rolling out in beta, where does this leave KDP Select? Is one avenue better than the other? Get a full breakdown where we compare KDP Select versus Kindle Vella. Level-Up Your Self-Publishing Business TODAY: Subscribe to Self-Publishing with Dale on YouTube at https://DaleLinks.com/YT and https://DaleLinks.com/YouTubePodcast. Join other like-minded and motivated self-publishers in the Self-Publishing Books Group. Learn, grow, and network with authors, freelancers, and industry experts at https://DaleLinks.com/SPB. Remember to answer the 3 questions to gain entry. Get access to my go-to resource, Publisher Rocket. Confidently research profitable keywords & categories. Easily select effective keywords for Amazon Advertising campaigns. For more details, visit https://dalelinks.com/PR.   FULL DISCLOSURE: Most outbound links financially compensate the podcast through affiliate programs or sponsorship deals. We only recommend products and services we've used and confidently stand behind. Using the links do not adversely affect your purchase price and greatly helps support the channel. Thank you for your understanding.

KDP? Prime Reading? Kindle Unlimited? Mit all diesen Begriffen wird man das erste Mal konfrontiert, wenn man seine Bücher bei amazon anbietet. Welche Vor- und Nachteile es bringt, exklusiv über amazon zu veröffentlichen und für wen das eine riesige Chance bietet, diskutieren @freya_von_korff & ich in der heutigen Folge FRAN...

In Episode 80, we went over some of the pros and cons of going exclusive with Amazon for ebook publishing versus opting out of that program and making your ebooks available in all stores. For…

Over the years, there has been a big push by some well-meaning people to avoid putting all your eggs in one basket and publish your books to all of the platforms or go wide. But, is this the best advice for a new author?  In this episode, I'm going to discuss the difference between going wide and enrolling in the KDP Select programme and what you need to consider before deciding. And at the end of this section of the podcast, I'm going to share three actionable steps to help you decide which option is right for you. After that, in the second part of the podcast, I'm going to share with you a short behind the scenes author diary update. A Little TransparencyAs always, I've decided to devote an entire episode to this topic because like you, I'm on the fence about whether to go wide or be exclusive to Amazon. All of the content in this episode has come from my own research to help me make the right choice for my books. The research I've put into this show includes listening to what others have to say, reading the terms and conditions of the KDP Select programme, reading blog posts, and paying attention to what other self-published authors are doing. Concluding ThoughtsAfter you've had a chance to listen to show, come on over to the blog post at authorpreneurpodcast.com/bts023/ and let me know whether you're publishing exclusively with KDP select or going wide, by sharing your opinion in the comments section. I look forward to hearing from you. Thanks for listening, and happy reading and writing, everybody.  ** Check out the show notes **KDP Select or Going Wide: Which is Better for the New Self-Published Authors? | authorpreneurpodcast.com/bts023/ Support the Podcast by buying me a coffee | https://www.buymeacoffee.com/authoradhay Want podcast episode updates sent straight to your inbox? | https://authorpreneurpodcast.com/podcast/tap/ ** Connect with Me on Social Media **Twitter: @WriterADHayFacebook: www.facebook.com/authorpreneurpodcastFB group: The Authorpreneur Podcast CommunityInstagram: @authorpreneurpodcastYouTube: www.youtube.com/c/authorpreneurpodcast/videosGoodreads: www.goodreads.com/authoradhay

As a marketing strategy, which is better for your author business--KDP Select or Going Wide. Valerie breaks down the pros and cons of both.   Resources: Booksandtravel.page (new podcast I'm listening to) Speculative.Work: an author's diary (new podcast I found)   My show notes:  Hello Indie Authors! This is Episode 10, and it's 5/8/2019 as I record this. Today I'm talking about Marketing Strategies regarding your book launch and distribution methods. Specifically: To KDP Select, or Not But first a personal update: I signed up for the Career Author Summit in May of 2020 in Nashville, Tennessee. Meet for a coffee? Talk went well, despite losing my work. I've written another two sections to The Nitty Gritty of Self Publishing. Had another Skype meeting with the architectural team and saw an updated floor plan for our Costa Rican home. Homework, measuring our rooms and comparing it to the measurements in the floor plan--seeing if the rooms need to be bigger or smaller for our tastes.     No NEW PATRONS this week: (but I am getting some lovely comments and it's so fun to interact with other authors there.) "I'm really excited about all the great projects you're working on. Glad to be a supporter!" James says. Thank you to all my patrons! Remind folks that all of my patrons, at any level, get a Connection Video the first Monday of every month, so if you want to connect with me in this way, join me on Patreon. The support of my patrons on Patreon helps make this show and other projects possible. Plus, being a patron of the arts is a totally cool thing to do. Joining my Patreon community also gets you sneak peeks into my creative world, allows you to interact with me directly, and rewards you with exclusive bonus content you can't get anywhere else. For less than the cost of a tasty hot beverage or a pack of gum, as low as a $1/month, you too can become a patron of the arts, and me! Find me at: Patreon.com/valerieihsan.  Resources/reviews: I FB Lived my talk at Lane Connect, so if you'd like a few tips on how to self-edit without freaking out, join my private FB group, The Indie Author Mentor. (I'll try and put it up on Patreon...)   I'll be speaking next Tuesday in a small discussion group at WAAC on To Pre-Order or Not To Pre-Order. 14th at 7pm in the lobby.   I'm (still) reading: Become a Successful Indie Author: Work Toward Your Writing Dream by Craig Martelle. I'm really liking it.  I'm also reading Hook by Randall Horton and I'm not liking it so much. Art is so subjective and there isn't enough of the things I like in a memoir in there to hold my interest. I like the letters written by LXXX, but she's not the author of the book. And sometimes I'm riveted by Randall's use of language, and I was hoping to see into a world that was different than mine--drug deals and prison time--but it's just not capturing my attention enough. Should I stop reading? I'm listening to a new podcast called Books and Travel (.page) with Jo Francis Penn and the episode I listened to today was on scuba diving. (Tears) Speculative.Work: an author's diary--most recent episode was on abundance for authors, and saying Yes and No to opportunities. Main topic: KDP Select (or Not)    

One of the great debates in the indie author community is the KDP Select versus selling wide choice that every indie author must consider.  It's easy to find success stories on both sides of the divide, but which direction is right for your author business? Mystery and thriller author Kristi Belcamino did her research when she transitioned from traditionally published to indie and chose KDP Select.  But she's since changed her mind. In this episode, she explains why. The post TAB133: Making the Switch – Moving Away From KDP Select, with Kristi Belcamino appeared first on .

In this Author Answers episode, R.J. Adams from Book Marketing Tools answers a question from author Vicky Cashman about whether using KDP Select is right for her book or not. R.J. shares some great tips and things to consider when making this decision for your book. The post Ep 129: “Author Answers: Using KDP Select or Not” first appeared on Book Marketing Tools Blog.

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